2008 Chrysler 300 help

2008 CHRYSLER 300
200,000 MILES • V6 • RWD • AUTOMATIC
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NINJASGIRL
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I had to drive my car through about a foot of snow to get home from work. Now my engine light is on also a red lightning bolt light. And it started vibrating in idle. I waited a few days and tried driving again at first it seemed ok then sitting in line at mcds it started again.
Feb 21, 2015 at 7:01 AM
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CARADIODOC
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The place to start is by reading and recording the diagnostic fault codes. Chrysler makes doing that yourself much easier than any other manufacturer. Cycle the ignition switch from "off" to "run" three times within five seconds without cranking the engine. Leave it in "run", then watch the codes show up in the odometer display.

When you have an engine-related problem, please list the engine size.
Feb 21, 2015 at 10:20 AM
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HOMER1967
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first I would suggest that you get the codes read and cleared then post them here for us.i would suspect a code c121c, which indicates a an abs/traction control system issue.it is very possible that you may have some broken wires or unplugged or broken sensors from going thru such deep snow.or possibily some moisture into one of the modules.please let us know what the codes are and if the symptoms change any after the clearing of the codes.
Feb 21, 2015 at 10:23 AM
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