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#431 of 489 Re: 2004 Stratus Will Not Start [trisha9] by jan125

Mar 15, 2009 (10:24 am)

Replying to: trisha9 (Aug 28, 2008 1:11 pm)
ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS IN DODGE STRATUS -- ONE SOLUTION. For 1-1/2 years, my 2000 Dodge Stratus frequently cut off while driving and/or would not start. I had replaced almost everything ($1,000+) until I almost had a new engine but still had the problem. As a last effort before pouring gas over the car and lighting it, I took my car to a part-time mechanic who worked from his home. He found the problem in one hour and corrected it. No parts needed, just $75 for his time. The wires going to the PCM (Power-train Control Module) were loose. He cleaned and tightened them. That's it! If anyone is having electrical problems, check this. Also, if you have replaced the PCM and are having problems, check the wires.

#432 of 489 Re: 2001 Dodge Stratus Oil Pressure Light [mattyj1168] by billdrums1284

Apr 28, 2009 (9:34 am)

Replying to: mattyj1168 (Dec 12, 2006 8:47 pm)
I just bought my 99 stratus a few days ago, and it seems the only problem it has
is the same problem you are having. Let me know if you find anything out. Would be greatly appreciated!! thanks!
-bill

#433 of 489 To Help many by toysaveddodge

May 11, 2009 (7:25 pm)

All Dodge owners need to be aware that the trany fluid must be ATF+4, and nothing less or more. The TCM (the computer for the trany) if burnt out inside of it will send the trany into limp mode and you will not have any speed past 25mph. The TCM runs on timing with your engine so be sure that a replacement TCM is programed according to your engine...trany shop can do this. Speed sensors in and out regulate your rpm, so if there is something wrong with your tach, have the sensors replaced.Trany solynoid also controls the flow of the trany fluid through the screens so a codes would tell you if that was faulting, but if the wrong fluid type you will run into problems of shift due to the trany is computered not belted as other ordinary tranys are....Dodge is unique for our trany's safety to protect it from crunching down to nothing. Dodge deserves praise for making it conform to the driver as it will shift according to your driving ie, burn rubber not gears as the powertrain is one with the trany's command from that TCM. As for those who suffer battery problems, remember that heat or any large change in the weather or handling of the car can run a battery down. An alternator going bad will kill your car wherever it wants and nothing will light up or music play..no clicking either. A bad fuel pump is your car trying to start...cranks over might start for a few and choke and puff a backfire...might go around the parking lot but not at any kind of speed...then choke and die...not your injectors, not your fuel regulator, not the fuel filter on the outside but rather your pump is toast. For the one who can't remove his tires, the answer is that it has locking hub...you need the key that is made for removing the tire...as a protection from people stealing custom wheels. As for those of you thinking wire harness, check to see if you have vacuum in all of your hoses...some suck air and others blow but it all is run by timing from your engine, even the brakes run from the 'vacuum brake booster'. Keep your air-intake clean also for those who have check engine lights on, as the O2 sensor is why....spray a can of 'air intake cleaner' into your choke and disconnect your battery and then reconnect...if that is still on then have an exhaust machainic look at it...he just programs it turn it off for you if nothing is showing on the computer scan. REMEMBER EVERYTHING IS COMPUTERED...trust the PCM to tell you what is wrong, as that throws the codes...if that was faulty then your whole system would go bazzerk, and NO codes. The PCM is your car's computer and it won't work without it, just as the car won't crank if the spark isn't there...don't replace the things that work.

#434 of 489 Re: trany problems [fuming] by toysaveddodge

May 11, 2009 (7:49 pm)

Replying to: fuming (Jun 21, 2008 8:33 am)
Your TCM is burnt inside. The TCM is that silver box next to your Fuse box...it sits between the fuse box and the air intake *the engine*...the PCM sits on the other side of the fuse box with its' two large connectors. On the TCM is a round button that you can reach and pop off to check it's insides. The inside should be clear golden color jelly that covers the mother board inside of the metal case of the TCM...if it is any other color or hard as plastic upon the touch it is burnt from one of the chips on that mother board...or from one or both transisters being shot *melted down* which is also half way covered by the protective jell...there is only 2 of those near the 2 heat sinks. Nothing is supposed to be melted down or burn jelly. The TCM saves the trany from burning out and just saved it.

#435 of 489 Do not buy 2002 Dodge stratus 4 cyl 2.4L by naldoon

May 30, 2009 (7:54 am)

Do not buy this car! There is a good reason this was a cheap worthless car!
 
I had to replace both struts in the back of the car. However, you can buy struts and a strut mount kit. Which of coarse probably wasn't the problem. The plates both struts rest in, inside of the wheel well, are made of an aluminum alloy which easily and quickly oxidized and caused it to chip away cheaply! They were on back order by 10,000 at one point. Recall? No! Avoid Chrysler!
 
To top that off, I have changed my oil every 5000 miles with Mobile Synthic 5000 miles guarnateed. Well, while driving on highway, not doing anything fancy 70mph.
 
Engine exploded, died, pulled over and car caught on fire!
 
No prior engine problems, oil always changed, no metal shavings in oil! Has never overheated or had any heating problems. The engine exploded from he engine block tearing a hold through my engine, which leaked oil onto my exhaust catching it on fire!
 
137,000 miles on the car. Expect that to be the lifetime of that engine!

#436 of 489 Re: 2.7 Engine [bernsax] by naldoon

May 30, 2009 (8:14 am)

Replying to: bernsax (Feb 18, 2008 6:06 pm)
Just wanted to let you know that I used Mobile Synthetic 5000 miles.
 
Never had ANY engine problems, except for transmission rebuilt. Never had to fix a damn thing and it's a 2002 4 cyl 2.4L 4 door sedan.
 
137,000 mi engine completely blew, sent a hole through my block onto my exhaust and blowing a tire. then the car caught fire. Probably shot a rod out the side of my engine block.
 
Just an FYI
 
I did all maintenance myself

#437 of 489 2004 Stratus R/T 2.7 Magnum--Rear brake noise by sad09

Jun 27, 2009 (6:15 am)

I have an 04 Stratus and it is making a lot of noise in the back....it has something to do with the back brakes. When i am driving it just rattles which drives me insane. When i press on the brakes, it stops. Could it just be a loose caliper....I haven't taken a look at it yet but I was just wondering if anyone else came across this problem?

#438 of 489 Re: 2004 Stratus R/T 2.7 Magnum--Rear brake noise [sad09] by adamsn99

Aug 14, 2009 (9:19 am)

Replying to: sad09 (Jun 27, 2009 6:15 am)
More than likely it is your rear struts. I had the same problem and had to have both the rear struts replaced. Hope this helps. If you look in your trunk at the place where they are mounted, see if they are straight, if they are turned to the side, or loose that is probably your problem.
Hope this helps.

#439 of 489 Re: jerking at 30 mph [lochness61] by jcella

Aug 15, 2009 (11:31 am)

Replying to: lochness61 (Jan 04, 2009 5:49 pm)
i have the same problem from 0 to 70 no problem slowing down until 30mph it jerks 2times

#440 of 489 Re: jerking at 30 mph [lochness61] by jcella

Aug 15, 2009 (12:35 pm)

Replying to: lochness61 (Jan 04, 2009 5:49 pm)
I'm having the same problem please help

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