Air Bag Light On problems of the 1996 Chrysler Town & Country - part 1

My specific on the problem is with our 1996 Chrysler Town & Country minivan and specifically airbag light on, horn/cruise not working. In searching the internet, I see that this is indicative of the clockspring being faulty. While I find the Chrysler has a program in place to repair minivans with this problem, the information leads me to understand that this is only for cars with less than 70,000 mile on them - as our vehicle is now 9 years old, it is unreasonable to expect the odometer be at under 70,000 miles. I feel that this is unreasonable, in that the defect renders the airbag useless. I will be contacting the local dealer, however, if this 70,000 miles restriction is in place, and purse remedy of the situation. If the NHTSA has knowledge of this restriction, I would ask that the NHTSA direct Chrysler to cover any vehicle having this defect, regardless of mileage.

The air bag light started coming on intermittently. Currently, the air bag light stays on all the time. Consumer does not have air bags, and the dealer wants $200. 00 to make the repairs. Dealer repair airbags at no cost to consumer. Consumer added dash lights are not working properly.

1996 Chrysler town and country minivan airbag light comes on and stays on. Horn does not work. Cruise control does not work. Article in newspaper indicated that the national highway traffic safety administration is investigating model years 1998 and 1998, but I am experiencing this problem with 1996 model.

After starting the vehicle air bag light illuminated and stayed on the remainder of the time that vehicle was being operated. Dealership notified, but was unable to resolve the problem.

Consumer states air bag light came on without warning. Dealer advised air bag needs to be repaired.

Clock spring assembly was replaced on 09/03/02. Air bag light stayed on and cruise control did not work prior to replacement . Cost $180. 83. Other incidents of this problem are well documented on the internet. Replacement work performed by lucas smith Dodge, 1600 parkway west, festus, mo 63028, (636)933-5000.

Airbag light is on at all times, horn also stopped working.

Airbag light stays on or blinks intermittently, horn and cruise control doesn't work - ***dangerous*** - will have dealer replace defective clockspring harness - recall???.

I have a 1996 Chrysler town and country minivan and for over a month the air bag light began to stay on. I didn't worry about it as I believed that it was likely that my air bag still worked, but I was certainly wrong about that. My cruise control was and still is operating erratically. Yesterday I discovered that the horn did not work. I also was told that all three problems were likely caused by a broken or damaged clock spring. I believe that Chrysler should definitely b e required to issue a recall regarding these serious safety defects (the air bag and the horn are safety equipment) and repair it completely for the owners at no charge. **dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis*763081.

Horn does not blow, airbag light stays illuminated, and cruise control does not work.

Horn and cruise control are inoperative. Also, air bag light stays on. Contacted dealer. Please add VIN.

Air bag light stays on/ horn doesn't blow, and cruise control is not working. Contacted dealer, and dealer stated that clock spring might be defective.

Clock spring failure resulting in air bag light staying on - e. G. The drivers air bag probably won't deploy if an accident occurs - also the horn no longer works.

Cruise control and horn do not work, airbag light illuminated. Possible clock spring failure.

My cruise control is intermittent, my airbag light comes on intermittenly, might windshield wipers come on intermittently. Horn sporadically does not work.

Clock spring failure just like the ones that failed on several friends Chrysler Mini-vans. This causes the horn to stop, airbag light to come on, and the cruise control to stop working. This is a safety item and the NHTSA need to investigate Chrysler on this and go public!!!!.

The instrument panel air bag indicator light comes on due to srs air bag assembly failure.

Air bag light keeps coming on and staying on. Contacted dealer, and the dealer stated that the air bag will not come out when light is on.

Airbag light is on, horn and cruise control stopped working. Clock spring assembly needs to be replaced.

While driving air bag light will come on and off. Dealer had been contacted, and they said that was not a recall. Consumer will be charged for repairs.

Airbag light started to flash. Currently, it stays on all the time. The dealer rplaced clock spring as possible cause for air bag light problem.

Air bag light was on, and dealership was unaware of any defect with air bag. Clock spring was replaced.

Airbag light came on and it won't go off. Also, vehicle wanders to left to right. Dealership is aware of problem.

Air bag light stays on. Contacted dealer, and dealer can't find out whats wrong.

Ea 01 007/air bag clockspring: air bag light remained on while driving. Also, horn and cruise control were inoperative. Dealer was notified. Feel free to provide any further information.

Airbag light has come on. Took vehicle to the dealership and they were aware of defect.

Airbag light came on, and both horn and cruise control do not work. Defect can cause serious damage in event of an automobile accident.

Airbag light came on intermittently and then stayed on at all times, cruise control and horn did not work. Mechanic replaced clock spring which corrected defect.

Airbag light came on/horn and cruise conrol stopped working, dealer stated clock spring assembly needed to be replaced.

Airbag light came o/ horn stopped working. Dealer found clock spring assembly had to be replaced. The manufacturer agreed to cover only 50 percent of the repair cost when the consumer reported the problem.

Airbag light came on, dealer replaced clock spring assembly. Radio was cutting out when going around corners and tape player would not work, dealer replaced radio.

Airbag light is on, and horn/cruise control doesn't work at all. Dealership is aware of problem. Spiral clock spring replaced.

Airbag light came on/horn, and cruise control failure. Consumer took vehicle to a private mechanic who has repaired vehicle. Please provide any additional information/attachments.

Airbag light remains illuminated on the dash. Also, cruise control and horn are inoperative. Serpentine belt failed. Tensioner belt failed and was replaced. Mirror light is out. Dealer replaced the faulty clockspring.

Pe 00 032/air bag clock spring failure: reporting inoperative horn and cruise control. Also, air bag light sensor remained on while traveling. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was not cover under extended warranty or a recall. Provide any further information.