# \#town--country **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/town-country/14282.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Stubborn Starter Bolt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stubborn-starter-bolt/206298)
**Author:** [@JunkOwner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JunkOwner)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2026, 2:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stubborn-starter-bolt/206298 "2026-09-28T02:44:30Z")
A 2005 Town and Country Limited needs a new starter. The top bolt is difficult to reach and seemingly very tight. Any suggestions as to what combination of tools to use? The step by step videos don’t mention removing … --- ## [Are they ALL bad?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-they-all-bad/206299)
**Author:** [@JunkOwner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JunkOwner)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2026, 12:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-they-all-bad/206299 "2026-09-27T12:59:34Z")
I have 2 Chrysler Town and Country minivans; a 2005 and a 2014. They are both driving me nuts with the air bag light illuminating. Sometimes, it is just for the duration of a trip but other times, it will come on and s… --- ## [Jarring clunk into first gear - sometimes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jarring-clunk-into-first-gear-sometimes/205629)
**Author:** [@JunkOwner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JunkOwner)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2026, 2:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jarring-clunk-into-first-gear-sometimes/205629 "2026-06-26T14:43:14Z")
I have a 2014 Chrysler Town and Country with 76K miles. The transmission works properly most of the time. No problems shifting through the gears. Usually OK from stationary into reverse or forwrd gears. Except, occas… --- ## [Botched Transmission Installation Destroys Engine?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/botched-transmission-installation-destroys-engine/198766)
**Author:** [@cindy\_3508](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cindy_3508)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2025, 8:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/botched-transmission-installation-destroys-engine/198766 "2025-01-23T20:35:52Z")
I wanted to buy a used handicap van for my elderly mother. I found a 2009 Town and Country (BraunAbility) that was well-maintained (great service records) and only had 84,000 miles. I took it to a large, professional aut… --- ## [07 Chrisyler Town N country jack points](https://community.cartalk.com/t/07-chrisyler-town-n-country-jack-points/198685)
**Author:** [@djuan019247674](https://community.cartalk.com/u/djuan019247674)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2025, 1:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/07-chrisyler-town-n-country-jack-points/198685 "2025-01-16T13:32:45Z")
Just wanted to verify for safety that these are the correct jack points on an 07 chrysler town n country. Ill be using a 3ton floor jack at the motor mount bracket. Is the crossmember another good jack point? Will be pla… --- ## [Ten Thousand Mile Oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ten-thousand-mile-oil/198375)
**Author:** [@JunkOwner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JunkOwner)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2024, 4:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ten-thousand-mile-oil/198375 "2024-12-27T04:53:27Z")
I’m old enough to remember and to have practiced some of once revered wisdom related to oil changes. For example, I never mixed brands of oil. And, I changed oil about every 3,000 miles. But that was in the day and ti… --- ## [AC Pressure Readings Fluctuations What Do They Mean?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-pressure-readings-fluctuations-what-do-they-mean/192303)
**Author:** [@Adam.wood1\_186453](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Adam.wood1_186453)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2023, 6:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-pressure-readings-fluctuations-what-do-they-mean/192303 "2023-08-16T18:32:15Z")
My 2015 Chrysler Town & Country ac has been gradually getting warmer until recently it completely went out and only blows warm to luke warm air. I do not see any visible leaks and there are no strange sounds or smells co… --- ## [Bluetooth OBD II scanner - Best Bang for Buck](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bluetooth-obd-ii-scanner-best-bang-for-buck/185493)
**Author:** [@SpudMuffin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SpudMuffin)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2022, 2:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bluetooth-obd-ii-scanner-best-bang-for-buck/185493 "2022-07-30T02:32:08Z")
I have an ABS wheel speed sensor problem. However, my old cheap scanner doesn’t get the codes. I saw this scanner online that shows the realtime data from each of the wheel sensors so that I could spin each of the wheels… --- ## [Too cold to blink?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/too-cold-to-blink/181344)
**Author:** [@JunkOwner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JunkOwner)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2021, 8:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/too-cold-to-blink/181344 "2021-12-21T20:50:19Z")
Our 2005 Town and County imited has a cold weather problem with the right rear turn signal indicator. When the remperatures drop into the 30’s and below, when the van is first started, the above mentioned turn signal wi… --- ## [Chrysler Town and Country Grinding](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chrysler-town-and-country-grinding/180957)
**Author:** [@ben.keffer\_178399](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ben.keffer_178399)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2021, 12:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chrysler-town-and-country-grinding/180957 "2021-11-30T00:27:06Z")
So my town and country is making a weird grinding noise when turning left and when it makes the noise the traction control light flashes. Not sure what is causing this issue. The van is old and has a lot of miles so I do… --- ## [2005 Town and Country, engine will sometimes not shift out of 2nd gear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-town-and-country-engine-will-sometimes-not-shift-out-of-2nd-gear/178895)
**Author:** [@jenderwiggin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jenderwiggin)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2021, 2:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-town-and-country-engine-will-sometimes-not-shift-out-of-2nd-gear/178895 "2021-08-23T02:29:12Z")
Minivan (Chrysler Town and Country 2005) will sometimes get stuck and won’t shift up or down from second gear. It’s happened three times. All times various drivers have pulled over turned off the car and waited a couple … --- ## [No brake lights, No rear side lights - 2001 Chrysler Town and Country 3.8L](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-brake-lights-no-rear-side-lights-2001-chrysler-town-and-country-3-8l/178155)
**Author:** [@lukeb723\_141545](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lukeb723_141545)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2021, 2:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-brake-lights-no-rear-side-lights-2001-chrysler-town-and-country-3-8l/178155 "2021-08-05T14:28:15Z")
I have just recently started having an issue with my 2001 Chrysler Town and Country 3.8L. All three brake lights (top of lift gate and two side/rear) won’t turn on when pushing the brake. They will however light up when … --- ## [A/c holds vaccuum while charging!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-holds-vaccuum-while-charging/177496)
**Author:** [@thefreedomlady13\_175780](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thefreedomlady13_175780)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2021, 7:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-holds-vaccuum-while-charging/177496 "2021-06-17T19:14:23Z")
I have an '06 chrysler town and country 3.8l., Touring model. I had a vacuum at -30 psi, then I attached the yellow hose to refrigerant cans and the cans emptied. But the pressure stated negative. The air stop blowing h… --- ## [Clunking after new struts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clunking-after-new-struts/170978)
**Author:** [@SpudMuffin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SpudMuffin)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2020, 10:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clunking-after-new-struts/170978 "2020-10-10T22:17:24Z")
Just installed new quick struts on my van. It clunks on the left side when you hit bumps. Changed the strut link. Still clunks? --- ## [Growling on Acceleration, especially on incline](https://community.cartalk.com/t/growling-on-acceleration-especially-on-incline/169560)
**Author:** [@gregyork88](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gregyork88)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2020, 5:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/growling-on-acceleration-especially-on-incline/169560 "2020-09-04T17:39:32Z")
For about 4 months now, wifes van has gas a growling sound on acceleration from a dead stop. Sound lasts about 20-30 seconds, until car changes gears, if you ease into throttle doesnt make the noise as much. I have read … --- ## [Chrysler Town and Country leaking under glove compartment](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chrysler-town-and-country-leaking-under-glove-compartment/169059)
**Author:** [@gamegeek](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gamegeek)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2020, 11:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chrysler-town-and-country-leaking-under-glove-compartment/169059 "2020-08-22T23:51:10Z")
Hey there, My minivan is leaking under the glove compartment. Not sure where from. It only happens when I make left turns. And if the AC is on when I make those turns, I hear what sounds like water pouring onto a fan po… --- ## [Botched Wire Job Draining My Battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/botched-wire-job-draining-my-battery/167969)
**Author:** [@aaroncarlson02\_169504](https://community.cartalk.com/u/aaroncarlson02_169504)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2020, 12:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/botched-wire-job-draining-my-battery/167969 "2020-07-29T12:56:25Z")
I bought this okay daily driver for 600 bucks about 9 months ago (was a mom’s minivan). When I got it, it had a bright red switch that was always on installed into my front panel. The light stays on even without the car … --- ## [Intermittent air conditioning dilemma](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-air-conditioning-dilemma/166732)
**Author:** [@SpudMuffin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SpudMuffin)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2020, 8:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-air-conditioning-dilemma/166732 "2020-07-02T20:51:58Z")
Put the meters on my AC because it wasn’t working right. Low side showed 90 lb in high side showed 110 lb. I put some freon in and got a reading of 40 lb on the low side and 200 lb on the high side. Ran really nice. Went… --- ## [TIREFIT Kit](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tirefit-kit/165931)
**Author:** [@DanTuch](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DanTuch)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2020, 3:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tirefit-kit/165931 "2020-06-18T03:26:25Z")
Our 2014 Town and Country came with a TIREFIT Kit instead of a spare tire. I forgot to replace the TIREFIT sealant bottle a year ago as suggested. At our local dealership today the three parts department employees acte… --- ## [Car battery and alternator](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-battery-and-alternator/165737)
**Author:** [@Eric0712](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Eric0712)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2020, 9:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-battery-and-alternator/165737 "2020-06-13T21:43:04Z")
Hello, I have a question… So my wife likes to sit in the car and jjournal balance the checkbook etc you know things most of us do at home. Anyway, while she does this, she likes to play the car radio on battery mode and… --- ## [Exaust manifold nut spinning with the bolt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/exaust-manifold-nut-spinning-with-the-bolt/165687)
**Author:** [@Dean-143](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dean-143)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2020, 7:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/exaust-manifold-nut-spinning-with-the-bolt/165687 "2020-06-12T19:18:07Z")
I am replacing the gasket on the front exaust manifold, got it off, got the new one on, and putting the bolts back in, now on the last one, and I can’t get the nut to stop turning with the bolt, any suggestions? Cause I … --- ## [Cylinder 3 Misfire Corrects itself](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cylinder-3-misfire-corrects-itself/157615)
**Author:** [@CRuck](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CRuck)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2020, 11:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cylinder-3-misfire-corrects-itself/157615 "2020-01-30T23:09:49Z")
My 2014 T&C with approx. 63,000 miles on it felt like it was running rough. On Nov 28 the check engine light comes on- code is a misfire on cylinder 3. We bring it to our mechanic- he finds a rodent nest under the intak…