shadetreemobile
Member of RepairPal since 2011
About shadetreemobile
life long auto tech.Now semi-retired with a mobile repair business in the turlock-modesto california area.
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won't start when hot at times. Dead key - no crank.
what is the problem with mopar fans when they jump setting to setting without touching the select...
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do the brake lights work? May be your brake light switch.
check owners manual - there should be one.
check alternator output. check battery
won't shift from park?
bad selector switch or bad vacum line.
battery may be new - but i'd check it for proper charge.
what were you doing when it got hot? Idling - freeway speed - in-town driving?
belt and/or altenator. Make sure all power drive ass. move freely.
check for power TO the altenator. Check the "exciter wire" (google it). I had the same problem on...
yes it can
you need a battery puller strap. avail at any parts store.
your question is too vague. Is the engine lite on? when was your last tune-up/ has the timing bel...
that is a bad sign in most cases. Have car tested for blown head gasket. Also test radiator cap.
replace belt and tensioner.
If it's a 3.5 engine - junk it.
bad temp. sender unit. I'd try that first. BTW - is a/c compressor stuck on?
motor mounts maybe
if it's the one on the back of the motor - it's a bugger to change.
compression check all cyl.
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