I have an 06 pt curiser that came from the factory without AC can the AC be added to the pcm program?

Question 1
I have an 06 pt curiser that came from the factory without AC can the AC be added to the pcm program?...  I have had a chrysler Ac system installed, but the pcm will not send power to the Ac on/off button took it to chrysler and they did not know how to do this or if it could be done. I know that the pcm needs to be reset to show that the AC option is open but Who can do this if not Chrysler?
Help I live in Ms and it is so hot. Also you can not charge the compressor to full capacity

Answers
1)   have the people that added the a/c do it, - badbill1941

2)   Who installed ur AC,they r responsible 4 setting it up 4 ur vehicles system,contact chrysler customer support & let them handle an ignorant service dept. of theirs.U should have gotten a Mark IV AC put in I installed a few hundred of them & they were great in smaller cars. - Travis41

3)   I'm not sure the AC is hooked to the PCM (powertrain control module), I thought it was wired into the BCM (body control module). - Don't know everything !


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Question 2
Cars have so many problems but is this...?...  A transmission problem? Could it be electrical or mechanical? It's an automatic. '94 Eagle Vision Esi 4 dr sedan.

Okay. So when I start my car, sometimes the car will go in reverse when it's in drive, and I'll have to floor the gas for it to move forward. When I go at speeds of 30+ the RPMs get up to like 3-4 (and this is high for just 40MPH), and you'll hear the engine working extra hard. Also, when I make right turns I'll have to floor the gas or keep my foot on the gas near the end of the turn cause' it'll do the same thing as when I first start the car, except it'll only shoot forward (not go in reverse thank god, lol).

Now after I shut off the car, and then start the car (a few times) after it's been running for about 10 minutes or so, the car will be fine. (Except around right turns. It always jams up then. ALWAYS.)

Could this be electrical, like a sensor or mechanical? I really don't know, and sadly I don't have enough money as of right now to do an inspection, and god forbid my car breaks down and needs to be towed I honestly don't know what I'd do. Obviously I don't have the money to repair the trans, so what do you all think?

P.S. If I come back to car after leaving it for about 4 hours after I've driven it withall the restars and everything, it will STILL BE FINE. So...what?

Answers
1)   I think you should just buy a honda - Francine

2)   the other guys answer was crap, but when you talk about moving the car and it revving high. it sound to me like a worn out clutch, so the clutch plate linings could be worn . It also sounds to me that your engine has a timing issue, either a crank sensor or a throttle sensor. it Could be the ECU which is knackered. I know this isn't helpful. but from what you have written this is all i can come up with. If you want to work out the problem i would advise searching what i have witten to see if it comes up with familiar problems and faults to what you are experiencing. - Joseph

3)   It sounds like a transmission problem to me. I used to own a 94 Concorde which is basically the same thing, and had a trans problem at around 100k miles. Fortunately, I had a warranty which covered the repair. However, if I were you, the first thing I would check would be the transmission fluid level. It may be low which could explain why it always acts up while making right turns. To check it, the engine needs to be running and warmed up, then check the fluid level on the transmission dipstick. If the level is ok and the fluid is in good condition, then I am afraid that you may be looking at a large bill for a transmission repair.

I hope this helps.
Good luck - Jim


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Question 3
question about a silver pt cruiser?...  is a pt cruiser good for my first car at age 18? it has 102 miles and its 2004.
opps mean 102k

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1)   well check when the timing belt was changed at 100k it needs to be changed and it has big blind spots but its a great car low to the ground and easy to drive yeah its a great car - HHMM

2)   The 2004 PT Cruiser is a good car. The timing belt and water pump should be changed at that mileage. Check the suspension, the front control arm bushings and ball joints could be worn out. Always go for test drive and ask about maintenance records. You can check for any recalls by taking the VIN number to a local Chrysler-Dodge dealer. Good luck. - C-Tech


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Question 4
does 2006 chrysler 300 trunk have key access?...  Can i open trunk wth a key (key entry)

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1)   My sister has a 2008 chrysler and she can it has a trunk button with a x2 on it so you have to hit it twice but it won't raise completly you still have to lift it. I am pretty sure you can cause everyone we looked at had one of those buttons - ashyjay

2)   There is no key cylinder on the trunk. It is offered as an option and available in European versions. - C-Tech


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Question 5
How do I know if a blower motor or resistor switch is bad on a 2004 town and country?...  I have a 2004 Town and country and the air doesn't blow out the front vents, only the rear ones. How can I exclude the motor, resistor or switch before I start buying parts.
I found the connection under the glove box, can I check it with a voltage tester?
There is no power to the front blower. I checked the fuse and relay and they are good. Does this mean the restrictor needs to be replaced or am I overlooking something else?
sorry, does the resistor need to be replaced?

Answers
1)   Find the connector that plugs into your motor and see if it has power. If it does, you know that the fuse, relay and/or resistor is good. - shit_man

2)   I assume you have two fans and two switches, front and rear. Sounds like the front blower switch is bad.

If the resistor is bad on the blower motor, it will only run on high speed. - Don't know everything !


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Cars have so many problems but is this...?

Question 1
Cars have so many problems but is this...?...  A transmission problem? Could it be electrical or mechanical? It's an automatic. '94 Eagle Vision Esi 4 dr sedan.

Okay. So when I start my car, sometimes the car will go in reverse when it's in drive, and I'll have to floor the gas for it to move forward. When I go at speeds of 30+ the RPMs get up to like 3-4 (and this is high for just 40MPH), and you'll hear the engine working extra hard. Also, when I make right turns I'll have to floor the gas or keep my foot on the gas near the end of the turn cause' it'll do the same thing as when I first start the car, except it'll only shoot forward (not go in reverse thank god, lol).

Now after I shut off the car, and then start the car (a few times) after it's been running for about 10 minutes or so, the car will be fine. (Except around right turns. It always jams up then. ALWAYS.)

Could this be electrical, like a sensor or mechanical? I really don't know, and sadly I don't have enough money as of right now to do an inspection, and god forbid my car breaks down and needs to be towed I honestly don't know what I'd do. Obviously I don't have the money to repair the trans, so what do you all think?

P.S. If I come back to car after leaving it for about 4 hours after I've driven it withall the restars and everything, it will STILL BE FINE. So...what?

Answers
1)   I think you should just buy a honda - Francine

2)   the other guys answer was crap, but when you talk about moving the car and it revving high. it sound to me like a worn out clutch, so the clutch plate linings could be worn . It also sounds to me that your engine has a timing issue, either a crank sensor or a throttle sensor. it Could be the ECU which is knackered. I know this isn't helpful. but from what you have written this is all i can come up with. If you want to work out the problem i would advise searching what i have witten to see if it comes up with familiar problems and faults to what you are experiencing. - Joseph

3)   It sounds like a transmission problem to me. I used to own a 94 Concorde which is basically the same thing, and had a trans problem at around 100k miles. Fortunately, I had a warranty which covered the repair. However, if I were you, the first thing I would check would be the transmission fluid level. It may be low which could explain why it always acts up while making right turns. To check it, the engine needs to be running and warmed up, then check the fluid level on the transmission dipstick. If the level is ok and the fluid is in good condition, then I am afraid that you may be looking at a large bill for a transmission repair.

I hope this helps.
Good luck - Jim


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Question 2
I have an 06 pt curiser that came from the factory without AC can the AC be added to the pcm program?...  I have had a chrysler Ac system installed, but the pcm will not send power to the Ac on/off button took it to chrysler and they did not know how to do this or if it could be done. I know that the pcm needs to be reset to show that the AC option is open but Who can do this if not Chrysler?
Help I live in Ms and it is so hot. Also you can not charge the compressor to full capacity

Answers
1)   have the people that added the a/c do it, - badbill1941

2)   Who installed ur AC,they r responsible 4 setting it up 4 ur vehicles system,contact chrysler customer support & let them handle an ignorant service dept. of theirs.U should have gotten a Mark IV AC put in I installed a few hundred of them & they were great in smaller cars. - Travis41

3)   I'm not sure the AC is hooked to the PCM (powertrain control module), I thought it was wired into the BCM (body control module). - Don't know everything !


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Question 3
How do I know if a blower motor or resistor switch is bad on a 2004 town and country?...  I have a 2004 Town and country and the air doesn't blow out the front vents, only the rear ones. How can I exclude the motor, resistor or switch before I start buying parts.
I found the connection under the glove box, can I check it with a voltage tester?
There is no power to the front blower. I checked the fuse and relay and they are good. Does this mean the restrictor needs to be replaced or am I overlooking something else?
sorry, does the resistor need to be replaced?

Answers
1)   Find the connector that plugs into your motor and see if it has power. If it does, you know that the fuse, relay and/or resistor is good. - shit_man

2)   I assume you have two fans and two switches, front and rear. Sounds like the front blower switch is bad.

If the resistor is bad on the blower motor, it will only run on high speed. - Don't know everything !


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Question 4
I have a 99 Plymouth breeze, put new coil pack, plugs, and wires on it, still skipping, whats wrong?...  

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1)   it could be low compression, a fuel issue. that engine has issues with head gaskets. - mdk68gto, ase certified m tech

2)   Take it in and get it diagnosed professionally before you starts replacing more parts that aren't needed. Plugs and wires never hurt, but when you start replacing other non-maintenance parts that don't fix it, you're throwing money away.

Sure, it costs you money to have someone check it out, but it will almost always save you money in the long run by replacing only the bad part or parts instead of replacing a bunch of good parts until you either get lucky and replace the bad one, or get sick and tired of replacing parts and take it in to a professional anyway. - Mark B


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Question 5
chrysler minivan surges at cruising speeds and wont go over about 50mph but revs fine?...  

Answers
1)   does it shift fine? If it is struggling to maintain speed it could be a plugged catalytic converter. Some more information on what its doing would be helpful - Mike J

2)   I concur with Mike...sounds like a catalytic converter...this happens on vehicles with excessive miles. Your local muffler shop can quickly check by measuring the input and output heat ranges and advise accordingly. - Joseph P


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I have an 06 pt curiser that came from the factory without AC can the AC be added to the pcm program?

Question 1
I have an 06 pt curiser that came from the factory without AC can the AC be added to the pcm program?...  I have had a chrysler Ac system installed, but the pcm will not send power to the Ac on/off button took it to chrysler and they did not know how to do this or if it could be done. I know that the pcm needs to be reset to show that the AC option is open but Who can do this if not Chrysler?
Help I live in Ms and it is so hot. Also you can not charge the compressor to full capacity

Answers
1)   have the people that added the a/c do it, - badbill1941

2)   Who installed ur AC,they r responsible 4 setting it up 4 ur vehicles system,contact chrysler customer support & let them handle an ignorant service dept. of theirs.U should have gotten a Mark IV AC put in I installed a few hundred of them & they were great in smaller cars. - Travis41

3)   I'm not sure the AC is hooked to the PCM (powertrain control module), I thought it was wired into the BCM (body control module). - Don't know everything !


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Question 2
Is atf -4 trans fluid for all chrysler trans going back to the 727?...  

Answers
1)   back during the 727s they usually take dextron transmission fluid. - bandit_60

2)   check with your dealer or a reputable parts store to make sure, - badbill1941


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Question 3
I have a 99 Plymouth breeze, put new coil pack, plugs, and wires on it, still skipping, whats wrong?...  

Answers
1)   it could be low compression, a fuel issue. that engine has issues with head gaskets. - mdk68gto, ase certified m tech

2)   Take it in and get it diagnosed professionally before you starts replacing more parts that aren't needed. Plugs and wires never hurt, but when you start replacing other non-maintenance parts that don't fix it, you're throwing money away.

Sure, it costs you money to have someone check it out, but it will almost always save you money in the long run by replacing only the bad part or parts instead of replacing a bunch of good parts until you either get lucky and replace the bad one, or get sick and tired of replacing parts and take it in to a professional anyway. - Mark B


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Question 4
I have a 71 duster and would like to change it from a 3 speed to an automatic. About how much would that cost?...  I have a 71 duster and its a 3 speed on the column. Im learning it, but I dont want to drive a stick. So, I want to switch it out because I love the car itself, and I dont want to sell it. If I got a Hurst Pro-Matic Ratchet Shifter (Automatic Gear Shift Lever Kit) (Lever And Bracket Kit) (Console) for $225, how much including this would the change be?

Answers
1)   Pretty easy swap, you can trade the pedal assembly to the single pedal, and possibly make money on that. (People always looking for stick shift pedal assems.). You'll have to run auto trans cooler lines to a your radiator or separate cooler. You may have to get a different length driveshaft too. I can't recall, but the trans crossmember may have to be changed too. - done wrenching

2)   It,s an easy swap...You,ll have to get a short shaft 727 or 904 transmission...Then you,ll also have to have your current driveline changed also...You can get a rebuilt tranny for 850 to 1200 bucks...You can do the swap for under 1500 if your smart... - Johnny Rotten


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Question 5
Cars have so many problems but is this...?...  A transmission problem? Could it be electrical or mechanical? It's an automatic. '94 Eagle Vision Esi 4 dr sedan.

Okay. So when I start my car, sometimes the car will go in reverse when it's in drive, and I'll have to floor the gas for it to move forward. When I go at speeds of 30+ the RPMs get up to like 3-4 (and this is high for just 40MPH), and you'll hear the engine working extra hard. Also, when I make right turns I'll have to floor the gas or keep my foot on the gas near the end of the turn cause' it'll do the same thing as when I first start the car, except it'll only shoot forward (not go in reverse thank god, lol).

Now after I shut off the car, and then start the car (a few times) after it's been running for about 10 minutes or so, the car will be fine. (Except around right turns. It always jams up then. ALWAYS.)

Could this be electrical, like a sensor or mechanical? I really don't know, and sadly I don't have enough money as of right now to do an inspection, and god forbid my car breaks down and needs to be towed I honestly don't know what I'd do. Obviously I don't have the money to repair the trans, so what do you all think?

P.S. If I come back to car after leaving it for about 4 hours after I've driven it withall the restars and everything, it will STILL BE FINE. So...what?

Answers
1)   I think you should just buy a honda - Francine

2)   the other guys answer was crap, but when you talk about moving the car and it revving high. it sound to me like a worn out clutch, so the clutch plate linings could be worn . It also sounds to me that your engine has a timing issue, either a crank sensor or a throttle sensor. it Could be the ECU which is knackered. I know this isn't helpful. but from what you have written this is all i can come up with. If you want to work out the problem i would advise searching what i have witten to see if it comes up with familiar problems and faults to what you are experiencing. - Joseph


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do o6 or 07 chrysler 300 last and r they good reliable first cars?

Question 1
do o6 or 07 chrysler 300 last and r they good reliable first cars?...  im looking for a first car is an o6 or 07 chrysler 300 last and r they good reliable first cars

Answers
1)   Most any current car can go 300,000 miles with routine factory recommended care. - rick29148

2)   No they're not...they're chrysler.

If you want to find "good and reliable cars" go to a busy intersection and look at the old cars crossing...whatever's there is a good and reliable car. - Theneelster

3)   Yes. it is a good reliable first car, in general. Whatever car you look at, test drive it, look for previous body damage, get a carfax report, and if possible the maintenance history. - C-Tech

4)   So far, they're good. I'd get the 3.5 or 5.7. - done wrenching

5)   You should also consider that such a car may be expensive to insure. Check your insurance rates before buying one, for example here - carinsurance.deep-ice.com - Phil


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Question 2
what is the structure of a pt cruiser chrysler 2003?...  I want to know what the structure of a pt cruiser chrysler 2003 is? does it have a chassis?

Answers
1)   It is a uni-body with front and rear sub-frames. - Old Man Dirt

2)   It's a Neon platform underneath, so a unibody with a separate front & rear sub-frame. - rick29148

3)   It is a unibody car. - C-Tech


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Question 3
I have a 71 duster and would like to change it from a 3 speed to an automatic. About how much would that cost?...  I have a 71 duster and its a 3 speed on the column. Im learning it, but I dont want to drive a stick. So, I want to switch it out because I love the car itself, and I dont want to sell it. If I got a Hurst Pro-Matic Ratchet Shifter (Automatic Gear Shift Lever Kit) (Lever And Bracket Kit) (Console) for $225, how much including this would the change be?

Answers
1)   http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AqWPS8TsntOGdFtaHLyVej8wxgt.;_ylv=3?qid=20100728105234AAdxdlI - Bob Bob

2)   Pretty easy swap, you can trade the pedal assembly to the single pedal, and possibly make money on that. (People always looking for stick shift pedal assems.). You'll have to run auto trans cooler lines to a your radiator or separate cooler. You may have to get a different length driveshaft too. I can't recall, but the trans crossmember may have to be changed too. - done wrenching

3)   It,s an easy swap...You,ll have to get a short shaft 727 or 904 transmission...Then you,ll also have to have your current driveline changed also...You can get a rebuilt tranny for 850 to 1200 bucks...You can do the swap for under 1500 if your smart... - Johnny Rotten


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Question 4
Is atf -4 trans fluid for all chrysler trans going back to the 727?...  

Answers
1)   back during the 727s they usually take dextron transmission fluid. - bandit_60

2)   check with your dealer or a reputable parts store to make sure, - badbill1941


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Question 5
Why my 96 chrysler LHS car drops gear while driving?...  

Answers
1)   We need a bit more information to help you. Does it slip? Not move? Harsh shifts, shudder, grind or other? these things will help us help you. - Mike J

2)   Check the fluid level in the trans. Is there a check engine light on? have it scanned for codes. - C-Tech


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Squealing serpentine belt! Replaced it, still squeals! PT Cruiser.?

Question 1
Squealing serpentine belt! Replaced it, still squeals! PT Cruiser.?...  The dealership replaced it and 5 months later, the new belt squealed worse than ever. It's been like this for years now, because i'm too cheap to fix it again and obviously, a new belt is not the answer.

It used to happen mainly in cold weather, now it does it all the time.

Is this serious? What's causing it?

Answers
1)   you need a new tensioner...and or a componant, ie alternator, power steering pump, needs to be repositioned and tightened, but my bet lies with a worn tensioner. a inexpansive fix, but your belt may be burned from sliiping a lot and may need to be replaced also. Get a gatorback belt and never worry about it again. - tampabaylive

2)   It could be too loose. If you have an idler arm it could be going out. Some vehicles don't, and you tighten them manually by moving the alternator or power steering pump. - Greg L

3)   Try a belt called gator this belt will make it quiet again,just ask the parts store about it then look at how the groove are made whis is what makes it quiet. - Scott W

4)   Have a good shop check the belt tensioner. This keeps your belt tight. It may need replacing. - C-Tech

5)   Could be power steering fluid. check the level of the power steering and top up if necessary. What year is your car - PT-TA


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Question 2
2006 Chrysler 300 won't start and only makes a single click noise?...  2006 Chrysler 300 won't start and makes a single click sound when attempting to start. The stereo works, so the battery isn't dead. Any options or suggestions?

Answers
1)   The battery may still be dead.
It takes a lot more amps to turn the starter than to run the radio.
It is possible that the radio works, but there is not enough juice left to start the car.
That clicking noise tells me that the battery is indeed dead or the starter is gone. - skyking

2)   Open the hood and jump start the car at the post under the red cover. Go to a parts store or shop, have them check the battery. Good luck. - C-Tech

3)   I agree with Skyking. - bw626

4)   battery is dead. even though acc works it takes more energy to turn on a car than a radio. - Accd08


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Question 3
Will 22's fit on a 76 New Yorker with 1 1/2" coil spring spacers?...  

Answers
1)   That would be difficult with a torsion bar suspension on the front end and leaf springs on the rear. - Don't know everything !

2)   Thank god they will not!!! - Johnny Rotten

3)   If you "rig it" they might. - Love The Beast. 455 Rocket

4)   Please dont be like some of those idiots out there and ruin such a classic car. - Nick


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Question 4
do o6 or 07 chrysler 300 last and r they good reliable first cars?...  im looking for a first car is an o6 or 07 chrysler 300 last and r they good reliable first cars

Answers
1)   Most any current car can go 300,000 miles with routine factory recommended care. - rick29148

2)   No they're not...they're chrysler.

If you want to find "good and reliable cars" go to a busy intersection and look at the old cars crossing...whatever's there is a good and reliable car. - Theneelster

3)   Yes. it is a good reliable first car, in general. Whatever car you look at, test drive it, look for previous body damage, get a carfax report, and if possible the maintenance history. - C-Tech

4)   So far, they're good. I'd get the 3.5 or 5.7. - done wrenching


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Question 5
Where is the AC compressor located on a 2002 Chysler concorde?...  

Answers
1)   I think your car has 2 belts the thin one is the a/c belt - Terry

2)   As soon as you open hood, it is on your left as you look at engine. And it does use 2 different belts. One for a/c, the other for alt and p/s. - done wrenching

3)   Upper right. Easier to get to. - C-Tech


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$3700 for a tranny rebuild?

Question 1
$3700 for a tranny rebuild?...  My 2003 T&C LXi totally stopped moving. No limp mode, just gone.

Reputable local tranny shop has taken it out, and it quoting me about $3700 bucks to rebuild it.

It includes $775 for the overhaul kit and $464 for the torque converter. I feel like those 2 prices are way out of range. Or am I missing something?

I'm willing to pay a little more for quality work / products but... yikes!

Answers
1)   too much take to a diffrent place see if there is multystate transmission shop in your town they rebuild trans for 1200 or as long as 900 - alex

2)   I would check with the dealer & get the price 4 a new trans. then u have a good starting point. Does their "o'haul kit" include front pump>valve body>discs>spring assembly & gears? Sounds very excessive 2 me, - Travis41

3)   I'd turnaround and run bec that shops sounds like their trying to rebuild two transmissions for that price,Be sure to shop around bec the average costs are 800 to 1800 and over 2,000bucks but not 3,700.



Hope that helps and best of luck.By the way be sure they give you a list of parts their changing in their quotes and be sure to check what warranty coverage their offering you too. - helpful bob

4)   This is what I do for a living and sure as I can be no overhaul package is $775. Mopar overhaul kits that include all you need except the torque converter are $195. Now that is from the dealership! The Torque converter should run anywhere between $190 to $300 from the dealer. That estimate is so high as to be just plain ridiculous. It should be no more than $2000 even if you have damage to planetary gears and other hard parts. Hell you could buy a chrysler re man transaxle and have it installed for under $2000. Take your vehicle elsewhere. - Mike J

5)   I agree. That's way too much. 2000.00 is closer to the norm. - done wrenching

6)   If you only knew the truth. if you went to a tranny shop like AMCO or clutch doctors, they are not going to rebuild it. There are plenty of rebuild companies that will sell them a rebuild for a fraction of the price.

I worked for a rebuild shop. I seen these places all the time. before I worked here, I had a quote of 2,700 for a Nissan tranny. A few years later I started working at the shop. I saw my tranny there for 375. These places do not sell to the public, only legetimate commercial places. So you figure out what it costs for a driver to drop off and pick up a core and rebuild, a tech to drop and install and what ever little expense involved. I figure about 500, so they would have pockketed 2200. Now that is profit.

so get a rebuild one on sale somewhere and have it installed by any backyard mechanic. - Frank

7)   That shop is trying to screw you. settle with them and tow your car home, get a scrap tranny with a clean bill of health and round up some buddies to install it for a case of beer - JB Sapp


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Question 2
Squealing serpentine belt! Replaced it, still squeals! PT Cruiser.?...  The dealership replaced it and 5 months later, the new belt squealed worse than ever. It's been like this for years now, because i'm too cheap to fix it again and obviously, a new belt is not the answer.

It used to happen mainly in cold weather, now it does it all the time.

Is this serious? What's causing it?

Answers
1)   you need a new tensioner...and or a componant, ie alternator, power steering pump, needs to be repositioned and tightened, but my bet lies with a worn tensioner. a inexpansive fix, but your belt may be burned from sliiping a lot and may need to be replaced also. Get a gatorback belt and never worry about it again. - tampabaylive

2)   It could be too loose. If you have an idler arm it could be going out. Some vehicles don't, and you tighten them manually by moving the alternator or power steering pump. - Greg L

3)   Try a belt called gator this belt will make it quiet again,just ask the parts store about it then look at how the groove are made whis is what makes it quiet. - Scott W

4)   Have a good shop check the belt tensioner. This keeps your belt tight. It may need replacing. - C-Tech

5)   Could be power steering fluid. check the level of the power steering and top up if necessary. What year is your car - PT-TA


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Question 3
2006 Chrysler 300 won't start and only makes a single click noise?...  2006 Chrysler 300 won't start and makes a single click sound when attempting to start. The stereo works, so the battery isn't dead. Any options or suggestions?

Answers
1)   The battery may still be dead.
It takes a lot more amps to turn the starter than to run the radio.
It is possible that the radio works, but there is not enough juice left to start the car.
That clicking noise tells me that the battery is indeed dead or the starter is gone. - skyking

2)   Open the hood and jump start the car at the post under the red cover. Go to a parts store or shop, have them check the battery. Good luck. - C-Tech

3)   I agree with Skyking. - bw626

4)   battery is dead. even though acc works it takes more energy to turn on a car than a radio. - Accd08


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Question 4
what should i choose?...  Ok so it may be an obvious choice but i'm kind of in a bind. now i was lucky enough to be offered one car but as of today i'm being offered two. the first car is a (top of the Line) 2008 Chrysler Sebring Convertible Limited (fully Loaded) witch my grandmother is gonna give me when she is finished paying it off and i get my license and that was the plan since she first bought it. Now the car is beautiful with the red paint and tan leather seats and i would love to have it but then theres the second car. The second car is a (top of the line) 2000 Chevy Blazer LT (fully loaded) witch has been in my family for 10 years first it was my grandmothers and now its my aunts but today my aunt told me that i can have the blazer because she was gonna get a civic, she offered it to me cause she knows i love the truck it has alot of memories and that was the first car i ever drove. Both cars are in really good condition but i have mixed feelings on one hand i get an awesome convertible with a crap load of nice options, on the other hand i get the first car/truck i ever fell in love with and that truck hold alot of first why not let it be my first car you know. sorry for the long paragraph but just give me your opinion.
i live in Connecticut where there is alot of snow from November to February. top down weather is usually from April to September at the least.

Answers
1)   Go for the blazer - Johnny Rotten

2)   The blazer would be much better in snow, if that's what you're thinking, but I've known sebrings to be pretty cool, too. It depends on which one you like driving better. My family's experience with dodge/chrysler products hasn't always been the greatest, though. (Our dodge caravan was on its 3rd transmission when we sold it) Just saying. Also, stay away from chrysler's 2.7L V6. - bandgeek

3)   I, personally, would go for the Sebring. They are nice looking cars and because it is newer. Realistically, the Blazer would be a better car. The Blazer is probably more reliable, but I don't know how many miles are on it. The Blazer could potentially get you 250,000 miles, if it is maintained right. But being newer, the Sebring would seem like a better choice to me, and I am the son of a longtime Chrysler mechanic.

The Sebring is cooler, in more way than one, because it is a convertible. And it probably has newer, more modern options. The Blazer gives you memories and functionality. But your decision is about how long you want to own the car. The Sebring could maybe give you 170,000 miles, if maintained right, and since your grandma probably hasn't put a lot of miles on it, you can probably drive it longer and it won't be out of style by the time it quits maybe around 2020 or so. The Blazer, depending on mileage will last, at 14000 miles a year, until the same time, but is already pretty much out of style.

I normally would choose the Chevy, but in this case, I would go for the Sebring.

It really depends on if you want practicality or options. - bw626

4)   You should also consider that such a car may be expensive to insure. Check your insurance rates before buying one, for example here - carinsurance.deep-ice.com - Sam


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Question 5
Is the name Aush stupid?...  my sisters friends all call her aush (they pronounce it like osh) its short for her name but i think it sounds so stupid...do you guys think it's stupid? she thinks its cool.

Answers
1)   Absolutely retarded. - Theneelster

2)   No more stupid than any other name or nickname like, say for example, Matt.
Besides, if she likes it, what's it matter to you? - bokeboy71

3)   what is she a car? - STEVIE G.

4)   Aush it, it could of been worse, they could be calling her Rover! - Retroman


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$3700 for a tranny rebuild?

Question 1
$3700 for a tranny rebuild?...  My 2003 T&C LXi totally stopped moving. No limp mode, just gone.

Reputable local tranny shop has taken it out, and it quoting me about $3700 bucks to rebuild it.

It includes $775 for the overhaul kit and $464 for the torque converter. I feel like those 2 prices are way out of range. Or am I missing something?

I'm willing to pay a little more for quality work / products but... yikes!

Answers
1)   too much take to a diffrent place see if there is multystate transmission shop in your town they rebuild trans for 1200 or as long as 900 - alex

2)   I would check with the dealer & get the price 4 a new trans. then u have a good starting point. Does their "o'haul kit" include front pump>valve body>discs>spring assembly & gears? Sounds very excessive 2 me, - Travis41

3)   I'd turnaround and run bec that shops sounds like their trying to rebuild two transmissions for that price,Be sure to shop around bec the average costs are 800 to 1800 and over 2,000bucks but not 3,700.



Hope that helps and best of luck.By the way be sure they give you a list of parts their changing in their quotes and be sure to check what warranty coverage their offering you too. - helpful bob

4)   This is what I do for a living and sure as I can be no overhaul package is $775. Mopar overhaul kits that include all you need except the torque converter are $195. Now that is from the dealership! The Torque converter should run anywhere between $190 to $300 from the dealer. That estimate is so high as to be just plain ridiculous. It should be no more than $2000 even if you have damage to planetary gears and other hard parts. Hell you could buy a chrysler re man transaxle and have it installed for under $2000. Take your vehicle elsewhere. - Mike J

5)   I agree. That's way too much. 2000.00 is closer to the norm. - done wrenching

6)   If you only knew the truth. if you went to a tranny shop like AMCO or clutch doctors, they are not going to rebuild it. There are plenty of rebuild companies that will sell them a rebuild for a fraction of the price.

I worked for a rebuild shop. I seen these places all the time. before I worked here, I had a quote of 2,700 for a Nissan tranny. A few years later I started working at the shop. I saw my tranny there for 375. These places do not sell to the public, only legetimate commercial places. So you figure out what it costs for a driver to drop off and pick up a core and rebuild, a tech to drop and install and what ever little expense involved. I figure about 500, so they would have pockketed 2200. Now that is profit.

so get a rebuild one on sale somewhere and have it installed by any backyard mechanic. - Frank


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Question 2
What kind of gas does a 1998 Chrysler Cirrus require?...  I bought this car, but it did not come with an owner's manual. Anyone out there with this car know what it says in the manual to use? Regular or Premium?

Answers
1)   regular 87 - Skag Baron™

2)   regular unleaded - richard r

3)   regular unleaded will be fine for your cirrus. - hindmost

4)   they dont require any kind but most all cars run better on higher octane fuel - Twister

5)   The owners manual would have told you to use 87 oct. regular. Chrysler doesn't recommend any other and doesn't recommend gas additives. - Jackolantern


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Question 3
Squealing serpentine belt! Replaced it, still squeals! PT Cruiser.?...  The dealership replaced it and 5 months later, the new belt squealed worse than ever. It's been like this for years now, because i'm too cheap to fix it again and obviously, a new belt is not the answer.

It used to happen mainly in cold weather, now it does it all the time.

Is this serious? What's causing it?

Answers
1)   you need a new tensioner...and or a componant, ie alternator, power steering pump, needs to be repositioned and tightened, but my bet lies with a worn tensioner. a inexpansive fix, but your belt may be burned from sliiping a lot and may need to be replaced also. Get a gatorback belt and never worry about it again. - tampabaylive

2)   It could be too loose. If you have an idler arm it could be going out. Some vehicles don't, and you tighten them manually by moving the alternator or power steering pump. - Greg L

3)   Try a belt called gator this belt will make it quiet again,just ask the parts store about it then look at how the groove are made whis is what makes it quiet. - Scott W

4)   Have a good shop check the belt tensioner. This keeps your belt tight. It may need replacing. - C-Tech


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Question 4
I need help with my car pls chrysler town n country 03?...  I have an old Chrysler town & country 03, everything was fine until today in the morning that my gas meter, heat meter, dashboard lights interior lights, turning signals, exterior lights, the cold air on the A/C and the ding sound that you get when you open the door, all went out... they don't work. My radio turns on, and so does the A/C but there is no cold air... the van turns on like always... anyone have any idea on what could be the problem?????

Answers
1)   My family has never had good experiences with chryslers. One of ours actually caught on fire and the whole thing was engulfed in flames. We also had a town n country. Stupid little things like that break all the time, and that is why we are never buying another chrysler again. I don't think you can do much on your own. Sometimes things would start working on their own, but it would be a cycle of things breaking and fixing. We always ended up taking it in to a shop to get it fixed. And then it caught on fire and was ruined lol
Hope I helped
PrettyKitty
answer mine? http://www.ae.com/web/browse/product.jsp?catId=cat90052&productId=0427_4417 - prettykitty830830

2)   When alternators go bad your vehicle can do strange things, I would have that checked first. - Mark

3)   Sounds like you have a problem with the BCM (body control module). It controls about everything except the power train and that is controlled by the PCM (power train control module). - Don't know everything !

4)   Check all your fuses first. And I believe all the functions you mentioned are run by the body computer. If all the fuses are good, then take it in to a Chrysler/Dodge dealer. - Jackolantern


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Question 5
Do they make a convertible Chrysler 300?...  Do they make a convertible Chrysler 300?

Answers
1)   the used to back in the 50's and 60's, but all the new ones are 4-door sedans only. - Skag Baron™

2)   No, but if you have enough money there our companies that can make any car into a convertible - Mark

3)   Yes from 1956 - 1966, and no for the newer ones.
I think Chrysler made a mistake not accepting a partnership with ASC in 2005 for building a low production 4 door convertible 300. It would have been a hit in my opinion. - Delamothe


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$3700 for a tranny rebuild?

Question 1
$3700 for a tranny rebuild?...  My 2003 T&C LXi totally stopped moving. No limp mode, just gone.

Reputable local tranny shop has taken it out, and it quoting me about $3700 bucks to rebuild it.

It includes $775 for the overhaul kit and $464 for the torque converter. I feel like those 2 prices are way out of range. Or am I missing something?

I'm willing to pay a little more for quality work / products but... yikes!

Answers
1)   too much take to a diffrent place see if there is multystate transmission shop in your town they rebuild trans for 1200 or as long as 900 - alex

2)   I would check with the dealer & get the price 4 a new trans. then u have a good starting point. Does their "o'haul kit" include front pump>valve body>discs>spring assembly & gears? Sounds very excessive 2 me, - Travis41

3)   I'd turnaround and run bec that shops sounds like their trying to rebuild two transmissions for that price,Be sure to shop around bec the average costs are 800 to 1800 and over 2,000bucks but not 3,700.



Hope that helps and best of luck.By the way be sure they give you a list of parts their changing in their quotes and be sure to check what warranty coverage their offering you too. - helpful bob

4)   This is what I do for a living and sure as I can be no overhaul package is $775. Mopar overhaul kits that include all you need except the torque converter are $195. Now that is from the dealership! The Torque converter should run anywhere between $190 to $300 from the dealer. That estimate is so high as to be just plain ridiculous. It should be no more than $2000 even if you have damage to planetary gears and other hard parts. Hell you could buy a chrysler re man transaxle and have it installed for under $2000. Take your vehicle elsewhere. - Mike J

5)   I agree. That's way too much. 2000.00 is closer to the norm. - done wrenching

6)   If you only knew the truth. if you went to a tranny shop like AMCO or clutch doctors, they are not going to rebuild it. There are plenty of rebuild companies that will sell them a rebuild for a fraction of the price.

I worked for a rebuild shop. I seen these places all the time. before I worked here, I had a quote of 2,700 for a Nissan tranny. A few years later I started working at the shop. I saw my tranny there for 375. These places do not sell to the public, only legetimate commercial places. So you figure out what it costs for a driver to drop off and pick up a core and rebuild, a tech to drop and install and what ever little expense involved. I figure about 500, so they would have pockketed 2200. Now that is profit.

so get a rebuild one on sale somewhere and have it installed by any backyard mechanic. - Frank


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Question 2
Chrysler is offering a $2.99 guaranteed to sell it's vehicles?...  If you buy a Chrysler, Dodge or Jeep, you will be given a special card that will guarantee $2.99 per gallon for the next three years (up to a 12,000 miles per year). Would you be willing to one purchase one of their products if you knew the price per gallon you pay to fuel your vehicle would never exceed $2.99? Do you believe that they will be able to sustain this program for the next three years without bankrupting the company?

Answers
1)   This is not the first time they have done this. They had the same basic offer about 2 years ago when gas prices were climbing over $4 per gallon. At the time, I thought about the possibility of making a purchase but, for me, the numbers just didn't add up. (gas price savings vs. monthly payment) The biggest problem with doing this right now is that you can buy gas for that price or maybe even lower anyway, so it is really not worth even taking it into consideration at this point in time.

As far as sustainability, I think the profit they make on the car will more that make up for the possible extra money they will be spending. - Jim

2)   My family has owned Chrysler products going back to 1960...I bought my last 2 in 1994.

This is an appeal to American consumers who cannot do arithmetic. It is as insulting to my intelligence as Chevrolet selling cars based on false notions of American patriotism.

OK. I’m getting along in years and am not as quick with math as I used to be. So, please check my work.

Let’s takes 2 hypothetical purchases:
You buy a Toyota Prius for about $23,000; Consumer Reports (CR) says it gets 44mpg (I get 54 on long road trips on mine); CR rates its reliability as a 5 out of 5. I buy a Chrysler Town & Country for a $23,000-$35,000; CR says it gets 17mpg and doesn’t rate its reliability, although used models rate poorly along several factors like brakes, suspension, body hardware, etc. You drive your Prius for 3 years at 12,000 mi/yr = 36,000 mi. I do the same with my Chrysler.
At 44mpg, you need to buy 818.2 gals of 87 octane gasoline. Let’s assume the average price for gas over the next 3 years is $4.99. That is going to cost you: $4,083. At 17mpg, I need to buy 2,117.6 gals of 87 octane gasoline. I get a guaranteed $2.99/gal price from Chrysler. This means my net cost will be $6,332. (My gross cost before rebates would be over $10,000.) So, let’s see where we come out...
You save $2,249 on gasoline over my subsidized Chrysler prices for the first 3 years; and, that assumes a conservative $4.99/gal average price for the period. I will be in big trouble come year 4 You get a highly reliable car which will last you many years to come (my 2.5 yr old Prius hasn’t needed a single thing, except for oil and filter changes). I get a car much more likely to require repairs on brakes, suspension, climate control, etc. A $1,000 bill for a car repair is not an unusual one. Two of these would double my penalty for buying the Chrysler. You drive a sensible vehicle which buys you time until a clever company comes out with a truly attractive vehicle running on alternative fuel. I further increase our dependency on imported oil. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

I don't think this program will last the 3 years. If the company doesn't go under, it will have been acquired by someone else. - duffey

3)   The first thing I noticed is that the Let’s Refuel America program must be selected in lieu of other incentives. Determining if the deal is worth it to you means that you’ll have to compare the value of the program to the other deals you have to give up to get it. Second, a yearly allotment of 12,000 miles limits the amount that you can truly save. Converting miles to gallons allowed will use the EPA combined fuel estimate for the vehicle in question. Third, the program charges the gas to your credit card after the transaction is made. If you would normally pay for gas with cash or don’t pay off your credit card in full each month, the interest on the gas purchases (even at $2.99 a gallon) can quickly make the price more expensive for you. Lastly, though I don’t expect gas prices to come down over the next three years, if prices fall, the value of the program decreases. If they had made the price equal to 25% below the average price in the US, or something along those lines, that would have offered protection against potentially lower prices in the future.

Looking at a typical Chrysler, the Sebring, gives you an idea of the potential savings. With its 21 city/30 highway mpg, 12,000 miles per year will require about 471 gallons of gas. Assuming that gas averages $4.50 over the next three years (Which is the same as $3.50 this year, $4.50 next year, and $5.50 the year after that), the program will save you $2,133.63 over the next three years. It’s not uncommon for other dealer incentives to be more than that. Saving more on the price of the car up front is much better than saving less through low priced gas. If you take out a loan on the car, the up-front sa - confugio

4)   So, they could make money if that is all people are worried about. Now, if they sell below sticker, and give that, then they need to hire smarter business people. - Rowena

5)   Car dealers are masters of rigging the numbers to make it look like you are getting something when you aren't (like "Cash Back" or "Invoice Pricing"). The only thing you can be absolutely sure of is that Chrysler has run this thing through marketing and financial programs on a computer as big as your house and they wouldn't be doing it if it wasn't going to increase profits. Nobody gives away something for nothing and you can double that in spades for automobile manufacturers and dealers. Whatever they are giving you here they have buried in the deal somewhere else. This is a marketing gimmick to play on the suckers who are looking for a freebie to help with high gas prices. Don't be one of 'em. - drakkar


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Question 3
What kind of gas does a 1998 Chrysler Cirrus require?...  I bought this car, but it did not come with an owner's manual. Anyone out there with this car know what it says in the manual to use? Regular or Premium?

Answers
1)   regular 87 - Skag Baron™

2)   regular unleaded - richard r

3)   regular unleaded will be fine for your cirrus. - hindmost

4)   they dont require any kind but most all cars run better on higher octane fuel - Twister


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Question 4
Do they make a convertible Chrysler 300?...  Do they make a convertible Chrysler 300?

Answers
1)   the used to back in the 50's and 60's, but all the new ones are 4-door sedans only. - Skag Baron™

2)   No, but if you have enough money there our companies that can make any car into a convertible - Mark

3)   Yes from 1956 - 1966, and no for the newer ones.
I think Chrysler made a mistake not accepting a partnership with ASC in 2005 for building a low production 4 door convertible 300. It would have been a hit in my opinion. - Delamothe


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Question 5
my a/c compressor wont come on unless i use a jumper wire its a concord lxi can you help?...  

Answers
1)   you could be low on freon, or you may have a bad fuse or switch. - badbill1941

2)   If the compressor will run by using a jumper wire , then the low pressure switch senses the low pressure thus not letting the compressor kick in.. Look for an oil stain on the "H" valve or on the condenser. This will indicate a freon leak. If not there then sniff inside the car near the front passenger floor. If it smells like ammonia it is the evaporate leaking. - Donny

3)   Take it to a shop, you cannot fix it at home. They will tell you all kinds of crap here, but it will wind up working poorly or breaking something else. A/C is not DIY The freon levels with R-134a need to be exact and mositure is critical and oil in the system is critical. You can't get that done at home.

ASE Cert Auto Tech since 1978 - sci


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Chrysler is offering a $2.99 guaranteed to sell it's vehicles?

Question 1
Chrysler is offering a $2.99 guaranteed to sell it's vehicles?...  If you buy a Chrysler, Dodge or Jeep, you will be given a special card that will guarantee $2.99 per gallon for the next three years (up to a 12,000 miles per year). Would you be willing to one purchase one of their products if you knew the price per gallon you pay to fuel your vehicle would never exceed $2.99? Do you believe that they will be able to sustain this program for the next three years without bankrupting the company?

Answers
1)   This is not the first time they have done this. They had the same basic offer about 2 years ago when gas prices were climbing over $4 per gallon. At the time, I thought about the possibility of making a purchase but, for me, the numbers just didn't add up. (gas price savings vs. monthly payment) The biggest problem with doing this right now is that you can buy gas for that price or maybe even lower anyway, so it is really not worth even taking it into consideration at this point in time.

As far as sustainability, I think the profit they make on the car will more that make up for the possible extra money they will be spending. - Jim

2)   My family has owned Chrysler products going back to 1960...I bought my last 2 in 1994.

This is an appeal to American consumers who cannot do arithmetic. It is as insulting to my intelligence as Chevrolet selling cars based on false notions of American patriotism.

OK. I’m getting along in years and am not as quick with math as I used to be. So, please check my work.

Let’s takes 2 hypothetical purchases:
You buy a Toyota Prius for about $23,000; Consumer Reports (CR) says it gets 44mpg (I get 54 on long road trips on mine); CR rates its reliability as a 5 out of 5. I buy a Chrysler Town & Country for a $23,000-$35,000; CR says it gets 17mpg and doesn’t rate its reliability, although used models rate poorly along several factors like brakes, suspension, body hardware, etc. You drive your Prius for 3 years at 12,000 mi/yr = 36,000 mi. I do the same with my Chrysler.
At 44mpg, you need to buy 818.2 gals of 87 octane gasoline. Let’s assume the average price for gas over the next 3 years is $4.99. That is going to cost you: $4,083. At 17mpg, I need to buy 2,117.6 gals of 87 octane gasoline. I get a guaranteed $2.99/gal price from Chrysler. This means my net cost will be $6,332. (My gross cost before rebates would be over $10,000.) So, let’s see where we come out...
You save $2,249 on gasoline over my subsidized Chrysler prices for the first 3 years; and, that assumes a conservative $4.99/gal average price for the period. I will be in big trouble come year 4 You get a highly reliable car which will last you many years to come (my 2.5 yr old Prius hasn’t needed a single thing, except for oil and filter changes). I get a car much more likely to require repairs on brakes, suspension, climate control, etc. A $1,000 bill for a car repair is not an unusual one. Two of these would double my penalty for buying the Chrysler. You drive a sensible vehicle which buys you time until a clever company comes out with a truly attractive vehicle running on alternative fuel. I further increase our dependency on imported oil. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

I don't think this program will last the 3 years. If the company doesn't go under, it will have been acquired by someone else. - duffey

3)   The first thing I noticed is that the Let’s Refuel America program must be selected in lieu of other incentives. Determining if the deal is worth it to you means that you’ll have to compare the value of the program to the other deals you have to give up to get it. Second, a yearly allotment of 12,000 miles limits the amount that you can truly save. Converting miles to gallons allowed will use the EPA combined fuel estimate for the vehicle in question. Third, the program charges the gas to your credit card after the transaction is made. If you would normally pay for gas with cash or don’t pay off your credit card in full each month, the interest on the gas purchases (even at $2.99 a gallon) can quickly make the price more expensive for you. Lastly, though I don’t expect gas prices to come down over the next three years, if prices fall, the value of the program decreases. If they had made the price equal to 25% below the average price in the US, or something along those lines, that would have offered protection against potentially lower prices in the future.

Looking at a typical Chrysler, the Sebring, gives you an idea of the potential savings. With its 21 city/30 highway mpg, 12,000 miles per year will require about 471 gallons of gas. Assuming that gas averages $4.50 over the next three years (Which is the same as $3.50 this year, $4.50 next year, and $5.50 the year after that), the program will save you $2,133.63 over the next three years. It’s not uncommon for other dealer incentives to be more than that. Saving more on the price of the car up front is much better than saving less through low priced gas. If you take out a loan on the car, the up-front sa - confugio

4)   So, they could make money if that is all people are worried about. Now, if they sell below sticker, and give that, then they need to hire smarter business people. - Rowena

5)   Car dealers are masters of rigging the numbers to make it look like you are getting something when you aren't (like "Cash Back" or "Invoice Pricing"). The only thing you can be absolutely sure of is that Chrysler has run this thing through marketing and financial programs on a computer as big as your house and they wouldn't be doing it if it wasn't going to increase profits. Nobody gives away something for nothing and you can double that in spades for automobile manufacturers and dealers. Whatever they are giving you here they have buried in the deal somewhere else. This is a marketing gimmick to play on the suckers who are looking for a freebie to help with high gas prices. Don't be one of 'em. - drakkar


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Question 2
what is the difference between a plymouth roadrunner and a GTX?...  

Answers
1)   nothing much one sez RR the other GTX the GTX was a more expensive upgrade while RR was a striped out racer - pedro7of9

2)   The original versions were quite different. The GTX came out in 1966 and the Road runner in 1968. The RR was a "bare bones" coupe with rubber floor mats. The GTX came a lot more "plush" with more insulation and carpeting along with more brightwork trim and such. - Otto

3)   the gtx was a much more lush model. the rr was kind of plain jane. - badbill1941

4)   The name? - Andy


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Question 3
What kind of gas does a 1998 Chrysler Cirrus require?...  I bought this car, but it did not come with an owner's manual. Anyone out there with this car know what it says in the manual to use? Regular or Premium?

Answers
1)   regular 87 - Skag Baron™

2)   regular unleaded - richard r

3)   regular unleaded will be fine for your cirrus. - hindmost

4)   they dont require any kind but most all cars run better on higher octane fuel - Twister


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Question 4
can you switch the a/c out of a ford to a chrysler van?...  Have a 95 ford taurus with ice cold a/c, the car is finally crapping out. Also have a 98 chrysler mini van with hot a/c. Is there any way to switch them out?

Answers
1)   No - C-Tech

2)   NO - chester

3)   Oh honey, that would be a hell of a lot of work. The wiring the sensors and then nothing would fit. No it is not feasible. You know your a redneck if. - Donny


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Question 5
my a/c compressor wont come on unless i use a jumper wire its a concord lxi can you help?...  

Answers
1)   you could be low on freon, or you may have a bad fuse or switch. - badbill1941

2)   If the compressor will run by using a jumper wire , then the low pressure switch senses the low pressure thus not letting the compressor kick in.. Look for an oil stain on the "H" valve or on the condenser. This will indicate a freon leak. If not there then sniff inside the car near the front passenger floor. If it smells like ammonia it is the evaporate leaking. - Donny

3)   Take it to a shop, you cannot fix it at home. They will tell you all kinds of crap here, but it will wind up working poorly or breaking something else. A/C is not DIY The freon levels with R-134a need to be exact and mositure is critical and oil in the system is critical. You can't get that done at home.

ASE Cert Auto Tech since 1978 - sci


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what is the difference between a plymouth roadrunner and a GTX?

Question 1
what is the difference between a plymouth roadrunner and a GTX?...  

Answers
1)   nothing much one sez RR the other GTX the GTX was a more expensive upgrade while RR was a striped out racer - pedro7of9

2)   The original versions were quite different. The GTX came out in 1966 and the Road runner in 1968. The RR was a "bare bones" coupe with rubber floor mats. The GTX came a lot more "plush" with more insulation and carpeting along with more brightwork trim and such. - Otto

3)   the gtx was a much more lush model. the rr was kind of plain jane. - badbill1941

4)   The name? - Andy


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Question 2
stock mopar 360 and stock mopar 440?...  does anyone know how much a mopar 360 and a mopar 440 weigh

Answers
1)   It depends what's bolted on them. A good guess for a complete engine with manifolds is 560 for a 360 and 650 for a 440. - D

2)   The 440 is a whopping 670 pounds (remember this is an RB engine) to the 360's demure 560 pounds. These figures are based on engines with all iron manifolds and water pumps less bellhousings. - Don't know everything !

3)   I,ll take the extra weight in my car....Nothing is as impressive as a 440...Maybe a 413 wedge or a hemi... - Johnny Rotten


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Question 3
P0339 on pacifica will not go away?...  Alright I was getting a P0339 on my 2004 Pacifica, I replaced the sensor but am still getting the code, what next?

Answers
1)   Well if i am correct that code is for the ckp sensor (crank sensor) on chryslers you need to replace both crank and cam sensors at the same time. the sensing ground for both of those sensors are the same. so the code can be one or the other. we always replace them in pairs. after doing so you also need to enter the pcm with the chrysler drb3 tool the star scan will work in generic mode as well as star mobile. but that car dose not have can c networking so drb3 is you best tool. and relearn cam and crank tone wheel settings. if you don't do this your timing can be off which will cause the same code to return. or most likely cam or crank out of synch code. there is also a tsb (technical service bulletin) out of that code. it list a no start with erroneous codes that code being one of them. the fix is flashing the pcm with new software. only dealer can do this. and only a dealer can reset cam and crank defaults to relearn the sensors. make sure both sensors are new. then reset cam and crank values and reprogram the pcm with this flash and you will fix the problem. also take a good look at the pins in the connectors. sometimes they can be bent or loose fitting. the way to fix this is the male part of the pins. just bend them slightly one up and down ect. not much at all. you still want it to be able to plug in. but doing this will promise good pressure on the pins wile its connected. also remove the sensor and look inside the hole at the tone wheel. make sure there are no cracks or it isn't bent or damage in any way. good luck! - MrGizmo757

2)   Mr Gizmo answered it exactly correct. Do exactly what he suggests. - Mike J

3)   Mr.G is right. I have run into this problem before. When the codes were burned into the computer, sometimes they get the 'crank' and 'cam' fault codes switched and you end up replacing the good one instead of the bad one. And it's embarrassing. - Jackolantern


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Question 4
Chrysler running rough?...  I have a 2006 Chrysler Town and Country 3.3l. The check engine light is on and I am getting P2308 error code. The Parts store print out says this is an erratic signal from the ignition coil secondary circuit.
The probable causes are:
1.Faulty spark plug or coil boot or 2.Failed ignition coil.
The van is running rough, Has a rough idle, Hesitation, Sputtering, Excessive engine vibration.
I replaced the spark plug wires a month ago. I replaced the coil and the spark plugs today.
The van is still running rough any suggestions?

Answers
1)   Checking the gap on the spark plugs is important. Also, on new wire sets, the boots sometimes work against the lugs and don't let them make a good "snap" connection to the plug - especially when they heat up. Make sure the lugs are well fastened to the plugs.

Auto parts stores sell a handy tool that is an inductive probe for diagnosing ignition issues. You can run the probe near the wires while the engine is running, and it shows you if it's firing or not. The tool is not that expensive, and it's a great diagnostic aid.

Worst case scenario - the engine computer controls the ignition module on a lot of cars. This is how the "dwell" and timing adjustments are made based on other sensor inputs. I don't think this is your problem, but keep this in mind. Ignition modules are no longer autonomous components like they were back in the day. - Delamothe

2)   I totally agree with the previous answer and be careful of pre-factory set spark-plugs bec many times their not properly gapped for your specific engine.This is one reason why I always double check every spark plug before installing them.

Hope that helps and best of luck. By the way when the code indicated a secondary coil error that part of the coil is what gives off the spark and it's not impossible or uncommon for even brand new coils to be faulty, so you might want to try another coil.Another thing that you can do is find out what resistance readings should be for both the primary and secondary windings on the coil. You can compare the two coils you have the new and old and see what readings you get with a ohms meter.Most of the bigger chain parts stores can print out such info for you or you can look at their sites under your vehicle , under serving and repair manuals etc. - helpful bob

3)   The only thing I can come up with, without looking under your hood, is that maybe you have a carbon track left behind by a spark jump before you changed the wires. Secondary refers to the high voltage (spark) side of the coil, so that means your problem is with the coil if you have replaced the plugs and wires. One very reliable way to know is to crank the engine at night in the dark and put it in gear and with your foot on the brake and give it some gas to make it miss and have someone look for a tell-tale spark jumping to ground at or around the coil. One other note, beings you say you replaced the coil, Is the possibility that the secondary (high voltage) could have taken out #2 driver in the engine controller. We were always advised by Chrysler not to disconnect the plug wires from the coil or plugs under any circumstances while the engine was running because the high voltage could find the drivers in the controller an easy ground and knock it out by traveling down the primary wire into the controller and shorting out the low-side driver for that particular coil. Any spark jumping is a high voltage build up of excessive voltage looking for a ground. Any available ground and anywhere. And it can take out a lot of soft ware in a very short time. - Jackolantern


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Question 5
can you switch the a/c out of a ford to a chrysler van?...  Have a 95 ford taurus with ice cold a/c, the car is finally crapping out. Also have a 98 chrysler mini van with hot a/c. Is there any way to switch them out?

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1)   No - C-Tech

2)   NO - chester

3)   Oh honey, that would be a hell of a lot of work. The wiring the sensors and then nothing would fit. No it is not feasible. You know your a redneck if. - Donny


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Chrysler 300 or Crossfire?

Question 1
Chrysler 300 or Crossfire?...  Which one do u think is better?? I like the crossfire but it only seats 2! Its a toss up tho! a 300 looks nice with rims!

Answers
1)   I have a 300 and its great. I know you like the crossfire butt what about when you want to go out with friends or a trip. I love my 300 - kdbg69

2)   Your comparing apples to meatloaf. It all depends on what you want, if you don't ever need to haul anything or seat more than 2 people then get the crossfire. If you need to seat 5 then the sedan. I don't think anyone would disagree the crossfire looks cooler but if it doesn't fit you needs its not worth it. - Landon

3)   Take the 300. Is their anything we need to decide for you? - C-Tech

4)   Choose the 300, My dad owned one for 4 years and it was amazing, No problems what so ever plus its a real eye catcher, Its great when want to park next to the BMW and Lexus crowd and not look like everybody else - Maximilian King

5)   the 300. hands down. - Da Pumpkin


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Question 2
what is the difference between a plymouth roadrunner and a GTX?...  

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1)   nothing much one sez RR the other GTX the GTX was a more expensive upgrade while RR was a striped out racer - pedro7of9

2)   The original versions were quite different. The GTX came out in 1966 and the Road runner in 1968. The RR was a "bare bones" coupe with rubber floor mats. The GTX came a lot more "plush" with more insulation and carpeting along with more brightwork trim and such. - Otto

3)   the gtx was a much more lush model. the rr was kind of plain jane. - badbill1941

4)   The name? - Andy


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Question 3
stock mopar 360 and stock mopar 440?...  does anyone know how much a mopar 360 and a mopar 440 weigh

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1)   It depends what's bolted on them. A good guess for a complete engine with manifolds is 560 for a 360 and 650 for a 440. - D

2)   The 440 is a whopping 670 pounds (remember this is an RB engine) to the 360's demure 560 pounds. These figures are based on engines with all iron manifolds and water pumps less bellhousings. - Don't know everything !

3)   I,ll take the extra weight in my car....Nothing is as impressive as a 440...Maybe a 413 wedge or a hemi... - Johnny Rotten


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Question 4
Chrysler running rough?...  I have a 2006 Chrysler Town and Country 3.3l. The check engine light is on and I am getting P2308 error code. The Parts store print out says this is an erratic signal from the ignition coil secondary circuit.
The probable causes are:
1.Faulty spark plug or coil boot or 2.Failed ignition coil.
The van is running rough, Has a rough idle, Hesitation, Sputtering, Excessive engine vibration.
I replaced the spark plug wires a month ago. I replaced the coil and the spark plugs today.
The van is still running rough any suggestions?

Answers
1)   Checking the gap on the spark plugs is important. Also, on new wire sets, the boots sometimes work against the lugs and don't let them make a good "snap" connection to the plug - especially when they heat up. Make sure the lugs are well fastened to the plugs.

Auto parts stores sell a handy tool that is an inductive probe for diagnosing ignition issues. You can run the probe near the wires while the engine is running, and it shows you if it's firing or not. The tool is not that expensive, and it's a great diagnostic aid.

Worst case scenario - the engine computer controls the ignition module on a lot of cars. This is how the "dwell" and timing adjustments are made based on other sensor inputs. I don't think this is your problem, but keep this in mind. Ignition modules are no longer autonomous components like they were back in the day. - Delamothe

2)   I totally agree with the previous answer and be careful of pre-factory set spark-plugs bec many times their not properly gapped for your specific engine.This is one reason why I always double check every spark plug before installing them.

Hope that helps and best of luck. By the way when the code indicated a secondary coil error that part of the coil is what gives off the spark and it's not impossible or uncommon for even brand new coils to be faulty, so you might want to try another coil.Another thing that you can do is find out what resistance readings should be for both the primary and secondary windings on the coil. You can compare the two coils you have the new and old and see what readings you get with a ohms meter.Most of the bigger chain parts stores can print out such info for you or you can look at their sites under your vehicle , under serving and repair manuals etc. - helpful bob

3)   The only thing I can come up with, without looking under your hood, is that maybe you have a carbon track left behind by a spark jump before you changed the wires. Secondary refers to the high voltage (spark) side of the coil, so that means your problem is with the coil if you have replaced the plugs and wires. One very reliable way to know is to crank the engine at night in the dark and put it in gear and with your foot on the brake and give it some gas to make it miss and have someone look for a tell-tale spark jumping to ground at or around the coil. One other note, beings you say you replaced the coil, Is the possibility that the secondary (high voltage) could have taken out #2 driver in the engine controller. We were always advised by Chrysler not to disconnect the plug wires from the coil or plugs under any circumstances while the engine was running because the high voltage could find the drivers in the controller an easy ground and knock it out by traveling down the primary wire into the controller and shorting out the low-side driver for that particular coil. Any spark jumping is a high voltage build up of excessive voltage looking for a ground. Any available ground and anywhere. And it can take out a lot of soft ware in a very short time. - Jackolantern


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Question 5
Will 22's fit on a 1976 Chrysler New Yorker?...  I have a 76 New Yorker and I want to put 22's on it. Will they fit without any modifications?
UPDATE: What modifications need to be done to fit?

Answers
1)   they'll fit, but you might need to cut out part of the wheel well. whatever the case, you're going to need to upgrade your brakes. the stock ones definitely won't be able to handle the excess wheel weight, and you'll burn them up the first time you drive it. - Skag Baron™

2)   no. you will need modifications. check with a body shop that does that type of work. - badbill1941

3)   I doubt it, the New Yorker came from the factory with 15 inch wheels and you want to go seven inches greater in diameter. And the New Yorker had one of the softest suspensions in the Chrysler products lineup which could very well cause contact with the upper portion of the wheel well. And the turning radius wasn't the greatest either with the 15 inch wheels and 22's would probably rub during hard turns

If you install an "air ride suspension" you could probably get away with 22's. - Don't know everything !


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Chrysler 300 or Crossfire?

Question 1
Chrysler 300 or Crossfire?...  Which one do u think is better?? I like the crossfire but it only seats 2! Its a toss up tho! a 300 looks nice with rims!

Answers
1)   I have a 300 and its great. I know you like the crossfire butt what about when you want to go out with friends or a trip. I love my 300 - kdbg69

2)   Your comparing apples to meatloaf. It all depends on what you want, if you don't ever need to haul anything or seat more than 2 people then get the crossfire. If you need to seat 5 then the sedan. I don't think anyone would disagree the crossfire looks cooler but if it doesn't fit you needs its not worth it. - Landon

3)   Take the 300. Is their anything we need to decide for you? - C-Tech

4)   Choose the 300, My dad owned one for 4 years and it was amazing, No problems what so ever plus its a real eye catcher, Its great when want to park next to the BMW and Lexus crowd and not look like everybody else - Maximilian King

5)   the 300. hands down. - Da Pumpkin


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Question 2
i hit a curb in my 2007 pt cruiser it dent underneath the door is this fixable?...  

Answers
1)   yeah tell your parents and raise the money - blaise

2)   Of coures it is ,take it to a repitable body shop they would love to hekp you out. - Donny

3)   um mm yea it is bepends on how bad it is.. - brian v

4)   Yes as long as it hassnt gotten into the reiforcement part of your body structure, easy way to find out is go to any bodyshop that offers free estimates and have them look at it, let them tell you, and you ask a lot of questions, just dont commit to the first cheap bid. And make sure the shop is gold I-car certified - rick b


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Question 3
1995/6 Chrysler Town and Country?...  ok here it goes,

1. What year should i go by? All of the 1995 vans are square but this one is more of a rounded shape like a 1996, but the date on the door sticker says 5-95.

2. What do you think is wrong? The van pretty much lost 3rd gear and overdrive.

3. OBD codes? I attached my OBDII to this van and i came up with the codes : ISO9141, KWP2000, J1850PUM, J1850VWP. Autozone couldn't tell me what any of these are. . . .
i just found out that the OBD codes are just the computers communicating, but no other code has come up.

Answers
1)   ok, your town and country/voyager is a 95 manufactured voyager, newer shape. your voyager transmission is in "LIMP MODE", caused by incorrect tranny fluid and lack of tranny services. rebuild will cost around $4500 AUD. I had a 98 voyager for 6 years from 2003 to 2009, developed same prob, had to sell to wrecker for $1000. cost me $26,000 AUD in 2003 - Darren Petersen

2)   Your 1996 T & C was built in May of 95. Your trans is in what is called "limp-in" mode. It stays in second gear because the computer has detected a flaw. The flaw could be low fluid level due a leak, to worn internal parts requiring a rebuild. Try checking the trans fluid level. If it is low, then fill it to the right level. Disconnect the battery for a minute to allow the computer to reset. If is starts and shifts ok, then find the leak, repair it, flush the fluid and change the filter. If the trans goes back to limp-in right away, then it may need a rebuild. Good luck. - C-Tech

3)   C-Tech is right.

Also if it's in LIMP-IN mode the WILL be a trouble code but you code reader may not be capable of reading the transmission side of the PCM.
Limp the van over to Autozone and have them put their scanner on it and make sure you ask them to check for transmission codes.

Best of Luck! - Fukkin Suspended


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Question 4
Diagnostic code chart for a 1996 Chrysler?...  Does anyone know where i could find a diagnostic code chart for a 1996 Chrysler town and country?

Answers
1)   have you yahoo'd it plus haynes manual you can find at any auto parts store and motor.com and library will have it - bo

2)   Hey Babe,
have a look at,( www.allpar.com/fixcodes) or ( www.obdcodes.com/troblecodesdodge )
love ya - Donny

3)   Ok so Donny sounds like a creep perv. But he is right. Most OBD1 codes are different from car manufacture. But ODB2 is almost all the same at least as far as the code is and what its general function is - rick b


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Question 5
stock mopar 360 and stock mopar 440?...  does anyone know how much a mopar 360 and a mopar 440 weigh

Answers
1)   It depends what's bolted on them. A good guess for a complete engine with manifolds is 560 for a 360 and 650 for a 440. - D

2)   The 440 is a whopping 670 pounds (remember this is an RB engine) to the 360's demure 560 pounds. These figures are based on engines with all iron manifolds and water pumps less bellhousings. - Don't know everything !

3)   I,ll take the extra weight in my car....Nothing is as impressive as a 440...Maybe a 413 wedge or a hemi... - Johnny Rotten


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will the molding fit for a 2door plymouth fury 3 coupe 1968?

Question 1
will the molding fit for a 2door plymouth fury 3 coupe 1968?...  i have a Plymouth fury 3 1968 coupe with the original aluminum moldings. i found a molding set online for a 4 door Plymouth fury. same exact car just the differences are the 2 dr and 4 dr. Will the molding fit on a 2dr if its sold as a 4dr set? (the only piece i need is the front passenger side molding.

Answers
1)   You could ask the seller to measure the length of the piece you need and tell them why you need the measurement.

You could try to locate a "Hollanders" interchange manual and see if two and four door fenders will interchange, if they will interchange more than likely the molding will interchange as well.

A lot of two door/four door front metal would interchange during that time frame, more than likely the parts will interchange but do some research before you buy. - Don't know everything !

2)   i don't think 2 and 4 door mldgs. are the same length. - badbill1941

3)   Nope ,they are different!!! - Johnny Rotten

4)   no - Kat N


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Question 2
i hit a curb in my 2007 pt cruiser it dent underneath the door is this fixable?...  

Answers
1)   yeah tell your parents and raise the money - blaise

2)   Of coures it is ,take it to a repitable body shop they would love to hekp you out. - Donny

3)   um mm yea it is bepends on how bad it is.. - brian v

4)   Yes as long as it hassnt gotten into the reiforcement part of your body structure, easy way to find out is go to any bodyshop that offers free estimates and have them look at it, let them tell you, and you ask a lot of questions, just dont commit to the first cheap bid. And make sure the shop is gold I-car certified - rick b


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Question 3
Chrysler 300 or Crossfire?...  Which one do u think is better?? I like the crossfire but it only seats 2! Its a toss up tho! a 300 looks nice with rims!

Answers
1)   I have a 300 and its great. I know you like the crossfire butt what about when you want to go out with friends or a trip. I love my 300 - kdbg69

2)   Your comparing apples to meatloaf. It all depends on what you want, if you don't ever need to haul anything or seat more than 2 people then get the crossfire. If you need to seat 5 then the sedan. I don't think anyone would disagree the crossfire looks cooler but if it doesn't fit you needs its not worth it. - Landon

3)   Take the 300. Is their anything we need to decide for you? - C-Tech

4)   Choose the 300, My dad owned one for 4 years and it was amazing, No problems what so ever plus its a real eye catcher, Its great when want to park next to the BMW and Lexus crowd and not look like everybody else - Maximilian King


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Question 4
What is the blue book value for a 99 Plymouth Breeze 140.5K miles?...  I can't find the value given that mileage, don't tell me what you think, but what you know b/c I couldn't find the website that lets me put in the miles.

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1)   Why are you wasting our time asking a question like this when you could just go to KBB or Kelly Blue Book and find the answer. It even asks you questions about the options which you have not supplied us with. - thebax2006

2)   $800 in fair condition at 140,500 miles. - Jackolantern

3)   http://www.kbb.com/

You can enter the mileage, vehicle options and vehicle condition at this site and choose from trade in value, private seller value or retail value.
It's the same company that dealers use to price cars.

Best of Luck! - Fukkin Suspended


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Question 5
Will 22's fit on a 1976 Chrysler New Yorker?...  I have a 76 New Yorker and I want to put 22's on it. Will they fit without any modifications?
UPDATE: What modifications need to be done to fit?

Answers
1)   they'll fit, but you might need to cut out part of the wheel well. whatever the case, you're going to need to upgrade your brakes. the stock ones definitely won't be able to handle the excess wheel weight, and you'll burn them up the first time you drive it. - Skag Baron™

2)   no. you will need modifications. check with a body shop that does that type of work. - badbill1941

3)   I doubt it, the New Yorker came from the factory with 15 inch wheels and you want to go seven inches greater in diameter. And the New Yorker had one of the softest suspensions in the Chrysler products lineup which could very well cause contact with the upper portion of the wheel well. And the turning radius wasn't the greatest either with the 15 inch wheels and 22's would probably rub during hard turns

If you install an "air ride suspension" you could probably get away with 22's. - Don't know everything !


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