My daughter inlaw and son have a 2001 chrysler LHS.The other day they had to have it towed because it would not start,They live in Alaska.The car would turn over and only run for awhile and die,all the lights are working.The guy at the shop replaced the fog light fuse,they started it in the shop and it ran,they took it home and tryed starting it this morning and the same thing happened,it is being towed again.I know nothing about cars,but why would the fog light fuse make it run?I know you have to get cars winterized in Alaska,which they have not done,but the mechanic said that wouldn't make any difference.
We live in Iowa and the winters don't seem to get any colder here than there,it is the same temperature there as it is here today.Any way does anyone know what could be wrong with it.?I think the mechanic is taking their money,my son is in the service and stationed at Fort Wainwright,they don't have alot of money to be throwing away,any help would be appreciated.
2007-12-08 09:15:16 · 6 answers · asked by salgal 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Chrysler
Have a ASE technician check out your vehicle. If I would have to guess, the most common problems with that car has been the crank and cam sensors. They have caused many intermittant starting issues. Good luck
2007-12-08 14:29:38 · answer #1 · answered by mrautomechanic 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
this is only the regulation of averages, even however the motor vehicle is new no longer each physique coming off the line would be one hundred%. you may are starting to be a loaner automobile jointly as your is being fixed, in case you probably did no longer call for one best away for the reason which you gave the dealership your company. maximum states have "Lemon rules" that dictate what your rights are in circumstances including those. generally, the recent automobile has to pass in for maintenance 3x (for the same restoration). If after the third time the undertaking persists you have the best for the two a reimbursement or a sparkling automobile. Google the Lemon rules for you state to be certain what the specifics are. As for the chief, you may whinge (once you have your automobile back from them) to Ford, the be certain enterprise, and report a criticism with the extra helpful enterprise Bureau (BBB). Write a stern letter to Ford first, and cc: the broker, approximately your stories there and his quote approximately how the fault with your sort new automobile isn't his situation. Make a stink approximately it, you may no longer be dealt with this type after paying for a automobile from them. Many sellers are rated with the help of the producer and that is affecting the # of automobiles (severe call for and severe earnings ones exceptionally) that they get. This score is with the help of sales volume, sevice calls, and shopper delight rankings between others. a foul score will only kick the dealership interior the balls down the line. they could attempt to make it as much as you someway. If no longer, discover yet another broker for provider yet make sure which you do tell them what a terrible experience you had on the different place. which will lead them to desire to do a extra helpful activity for you. BTW, I surely have a foreign places make. i'm no longer able to believe the point of provider that i'm getting from the sellers. They valet your automobile once you arrive for provider, have a waiting room with coffee, pastries, television, internet, and workplaces, wash your automobile whilst they return it to you, and only make the entire experience some thing unpredicted and distinctive. Too undesirable your dealership did no longer do the same, they had save purchasers longer and unswerving to the type longer as nicely.
2016-12-10 16:48:59 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be several things but NOT the fog light fuse. Could be a fuel pump, or could be something freezing, like the gas line. It would thaw when they took it in the shop. Could also be electronic, they need someone that can check the trouble codes.
2007-12-08 09:27:44 · answer #3 · answered by Barcadcadacada 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The lights has nothing to do with the performance of the car, Any cay. It sounds like there might be water in the gas. The car would run till the water and gas was mixed then it will stall
2007-12-08 09:44:15 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
to fuel tank the gas is freezing the fuel line add a bottle of rubbing alchol to fuel tank should take care of problem
2007-12-09 13:38:43 · answer #5 · answered by elmar_c 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the best way is to go to dealership
2007-12-08 09:22:38 · answer #6 · answered by blaze w 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋