JustAnswer
>
Car
Ask A Question
|
Register
|
Login
|
Help
Car
Ask a Car Question, Get an Answer ASAP!
Have your own Car question?
37 Auto Mechanics are Online Now
characters left:
Not a Car Question?
Related Car Topics:
Car
,
Bcm
,
Cut
,
Ecm
,
Key
,
May
,
Run
,
Cost
,
Shop
,
Shut
Question
I have a 1999 Chrysler Town & Country Limited - There seems to be an intermittent electronical problem which effects the displays on the dashboard and starting the car. if the odometer screen and other dashboard display screens blank I cannot start the car. I have had the starter replaced but that did not resolve the problem.
Submitted: 1009 days and 9 hours ago.
Category: Car
Value: $15
Status: CLOSED
+
Read More
Optional Information
Optional Information:
1999 Chrysler Town & Country V6 3.3L
Already Tried:
changed starter, checked fuses
Posted by
Matt
1009 days ago.
Answer
A failing BCM (Body Control Module) will cause this fault on your model. Countless hours can be spent tracing down this fault especially when intermittent so if this were in my shop I would replace the BCM as a short cut to testing. The BCM will shut down the cluster and then cause a no start.
1008 days and 22 hours ago.
Reply
Can you please clarify how the BCM relates to this problem. Is there any historical data relating to the BCM playing a role in shutting down the car, blanking the dashboard, display screens and starting the car that I can review? I'm not exactly sure where the BCM is located on my vehicle. When you use the word "cluster" what are you referring? I'm not an auto mechanic and plain english would help clarify your answer. Do you know what the approximate cost for the module may be?
Accepted Answer
The BCM just like the ECM (engine control module) and TCM (transmission control module) all communicate with each other including the cluster which is the dashboard you refer to as going blank.
When you turn the key to run or start this powers up the various modules and its the BCM (on your model) that is in charge of powering up the dash.
There is historical data, however it is by paid membership and can be found
here.
You cannot replace it yourself because it it comes blank and must be programmed with proprietary software in order for it to function. This requires specialized equipment and a subscription to the data.
Expert:
Matt
Pos. Feedback:
100.0 %
Accepts:
Answered:
2/18/2007
Auto Technician
ASE Master Tech, 30 yrs experience
+
Read More
Related Car Questions
Horn relay location on 1996 Cadillac Deville
Hi there i have a palio 2006 Vibe 1.2 the bracket holding th...
I have a 1998 sts. My battery died becouse i left the lights
how do i change the head lights in my 2007 subaru tribeca
My 96 olds aurora wont start it makes no clicking noises at
I am trying to install a new battery in my 2001 subaru outba...
97 eldorado, service ride control bypass?
clunk sound when taking off