Electrical Issues on Chrysler

Digital Odometer will not start when car is started & Car turns off Suddenly while driving.

Electrical issues on 1997 Chrysler Cirrus

• ISSUE 1) WHY DIGITAL ODOMETER TAKES TIME TO START?

It will start once the car is driven for few minutes.

• ISSUE 2) WHY CAR SHUTS OFF/QUITS INTERMITTENTLY IN BETWEEN DRIVING?

No driving problems like stalling,surging,jerks,hesitation noticed.

HOW TO START TROUBLESHOOTING THIS PROBLEMS?

First of all see if the check engine light is coming ON dash and remaining ON dash.If its just coming up on dash while you turn on the key to start and goes away,then its not the issue.But if check engine light comes up and remains ON or it keeps flashing then its error code stored in engine computer module.The Module has to be scanned for codes.

HOW TO RETRIEVE ERROR CODES/

The error codes can be retrieved by OBD II scan tool.But there is simple procedure to retrieve error codes manually with out using or need of OBD II scan tool.

OK,HOW TO RETRIEVE ERROR CODES MANUALLY?

The procedure is simple.The details are as follows;

Keep the pen paper ready to note down the codes.The error codes will be displayed on your odometer display.

1. Cycle the ignition key from off to on three times ending with it on( the sequence is off-on-off-on-off-on) and watch for the check engine light to flash codes. 
2. Just do off  TO on ,don't crank the starter.Otherwise it will not show codes.
3. After the last time you turn the key on the engine light will come on and then go out. 
4. After a pause it will come back and start flashing. 
5. It will flash max up to nine times and then pause. 
6. Properly and quickly without mistake count the flashes between the longer pauses, this is a code digit.
7. For example it flashes 3 times then pauses and then again flashes 2 times then error code is 32. 
8. Write down all digits that you see and post them here in order.

OK. Procedure was easy and simple.GOT CODES 12 AND 55?

This both error codes are nothing to worry codes.

Error code 12 means the battery has been disconnected.

And error code  55 means end of test.

OK,THEN WHY I AM GETTING THESE PROBLEMS?

The odometer problem is internal in the instrument cluster, seen lots on these cars. It's often caused by cracked solder joints on the cluster's circuit board. 

To trace the problem remove the cluster, remove the circuit board and go over the solder joints with a magnifying glass and look for any that are cracked. Carefully resoldering cracked joints will normally repair the problem without having to replace the circuit board.But if you are not able to locate the loose soldering,then you will have to get the cluster board repaired.Yes repairing is possible and many professional repair shops deal with cluster board repairing to take care of odometer and speedometer not working issues.Buying a new cluster board will be costly issue and getting it repaired will be good option.It will save good amount of cash.There are some stores which provides some guarantee in repair jobs also.So i suggest first inspect the board yourself and try re-soldering if you locate the bad soldering.But if that's not possible then get the board repaired.

OK,AND WHY CAR SHUTS OFF INTERMITTENTLY?

There are few possible causes that can lead to this problem.

Mostly it sets code and you should receive the error code.But if the manual procedure is not giving you error code then you need to use scan tool.Use this tool will monitor the data while the problem is happening.

It will provide some data to be followed.

But without that tool also you can manually inspect the possible parts that can cause this problem.

Now first see how your vehicle looses power.

Is the vehicle dying abruptly that tells us you are losing spark. A loss of fuel would cause a hesitation and lack of power as it dies. 

But as you mentioned that vehicle suddenly dies while driving and no other driving issue noticed.

Then this clears that fuel pump and low fuel pressure or dirty fuel filter is not the issue.

So your main attention is spark related issue.

That is what causing the problem.

WHAT ARE POSSIBLE CAUSE FOR SPARK LOOSING PROBLEM?

Possible causes of lost spark would be the crank sensor, cam sensor, coil, ASD relay, wiring, and the powertrain control module (PCM). Most would normally set a code but not always.

GIVE MORE DETAIL ABOUT EACH POSSIBILITY,SO I CAN START TROUBLESHOOTING?

Ok,i will explain easy possibly with complete detail.

CRANK SENSOR:

In most of such cases the crank sensor is the culprit.

CRANKSENSOR LOCATION ON CHRYSLER:

The crank sensor goes down into the transmission bellhousing at about the 2:00 position as viewed over the left fender.

CRANKSENSOR OPERATION ON CHRYSLER:

It reads off a tone wheel on the flexplate to tell the PCM where the crank is in it's rotation, and is the main input needed for spark. 

IF CRANK SENSOR STOPS OPERATING THEN,

If the crank sensor signal is lost for a fraction of a second it will cause the engine to die, but could restart immediately. The crank sensor is your most likely cause.

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If crank sensor checks ok,then other possibility is  faulty cam sensor

CAM SENSOR LOCATION:

Cam sensor is located inside the distributor.This runs off the rear bank camshaft. The cam sensor is also needed for spark and could be momentarily dropping signal.Same as Crank sensor.

COIL PROBLEM:

Like cam sensor coil is also in the distributor. Normally with a bad coil it wouldn't give symptoms like you are having though. If either the coil or cam sensor were bad the distributor would need to be replaced.New distributor comes with coil and cam sensor included inbuilt as a kit.

FAULTY ASD RELAY:

The ASD relay powers the injectors and coil, if the ASD feed was lost because of a wiring problem or bad relay then it would die, but should set a code. 

But still on some cases the relay will get faulty and no code will be set.So to confirm the issue.Swap ASD relay with another working relay.And see if that helps.

FAULTY PCM( PowerTrain Control Module):

In many cases its seen that PCM turns of  momentarily and isn't storing a code because memory is lost each time. 

TO CONFIRM PCM PROBLEM:

Set error code in  PCM and see if it erases during the event. To set error code in PCM manually.Try this simple procedure.

• Start the engine and unplug any sensor on the engine and turn the engine light on purposely. 
• Plug it back in and then drive the car. 
• After it dies and you get it started again, see if there is still a fault code stored besides the 12 and 55. 
• If there is then know that PCM is operating.

Otherwise you know PCM is faulty and it has to be replaced.

But as per your problem described i think its mostly crank sensor or issue with cam sensor.

These details will help.

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WHERE IS POWER WINDOW FUSE AND RELAY LOCATED?

On Your model,there is no fuse or relay to control the power window.

Windows use a circuit breaker instead of a fuse, which is why you can't find a fuse. The windows are controlled directly by the switches, so you won't find a relay either.
So the problem can be circuit breaker,loose wiring,shorted wiring or its faulty switch.

HOW TO TEST CIRCUIT BREAKER?
You need to test continuity with test light.If it shown continuity then circuit breaker is OK.

BUT WHERE IS CIRCUIT BREAKER  LOCATED?

Use ohm meter to test continuity ,the circuit breaker is in the junction block and make sure it shows continuity. If not then replace it.

OK.BUT WHAT CIRCUIT BREAKER TEST'S OK?

In that case other two possibilities,the wiring's and switch.
Either it's wiring problem or bad master switch.
To confirm the problem.
Open the driver's door and take a look between the door body and you will see a black rubber boot, this is where the wiring runs from the door to the main harness. This wiring flexes/moves each time the door is opened and closed and wires can eventually break.Or a one line crack gets created on the wires.The wires gets bent and cracked when get old. on many such cases its seen.
If a power or ground feed wire to the master switch has broken then it will cause your problem.

FROM WHERE EXACTLY THE WIRE RUNS AND WHICH WIRE TO TEST AND HOW TO TEST THE MASTER SWITCH?


Either remove the door panel and check the switch's powers and grounds, or you could open up the door boot and check for broken wires.All the wires runs from under the door panel.Remove the door panel from inside.Once the panel is removed the wires will be easily seen to inspect.

If you see a broken wire then solder it back together with a little added wire. If you don't see anything broken then give each wire a bit of a tug( a slight pull/or jerk) to make sure there isn't a break in an area that you can't see. If the end of wire comes out in your hand,then you know wire is broken.The tan wire and a solid black wire is the one that that give power to the window switch.The master switch located on driver side door panel.

But if the wiring is intact then check the switch's power and ground. There should be power on the tan wire in pin 1 with the key on and ground on the black wire in pin 10. If these are ok then replace the switch.If no,then there is short somewhere in the wire causing the issue.

As per out auto garage repair experience,it seems that in most of cases the problem is circuit breaker or its issue with faulty master switch,this cause all power windows to stop operating at same time.

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WHAT CAN CAUSE THIS?

There are many basic possibilities that can cause this.
If its sitting for long time before getting started then may be internal electric parts are got dirty and needs to be inspected and serviced if required.

First of all check the fuel in the system.If its low on gas then get it refilled and see if that is helping.

Other possibility is low battery charge.Get the battery tested and inspected.If volt is low then recharge the battery.If the battery terminals are dirty,then disconnect battery wires and clean them with contact cleaner,also clean the area where battery terminals are fitted and then see if that is helping.

BATTERY IS RECHARGED AND FUEL IS FULL?

If still the same problem is noticed then start with the basics, remove the plugs and inspect them, if they are black and sooty then its problem.The plugs will need to be replaced, 2 stroke engine require frequent plug replacement. If they look good inspect them for spark.
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ANY OTHER POSSIBILITY IF SPARK PLUGS CHECKED OK?

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MY A/C IS LOW ON CHARGE?

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There are two pressure ports.One is high and other is low.

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THERE ARE TWO PORTS I CAN SEE.WHICH IS LOW A/C PORT?

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OK,JUST TO CONFIRM WHERE IS HIGH PORT?

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AND WHERE IS LOW PORT?

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STILL ITS CONFUSING.DO YOU HAVE ANY DIAGRAM?

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CAN I TEST THE PARTS TO CONFIRM THE FAULT?

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What can cause this Problem?
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WHAT IS CORRECT FLUID TO BE USED?
Dont just add new fluid.I would recommend starting by draining the fluid and replacing it with the correct DR HD 2500/3500 75w90 fluid, give it a few days worth of driving and see what it does. Your broken down fluid is contributing to the problem at least to a degree.

BUT IF SAME PROBLEM CONTINUES EVEN AFTER REPLACING FLUID THEN?


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IS IT EASY JOB TO BE DONE?
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