do u have to reset something in the engine of a T&C if you replace the battery

I just performed this hocus pocus and VIOLA! my completely dead T&C is working again. we're not sure what triggered the security lockdown this morning buy holy SH*T thank you. I completely disconnected the battery, did the manual key, turned the headlights on and reconnected the battery after 15 minutes - not bad for a technologically and mechanically challenged female. hell. I may have a how of tequila now at 9am just 'cause I did it! thank you!!

Did not work for me,where it showes milage on the dash when I turned it on to start it said badkey, what does this mean

For my 2014 T&C, just disconnecting the battery, waiting 2 minutes, then reconnecting the battery and starting the car worked to get the radio / uconnect working again.

I killed my battery leaving the key turned on (not the engine) for 18 hrs ( I had the other set in my hand, :-/). Anyway, I disconnected the battery 2-3 min, reconnected and all my data, backup camera, uncconect and media is operating. Always best to look it up on these sites and try it yourself save the $100 for a 5 min fix.

Got to say I found this very helpful, thanks alot. I just did the manual key lock n unlock both doors n took battery cable off n turned light switch on n all that and it worked great except my tach n speedometer didn't work. I fixed that problem by turning the switch on to right before it starts, then turn it back to accessories n repeat 3 more times on the 5th time start it and it reset those n they work now. I really appreciate it n thank you to the people that takes the time to post these, they're very helpful n money savers. cable

I just replaced my ignition coil on my 2014 t&c and now by brakes are locked up. What would be the fix for this type of problem?

I'm having trouble understanding when you say " using the key lock then unlock the driver side door from the outside" can you clarify? Are you talking about the key fob? Inserting the key into the door? Both?

Same issue here. My dash lights up and everything works BUT it will not turn over and start. Replaced dead battery, started van, 10 seconds later it died and will not restart. The dash lights turn on, but nothing happens when I turn the key. I tried the other key as well as the many fixes her, but still nothing. The solid red anti theft light comes on when i turn the key on, then disappears. Help!! :) 2009 Chrysler T&C, 3.8l Thanks!!

How do you PERMANENTLY disable anti theft??? 2005Town and Country 3.8 touring Damn thing is doing more harm than good

I have a 2012 Chrysler Town and Country. Something happened and the anti theft system is locked on and no matter what I do it will not crank or start. If I disconnect the battery for a day and then reconnect it may stat, but shuts down and wants a key code. The drivers side sliding down does no work. It has sat on the driveway for the past 6 months. Flustered !!!

I Have A 2006 Crystal T&C I Changed The Starter And The Starter Relay But The Dash Won't Light Up The Radio And Headlights And 4 Way Works But The Dash Don't What Do I Do ?

2012 Chrysler TAnd . I had to take the WIN module (security box) out and send it to Autotech Electronic in Texas. I sent both keys as well. He programmed a new WIN to my key fobs and fixed it. Awesome place, super affordable, and helpful beyond words. Unfortunately, my computer needs to come out now. It seems easy to take out. The WIN is behind the ignition which meant the dashboard, radio, and steering wheel came off. It was a big job but goes pretty fast with the right tools. He will ask you to send him a video of what it's doing and has the best info videos on YouTube http://www.autotechelectronic.com/#

I tried all these things after replacing the battery on my 2013 town & country & had all systems dead. It even captured my ignition key when I tried to start it. I eventually removed the black plastic cover from the ground post (I swear it was invisible) and the thing started right up! Paying close attention to something you have done a hundred times is still a good idea!

Does not compute. Why would a plastic cover over a ground terminal have anything to do with starting the engine??

What good is an anti- theft system, mandated by the manufacture, lock you out of your own car and cost you thousands of dollars for a dealer to fix it. Who is the criminal here??

I perform this Hocus Pocus and it did not work van still or try to start and not ruin it will run for a few minutes but I have to pat the accelerator to try to keep it running but it runs like it's missing on every other cylinder and then when I let off the accelerator it stops this is on a 2002 Chrysler Town & Country van

I've found that simply by hooking up my battery charger to it, the vehicle somehow returns back to normal. I don't even have to have the charger plugged in. Something about the connection to my battery resets it.

This fix worked for me. My radio, back up camera and some locks were malfunctioning. So happy. Have to drive it for a few mile to see if really holds but very happy. Thank you.

Thanks so much I accidentally left my 2010 T&C started ideling for over an hour my son turned it off and gave me the key than a few hours later I went to move it and there was no power at all I tried jumping it but the battery seemed to have power so after doing this procedure and reconnecting the negative cable everything started working again !

We just replaced the ignition coil and then the ecm on our 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan. The ecm came flashed from carcomputerexchange.com. my old man followed the directions given to us to install it but after installing it the battery was dead. We didn't have a battery charger or access to one so he had someone try and jump it. It wouldn't start. Did we mess up the new module by jumping it? We have a charger now and he is about to go try and reset it but I really don't want to mess it up any further if possible. I'm pretty positive we need to get a battery but...Do we try resetting it? or should we wait until we can get it checked by a code reader again? Please any info is appreciated!!

take battery cables off then touch them together.the panic sound will comer on and you should be good to go.

Thanks, it worked for my working horse, that is our van. Muchas Gracias!

I had to boost my wife’s 2014 town and country. When started, window won’t go up and radio turned off and wouldn’t go into gear. Replaced battery with a new. Started no problem but then after driving a little window won’t go up and rpm climbed to 5000 and car wasn’t moving. Any thoughts?

My daughters 2014 buick verano starts wont come out of park and key wont come out. Please help