when I first bought my charger RT I noticed a wiggle in the front suspension. I took it to Dodge about six times and they thought that I was crazy and told me that there was not a problem. I told them to check the tires and they kept my car for 5 days and returned as fixed. Saying that the tires needed to be matched to the rims.(What a crock of crap!) Now the ESP,BAS,and ABS lights are on and the car thinks its slipping all the time. I am going to take it and have the problem fixed by Dodge but I was woundering if anyone has had this similiar problem. Also When I turn on the rear window defroster my radio goes static! I also had them check this out and they say all the chargers do this. Is that True? Please everyone check and tell me if it is standard that all the radios and defrosters do this. Thanks hope that someone can tell me the truth and not blow smoke up my skirt!

 

hey 74scamp didnt you have a similiar problem ?

 

I get the BAS\ESP lite only after I hacked the wires n stufff.

 

they are tellin you some crap! I get no static with any defroster on,or BAS/ESP unless I want it !!!!!

 

I don't get any static with the rear defrost. But on really cold days my engine will rev up and down as I turn the heat up and down. Still haven't heardanything about that one.

 

Have them check the alignment. Mine was very difficult to hold in a straight line on the highway - very twitchy - to the point where if I hit a bump, it would knock the car off line. Turns out that my toe was set to negative 1, i.e., -1 decree. That apparently was the original spec on it, but had been changed to zero degrees toe in. I found this out when visiting my son who works at a Ford dealership. They put it on their machine and their specs said zero. Now, she runs straight and true and I don't have to constantly fight it. It's a real pleasure to drive on the highway now.

If this sounds like your problem, again, have them check the toe in/out on it. Let us know how it all turns out.

dave
PS: I still think they have the valving all wrong in the shocks. Mine is still very harsh in the first part of the compression stroke, then softens up from mid stroke to full stroke. How do I know this? There is quite a dip on the freeway I drive everyday. When I hit it, the car seems to bottom out and gets a mushy feel - still controlled, but mushy nonetheless. And small bumps are felt as though there is now compression of the shocks and/or springs at all. I've tried to determine if aftermarket springs, i.e., Eibach, KW, etc., are better in their progressive windings, but can't decide what to do.

 

ok..

There is a tsb for the static in the radio. TSB08-025-06

This bulletin is supplied as technical information only and is not an authorization for repair. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system,
or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, or otherwise, without written permission of DaimlerChrysler Corporation.
THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES SERVICE BULLETIN 08-032-04, DATED SEPTEMBER
22, 2004, WHICH SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM YOUR FILES. ALL REVISIONS ARE
HIGHLIGHTED WITH **ASTERISKS** AND INCLUDES ADDITIONAL YEARS, MODELS
AND PARTS.
SUBJECT:
Poor Radio Reception
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves repairing the rear window defroster grid or replacing the backlight.
MODELS:
2005 -**2007** (LX) 300/Magnum/**Charger**
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
Radio reception (AM or FM) is fine until the rear window defroster is turned on.
DIAGNOSIS:
1. Start the vehicle and turn on the radio.
2. Select an FM station between 98 -101.
3. Note the sound quality, then turn the rear window defroster on, and note the sound
quality again.
4. If the sound quality degrades greatly with the defroster on, check for a broken or
scratched rear window defroster grid line.
NOTE: Make sure there is no aftermarket tint or treatment on the glass.
5. Pass the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Tester (Miller Tool No. 9001) over the
individual grid lines of the backlight to determine the line or lines that are broken. A
good grid line will cause little to no deflection on the tester.
6. Turn the radio and vehicle off and perform the Repair Procedure.
PARTS REQUIRED:
Qty. Part No. Description
AR (1) 04549275 Kit, Rear Window Defroster Repair
AR (1) 04780987AI Backlight, 300
**AR (1) 05065945AD Backlight, Charger**
AR (1) 05065623AE Backlight, Magnum -Sunscreen


08-025-06 -2-

Qty. Part No. Description
AR (1) 05065840AE Backlight, Magnum -Solar Tint
SPECIAL TOOLS/EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:

Miller Tool No. 9001 Remote Keyless Entry Tester
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
1. If the open point of grid line is accessible, follow instructions in Defroster Repair Kit,
p/n 04549275, to repair the grid.
2. If the open grid line is not accessible or the location of the break cannot be
determined, replace backlight with appropriate backlight listed in the Parts Required
section above using the service procedures outlined in TechCONNECT.
POLICY:
Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
TIME ALLOWANCE:
Labor Operation No: Description Amount
08-91-PK-93 Repair Rear Window Defroster Grid (B) 0.3 Hrs.
FAILURE CODE:

18 Open Circuit

As far as the alignment the Specs have CHANGED.


NUMBER: 02-002-05
GROUP: Suspension
DATE: March 12, 2005
This bulletin is supplied as technical information only and is not an authorization for repair. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retreival system,
or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, or otherwise, without written permission of DaimlerChrysler Corporation.
THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 02-003-04, DATED
MAY 25, 2004, WHICH SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM YOUR FILES. ALL REVISIONS
ARE HIGHLIGHTED WITH **ASTERISKS** AND INCLUDES REVISED REAR WHEEL
DRIVE (RWD) SPECIFICATIONS, ADDITIONAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR ALL WHEEL
DRIVE (AWD) AND AN ADDITIONAL MODEL YEAR.
SUBJECT:
Right Lead/Revised Alignment Specifications
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves adjusting the alignment to revised specifications.
MODELS:
2005 -**2006** (LX) 300/Charger/Magnum
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
The vehicle operator states the vehicle leads to the right.
DIAGNOSIS:
Drive the car on a FLAT road. If the car tracks straight, the vehicle operator is experiencing
crown sensitivity. If the vehicle tracks to the right, perform the Repair Procedure. Crown
sensitivity can not be eliminated in all the cases.
NOTE: Before evaluating the vehicle, it is important to check the following:
1. Tire pressure -Adjust tire pressure (if necessary) in all four wheels to
the pressure stated on the door placard.
2. Tire size & type -Verify that all four tires are the same size and type.
NOTE: When evaluating the vehicle, always drive the same road in both directions to
get a feel for the effect of road crown & cross wind.
SPECIAL TOOLS/EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:
NPN Alignment Equipment
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
1. Use the procedures outlined on TechCONNECT service info tab / 2-Suspension /
Wheel Alignment, to set the wheel alignment to the specifications below.

02-002-05 -2-

NOTE: When aligning the front end to induce right caster bias (the vehicle will tend
to track toward the side with the least positive caster), target the cross caster
to be **-1.0 degrees and no more than -1.6 degrees for RWD and target the
cross caster to be 0.6 degrees and no more than -1.2 degrees for AWD**. That
means you will have more caster on the right than on the left. Cross camber
should be set at +0.2 -+0.3 degree. That means you will have more camber
on the left than on the right. Utilize the cradle shift method PRIOR to using
the caster/camber adjustment bolt kit, p/n 05134117AA **for RWD, p/n
05161518AA for AWD**. The adjustment bolts only provide about 0.2 -0.3
degree change and should only be used as a last resort. When shifting the
cradle, the passenger side of the cradle will move forward in car and the
driver's side will move rearward in car.
NOTE: After the cradle has been shifted, torque all 4 cradle bolts to 175Nm (130 ft.
lbs.).
CAUTION: If an adjustment bolt is to be installed do not allow the bolt head to turn
during disassembly or assembly, the cradle tension link joint or the lower
control arm bushing inner metal sleeve will be destroyed and require
replacement. THE NUT MUST BE UNTORQUED AND REMOVED, BEFORE
THE BOLT. Once the nut is removed the bolt can be slid out.

-3-02-002-05
**REVISED ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS
RWD AWD
FRONT WHEEL
ALIGNMENT
PREFERRED
SETTING
ACCEPTABLE
RANGE
PREFERRED
SETTING
ACCEPTABLE
RANGE
CAMBER -LEFT 0° -0.50° to +0.50° 0° -0.50° to +0.50°
CAMBER RIGHT
-0.30° -0.80° to +0.20° -0.30° -0.80° to +0.20°
Cross-Camber
(Maximum
side-to-side
difference)
0.30° -0.25 to +1.00° 0.30° -0.25 to +1.00°
CASTER -LEFT +9.40° +8.40° to
+10.40°
+4.50° +3.50° to +5.50°
CASTER RIGHT
+10.40° +9.40° to
+11.40°
5.10° 4.10° to 6.10°
Cross-Caster
(Maximum
side-to-side
difference)
-1.00° -1.60 to -0.40° -0.60° -1.20° to 0.0 °
INDIVIDUAL
TOE
0.05° 0.00° to +0.10° 0.05° 0.00° to +0.10°
TOTAL TOE (1) +0.10° 0.00° to +0.20° +0.10° 0.00° to +0.20°
Maximum
side-to-side
difference
0.00° 0.06° 0.00° 0.06°
RIDE HEIGHT INDIVIDUAL
328mm (12 7/8
in.)
318 to 346mm
(12 1/2 to 13 3/8
in.)
352mm (13 7/8
in.)
342 to 362mm
(13 1/2 to 14 1/4
in.)
CROSS RIDE
HEIGHT
0 -12 to +12mm
(1/2 in.)
0 -12 to +12mm
(1/2 in.)
REAR WHEEL
ALIGNMENT
CAMBER (2) -0.75° -1.25° to -0.25° -0.75° -1.25° to -0.25°
Cross-Camber
(Maximum
side-to-side
difference)
0.00° -0.80 to 0.80° 0.00° -0.80 to 0.80°
TOE -Right 0.03° -0.12° to +0.18° 0.03° -0.12° to +0.18°
TOE -Left 0.17° 0.02° to 0.32° 0.17° 0.02° to 0.32°
THRUST
ANGLE
0.07° -0.08° to +0.22° 0.07° -0.08° to +0.22°
RIDE HEIGHT 296mm
(11 286 to 306mm 308mm (12 1/8 298 to 318mm

02-002-05 -4-

RWD AWD
FRONT WHEEL
ALIGNMENT
PREFERRED
SETTING
ACCEPTABLE
RANGE
PREFERRED
SETTING
ACCEPTABLE
RANGE
INDIVIDUAL 5/8in.) (11 1/4 to 12 in.) in.) (11 3/4 to 12 1/2
in.)
CROSS RIDE
HEIGHT
0 -12 to +12mm
(1/2 in.)
0 -12 to +12mm
(1/2 in.)
NOTE: Vehicle height and suspension alignment values reflect after vehicle spring
settling values, after the vehicle has been jounced at each corner.
NOTE: (1) TOTAL TOE is the sum of both left and right wheel toe settings. Positive
toe is toe-in and negative toe is toe-out. (2) For reference only. These are
non-adjustable angles.**
POLICY:
Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
TIME ALLOWANCE:
Labor Operation No: Description Amount
02-00-02-90 Set Front and Rear Toe / Center Steering Wheel 0.7 Hrs.
02-00-01-91 Alignment Using Cradle Adjustment and Set
Front and Rear Toe / Center Steering Wheel
1.0 Hrs.
FAILURE CODE:

LM Leads Right


I hope this helps!!


 

thank you all for your great input I had the esp problem fixed. They said the "Ring Tone" was the problem and they fixed it. But then When I took it home and drove it that night the breaks sounded like metal on metal. This was now a new problem! Pissed I took it back right away and they kept it another day and said that they could not find what had gone wrong and drove my car to run errands to see if the problem repeated itself. They took it all apart and rechecked what they had fixed and said that everything was in place. Boy I'm getting a little discouraged with the dodge dealership and their ability. I hoped that the wiggle problem would be resolved with the esp problem but none the less its still there and they dont seem to feel it at all! I did take it to the ford dealer and have the alignment checked and they said it was fine. Well I hope i dont find the problem when the warranty runs out.