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Front suspension, rear axle and electronics on the Chrysler 300C

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Engine / equipment
Chrysler 300C LX (V6 and V8 petrol, 3.0 CRD)
Period mentioned
2005–2012
Symptoms
Knocks over bumps from the front control arm, lower ball joint and tie rod (part redesigned and back-ordered); a creaking rear axle; tyre-pressure sensor valves that corrode; electric mirrors not returning to position; rear seat belts locking; CAN-bus faults. On the 3.0 CRD: limp mode from the turbo boost regulator and the swirl-flap motor.
Possible cause described
Cases collected by Honest John. The valve corrosion comes from the galvanic pair between metal caps and the valve; the CAN faults, from boxes translating German and American codings (Mercedes base).
Check for the garage
Use plastic valve caps; check the front suspension; on diesels, read the turbo fault codes.
Cost cited in the source
No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

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How much does it cost to repair this fault?

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How is it checked?

Use plastic valve caps; check the front suspension; on diesels, read the turbo fault codes.

What are the symptoms?

Knocks over bumps from the front control arm, lower ball joint and tie rod (part redesigned and back-ordered); a creaking rear axle; tyre-pressure sensor valves that corrode; electric mirrors not returning to position; rear seat belts locking; CAN-bus faults. On the 3.0 CRD: limp mode from the turbo boost regulator and the swirl-flap motor.

Which cars and years does it affect?
Brands
Chrysler
Engine / equipment
Chrysler 300C LX (V6 and V8 petrol, 3.0 CRD)
Period mentioned
2005–2012

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