Battery Problems of Plymouth Grand Voyager

Headlights, interior and other lights, come on and go off automatically. This can happen when vehicle is running (lights flashing) and this happens even when engine and ignition is off. Eventually battery is completely drained. Mechanics are unable to properly diagnose problem. Some mechanics say it could be because of a faulty bcm, but not sure. Reading through edmunds. Com and other blogs, this seems to be a common problem with many Plymouth/Dodge/Chrysler Mini van owners, with no real solution. Flashing lights when driving can distract other drivers on the road. A dead battery at any time and especially in the wrong place can cause all kinds of difficulties. Headlights going off during night driving can lead to accidents. Took the vehicle to a local mechanic who ran a diagnostic test and was unable to find root cause, but suggested could be faulty bcm (diagnostics cost $150). Took the vehicle to Chrysler dealer who ran diagnostics and said could be because of an after market alarm. Recommended removing the alarm (cost $400 for diagnostics and removing alarm). Problem was not solved and now says caused by faulty bcm (which they say could have been caused by alarm), suggested replacing bcm. Cost of new bcm quoted is $700+ labor. Vehicle is currently inoperable (dead battery). Is this is a common problem with Plymouth/ Dodge/Chrysler minivan's?.

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If the van goes through a puddle in the road air conditioner compressor belt slides off engine. When this occurs vfehicle loses power steering and stalls because the battery is drained.

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Transmission-vehicle would shift out of gear when driving. Dealership found leak from the fuel pump. It was also leaking 2-4piston seal. Brakes-are continual grinding and squeaking. Replaces pads and shoes on front and back. They still grind. Battery had a short. It was replaced. Tires were seperating causing vibration with the steering. Suspension-knocking noise from under the drivers side. Replaced sway bar link nuts. It still makes the knocking sound. This vehicle has continual problems and we are unsure about the safety of the vehicle for our family.

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Battery blew up when vehicle was stationary in process of starting. The vehicle was sitting in driveway and had been shut down for about 3 hours. The battery blew off part of the top with a large bang. If a person had been working on the engine they would have been injured. No fire occurred but smoke did appear. The vehicle was not abused or otherwise caused to be damaged by the driver prior to this happening. The battery has a Chrysler p/n 4727258 and appears to be original. Advise if there is a need to save the battery for further checks by anyone.

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