This video was very helpful! I just picked up my Pacifica from the mechanic on Thursday and it would not start on Friday. I called them and the were very rude saying I probably left a light on and ran the battery down. I called out my service to get a jump but i knew it was not the battery because all the lights came on. Such a rude situation I’m glad i saw your video.
Ok. I have my fingers crossed. I just put the 4ga ground. I have cranked the Pacifica 22 times without fail. I just checked with one of my mechanics who I trust and of course I told him it needed a starter. He told me 700 plus. 5 hours labor. And over 300 for the Chrysler starter. And he was going on what I told him it needed. That’s crazy. Lol. So I did my homework and found you and your fix. So far so good. As I said 22 times it started with out fail. Now my wife is back in the car. 😊. But if it fails on her I am sending her to you. 😳. You keep your fingers crossed. Lol
This video was so helpful! My Pacifica was down for 3 weeks. No one could figure out what was wrong. I had to towed back and forth even got a new car! Watched this video yesterday went and got the ground wire and by last night my Pacifica was running! I wasted alot of money over the last 3 weeks :-( when it only cost me $9 to fix!
Thank you very much I am 72 years old receiving social security and I don't have that kind of money I saw your video and I fix my 2006 Chrysler Pacifica I will look any video of yours, God bless you!
Thank-you Thank-you AND Thank-you. Adding another ground wire worked for me. It worked. Thanks. I got a $3 battery ground wire from wrecker and problem fixed. Run ground from neg terminal to engine area and all OK. Amazing....the car started. Fixed just as you said. Thanks again. Wish I saw this video before I lost and day and cost of replacing a starter motor and relay that did not fix the problem. Your fix worked. You made the world a better place for me.
thank you again and again. thank you for creating this video solving the most challenging issue with my car. You have saved me a small fortune paying mechanics with no ability to get down the root of the issue. Great work.
Thank you so much for posting this video. I just replaced the motor mounts and found the snapped cable. Adding the 4 gage cable did the trick. Bless you my man.
Just had the same exact issue with my pacifica. My boyfriend did exactly as you did in the video, and now my car works! Had the same A/C issue as well. Thanks so much for the video, if not for it i would of spent crazy $$$ instead of $10.
+Chimere Richard not sure of the name of it. But no he purchased the wire ends separate. He bought all of it at lowes for less than $10. Also turned out the wire that was broken was under the drivers side front tire. This hack worked but suggest you ground it to the engine. You will get a better result, when added to my tranny it stopped working after a week.
I would like to thank you your video really helped me my pacifica was doing that I replaced the battery and the starter but street watching your video I went to the auto parts and got a ground cable and came to life.again thanks
Great advise, I actually made my 07 work around a year ago. Now it seems to have starter again. Should I just replace the ground cable or this time a new one is needed?Thanks!!
Thank you so much! It worked on my 2006. I am so excited it was so simple. I had the same thing told to me from dealership! It is still starting fantastic & did it a week ago! Thank you so much!!!!
Thanks for sharing! The immobilizer and anti-theft systems can be a real pain in the butt. I had the same problem but with the alarm-set lamp flashing. Everything worked in the car, lights, dash, ventilation, ac, doors, fuel pump, you name it. I did find the problem. Solution: Disconnect the negative on the battery. Leave it over night if you have a after-market alarm. (this will reset it). Next day, I took off the panels under the drivers-side and steering column and found a seimens module with a sensor in it. The sensor points to the ignition and needs to have a coded-key or door key for some versions. If you don't have this module, mount an extra door key (originally-chipped) behind the ignition module or close to the ignition switch and it should work! Hope this helps!
We have a 2004 pacifica, replaced asd and fuel relays, replaced crank position sensor. Engine turns but its not getting spark, would adding a ground fix the issue?
Had issue with 07 Pacifica Touring not starting when key fully turned. It was sporadic and seemed worse when it was hot out. Saw many possible solutions and tried them all. Cleaned battery terminals, cleaned cable at starter and re-attached, installed an additional ground cable to battery using 8 gauge wire then connected to frame, sprayed half a can of WD40 into ignition switch, still nothing. Checked starter relay contact points and voltage, tried another relay and a jumper, all were good. Kicked the car a couple of times, still didn't work. Removed the ignition tumbler and cleaned it as best as possible. Eventually I removed the ignition assembly and checked the "IGNITION SWITCH ACTUATOR PIN" BINGO!!!! The actuator pin has two metal arms that extend on either side of the white plastic pin. With time, the metal will fatigue and crack. Because it cracks, it stays in place and will allow the key to work sometimes and not work others. By wiggling the key as you turn it will allow the car to start, but eventually with time, the arm will separate and the key will eventually become harder and harder to start. This might not be the answer to your problem, but its a good place to start. The part was only $26.45 at Amazon.com (Dorman 924-739 Ignition Switch Actuator Pin) and I found a video on youtube on how to remove the ignition tumbler. It is only a few extra steps to remove the actuator pin and any shade tree mechanic should be able to do in about an hour with tools you'll find in any tool box.
omg!!! you had the same issue as my current 06 pacifica. I will buy this part and i hop this works. I purchased a new starter but was told my starter was fine, so thanks so much, I really hope this works for me
I just had my pin replaced and its starting like it should. Thanks for your comment. I told people many times that i didn't think it was the starter and i was right
Basically all you need to do is add a ground wire from the negative battery terminal to the engine. 8gauge is ok but a 4gauge wire would be best. It simply needs to go from the negative battery terminal to solid bolt on the engine or transmission.
I’m getting a diagnosis of battery low voltage system tried to jumpstart it to recharge the battery the starter cranks but won’t start the engine how do I fix it should I connect a Ground wire like you did ?
I am going to try this, but if it doesn't work, would it be alright to still keep the ground wire connected even if that wasn't the main issue? I basically have a delayed start where I hold key in start for about 10 seconds and it decides to start. first thing in the morning it has no problem starting right up, just throughout the day it does the delay start. I have a new starter in too.
Very curious before you replaced the actuator did the car make a clicking sound and the dash lights flicker when the key was turned to the start position? This may be a good indication if the actuator is broken or not. My bet is no clicking sound and no fliker in the dash board lights were a symptom of this cars inability to start when the key was turned. LET US KNOW!
ML Howard nothing was broken other than the engine ground. Many Chrysler are notorious for this. Engine and fusebox main grounds always rotting out and/or corroding to the point that the resistance is too high for anything to function properly
My pacifica has a crank and will sputter and try and run but then lights will go off sometimes and it will act weird negative cable is corroded with this cause something like this?
I am having this issue with my car and want to try this way first. Can you please tell me where I can purchase this from? And which one is most appropriate.
You can purchase a ground wire from just about any automotive store. If you want to go the extra mile, stop at any car audio shop and ask them to make you a 3 foot ground with lugs at both ends. OR you can buy a ground strap at any automotive store, Autozone, Advanced Auto, etc... This will prob be your best bet.
So I'm seeing all these comments and kinda seen one or two that relate to my problem. Been having trouble where it wouldn't start with a one click sound. Then it'd start after a few tries. Then started to get worse and take longer to get it to turn over. Now it won't start and has one click when trying. The starter was replaced about a year ago. It has a good battery. I would like to try this since it's an easy and quick fix but does my problem sound like this may be the resolution? I don't want to go take this car to a mechanic and get charged hundreds of dollars to replace parts that don't need to be replaced as well as labor. If you can, please reply asap. Thanks bud
@@williamtheconqueror2275 sorry I don’t remember what we did with the vehicle. We no longer have it. These are terrible vehicles. Just get rid of it and move on if you can
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How long did it take you to attach the wires to the engine? This is happening to my wife's car and I want to fix it but I'm not anything close to a mechanic...can you assist?
It takes about 10 mins once you have the wire with the ring terminal connectors on the ends. Not hard, pick virtually any bolt on the engine, not a small one though, and attach one end. Then attach the other end to the neg battery terminal.
my car wouldnt start without a jump replaced the battery started up just fine now havin same problem alternative is good ... did ths n still nothing ... Do you have any suggestions
I bought an 04 at auction. Driver's side headlight was pushed into the fuse box and unplugged one of the wire harnesses. Just an fyi. Same no start issue.
Im having the same trouble...wont start good...if it does it takes 30 min to get it going until today it finally just stopped...been fighting for over 2 hrs now...my ac wasnt good either...mechanic said i need a new ignotion...gonna try this first...thanks a bunch
The issue we're having is that the blower motor works when it wants to. Started out not working every once in awhile and then it got to the point it wouldn't come on for weeks at a time. The starter works fine, it's the blower motor that has a mind of it's own. I'm hoping it's this ground issue and not something more complicated like bad brushes in the blower motor or something else!
Patrice Whitiker Ours decided to stop working for a couple days and then started back up about three days ago. Worked pretty good for a couple days and now it's hit and miss. Someone before me added a 4 gauge ground wire to the negative battery post that I didn't realize at first, maybe for this very problem. I need to trace the other end of it to see where it's attached, it might just be loose or corroded.
Have him check his transponder light, small red dot, and see if it flashes or comes on and goes out. If it flashes, he needs either a new key or it needs reprogrammed
It ended up being the ASN fuse about 50 cents! Thanks for the help, I actually got tipped off by reading replies on this or another forum! Thanks Again! Its been running fine since, but I had him pick up a pack just incase it happens again. I am also going to mark the fuse location with a dab of paint for easy location in the dark!
So, figuring it was a corrosion issue I sprayed CRC into the negative terminal crimp and then put a small amount of motor oil on the crimp to soak in and now the motor starts every time!
Mine has been not starting on first..starting on second. Have replace ignition switch. Gear shift something before now will not start again. Just went and had battery tested is fine..purchased an 8 gauge wire waiting on uncle to help splice and hook on connectors will keep you posted.. Hope this works!!!
That could be anything from a simple ground issue to bad coils, bad injectors, bad underhood fusebox, etc.... Basically too many factors to say exactly what it is. Have to narrow down the issues one by one.
Thanks I was thinking the same thing, when I tried to start, the headlights did not dim and I was only getting a click. I will try attaching another ground wire.
hi I have a Chrysler pacifica today I drove it and it cut off at a light and would not start back up it cranks but will not turn over .also the other day the car cut off and I wiggled the cable wires and it came back on . but tryed it today and nothing happened any suggestions on what it could be this time
InternationalNico it can be whatever length you like. I just do happened to use a 4' ground cable from an amplifier kit. The ring is just a standard 4 gauge ring. If it's. It big enough for the bolt or the battery terminal, you can drill it out to make it big enough.
I have a pacifica 2004 she turn on failing, fast it turns off. and no longer wants to turn, she tries to turn but does not turn, it can be? I thank you if you can help me.
Mine is doing exactly this after dying on me driving down the road. I did try many things, even this, and it's still doing the same thing. It just clicks when I turn the key. My brother said I had done all I could and told me to tow it in and gave a pro look at it. Without asking me anything about it or what I had done,they called and told me the passenger floor was wet and the radiator was empty so I OBVIOUSLY need my Head Gasket rebuilt for 1600 dollars (Yes, it stormed and the window was down and the radiator is empty because I pulled the hose to remove it and the fan to put in a new starter and intake manifold gasket.) The thing is my Pacifica has not started since the 20th of December 2018. If the radiator had leaked like that it would have dried up by now, and I cannot get this guy to listen until I flat said I'm not paying 1600 for this unless he GUARANTEES that will fix the vehicle and it will for certain start. He won't do that though and said there could be something else too. I can say that the codes 1564 and 0700 0708 came up and a certified mechanic told me it was a connection near the TCM and likely a wiring harness.
P0660 2007 Chrysler Pacifica. car turns over, but won't start. checked wire harness on tuning valves and replaced one (w/o paddle) still not starting. any suggestions?
I just bought a 2004 Chrysler spacifica. And it didn't not come with a remote for the DVD player. Although my kids can still watch a movie. They can not hear nothing. Where is the volume if remote Is not included? Plz help
I tried watching this video a few times to see where it was you connected the ground wire but I cannot see it clearly. My car just started doing this yesterday and it will not turn over at all when I turn the key and I really think it is the ground wire but I cannot see where you connected the wire from the negative battery terminal to the engine.
You can attach to any point on the engine itself. The common problem is that the main engine ground either breaks due to engine movement, or corrodes to the point of being unable to pass electrons
I have a 2006 Chrysler Pacifica that went out on me on the freeway after accelerating. It's doing the same exact thing as this video accept it says service immobilizer but I had a locksmith come out and test the key and he said it wasn't the key what can my issue be?
ebg323 if it is the immobilizer, transponder, the SKIM module may be going bad. Happens more than you might think in the older Chrysler vehicles. Another thing that happens is the Canbus wires going to the ECU, don’t remember what Chrysler calls it, corrode out so the SKIM and ECU can’t communicate any longer.
I got in car to start it and the ignition switch just glided to on. No clicks at acc etc. Lights work radio works . When car door is open it dings like the key is in ignition but it is not. Also when i press lock from Key fob the little red security light that blinks does not blink. It was perfectly fine before this happened
Maybe same problem: won't crank but all idiot lights come on. In off position and with key removed, radio works, fan blows, window controls work - all electrical power like engine was on or in acc. position, and remote door locks don't work. ?????
I know this is 2 YEARS LATER, but, this 8s what I found and maybe it will help someone else. Lift up your back hatch. Under the carpeted pad you have the tire support, jack, etc in a little well area. Remove the cover there and look to your left. There us a little cutout there where you will see a DVD player. It is where your Navigation system is. Check that harness for damage or moisture. Mine was moisture damaged and caused a myriad of electrical problems before knocking out my PCM. It had caused a short that would sometimes affect the seats, the blower on the heat and a/c, the security system alarm going off at random times,the remote not working to trigger the alarm system,or the battery being run WAY down or COMPLETELY DEAD for no obvious reason. Anyway, I had just changed the alternator, because it went out. All was ok for about a week then all the symptoms came back. I had the alternator checked because I thought I had been given a rebuilt instead of new. It was fine. The other day I was approaching a stop light and my Pacifica just died. I was going about 45mph and did all I could and got it into a parking lot. It was raining and had been for 3 days (moisture build up) and that was I guess what burned the PCM was a short from that navigation system. So, I am going to order that PCM (sadly putting a dent in Christmas for my children ) but, I must have a vehicle because my son has Downs and some health probs. So this MUST be fixed. I will post if I gather any further info as I am having to do this myself. I am NOT a mechanic, but I am mechanically inclined and understand how basic systems work. I am hoping that someone out there can maybe solve their problem too if you have similar issues. Wish me luck and to those who need it I wish you well in solving your issue with your Pacifica.
Mitchell Harris leave it. Not going to hurt anything and gives the smaller stuff another ground path. It’s just not enough for the starter motor after a while
same issue as this car except the fans come on in the car added a ground wire still didn't crank and starter alt o2 sensors all good help pls it's my family's only means of survival
Ty I'm having the same issue with my seats switch stop working and my stuff to see the what the air and heat is on stop working and the air blowing only at the bottom also keep cutting off already changed fuel pump
Patrice Whitiker the air only blowing on the floor is most likely the blend door, very common Chrysler problem. However, if the digital display is out, it may be related to a bad A/C control unit.
Dealer Specialty Services of PA OK. So what you think could be why my car start band run but just cuts off without notice and my seats not working u think its the ground wire or sensor
Patrice Whitiker seats not working wouldn’t be related unless they don’t only when the car is shutting down. Otherwise the seats aren’t related to the shut down. The motors and switches go on those often. The shut down, if there is no check engine codes could be related to the ground. If you have a bad ground, the circuit is not complete and then the car loses all power and shuts down. I should also mention that the Pacifica had a recall for the ignition switch if I recall correctly
I have a 2004 Chrysler Concorde 3.5 engine...all of a sudden out of nowhere the car won't start...when I turn the key, the dashboard lights up, the radio, lights and blower motor are working, headlights working as well, but I get just one click. now I was told the starter...had it replaced and I have the same issue...whenever the car is jumped it's fine, unless it's been sitting a couple hours in which case I have to wait a few minutes...my battery and alternator were tested and I was told they were good...what could be my issue?
Dealer Specialty Services of PA. I have the same problem!!! At first using a die hard to charge the car battery was working now the car won't start as of three days ago. When I turn the key to start the sound I hear is a click. When I start a second time the engine sounds like a cough one makes. I have teens who just started new jobs and no one to help me. I hope this works.
i got a 2004 and i have put new starter and alternator and battery and still will not crank just started this out of nowhere 2 days ago it would crank after trying 10 times then it would not crank when you turn key over it just makes 1 click and nothing else ????? please help
what does it mean if i go to start my car and it just goes click does that mean i need a new starter everything else comes on in i know its not my battery
+Dealer Specialty Services of PA idk i tried to give it a jump n nothing happened that's how i know its not my battery i believe its my starter I'm getting ot fixed they said they can test to see if i have a bad starter before i buy a new one
I have the same problem but worse. just replaced battery 2 weeks ago, and today nothing happened. dash no lights, no crank, nothing. after trying to charge for a while, radio light up but no sound, and windows work. headlight turn on fine. checked fuses, but nothing burnt out. battery cable when wires touch produce "click" but no crank. mechanic can't figure it out, but knows is electrical. please help
Sounds exactly like what I describe in the video. The starter motor has no ground in which to activate properly. Add a ground between the battery and a bolt on the engine or transmission. Make sure it's at least 4 gauge wire and the connection is solid.
Check navigation system in the back under the carpet where the jack us. See if your DVD player back there us running when the key is off. It gets moisture in it and shorts out and will screw up EVERY electrical thing in there. The seats, the blowers,the dash lights, your CD/stereo/DVD system. All kinds of little things. It will drive you crazy trying to figure it out,but I found mine by not giving up til I did. Put a fan back there and dry it out OR weather permitting, just open your back hatch and take that carpet piece up and let it air dry. Mine hot damp again because I didn't know how to stop the moisture back there. It rained 3 days here and it ended up shorting and blowing the PCM. I hope you can fix hours before it gets to that.
I have a 2005 Pacifica that started running rough died a few times would not run up above 2500 rpm in neutral. It died one last time it will crank but not fire or start. I tried starting fluid but got nothing. Can you suggest something. Thanks
Could be a multitude of things that could cause this to happen. From fuel to electronics. Start narrowing it down. Take the ground issue out of the equation first, as this video and comments show, it's quite prevalent
+Dealer Specialty Services of PA hi I have a 2004 Chrysler pacifica was driving and got to a light and car just cut off smelled a little rubber smell like something burning and now car won't start it cranks but doesn't turn over any suggestions of what I should try . also the other day I the car turned off and I wiggled cable wires and car came back on now I'm lost of what is wrong
The vehicle had issues to begin with. If you know anything about how this vehicle works, or the many issues with the skim module, cluster, and BCM, you would know that a ground issue has nothing to do them.
I have a 205 pacifica that won't show any life when the key is put in. It did it a few times and then worked and now nothing. Did anyone find out what the cause is?
More than likely if you get nothing with the key, your skim module has gone bad. This is module that retains the memory of the chip inside your key. If the vehicle doesn't see the chip, it will not turn on the fuel pump and thus will not start. If you have no power, you could have a broken ignition switch, or blown main fuse.
This is just a temp. Help... You need to clean / repair your ground points!!! Location Transmission Motor Mount Wright side Frame left side under the battery case.. Google G100 G306 G102 These and the transmission ground point are most important in the Pacifica!!!!
This video was very helpful! I just picked up my Pacifica from the mechanic on Thursday and it would not start on Friday. I called them and the were very rude saying I probably left a light on and ran the battery down. I called out my service to get a jump but i knew it was not the battery because all the lights came on. Such a rude situation I’m glad i saw your video.
So it worked?
Ok. I have my fingers crossed. I just put the 4ga ground. I have cranked the Pacifica 22 times without fail. I just checked with one of my mechanics who I trust and of course I told him it needed a starter. He told me 700 plus. 5 hours labor. And over 300 for the Chrysler starter. And he was going on what I told him it needed. That’s crazy. Lol. So I did my homework and found you and your fix. So far so good. As I said 22 times it started with out fail. Now my wife is back in the car. 😊. But if it fails on her I am sending her to you. 😳. You keep your fingers crossed. Lol
This video was so helpful! My Pacifica was down for 3 weeks. No one could figure out what was wrong. I had to towed back and forth even got a new car! Watched this video yesterday went and got the ground wire and by last night my Pacifica was running! I wasted alot of money over the last 3 weeks :-( when it only cost me $9 to fix!
Thank you very much I am 72 years old receiving social security and I don't have that kind of money I saw your video and I fix my 2006 Chrysler Pacifica I will look any video of yours, God bless you!
Just had the same issue of my 2004 pacifica. I showed my mechanic this video and it worked. Thank you for this tip.
Thank you for this video. My Pacifica refused to start today which kept me from work. Added the extra ground wire and it started right up.
l am owner a 05 pasifica now and watching this video from this guy is a big help in case that happens to me. Thanks
nice to have honest people....I've been lied to about so many things with my cars....because they think I don't have a clue....thank you!
Thank-you Thank-you AND Thank-you. Adding another ground wire worked for me. It worked. Thanks. I got a $3 battery ground wire from wrecker and problem fixed. Run ground from neg terminal to engine area and all OK. Amazing....the car started. Fixed just as you said. Thanks again. Wish I saw this video before I lost and day and cost of replacing a starter motor and relay that did not fix the problem. Your fix worked. You made the world a better place for me.
thank you again and again. thank you for creating this video solving the most challenging issue with my car. You have saved me a small fortune paying mechanics with no ability to get down the root of the issue. Great work.
Thank you so much for posting this video. I just replaced the motor mounts and found the snapped cable. Adding the 4 gage cable did the trick. Bless you my man.
Just had the same exact issue with my pacifica. My boyfriend did exactly as you did in the video, and now my car works! Had the same A/C issue as well. Thanks so much for the video, if not for it i would of spent crazy $$$ instead of $10.
What was the name of the ground wire you purchased? Did it come with the metal piece already?
+Chimere Richard not sure of the name of it. But no he purchased the wire ends separate. He bought all of it at lowes for less than $10. Also turned out the wire that was broken was under the drivers side front tire. This hack worked but suggest you ground it to the engine. You will get a better result, when added to my tranny it stopped working after a week.
Got it. Thanks so much for responding!
I would like to thank you your video really helped me my pacifica was doing that I replaced the battery and the starter but street watching your video I went to the auto parts and got a ground cable and came to life.again thanks
Great advise, I actually made my 07 work around a year ago. Now it seems to have starter again. Should I just replace the ground cable or this time a new one is needed?Thanks!!
I assume I can us jumper cables to ground the battery to the motor and test this theory out before purchasing a ground wire, right?
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did you try this?
Zak Man yes it will make difference but will still need ground bolted down
that's amazing. im dealing with the same issue. sent the video to the hubby. hopefully this is all it is!
Thank you so much! It worked on my 2006. I am so excited it was so simple. I had the same thing told to me from dealership! It is still starting fantastic & did it a week ago! Thank you so much!!!!
Thank you sooo much!! I have spent close to 1000 on my car for this same issue. It has been so frustrating.
Thanks for sharing!
The immobilizer and anti-theft systems can be a real pain in the butt.
I had the same problem but with the alarm-set lamp flashing.
Everything worked in the car, lights, dash, ventilation, ac, doors, fuel pump, you name it.
I did find the problem.
Solution:
Disconnect the negative on the battery. Leave it over night if you have a after-market alarm. (this will reset it).
Next day, I took off the panels under the drivers-side and steering column and found a seimens module with a sensor in it.
The sensor points to the ignition and needs to have a coded-key or door key for some versions.
If
you don't have this module, mount an extra door key
(originally-chipped) behind the ignition module or close to the ignition
switch and it should work!
Hope this helps!
We have a 2004 pacifica, replaced asd and fuel relays, replaced crank position sensor. Engine turns but its not getting spark, would adding a ground fix the issue?
Most popular video! thanks!
Had issue with 07 Pacifica Touring not starting when key fully turned. It was sporadic and seemed worse when it was hot out. Saw many possible solutions and tried them all. Cleaned battery terminals, cleaned cable at starter and re-attached, installed an additional ground cable to battery using 8 gauge wire then connected to frame, sprayed half a can of WD40 into ignition switch, still nothing. Checked starter relay contact points and voltage, tried another relay and a jumper, all were good. Kicked the car a couple of times, still didn't work. Removed the ignition tumbler and cleaned it as best as possible. Eventually I removed the ignition assembly and checked the "IGNITION SWITCH ACTUATOR PIN" BINGO!!!! The actuator pin has two metal arms that extend on either side of the white plastic pin. With time, the metal will fatigue and crack. Because it cracks, it stays in place and will allow the key to work sometimes and not work others. By wiggling the key as you turn it will allow the car to start, but eventually with time, the arm will separate and the key will eventually become harder and harder to start. This might not be the answer to your problem, but its a good place to start. The part was only $26.45 at Amazon.com (Dorman 924-739 Ignition Switch Actuator Pin) and I found a video on youtube on how to remove the ignition tumbler. It is only a few extra steps to remove the actuator pin and any shade tree mechanic should be able to do in about an hour with tools you'll find in any tool box.
Robert Huff Chrysler is a piece of junk
omg!!! you had the same issue as my current 06 pacifica. I will buy this part and i hop this works. I purchased a new starter but was told my starter was fine, so thanks so much, I really hope this works for me
I just had my pin replaced and its starting like it should. Thanks for your comment. I told people many times that i didn't think it was the starter and i was right
@@jazminejarie where'd you get the job done at and how much did it cost?
Basically all you need to do is add a ground wire from the negative battery terminal to the engine. 8gauge is ok but a 4gauge wire would be best.
It simply needs to go from the negative battery terminal to solid bolt on the engine or transmission.
Do they ground wire come with the metal piece you attached to the battery and trans? The ground wire comes this way?
No. You can buy a grounding strap instead.
Ok. Thank you!!
so should i do what yu did in video in add a ground
Dealer Specialty Services of PA which bolt on the engine? or is the tranny better, I've seen other videos saying the tranny
I’m getting a diagnosis of battery low voltage system tried to jumpstart it to recharge the battery the starter cranks but won’t start the engine how do I fix it should I connect a Ground wire like you did ?
You kind sir just saved me 300-400 bucks if this works.
it did work :)
sweet fix! this pertains to more than the pacifica it seems
I am going to try this, but if it doesn't work, would it be alright to still keep the ground wire connected even if that wasn't the main issue? I basically have a delayed start where I hold key in start for about 10 seconds and it decides to start. first thing in the morning it has no problem starting right up, just throughout the day it does the delay start. I have a new starter in too.
Exactly what I needed got my car up and running I also got a Pacificahad the same problem
I know this video is old but I'm hoping you can help. What if it says service immobilizer?
Very curious before you replaced the actuator did the car make a clicking sound and the dash lights flicker when the key was turned to the start position? This may be a good indication if the actuator is broken or not. My bet is no clicking sound and no fliker in the dash board lights were a symptom of this cars inability to start when the key was turned. LET US KNOW!
ML Howard nothing was broken other than the engine ground. Many Chrysler are notorious for this. Engine and fusebox main grounds always rotting out and/or corroding to the point that the resistance is too high for anything to function properly
My pacifica has a crank and will sputter and try and run but then lights will go off sometimes and it will act weird negative cable is corroded with this cause something like this?
I am having this issue with my car and want to try this way first. Can you please tell me where I can purchase this from? And which one is most appropriate.
You can purchase a ground wire from just about any automotive store. If you want to go the extra mile, stop at any car audio shop and ask them to make you a 3 foot ground with lugs at both ends.
OR you can buy a ground strap at any automotive store, Autozone, Advanced Auto, etc... This will prob be your best bet.
So I'm seeing all these comments and kinda seen one or two that relate to my problem. Been having trouble where it wouldn't start with a one click sound. Then it'd start after a few tries. Then started to get worse and take longer to get it to turn over. Now it won't start and has one click when trying. The starter was replaced about a year ago. It has a good battery. I would like to try this since it's an easy and quick fix but does my problem sound like this may be the resolution? I don't want to go take this car to a mechanic and get charged hundreds of dollars to replace parts that don't need to be replaced as well as labor. If you can, please reply asap. Thanks bud
Jerry Kelley I'm having the same problem....did u try this and did it work....thanks
Did it work
@@williamtheconqueror2275 sorry I don’t remember what we did with the vehicle. We no longer have it. These are terrible vehicles. Just get rid of it and move on if you can
my wifes 08 CP will not start on the 1st crank but will on the 2nd.
Thanks for this video!
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How long did it take you to attach the wires to the engine? This is happening to my wife's car and I want to fix it but I'm not anything close to a mechanic...can you assist?
Get a ground line with a ring terminal on each end and follow the video
It takes about 10 mins once you have the wire with the ring terminal connectors on the ends. Not hard, pick virtually any bolt on the engine, not a small one though, and attach one end. Then attach the other end to the neg battery terminal.
my car wouldnt start without a jump replaced the battery started up just fine now havin same problem alternative is good ... did ths n still nothing ... Do you have any suggestions
I bought an 04 at auction. Driver's side headlight was pushed into the fuse box and unplugged one of the wire harnesses. Just an fyi. Same no start issue.
What a relief. Thank you so much!
Im having the same trouble...wont start good...if it does it takes 30 min to get it going until today it finally just stopped...been fighting for over 2 hrs now...my ac wasnt good either...mechanic said i need a new ignotion...gonna try this first...thanks a bunch
The issue we're having is that the blower motor works when it wants to. Started out not working every once in awhile and then it got to the point it wouldn't come on for weeks at a time. The starter works fine, it's the blower motor that has a mind of it's own. I'm hoping it's this ground issue and not something more complicated like bad brushes in the blower motor or something else!
Jeff Stone bad blower motor, ballast resistor, or melted blower motor or control switch plug
Dealer Specialty Services of PA I will check those things, thanks for the help!
Jeff Stone same here also my seat switches stop working
Patrice Whitiker Ours decided to stop working for a couple days and then started back up about three days ago. Worked pretty good for a couple days and now it's hit and miss. Someone before me added a 4 gauge ground wire to the negative battery post that I didn't realize at first, maybe for this very problem. I need to trace the other end of it to see where it's attached, it might just be loose or corroded.
Great video...solved my problem, Thanks
My son has this no start issue, but his will crank! Will the Ground cable help him also?
Have him check his transponder light, small red dot, and see if it flashes or comes on and goes out. If it flashes, he needs either a new key or it needs reprogrammed
It ended up being the ASN fuse about 50 cents! Thanks for the help, I actually got tipped off by reading replies on this or another forum! Thanks Again! Its been running fine since, but I had him pick up a pack just incase it happens again. I am also going to mark the fuse location with a dab of paint for easy location in the dark!
So, figuring it was a corrosion issue I sprayed CRC into the negative terminal crimp and then put a small amount of motor oil on the crimp to soak in and now the motor starts every time!
Mine has been not starting on first..starting on second. Have replace ignition switch. Gear shift something before now will not start again. Just went and had battery tested is fine..purchased an 8 gauge wire waiting on uncle to help splice and hook on connectors will keep you posted.. Hope this works!!!
Did that work for you??
Did it work
Could you please help me answer a question about my Pacifica. It cuts out when driving. Thank you so much
That could be anything from a simple ground issue to bad coils, bad injectors, bad underhood fusebox, etc....
Basically too many factors to say exactly what it is. Have to narrow down the issues one by one.
Thanks I was thinking the same thing, when I tried to start, the headlights did not dim and I was only getting a click. I will try attaching another ground wire.
keithc728 did it work?....thanks
hi I have a Chrysler pacifica today I drove it and it cut off at a light and would not start back up it cranks but will not turn over .also the other day the car cut off and I wiggled the cable wires and it came back on . but tryed it today and nothing happened any suggestions on what it could be this time
My 07 can crank but doesn’t fire the cylinders so I don’t think the engine is a fix for me but I also don’t know why the cylinders won’t fire
I am having issues with my power seats not working,how do I fix them?
Question I have a 2007 Chrysler pacifica ut reads invalid key and fob won't turn on
how long is the cable? where did you get it at? how big is the ring?
InternationalNico it can be whatever length you like. I just do happened to use a 4' ground cable from an amplifier kit. The ring is just a standard 4 gauge ring. If it's. It big enough for the bolt or the battery terminal, you can drill it out to make it big enough.
I have a pacifica 2004 she turn on failing, fast it turns off. and no longer wants to turn, she tries to turn but does not turn, it can be? I thank you if you can help me.
Thank you it worked for me I appreciate the helpful tip 💯I saved at least $400.00
Where did you attach the ground wire on the transmission?
Jessica, to any bolt on the transmission or engine
Mine is doing exactly this after dying on me driving down the road. I did try many things, even this, and it's still doing the same thing. It just clicks when I turn the key. My brother said I had done all I could and told me to tow it in and gave a pro look at it. Without asking me anything about it or what I had done,they called and told me the passenger floor was wet and the radiator was empty so I OBVIOUSLY need my Head Gasket rebuilt for 1600 dollars (Yes, it stormed and the window was down and the radiator is empty because I pulled the hose to remove it and the fan to put in a new starter and intake manifold gasket.) The thing is my Pacifica has not started since the 20th of December 2018. If the radiator had leaked like that it would have dried up by now, and I cannot get this guy to listen until I flat said I'm not paying 1600 for this unless he GUARANTEES that will fix the vehicle and it will for certain start. He won't do that though and said there could be something else too. I can say that the codes 1564 and 0700 0708 came up and a certified mechanic told me it was a connection near the TCM and likely a wiring harness.
P0660 2007 Chrysler Pacifica. car turns over, but won't start. checked wire harness on tuning valves and replaced one (w/o paddle) still not starting. any suggestions?
replaced MTV not harness.
Por favor de dónde saco ese cable el por favor tengo un no me prende no se que será si el motor de ataque o que y lo nesecito
Thank you for making this video
I just bought a 2004 Chrysler spacifica. And it didn't not come with a remote for the DVD player. Although my kids can still watch a movie. They can not hear nothing. Where is the volume if remote Is not included? Plz help
Take yo ass to Amazon
Ana Angel Wingate u my right hand man for all that. Damn. I figured there would be some volume buttons in the truck somewhere.
I tried watching this video a few times to see where it was you connected the ground wire but I cannot see it clearly. My car just started doing this yesterday and it will not turn over at all when I turn the key and I really think it is the ground wire but I cannot see where you connected the wire from the negative battery terminal to the engine.
You can attach to any point on the engine itself. The common problem is that the main engine ground either breaks due to engine movement, or corrodes to the point of being unable to pass electrons
my Pacifica shuts off when I'm at a light or slowing down. any idea why ?
I have the same issue. How did you solve it ?
I have the same issue, how did you solve it ?
Did you fix it
@@Ricky62430 i sold it.
I have a 2006 Chrysler Pacifica that went out on me on the freeway after accelerating. It's doing the same exact thing as this video accept it says service immobilizer but I had a locksmith come out and test the key and he said it wasn't the key what can my issue be?
ebg323 if it is the immobilizer, transponder, the SKIM module may be going bad. Happens more than you might think in the older Chrysler vehicles. Another thing that happens is the Canbus wires going to the ECU, don’t remember what Chrysler calls it, corrode out so the SKIM and ECU can’t communicate any longer.
De dónde saco esr cable señor por favor el mío no prende
Hey can you show another clear video so we can see exactly how you connected the wire please? I need it ASAP so i can get my car fixed please..
Hey thank you very much I did like you told me and the car started right up I was just about to put all that money into my car thanks
Kevin Mcginty you’re welcome 😉
I got in car to start it and the ignition switch just glided to on. No clicks at acc etc. Lights work radio works . When car door is open it dings like the key is in ignition but it is not. Also when i press lock from Key fob the little red security light that blinks does not blink. It was perfectly fine before this happened
Maybe same problem: won't crank but all idiot lights come on. In off position and with key removed, radio works, fan blows, window controls work - all electrical power like engine was on or in acc. position, and remote door locks don't work. ?????
I know this is 2 YEARS LATER, but, this 8s what I found and maybe it will help someone else. Lift up your back hatch. Under the carpeted pad you have the tire support, jack, etc in a little well area. Remove the cover there and look to your left. There us a little cutout there where you will see a DVD player. It is where your Navigation system is. Check that harness for damage or moisture. Mine was moisture damaged and caused a myriad of electrical problems before knocking out my PCM. It had caused a short that would sometimes affect the seats, the blower on the heat and a/c, the security system alarm going off at random times,the remote not working to trigger the alarm system,or the battery being run WAY down or COMPLETELY DEAD for no obvious reason. Anyway, I had just changed the alternator, because it went out. All was ok for about a week then all the symptoms came back. I had the alternator checked because I thought I had been given a rebuilt instead of new. It was fine. The other day I was approaching a stop light and my Pacifica just died. I was going about 45mph and did all I could and got it into a parking lot. It was raining and had been for 3 days (moisture build up) and that was I guess what burned the PCM was a short from that navigation system. So, I am going to order that PCM (sadly putting a dent in Christmas for my children ) but, I must have a vehicle because my son has Downs and some health probs. So this MUST be fixed. I will post if I gather any further info as I am having to do this myself. I am NOT a mechanic, but I am mechanically inclined and understand how basic systems work. I am hoping that someone out there can maybe solve their problem too if you have similar issues. Wish me luck and to those who need it I wish you well in solving your issue with your Pacifica.
wow thanks man love this video you save me a lot of money
what did you do with the factory ground wire?
Mitchell Harris leave it. Not going to hurt anything and gives the smaller stuff another ground path. It’s just not enough for the starter motor after a while
Hi I need reset oil change light in my Pacifica ?
I really hope this solves my problem as my car will sometimes not start but now its really bad.. im going to try this tomorrow.
Did it work
How long was the ground you added?
Kevin Matney maybe 3ft
same issue as this car except the fans come on in the car added a ground wire still didn't crank and starter alt o2 sensors all good help pls it's my family's only means of survival
Thanks man it did the trick!
I have the same 2005 Pacifica in I got the ground wire on it and it’s still not working I need some help
Did you ever find out what was the problem I have the same problem
I need help please mine Pacifica no starter I change starter and battery is not work
Ty I'm having the same issue with my seats switch stop working and my stuff to see the what the air and heat is on stop working and the air blowing only at the bottom also keep cutting off already changed fuel pump
Patrice Whitiker the air only blowing on the floor is most likely the blend door, very common Chrysler problem. However, if the digital display is out, it may be related to a bad A/C control unit.
Dealer Specialty Services of PA OK. So what you think could be why my car start band run but just cuts off without notice and my seats not working u think its the ground wire or sensor
Patrice Whitiker seats not working wouldn’t be related unless they don’t only when the car is shutting down. Otherwise the seats aren’t related to the shut down. The motors and switches go on those often. The shut down, if there is no check engine codes could be related to the ground. If you have a bad ground, the circuit is not complete and then the car loses all power and shuts down. I should also mention that the Pacifica had a recall for the ignition switch if I recall correctly
Dealer Specialty Services of PA ty so much
Dealer Specialty Services of PA ty so much. Leasing this Pacifica so if it's a recall what to do
I have a 2004 Chrysler Concorde 3.5 engine...all of a sudden out of nowhere the car won't start...when I turn the key, the dashboard lights up, the radio, lights and blower motor are working, headlights working as well, but I get just one click. now I was told the starter...had it replaced and I have the same issue...whenever the car is jumped it's fine, unless it's been sitting a couple hours in which case I have to wait a few minutes...my battery and alternator were tested and I was told they were good...what could be my issue?
Manuel McComb3 sounds to me like a voltage problem. Have you taken the battery terminals off and cleaned the inside of the terminal and post?
Dealer Specialty Services of PA that's exactly what I did and now I have no more startup issues. Thanks!
Dealer Specialty Services of PA. I have the same problem!!! At first using a die hard to charge the car battery was working now the car won't start as of three days ago. When I turn the key to start the sound I hear is a click. When I start a second time the engine sounds like a cough one makes. I have teens who just started new jobs and no one to help me. I hope this works.
Navigation system DVD unit in the trunk area. Moisture gets in it and shorts it out.
i got a 2004 and i have put new starter and alternator and battery and still will not crank just started this out of nowhere 2 days ago it would crank after trying 10 times then it would not crank when you turn key over it just makes 1 click and nothing else ????? please help
Add a ground line as per the video
would this issue cause the car to die seconds after start
hidden master infinite that sounds more like a transponder issue
what does it mean if i go to start my car and it just goes click does that mean i need a new starter everything else comes on in i know its not my battery
Just a click is usually battery. Has enough for the gauges but no where near enough to crank the engine
+Dealer Specialty Services of PA
idk i tried to give it a jump n nothing happened that's how i know its not my battery i believe its my starter I'm getting ot fixed they said they can test to see if i have a bad starter before i buy a new one
@@brandyrosario5362 was it the starter
What was the code
Saved a old man's ass
I have the same problem but worse. just replaced battery 2 weeks ago, and today nothing happened. dash no lights, no crank, nothing. after trying to charge for a while, radio light up but no sound, and windows work. headlight turn on fine. checked fuses, but nothing burnt out. battery cable when wires touch produce "click" but no crank. mechanic can't figure it out, but knows is electrical. please help
Sounds exactly like what I describe in the video. The starter motor has no ground in which to activate properly. Add a ground between the battery and a bolt on the engine or transmission. Make sure it's at least 4 gauge wire and the connection is solid.
ok. thanks.
Check navigation system in the back under the carpet where the jack us. See if your DVD player back there us running when the key is off. It gets moisture in it and shorts out and will screw up EVERY electrical thing in there. The seats, the blowers,the dash lights, your CD/stereo/DVD system. All kinds of little things. It will drive you crazy trying to figure it out,but I found mine by not giving up til I did. Put a fan back there and dry it out OR weather permitting, just open your back hatch and take that carpet piece up and let it air dry. Mine hot damp again because I didn't know how to stop the moisture back there. It rained 3 days here and it ended up shorting and blowing the PCM. I hope you can fix hours before it gets to that.
@@monicarollins3684 did it work
I tried it on the engine today it didn't work. But I will try it on the transmission tomorrow
I have a 2005 Pacifica that started running rough died a few times would not run up above 2500 rpm in neutral. It died one last time it will crank but not fire or start. I tried starting fluid but got nothing. Can you suggest something. Thanks
Could be a multitude of things that could cause this to happen. From fuel to electronics. Start narrowing it down. Take the ground issue out of the equation first, as this video and comments show, it's quite prevalent
+Dealer Specialty Services of PA hi I have a 2004 Chrysler pacifica was driving and got to a light and car just cut off smelled a little rubber smell like something burning and now car won't start it cranks but doesn't turn over any suggestions of what I should try . also the other day I the car turned off and I wiggled cable wires and car came back on now I'm lost of what is wrong
Try the best and crankshaft position sensor.
mine won't start but the instrument panel blinks and the door lights also.but it will start when it wants.
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but you cluster is still not reset though look at the D.N.R. there scrambled
The vehicle had issues to begin with. If you know anything about how this vehicle works, or the many issues with the skim module, cluster, and BCM, you would know that a ground issue has nothing to do them.
how do I know it had issues I'm going on what I see if you would of stated that I. the video I wouldn't have posted my comment
My check engine light is jumping in and out.. it starts up and is shaking when I drive from time to time...smh
Check engine is an O2 sensor and you prob have a tire out of balance or a bad steering stabilizer
I have a 205 pacifica that won't show any life when the key is put in. It did it a few times and then worked and now nothing. Did anyone find out what the cause is?
ChiwawaMomma we also changed the started and again and new battery and it still does nothing
More than likely if you get nothing with the key, your skim module has gone bad. This is module that retains the memory of the chip inside your key. If the vehicle doesn't see the chip, it will not turn on the fuel pump and thus will not start. If you have no power, you could have a broken ignition switch, or blown main fuse.
it does not work I tried this and my Pacifica still won't start and I am use a 8 gauge wire
DJ Edmonds it might be a completely dead starter then
what length would I need
49" wire. Thats what I got jus gotta put it on its long enough i checked already
Thanks so much! This did fix my problem but too bad I had already put a new starter on LOL oh well you live and learn right?
Uncle Dave......that we do sir. Glad you got it
Could it be my igtuon switch
What vehicle?
everything works it just dont start it claks in the fuse box!!! ???
have you found the problem.
Same issue I'm having with my car replace the starter brand new won't start still smh
Brand new starter won't fix an electrical problem
This is just a temp. Help... You need to clean / repair your ground points!!!
Location
Transmission
Motor Mount Wright side
Frame left side under the battery case..
Google
G100
G306
G102
These and the transmission ground point are most important in the Pacifica!!!!
You are smart.
yep just paid my mechanic 280 to do this very thing.
It’s the computer u need a new computer and take to Chrysler dealership and it will cost 250 for installation and programming
Xavier Johnson always right?
Is that right