Chrysler Repair: 98 Van: power windows, A/C panel lights flicker, check fuse, autozone


Question
My van seems like its in limp mode I have changed the bcm I dont what else to do  When it does start its runs bad the ac lights blink the windows dont work can you help?

Answer
Hi David,
If there is a problem with engine then you need to get a readout of the memory of the engine controller to find any fault codes it may have stored in its memory. Then that can give a clue as to what is wrong on that matter. Autozone stores will often do that for free or have a shop do it for around $40. Let me know the codes and we'll go from there. There is a plug receptacle under the dash into which a code reader is plugged in order to read the codes.
On the windows: check fuse 23 in the power distribution center under the hood, then check the fuse-like PTC's # 8 and 9 that are in the power distribution under the dash. Those are the ones directly below the 4 big plugs.
On the A/C, the unit is probably displaying some self-diagnostics test results that may have been initiated by the changing of the body computer. If you can tell me which lights are blinking I can tell you specifically what it means.
Roland