Friday, May 16, 2014
How to Troubleshoot a 1996 Chrysler Town Country
The base model of the 1996 Chrysler Town and Country minivan came equipped with a 3.3 liter six cylinder engine. The van included several different standard features including bucket seats, passenger seating for seven, an overhead console, cruise control, power steering, a tilt steering wheel, air conditioning, 15 inch wheels, power door locks and a trip computer. Because the Town and Country is comprised of so many different parts it can be difficult to know what repairs or changes to make. One way to troubleshoot the van is by working through general troubleshooting techniques.
Instructions
- 1
Look at the fuel line assembly of the Town and Country if you smell gas fumes inside the passenger compartment of the van while you are driving. There could be a loose or damaged fuel line or fuel line connector. There could also be a leaky fuel filter or the fuel tank could be punctured or damaged and leaking fuel. You should also inspect the canister purge valve of the fuel system to ensure that it isnt leaking. Make sure that the carburetor and fuel injectors inside the engine are not worn, dirty or malfunctioning.
2Check the vans M.A.P. sensor when the engine has an erratic idle. Make sure the sensor is still working properly. Find the EGR valve and look to see if it has become faulty or not too. The fuel injectors could also be dirty or worn or the idle air control valve and idle speed actuator to ensure that they are not damaged, faulty or loose. The throttle position sensor could be incorrectly connected or faulty and the fuel filter could be clogged or dirty. Be sure to also inspect the PCV valve, carburetor, exhaust valves, timing gear, fuel pump, camshaft and ignition points to determine if any of these parts needs to be repaired or replaced.
3Look at the differential system of the Town and Country when you hear a groaning noise coming from underneath the van while you are driving. You could have a low differential fluid level. You may also have a worn or damaged differential bearing or the wrong type of differential fluid inside the system. If you hear the groaning noise coming from the engine compartment while you are turning your steering wheel, look at the steering pump and power steering cylinder to ensure that they are not faulty. You should also check the power steering hose to make sure that it has been correctly installed and is not leaking.
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