The belt tensioner assembly (arm and pulley) is easily replaced. First step, place a long pry bar or wrench on the tensioner to apply leverage to loosen the spring tension. Then, remove the drive belt. Next, loosen and remove the belt tensioner bolt or bolts. Reinstall in the reverse sequence.

Try the many on-line auto parts sources, such as; www.autopartswarehouse.com or www.rockauto.com for the replacement parts. For example, they (RockAuto) list the belt tensioner for around $29.00 for your vehicle

the dodge is bad for the pick-up tube getting full of sluge (the eng ) drop the oil pan and clean it out the sluge

sounds to me like the pcm (computer needs reset or replaced

it was very common on these models the tranny has nothing to do with car shutting down. its electrical believe that, i haved worked on plenty of vehicle for years /i just replaced the pcm in my dodge dakota because of similar problems as u have.

Lift both front wheels off the ground. Start the engine and put into gear and if it will stay running and the wheels roll, then it is a bad torque converter or internal failure of the transmission.
Do this test which is free so we have a better idea of what things influence this condition (or do not influence them)

thats a opinion

To address the other issues, windows, blower, radio, directionals, I suspect a bad ignition switch. To confirm that suspicion, access the junction block (the interior fuse panel) and when this issue is happening, check for battery voltage at fuses 8 and 9. If voltage is low voltage or no voltage, get access to the ignition switch connector. check for 12 volts out of the ignition switch in the run position (key on - engine off) out of the ignition switch on the black / white wire - this is connector C1 and the pin number of the connector is pin 8. If no or low voltage there, confirm 12 volts into the ignition switch on RED wire at pin #7. if there is 12 volts at pin #7 yet low or no voltage at pin #8 with the key on - engine off then the ignition switch is junk. You mentioned a burning smell. You may find a burnup in the plastic connector and if so, replace the connector and the switch. Connector is available from Chrysler parts dept in a one day order.

Thats all I got.

One last thing. The transmission control module gets battery voltage from other fuses that also may be losing their power supply because of a ign switch meltdown so look at what I detailed here first. the tranny issue *may* be related, not sure.

Mechanic where car is thinks tranny problem is torque converter lock out. Another mechanic looked at car and again it did not code. He thinks that I have two seperate issues 1) torque converter lock out or transmission selinoid causeing tranny problem 2) possible computor reset to deal with electrical issue.
Now in order to start car, on first turn of key car acts as if battery is dead but when you turn key a second time she starts. Is tranny related to this or are these two seperate issues as this starting condition has existed intermittinly for about 6 months.

Then go back to voltage issues, refer to HouseCallAuto about ignition switch. Let us know what happens!

I did not know that these two problems began at separate times. Yes, likely to be separate issues. Ignition switch likely burnt and tranny locked up at TC.

Check the engine mount movement which causes the axles to operate at a steeper angle and cause a shudder on acceleration. In partici=ular, the engine mount on the pass side of engine and the lower front near the tranny.

Who did the rebuild ? Hate to say but take it back . They did something wrong . Or maybe parts to worn to rebuild . Had a Ford van once that had tranny rebuilt 3 times in about 12,000 miles before we found the case was worn to bad to fix . And this was a very good shop that did the work . And yes they stood behind their work .

P0700 = Transmission Control System TCS Malfunction

The Transaxle Control Module (TCM) monitors the malfunction of sensors and actuators relating to transaxle control. If any malfunction is detected, the TCM informs the PCM by sending a signal (P0700 code). P0700 means that a code has been set in the TCM. This code is for information ONLY. If this code is present, check for transaxle codes. So basically, the P0700 code is telling you to check the TCM for a transaxle DTC (diagnostic trouble code). The TCM can not turn on the check engine light so it has the PCM do it. The repair shop probably saw the code P0700 and replaced the TCM.
The TCM is not the source of the problem - the P0700 code only indicates there is a fault elswhere to be diagnosed and repaired. For a P0700 the only real solution is to acquire a scan tool that will communicate with the transmission control module. Extracting this code from the TCM will be the first step in repairing the fault in the transmission.
P1776 = Solenoid switch valve latched in the LR position

Maybe related to a valve body, or wiring or software issue.

Here is some info on that problem with your vehicle. If you can get the applicable TSB notice from the manufacturer it will help you out more. Check the listing of TSBs at the AutoMD website.

TSB Number: 2100804
Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illumination -diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P1776 = Solenoid switch valve latched in lr position. This bulletin replaces 21-008-04 dated june 1, 2004.

The fan kicks in when the temp sensor tells it to, so I suggest getting a thermostat sensor. As for the not moving so well, ya may have let it overheat to much and cracked a head. Try replacing the thermostat first and see if that kicks the fan in. But you should NEVER let any car overheat, could be lack of antifreeze as well.