Chrysler Pacifica: Brake Sticking → Causes & Diagnosis

  Your Chrysler Pacifica’s braking system is the most important safety feature on the vehicle.  If it does not work properly, it can put you in a situation where you can be injured or killed.  There are quite a few different situations that can cause a caliper to stick. Chrysler Pacifica Brakes Sticking Symptoms Smell– … Read more

Chrysler Pacifica:  ESP BAS Light → Meaning & Diagnosis

  The ESP BAS light is a trouble indicator light that indicates that there is an issue with your Chrysler Pacifica’s Electronic Stability Program (ESP) and/or your Brake Assist Program (BAS).  These systems are important to the safety of your Pacifica.  Fixing them should be a top priority.  We cover how to diagnose the ESP … Read more

Chrysler Pacifica:  Radiator Fan Not Working Diagnosis

Your Chrysler Pacifica‘s radiator fan has one of the most important jobs on the vehicle.  It is the last line of defense between you and an overheating engine.  If the radiator fan is not working, it’s a serious problem. Just because the radiator fan is not on does not mean that it is not working. … Read more

Chrysler Pacifica: Signs of Alternator Problems

One of the most critical engine components in your Chrysler Pacifica is the alternator. If you suspect that you have alternator problems, it’s something that should be dealt with before you end up stranded somewhere. Your Pacifica’s battery will not be able to keep the accessories and engine systems running for long without a properly … Read more

Chrysler Pacifica Stuck in Park: Causes & How to Fix

If your Chrysler Pacifica is stuck in Park, the odds are that you’re not stranded.  We’ve made this guide to quickly help you get back on the road if your van doesn’t shift into gear.  Most vehicles with an automatic transmission have a linkage that connects the gear selector to the transmission. Recently, more vehicles … Read more

Chrysler Pacifica Stalling → Causes & Diagnosis

One of the most common issues your Chrysler Pacifica is likely to develop is a stalling problem.  The most challenging part of diagnosing a stalling problem is reproducing the conditions that led to the stall in the first place.  Stalls can happen at any time, and it can be incredibly jarring when it does happen. Before … Read more

Chrysler Pacifica Shakes When Idle:  Causes and How to Fix 

It can be very jarring when your Chrysler Pacifica shakes when idle.  If your Pacifica has this problem, many issues can cause it.  We’ve lined out some of the most common causes below. The most common reasons a vehicle shakes when idling is a misfire or bad motor mount. Table of Contents Chrysler Pacifica Shaking … Read more

Chrysler Pacifica: Service Engine Soon Light → Diagnosis

Your Chrysler Pacifica’s service engine soon light is there to let you know that some sort of problem has been detected with the vehicle. Any vehicles made in 1996 or newer use OBDII codes, which can easily be retrieved from a good code scanner. A flashing service engine soon light is telling you that something … Read more