Occasionally our 1997 T&C LXi won't start (starter turns but will not fire). After several hours of sitting, it starts. Have noticed that the alarm light was on on the dash. Is something in the alarm circuit making the car unable to start, say by a thief? Then it automatically resets later? The manual does not address this.
No fuse is labelled for the alarm, that I can see. Disable the alarm system since we don't use it anyway. Thought this might be a way of seeing if it solves the problem.
Other things I want to check are:
Grounds - is this a common problem with these vans?
Elec. connectors?
Fuel pump circuit
It does not stall while driving - but I will clean TB and IAC anyway. I know this was a problem w/ some years and models.
Thank you for ANY advice.
Pete
No fuse is labelled for the alarm, that I can see. Disable the alarm system since we don't use it anyway. Thought this might be a way of seeing if it solves the problem.
Other things I want to check are:
Grounds - is this a common problem with these vans?
Elec. connectors?
Fuel pump circuit
It does not stall while driving - but I will clean TB and IAC anyway. I know this was a problem w/ some years and models.
Thank you for ANY advice.
Pete