Hey guys, Ive been noticing a few things that are alot different then the other cars ive had or even drove in the past and without a manual to my car i cant read up on these things to well. I was just wondering if these things are normal for my 04 Chrysler Crossfire with 68k miles. First of all the radio stays on for a good 30 minutes after i turn the car off and lock the doors. Sometimes the parking lights also stay on alittle while or until i go out and open and close the doors There are some times its just one side of the lights. I also get a double wrench symbol that said -33600 and now says -33700; and that replaces where the millage is. Ive only been driving it (like a granny) for a few days now so I dont think I would have done anything to it. I have a 1 month 3k mile warrenty on the thing so im trying to find all the bugs before then. Any responces will be greatly appriciated.

 

Mine is flashing 700, and counting down, so I think the negative mileage is how far past scheduled maintenance it has gone.

The rest of the stuff sounds like a electrical troubleshooting nightmare or bad computer.

 

Your right on the first one that is how past you are from a scheduled maintenance, it may just not have been reset when maintenance was done.

Your 2nd answer your totally wrong, its normal for the radio to stay on after you take out your key for 30min and it is also normal for the lights to stay on when you come out of your car, I guess its a security thing where it lights your way.
As far as the parking lights staying on 1 side, look at your light switch, if you go over to the left past off you can leave either the right or left on, its a European thing you would leave the park light on on the side of the street so on coming cars would see it.

 

I apologize, Tidus. I was speaking only from personal experience with my crossfire. My radio turns off immediately, and I have never experienced unintentional european parking lights.

 

1) The -33700 is how many past the service interval you are. Service A=Single Wrench Service B=Double Wrench. Switching types at each mileage interval. This may help https://www.crossfireforum.org/forum...rvice+schedule Here is a link to the digital copies for you manuals.https://www.crossfireforum.org/forum...ad.php?t=13875 Either the work wasn't done or it just wasn't reset at each service. There is a thread around to reset, just do a search for the FSS reset.
2) The radio is supposed to stay on for about 5 seconds after you turn the car off, and will stay on for 30-60 minutes (can't remember exactly) if you press the power button before those 5 seconds are up.
3) When you close the doors the parking and fog (if you have them) lights will come on for a few seconds before going off.
4) The lights are probably the switch. If you turn it to the left there are two extra positions for European cars. One for the left only parking lights and one for the right. If you have fog lights, there is also a second pop out, after the fog light pop. Also for European cars that would activate the rear fog lights, not available on our models.

There, I think I made sense in that.

 

Awesome.. Just called the service department where i baught the car and they said all the maintenance was done they just never reset it! great. Thanks for all your responses much appriciated. Like i said ive only drove the car 20 miles but im trying to keep it mint.. Expect more newb questions in the future.

 

Here is the process to reset the FSS if you need to. I got it first try, but I have heard it can be really tricky.


RESETTING THE FSS MAINTENANCE INDICATOR AFTER AN OIL CHANGE

1. Move the ignition switch to the “RUN” position.
2. Within 4 seconds of moving the ignition switch into the
“RUN” position, press the reset button for the trip odometer
twice within one second. The display for the FSS service
request is activated for 10 seconds
3. During the 10 seconds the FSS service request is displayed,
move the ignition switch to the “OFF” position.
The FSS service request will continue to be displayed.
4. Press the reset button for the trip odometer and hold.
5. Move the ignition switch to the “RUN” position
6. Continue to press and hold the reset button for the trip
odometer (about 10 seconds) until the audible signal
sounds and the new start distance appears in the display.
The tool symbol should disappear at this time.

 

Great answers, guys. I do want to chime in on the radio. The radio can be turned on without the keys at ALL times, not only within the first 30 minutes of taking out the key. I listen to my radio days later without my key. Just my 2 cents..

 

That is true as well. I just didn't mention since his concern was with after turning the car off.

It a great feature though. I hate having to heat a door chime dinging in with your tunes.

 

Sweet thanks for all the info. i was just concerned about driving home with my radio on and getting out locking the doors and going inside and going to sleep all while my radio was on and dying.

 

Hey Tidus,
Can I "coat-tail" onto your thread with another NEWB question......?

I've had my 'new" Crossfire since Jan 2nd..... and have been reading / learning alot from all of the smart and very helpful guys on this FORUM.

My Question: What does N/A mean.....? It seems to be used in context when comparing/contrasting a standard (Base or Limited) Crossfire to an SRT-6.

Or,,,,, does it stand for North American....?

Thanks,
Steve

 

Naturally Aspirated


vs.

Supercharged Aspiration

 

Lol, No N/A simply means Naturally Aspirated, as in Not forced induction.
Damn acronyms will get you every time, I have been in the military for years and there are still acronyms i don't get.

 

Awesome! also I had no clue what NA meant. Keep adding newb questions on im definatly learning alot from this!

 

Well,,,, duh!!!

ps. OMG, I'm glad I asked, because I NEVER would have come up with THAT !!
Thanks for educating me ,,,,,, and making me feel humbled. WEll,,,,, GTG,,,,, BRB.

 

Hi,
Some tidbits to add...

The radio stays on for 60 minutes if you turn it on after the key is removed.

The fog light duration can be changed by the dealer either longer or shorter but I don't know what the cost would be.

The light switch can be pulled out once for the front fog lamps and out one step further for the single rear fog lamp (EU only).

 

Paul, I have a question for you regarding your last question. Do you have any idea how to install the rear fog in a NA car? Is everything wired up and you just need to install a bulb or do you have to do a fairly extensive amount of wiring to make it work? If the car has the euro-specific city lights, I think it should have also come with the rear fogs (which I think are more useful to in the US than the city lights).

To the original poster, I see you are from gettysburg. I went to school there. Ah the memories!

 

Wow went to school in gettysburg? Gettysburg Area im guessing. Thats cool. Its a small world isnt it! So they disabled the rear fog for most US Crossfires interesting. Wish i had my baby right now id go check. My girlfriends driving it to work. I cant say im not worried about the rims!

 

Oops i double posted

 

Here is one thread on the subject. https://www.crossfireforum.org/forum...t=light+switch