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1990 Chrysler Town & Country Problems

Excess Oil Consumption Issue

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Excessive oil consumption—defined as more than one quart per 1,000 miles (on vehicles with less than 50,000 miles) or more than one quart per 750 miles (on vehicles with more than 50,000 miles)—is common. Common causes include exhaust valve guides, valve cover gaskets, camshaft plugs, camshaft seals, and crankshaft seal.

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Rear Lift Gate Does Not Stay Up

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The rear lift gate support (prop) attaching bolts may break, causing the lift gate to fall unexpectedly. Thorough inspection of the bolts is required; if the support washers are loose, the supports need to be replaced.

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Silding Door May Fall Off Track

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A problem with the sliding door track and door stops can allow the door to slide out of the track and fall off the vehicle. This is more common when doors are opened fast and allowed to hit the stops with a lot of force.

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Airbag light may be on due to blown fuse

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Triggered by a short in the rear wiper motor/circuit (which causes a fuse to blow), the airbag warning light can illuminate erroneously.

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Vent Window Latch Can Pop Open

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Sometimes the vent windows' latch can pop open; if it will not stay closed or rattles, the latch assembly should be replaced.

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Power Lifgate Module Software to Correct Erratic Remote Button Operation

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If you have to press the remote button numerous times to open the power liftgate, it may be necessary to update the software in the power liftgate module to correct this issue.

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Wrong sized tires on AWD vehicles can cause transmission problems

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AWD-equipped vehicles can show a wide range of transmission problems; usually, the wrong-sized tires are being used. Be sure that all the tires are the same and that all four are replaced at the same time. Dodge recommends tire rotation every 7,500 miles.

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Power window may fail due to damaged "flex track"

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Windows may not roll up or down, resulting in a "ratcheting" noise. This is often caused by the plastic ribbon gear (flex tracks) on the regulator that breaks. Flex tracks are easily replaced by removing the door trim panel.

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Worn transmission seals can cause erratic shifting

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Worn seals inside the transmission may cause problems with upshifting and downshifting in automatic transmissions.

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Door Adjar Light May Turn On and Chime Will Sound While Driving

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The door ajar light may illuminate and chime during driving, even when the sliding door is closed. Often, this is caused by a faulty switch in the C-pillar; a revised switch is available.

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Loss of speed control after sensor/transaxle replacement

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An intermittent loss of speed control can happen soon after the transaxle input or output has been replaced. The problem is most likely caused by bad connectors.

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Speedometer Not Working Due to Failed Vehicle Speed Sensor

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The speedometer may become inoperative due to a failed vehicle speed sensor (VSS), . A failed sensor will require replacement.

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Engine may not crank due to connection at starter

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An improperly-seated connection on the starter (coming from the battery) may cause the engine not to crank. Plastic must be ground off the cable terminal so it can sit flat and flush.

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Temperature control lever may be difficult to move

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Often caused by rust, the temperature control lever may be difficult to move. Spray an anti-rust penetrate on the lower pivot for the lever and apply lubricant to prevent future corrosion.

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