Car won't start - intermittently

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VFSIDEWALL
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My sister has a 1998 Chrysler Town & Country. Sometimes, every 2-3 days she will run an errand park the van for a short amount of time. Go to start and it "turns over but doesn't catch". It will start up after sitting for a few hours. When this happens the computer does not register any error codes. She has noticed that when this problem happens the PRNDL and mileage lights do not come on. She has put a new battery in the van every year for the last three. About two weeks ago the starter went out, she had it replaced and had no problems until today. Any suggestions? The van has 75,000 miles on it.
Feb 17, 2007 at 1:40 PM
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2CARPRO JACK
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When it doesnt start you need to check for spark and fuel so we can narrow it down.Might be a sticky relay considering it does it intermittently
Aug 30, 2020 at 5:40 AM
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SAPEACHEY
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just wondering if you got your problem fixed cause I'm having the same with my 99. Need some help. thanks waynehayes12@hotmail.com
Aug 30, 2020 at 5:40 AM
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just letting you know that my mechanic at chrysler is replacing the SKIM module (security key immobilization module) will let you know if works
Aug 30, 2020 at 5:40 AM
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