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I have a Chrysler Grand Voyager XS bought recently, I have done less than a thousand miles of around town driving. It is having a problem reversing, no issues with driving forward. I can engage reverse but it feels as if I am reversing with a brake engaged. If I go gently I can reverse the car but I am keen not to damage it. I was trying to figure out if this is a handbrake issue or transmission issue, in diagnosing I found that if I move it from R to D and Back to R without moving it allows the car to reverse a bit, so if I keep doing that I can reverse a bit each time without the feeling of the brake, I have seen suggestions that it may be a sensor or a fault with the alternator that impacts on Transmission Control Unit, but not clear on how I diagnose that. I do not want garages to go on a "let's replace this that and the other" , I also do not want to pay a Transmission Shop a fortune if the issue can be resolved with a sensor. I am wondering if the car is engaging R and Park at the same time, I am not clear whether Park is applying a brake or a gear? Also considering an OBD2 adapter, these seem to be a minefield, from risky £7 chinese devices that report blow an engine management system, to £100 products that seem to be overkill. Can anyone recommend an good one that supports Voyager? Seen refererence 'key dance', anyone know what this is? Any suggestions on a way forward, I bought this car because my last Voyager had a problem with transmission that was beyond economic repair.

Hi Driving home last night I noticed (hard to miss really!) the brakes banging as I braked from a relatively slow speed. It was if the ABS was on even with gentle braking. 2 miles to home and by the time I was ready to pull into the drive the brakes had just about failed - was ready on the hand brake. Checked fluids this am, and everything looks OK. No leaks to be seen. Took it for a short test drive and that ABS banging started again. I've removed the 25a fuse (numbered 21) and that has 'cured' it - although I realise I don't have ABS anymore and the dash lights are now festive. I couldn't remove the other ABS fuse (number 9) because if you do the car won't start. Anyone know what the problem is so I can fix the damn thing? ABS pump...? ABS Sensor...? Has anyone had this problem before? Cheers

I have 2003 voyager 2.5 crd. The handbrake warning light is continually on. I have checked the handbrake switch and have power to it and seems to work as it should ie break the circuit when the handbrake is released. My brake fluid is topped up and all the brakes work OK including the handbrake. Is there a brake fluid sensor? On a lot of vehicles there's one situated on the reservoir bottle cap but not on my voyager. Please help anyone?