Horn Assembly Problems of Plymouth Voyager - part 1

The contact owns a 1998 Plymouth Voyager. While driving approximately 45 mph, the contact stated that the headlights, marker lights, speedometer, fuel gauge, odometer, temperature gauge, wipers, horn and power locks all stopped working. The contact had to drive at night with no lights for three days. When the lights came back on they functioned intermittently and then shut off for several days. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the body control modular was destroyed. The manufacturer stated that the failure was not a safety issue. The failure mileage was approximately 168,000. The current mileage was unknown.

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I have a 97 Plymouth grand Voyager that I have had for 2 yrs. When I bought the van everything was working properly. For about a year now I have been having problems with the electrical system. First my cruise control stopped working,then my horn,now my blinkers only work sometimes and alot of times I have to turn on my bright lights for the blinkers to work. The airbag light is always on which means it is not functioning correctly. These are big problems with the wiring system and it is very expensive to have the whole thing rewired. My husband is a mechanic and he said it will cost over $1000 to have everything fixed correctly.

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- the contact called regarding the 2000 Plymouth Voyager. The contact stated that the vehicle was involved in a recall for the clock spring. After the recall repair was done the horn stopped working, and the vehicle did not have power when accelerating. The contact took the vehicle back to daimler Chrysler ,where the recall work was done, and the dealer refused to diagnose the vehicle. The dealer stated they performed the required recall repairs. The contact took the vehicle to another diamler Chrysler dealer and once she told them she had recall repairs done on the clock spring the dealer refused to work on the vehicle, and told the contact to take the vehicle back to the original dealer who performed the work. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000, the current mileage was 70000.

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I bought the van used in late sept. 2002 with 22,000 miles on it. Did not buy ext. Warranty. By the time I used the 1. Ac in the spring it didn't work, warranty was expired. Replaced compressor, not at the dealer, then found out evaporator was bad too. No more money,still driving with no ac. 2. Horn didnt work. I paid to fix it. 3. Have replaced brakes twice in 3 years. Abs light was on for 6 months then went off. 4. Intermittent problem . . Door locks go up and down by themselves, while there are bells dinging, and the interior lights flash on and off all at the same time. Look like some kind of christmas tree on wheels going down the road. Unable to duplicate for the dealer. Not fixed. 5. Six times in the last week van has stalled. 5 when turning and once while at a stoplight. Unable to duplicate for the dealer. Not fixed. 6. While there for the stalling, had them look at the recall for airbag because the light stays on longer than all the others, they said it was fine and didn't need to be fixed. . . . . These are a few of the things I can remember. I will also remember not to buy another Chrysler.

04 v 480 000/air bag clockspring: after the recall repairs was made,the horn failed to operate. The dealer was notified. The dealer informed the consumer that something else was causing the problem. Consumer is insisting that the horn was operating properly before this repair was done.

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While driving srs air bag light appeared on the dashboard and remained on and the horn failed to come on when applied. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and the mechanic determined that the clock spring needed to be replaced.

Vehicle was shooting sparks from under the dashboard on the driver's side. Then, the brake lights and the dashboard lights could not be turned off. Mechanic had to turn the lights off by disconnecting or touching a wire. The ses light remained illuminated while driving. The horn stopped working. The brake light became stuck and the brakes felt spongy. The interior lights failed intermittently. The rear door lock wouldn't work with the key. The right rear wheel bearings were noisy. One of the front tires had cord separation.

Air bag light illuminated while driving ,and horn/cruise control were inoperative. Vehicle was taken to dealer, who informed consumer that the clock spring needed to be replaced. Also, this vehicle was not covered under recall due to VIN.

Ea 01 007/air bag cloc spring: after adjusting the steering wheel, the horn and the cruise control became inoperative. Dealer was not contacted.

Consumer noticed that air bag indicator light flashed on and off, followed by the horn malfunctioning. These problems were due to the clock spring failing . Vehicle's make/model, and year was under a recall. But consumer's vehicle was not covered under the recall due to VIN.

Consumer was concerned that air bag light remained illuminated while driving, and horn was inoperative.

At all times air bag light was on. Also, cruise control and horn malfunctioned. Dealer examined the vehicle, and found that the clock spring was the problem. There was a recall for this vehicle, but consumer's vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN.

1998 Plymouth Voyager horn and cruise control stopped working and the airbag light is on it is now gonna cost me roughly $300 to havethe clock spring fixed. I feel that there should be a recall issued.

Consumer stated that air bags and horn did not work. She took vehicle to the mechanic, and was told that there was a recall on the air bags. But, consumer did not receive a recall notice. Also, rear view mirror did not work properly.

While driving horn was inoperative. Dealership did not repair the recall because the consumer was over 70,000 miles recall limit.

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I purchased a vehicle in 1997 from a friend. All of a sudden my horn stopped working. I have replaed the fuses. I have checked all the wires. I have replaced the horn. Their is nothing wrong. I think the problem is where the airbag is behind the steering wheel. What do I do. I dont think that is my responsibility if their is a problem with the air bag is it?.

Clock spring assembly shorted on 1999 Plymouth Voyager - loss of airbag,horn at 60000 miles. Recall previosuly issued for 1996-1998 years of same model.

The airbag light stays on, the horn doesn't work and the cruise control won't work. All failed at the same time.

On our 19'99 Plymouth Voyager, the airbag light started coming on intermittently when turning the steering wheel to the left. After a few days, the light stayed on while the van was running and we noticed that the horn and cruise control also were no longer operating.

While driving at 35 mph air bag light came on on the dash board. When air bag light illuminated cruise control and horn stopped working. Dealer found that the clock spring needed replacement. A recall for 1996-1998 model year vehicles was issued, but this vehicle was not included due to model year.

Transmission disintegrated, wiper motor problems, and lost of horn and cruise control.

Air bag light illuminated and the horn stopped operating. Consumer contacted the dealer, who informed the consumer of a recall for the air bag clockspring, but the recall was not for that model year.

At any speed air bag light stayed, and the horn did not work. There was a recall for 1994-1998 vehicles of the same make and model. The recalled vehicles had the clock spring replaced.

Consumer stated that air bag light came on and stayed on all the time. This affected horn and cruise control, both did not work.

I own a 1999 Plymouth Voyager. Recently, our airbag light would come on intermittently while driving. Also, the horn would work intermittently as well. We have a friend that owns a 1998 Voyager and she told us that she had the same problem, and it was caused by a defective clock spring. She had her van repaired at no charge by the Chrysler dealership, as they had had so many complaints and incidents of this part failing that they actually extended the warranty of the clock spring on the 1998 model to a lifetime warranty. When we took our 1999 Voyager in for repair, we were also told that our clock spring was not working. However, the warranty was not being extended for the 1999 models, so the repair cost us $198. 00. We were told to keep our reciept "in case" Chrysler ever issued a recall or changed the status of the parts warranty in the future, so we could get a refund. Of course, I feel there is very little chance of that ever happening. My main complaint is that if Chrysler know that this part is defective, why they are not recalling the parts instead of waiting until there are so many complaints that they secretly extend the warranty, which gets them out of the normal notification procedures they have to do during recalls. This is a clear case of knowing a problem exists but doing nothing about it.

The horn assembly sounded off and on intermittently, which caused a short through the vehicle. While pressing the horn there was one minute communication. At times it stayed on for 30 seconds to a minute. The problem was diagnosed for a cost of $350. When the dealer diagnosed it, the cost went up to $1000. As a result of the problem being in the steering unit which housed the air bag. Dealership disconnected the horn. . There was a recall regarding the clock spring which was replaced.

Vehicle was taken to the dealer because the air bag light illuminated. Also vehicle was taken to dealer for recall 02v293000 clockspring repairs. Dealer attempted to repair the problems under the recall, but was only able to fix the horn. Air bag light was still illuminating, and cruise control did not function. Consumer requested a call back.

Clockspring has failed, causing airbag and horn to be inoperative. Dealer notified.

The air bag light came on and did not go off. The horn was inoperative since the air bag light came on. The check engine light also illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the consumer was told they were having a lot of problems with the same vehicle. . . . . Driver's side door light switch did not work, the switch had to jiggled for the light to come on.

When vehicle is started air bag light comes on and stays on. When air bag light is on horn and cruise control do not work. Consumer saw a NHTSA article concerning an investigation of these vehicles.

Basically, this vehicle has had several electrical problems since I have owned it ( I am the original owner). The windshield wipers go on intermittently , I have put 3 or 4 new batteries in it. The alarm system does not function properly. I have heard the NHTSA is investigating the air bag, horn and cruise control problem. Has any decisions been made so that I wont have to pay $300. 00 to fix this defect. ****dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis****770839.

Failure of air bag/horn connection. (clockspring) dt.

The interior lights did not come on, the dash board lights flickered, the driver's window stopped working, and there was a crunchy noise coming from the steering column, it was determined the power steering lines leaked, the front struts and suspension were replaced, at times the horn did not work, and later the consumer received a recall notice regarding the clock spring assembly needed to be replaced. This is a courtesy copy to NHTSA (cc) the letter is addressed to daimler Chrysler. Also the valve cover gaskets were replaced.

Horn does not work, and airbag sensor light is on. Consumer feels airbag may or may not depoy. Can't warn other drivers. Cause unknown. Please provide any further information.

The problem is that the air bag warning light stays on, horn cannot work, and lose the cruise control. This indicates the malfunction in air bag system, horn circuit, and the speed control.