Hi Guys , I have a 2008 Town and country and every now and then it will not turn over just a click . New battery , new alt , new starter . Turn the key 5 to 10 times and it starts likes it should . Anyone have any ideas . Thanks grinder369

 

Remove the starter relay in the TIPM then jump contacts 30 and 87 on the empty relay socket together with a piece of wire. The starter should spin right away. Don't need the key. It will prove the circuit from the battery through the TIPM and out to the starter solenoid are good. Try it several times. May want to wait till it acts up.

 

Thanks Bud , I will give it a shot .

 

Next time it happens, pull off the wiring connector on starter coil then re-attach. Now try for start. Note if the connector was slack and if it was, squeeze to make tight.
Its a silly fault and causes numerous parts like starters to be renewed.

 

Do I have to wait until it fails to do this , it's hard to tell when and where it fails me . Thanks looking forward to trying this

 

I found a TSB that might address your concern. I'm included the details below. Let me know if you have any questions!

TSB NUMBER: 08-003-08
GROUP: Electrical
DATE: February 1, 2008

SUBJECT: Hard Start/No Start Due to Weak Battery

OVERVIEW: This bulletin involves checking for ignition off power draw caused by the radio and if necessary replace the radio.

MODELS:
2008 (HB) Durango
2008 (HG) Aspen
2008 (JS) Sebring/Avenger
2008 (JK) Wrangler
2008 (KA) Nitro
2008 (KK) Liberty
2008 (LE) 300C/300C Touring (International Markets)
2008 (LX) 300/Magnum/Charger
2008 (ND) Dakota
2008 (RT) Town & Country/Grand Caravan/Grand
Voyager (U.S. and International Markets)
2008 (WH) Grand Cherokee (International Markets)
2008 (WK) Grand Cherokee
2008 (XH) Commander (International Markets)
2008 (XK) Commander

NOTE: This bulletin applies to the above listed vehicles equipped with a MYGIG radio (sales code REN, REP, RER, REW or REZ) built before February 8, 2008 (MDH 0208XX).

SYMPTOM/CONDITION: Vehicle operator may experience weak or dead battery condition. This may be caused by the radio not powering down properly and keeping the communication buss awake causing a parasitic battery draw.

 

You do not need to wait till it fails to do that. Check the connector and verify if its slack or easily removed.

 

Thanks every body , I can't believe all the help I am getting I can't quite keep up with the things to check will for sure let everyone know what's going on . Thanks Again

 

I have taken my 2008 t & c to my dealer over 5 times and still, once in two weeks the problem occurs just as you stated. My starter has been replaced and battery terminals tighten. All these repairs done under my extended warranty. Now that has expired, so afraid what will they charge me next time.
BTW my FOBS and ignition recall has never been completed, the dealer say still no parts available. Has yours been done???

 

Kenny, i also have a 2008 with the same problem. i went years w/dealer unable to find solution. they added ground cable from batt to transmission, changed battery, starter, then gave up. finally dealer fixed. is a faulty transmission gear position switch. had it done 4 weeks ago. 100% success so far. it makes sense, if computer doesn't know is in park (due to faulty sensor) car won't start. I think they said they had to go behind transmission to get to. good luck.