97 T&C Problems

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by sodbrother, Oct 30, 2004.

  1. sodbrother

    sodbrother Guest

    I just purchased a 97 T&C LXi with the 3.8L engine. It was wrecked in
    the front and I have already had a frame shop straighten the front
    end. I have reassembled most everything under the hood. I am having
    trouble getting the van to start. It seems I am not getting any
    spark. As far as I can tell everything is plugged in except the
    headlights, turn signals, and marker lights. I had checked and
    checked and I cannot find anything else unplugged. They had unplugged
    the fuse box, computer, and several other plugs. All I have bolted
    back in their correct position. I have also checked all the fuses
    under the hood. The airbags did not deploy in the crash. THE van
    started before I took it into the frame shop. Engine was pushed back
    a few inches. I installed new motor mounts and a new serpentine belt.

    Another problem that I have had since I purchased the van is the key
    will not turn all the way back and release. it will go to the start
    position and back one click to the run position and thats it.

    Any ideas on these problems will be greatly appreciated.
     
    sodbrother, Oct 30, 2004
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  2. sodbrother

    PC Medic Guest

    Engine pushed back a couple inches!, Frame needed straightening!, but the
    airbag did not deploy??
    You sure the airbags are still intact?
     
    PC Medic, Oct 30, 2004
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  3. sodbrother

    sodbrother Guest

    The accident was someone struck the front of the van from left to
    right. the impact was to the front bumper. The impact was not
    straight on. The airbags are good. Also the van started when we
    first picked it up. It will not start since I brought it home from
    the body shop. The body shop had unplugged the computer, ecu, and
    fuse box. I have plugged everything back in and now the engine turns
    over but I have no spark.
     
    sodbrother, Oct 31, 2004
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  4. sodbrother

    sodbrother Guest

    In case anyone is following this message I have solved the problem.
    It seems someone at the body shop stole the ASD Relay from the fuse
    box under the hood. Had to get a new one from the dealer. Started
    right up.
     
    sodbrother, Nov 2, 2004
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  5. sodbrother

    sodbrother Guest

    In case anyone is following this message I have solved the problem.
    It seems someone at the body shop stole the ASD Relay from the fuse
    box under the hood. Had to get a new one from the dealer. Started
    right up.
     
    sodbrother, Nov 2, 2004
    #5
  6. sodbrother

    mic canic Guest

    funny you state that since most horn switches are air bag covers
    i have seen this a couple of times from auction cars
     
    mic canic, Nov 3, 2004
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