PT Cruiser Year 2002. Replaced thermostat about 2 weeks ago, after pegging the hot side. Now-it runs cool on the open road, between the first mark and second. In town, while sitting in traffic-it starts to peg to the hot side again. then back on the road-it runs cool. tells me the thermostat is...

Kept getting code 41 (alternator field problem). Battery was old so changed it out but that didn't fix problem. Removed alternator (what a bitch of a job), had it checked at Pep Boys and alternator was producing power but bearings were shot so decided to get a remanned one. While alternator was...

Our '02 300M is due to have its timing belt replaced soon. The dealer -- which is no longer a Chrysler dealer -- quoted me $750 to replace the timing belt and water pump, presumably using over-priced "genuine Mopar" parts. The parts at AutoZone are less than $200, but, having read through the...

Old look to the new Chrysler http://tinyurl.com/muwhhc The new Chrysler, sprung from bankruptcy Wednesday, is not the old Chrysler. Or is it? It's leaner, smaller and lighter by 789 dealers. It's got a new CEO, Sergio Marchionne, a promoted deputy CEO, Jim Press, and the makings of a new...

Chrysler Sales Tumble 42 Percent In June http://tinyurl.com/mrbquq But, like Ford, Chrysler is talking retail. As in Chrysler increased “retail market share more than 1 percentage point compared with June 2008.” Actually retail sales declined 16 percent, and combined with a 95 percent drop in...

Lately I have been getting a tap-tap-tapping sound that sounds like it is coming from the front passenger side wheel or thereabouts. It is most audible from inside the car and not very audible from outside. Generally it doesn't seem to happen unless going slow and turning. I think it also will...

I have a 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan with 27,000 miles on it. A couple of weeks ago, the day before I had a dealer appointment for an oil change, the oil light came on. I found the oil level very low and added 2 quarts so I could drive it in for the change. So they started me on an "oil comsumption...

Can someone advise the proper type of grease used on the pcm and transmission module pins? Thanks.

The plastic windshield washer reservoir crumbled into little pieces on my 72 Fury II. I've been having difficulty finding a replacement. Any leads? Also, the fuel guage doesn't work most of the time. Sometimes it gives a reading, but is inaccurate. ANy thoughts on this? Thanks,

My trusty 92 Caravan finally blew the transmission at 204k miles...since rebuild costs match the vehicle's value, I'm pursuing options... There is someone I work with whose husband is a salesman at the local Dodge dealership...so I went in to meet with him and have a closer look at the...

91 Grand Caravan with code 41 "alternator field problem"; new battery; belt tension ok; 12.6v with engine off and 14.2v with engine running. No apparent problems yet other than check engine light. Any ideas with this one? Ken

Had my 300M oil changed by CTC. After the engine warning light was steady on. They said they didn't know why, but were able to turn it off with their diagnostic equipment. They said it would probably return, it hasn't yet over 1,500 miles of driving over 3 weeks. The operators manual says for an...

Even low to mid $3 range would kill them off. Chrysler's next fear: High gas prices http://tinyurl.com/mre9z8 With Fiat's fuel-efficient cars more than a year away from helping Chrysler, the company prays rising gas prices won't kill its bread-and-butter truck and SUV sales. By Peter...

Had our '02 300M checked out yesterday when they did a regular service. They reported that the front brake rotors don't have a lot of life left in them, but they couldn't fit me in to do the job yesterday while they had it there. They said there is a lifetime warranty on the pads, but new...

I know this might be too specific but does anyone happen to know the size of all of the screws and bolts the hood latch/radiator support cross member uses? As some of you know my hood latch busted and I think it might have been due to an accident I had a few years back and want to replace all the...

The "new" Chrysler is just as brain dead as the old one. Failure following failure. Chrysler restarts with the Viper http://tinyurl.com/mxga9p The factory that makes the Dodge Viper sports car is the first to reopen after bankruptcy. By Peter Valdes-Dapena, CNNMoney.com senior writer Last...

I'm probably looking at having to do scheduled non-waranty work on my '00 300m, such as replace the timing belt (for the first time) and water pump (just because it has to be removed anyways). This is basically what-ever needs to be done at the 100k mile point. Tranny fluid and filter change,...

http://www.allpar.com/news/ Jim Press attacks dealer myths June 12th, 2009 by DaveAdmin Jim Press attacked several ³dealer myths² in front of Congress, defending Chrysler¹s actions: Despite completing a painful restructuring, the New Chrysler Group will retain 86% of Chrysler dealers by...

Well now that I finally got my hood fixed and have an appointment to get the window repaired I look under the car and see a giant puddle of transmission fluid. Damn thing must be invisible because I cant find the damn leak anywhere, it seems to be traveling down the chassis and anything else it...

So Fiat gets 3 seats on the board, the UAW gets one (and it can't vote). How many voting seats in total does the new board have, and who gets them? BTW, I heard this morning that Fiat does not plan to walk away on June 15 if this deal isin't done by...