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#380 of 423 Re: '98 Stratus Idling problems [kennyb002] by dan119 Oct 24, 2007 (7:30 am)
Replying to: kennyb002 (Aug 10, 2007 7:23 am) I was curious Kenny if you had been able to figure out what was wrong with your friends Dodge Stratus regarding the idling problem. My daughters car is doing the same thing and am hoping you can help me. Ours is a 1999 verses 1998.   thank you
#381 of 423 Re: WANTED: VEHICLE FOR VICTIM'S FAMILY [amanda_goodwin] by mirde98 Nov 04, 2007 (11:24 am)
Replying to: amanda_goodwin (Aug 18, 2007 6:00 pm) Wow very sorry to hear that. Well yes absolutely the last thing you need is a unreliable car that will give you more headaches. There's plenty of good cars out there in the marked, but the Stratus/Sebring is NOT one of them. Consider cars with above average and good crash test scores like the Ford Fusion, Mitsubishi Galant, Nissan Altima, Hyundai Sonata, Kia Optima. And the usual as Camry and Accord but those are more expensive. But avoid Stratus/Sebring.
#382 of 423 Re: Sometimes it just won't start [interstate10] by carvingfm Nov 15, 2007 (8:41 am)
Replying to: interstate10 (Aug 30, 2005 10:04 pm) I have a 98 Stratus with a 2.4 engine and have the same problem of no start on occasion. The car runs fine and starts most of the time. It cranks over but won't catch, if you wait it will eventually start, maybe in 10 minutes or maybe as much as the next day. The problem most often occurs if you are using the car a lot that day and after several starts it will fail. Each time a mechanic has looked at the car it is running so they can't find the problem. There are no codes in the computer. We have replaced crank and cam sensors, and fuel pump to no avail. and have now spent about $500!   I would sure appreciate some help if anyone has had this problem and found a solution.
#383 of 423 2001 Dodge Stratus SE Squeaking by amoment Nov 23, 2007 (4:20 pm)
I tend to get "crazy" when something is wrong with my car being I am female and have experience with being "done in" by repair shops. Please help me to go to a shop with, at least, some idea of what a mechanic should be checking. The Stratus has 84,000 miles on it. About 18 months ago, it started to squeak. Terrible squeaking. I took it to a repair shop and either back or front struts were replaced, breaks needed pads and that was done. A few months later it started to squeak again. Squeaking is worse while driving in the city than on the highway. In 2006 I was laid off and could not afford a diagnosis, let alone a repair. The squeaking is awful. I have noticed that when there is a big rain, the car seems to squeak less or not at all for awhile. The oil hasn't been changed in a year. The right front tire has to be filled with air, regularly. And, I have a transmission fluid leak. I have just started back to work and can gradually tend to needed repairs. Any suggestions where I should start, considing problems I have detailed. Thank you for any suggestions, comments, etc.
#384 of 423 2001 Dodge Stratus SE Squeaking (amoment) by hpmctorque Dec 02, 2007 (5:32 pm)
Since "the oil hasn't been changed in a year", begin with getting that leaky tire repaired and the oil changed. I hope you at least checked the oil level during the past year, to be sure it didn't tun low. Next, have a reputable mechanic determine what's causing the squeak, and get a written estimate for repairing it. If the squeak is due to a safety related issue, you should get it repaired, if you want to keep the car. If the squeak is just annoying, but safety isn't compromised, you can determine whether it's worth fixing. The squeak may be awful, but parting with the money to fix it could be even more awful. Nevertheless, a squeak signifies that something is wrong, no doubt about that.   Good luck, and let us know what happens. Replies to this message: amoment (Dec 02, 2007 11:31 pm)
#385 of 423 Re: 2001 Dodge Stratus SE Squeaking (amoment) [hpmctorque] by amoment Dec 02, 2007 (11:31 pm)
Replying to: hpmctorque (Dec 02, 2007 5:32 pm) Dear hpmctorque, Thank you so much for responding to my post. You cannot imagine how helpful your response is. First, you have provided me with direction, and I don't have to wonder what issue to tackle first. I have decided to purchase two inexpensive tires to replace the hideous front tires, and to get an oil change this week. Both rear tires look really good. I do wonder about my breaks (and struts) although I am not experiencing difficulty with stopping. You won't believe this, hpmctorque, but today I went out to run and errand and my side view mirror and casing on the drivers side was broken. I park on a small street and suspect someone sideswiped the mirror. I have talked myself into hoping their car did not sustain any damage as I want to try and end 2007 with positives despite my natural inclinations.   Thanks, again, and may you and your family have a wonderful holiday.
#386 of 423 2004 Dodge Stratus - Gas Light dropping to E with plenty of Gas by vausbie Dec 06, 2007 (1:11 pm)
#387 of 423 2004 Dodge Stratus - Gas Light dropping to E with plenty of Gas by vausbie Dec 06, 2007 (1:11 pm)
I have a 2004 Dodge Stratus and every so often while driving the Gas Gauge beeps and then moves to E then back to the line of gas remaining. Can you tell me what is going on?
#388 of 423 heater problems by at4x4 Jan 01, 2008 (7:59 pm)
02 stratus not getting any heat though the vents what are some things I can check before replacing the heater core Im posting this for my wifes friend so I will get more details shortly whether or not its over heating or smells ect....... Replies to this message: at4x4 (Jan 01, 2008 8:21 pm)
#389 of 423 Re: heater problems [at4x4] by at4x4 Jan 01, 2008 (8:21 pm)
Replying to: at4x4 (Jan 01, 2008 7:59 pm) More details, its not over heating and it doesnt smell like antifreeze

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