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chrysler 300 m steering issues
by markflores28
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Dec 25, 2007 (6:56 pm)
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My 99 chrysler 300m has steering issue.. the only time i can feel power steering working is when im hitting the gas on my car, if not hitting gas on the car, steering becomes very stiff and have to use two hands and alot of force to turn steering wheel, what can this be?
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- #26258 of 26365
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Re: chrysler 300 m steering issues [markflores28]
by rider62
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Dec 26, 2007 (10:15 am)
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Replying to: markflores28 (Dec 25, 2007 6:56 pm)
Yea, unfortunately this have been a common issue with with these vehicles alone with all of the lights flashing off and on in the car, hard starting due to the ignition coils, etc....
Sounds like ur troubles could be a power steering pump or rack, but get these items checked out first (p/s pump filter and hose, p/s pump pulley, p/s reservoir, and the p/s pump) make sure there is adequate fluid. U may go this website for more info:
www.carsteering.com/chrysler_300m_steering_rack.htm also look at these sites from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration;
www.recalls.gov, www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars.
If the steering rack or pump is the problem and u do not have an extended warranty, u can figure on paying between $650 - $850.00 at ur local auto repair.
Hopefully this is helpful 
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- #26259 of 26365
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Commong Chrysler 300M Problems?
by mnewelski
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Dec 26, 2007 (11:44 pm)
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Hello!
I am considering buying a 2000 300M, but I am not sure about how much trouble they really are. It has quite a lot of KMs on it, so that adds to "the joy". Could anybody help me with listing some most common 2000 300M problems along with symptoms? I bought a Lincoln LS without doing my homework and I've spent quite a lot of cash on fixing it already, so I want to be careful this time.
Thanks a lot! All help will be appreicated!
Matt Newelski
www.newelski.com
mnewelski /at/ gmail /dot/ com
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- #26260 of 26365
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Employee Choice
by arewhyinoh
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Dec 29, 2007 (8:43 pm)
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Replying to: 300michael (Jan 17, 2001 10:31 pm)
Anyone have an employee choice burning a hole in their pocket yet for 2007. Going in to lease a Chrysler on Monday and would love to use it!
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- #26261 of 26365
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Re: Employee Choice [arewhyinoh]
by naatz1
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Dec 30, 2007 (11:18 am)
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Replying to: arewhyinoh (Dec 29, 2007 8:43 pm)
I assume you mean an employee/retiree discount? I usually used the green sheet full employee discount from my Chrysler retiree father when he was alive but one year when our 87 Caravan had konked out and we needed to buy a car in a week, he'd used up his one purchase per year green sheet on another family member so we had to use his "friends and family" discount instead. It turns out per our dealer that was still around 10% off MSRP, pretty good. I found out surviving spouses can't use the green sheet (my father died a year ago and we bought a new Grand Cherokee this Fall) so I went with the Chrysler Affiliates program via my employer who is a Chrysler supplier and that also was about that same % discount, and then a $4k rebate beyond that as well saved us over $7500.
One suggestion if no one comes through with the coupon or you can't get the affiliates: check with your banks or credit unions. Or do you belong to Sams Club? I heard from a guy a few years back they offered some type of service. I am sure there are places out there and with car sales pretty tanked out buying the last day of the month these dealers gotta be chomping at the bit unless you are buying a hot seller vehicle. Good luck!
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- #26262 of 26365
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10th flat tire
by donnie
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Mar 10, 2008 (1:33 pm)
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I've owned a 2000 300M since Feb. '01, and I have just had my 10th flat tire. No sign of a nail or screw---just lost air. Same thing on all the others. Is there something wrong with the alloy wheels? Would appreciate some input. Thanks
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Re: 10th flat tire [donnie]
by naatz1
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Mar 10, 2008 (4:54 pm)
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Replying to: donnie (Mar 10, 2008 1:33 pm)
Yes many brands and styles of aluminum alloy wheels have the problem especially during changing temperature conditions. So far in 4 years no problem with my 300M but my son's 99 Ford had a ton of problems when he ground some dirt in and no matter what the Discount Tire did it took 5 trips to the shop to fix it. The final fix usually involves wire brushing and in that case NOT the black goop but a white almost looked like plumbers putty thick pencil on the rim to get a seal.
Do some searches around the web, google, TireRack.com to get more ideas but it is a very common problem (and thanks for posting on this forum, it's been pretty dead lately).
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Re: 10th flat tire [donnie]
by illini4
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Mar 11, 2008 (8:38 am)
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Replying to: donnie (Mar 10, 2008 1:33 pm)
It's a known problem with the 2000 17" Razorstar wheels.
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- #26265 of 26365
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Re: long time, no speakee [car_nut2]
by coolrunning
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Mar 12, 2008 (6:43 am)
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Replying to: car_nut2 (Nov 18, 2007 9:05 pm)
If you have not done so already, with the mileage you have on your 300M, you might consider changing out the catalytic convertors. I did on my beautiful '99, and the performance and mileage increased significantly. Congrats on keeping your '99 Car of the Year in top condition. I wish they had continued to produce them as 300M's and brought out the 300C's with another name. It would have been cool to see a 300M go rear wheel drive with a HEMI under the hood too. I saw some concept cars at the Detroit Auto Show back on 2004 and they looked fabulous. 
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Re: TSB 09-002-04 "ticking" sounds from engine [naatz1]
by coolrunning
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Mar 16, 2008 (10:27 pm)
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Replying to: naatz1 (Feb 15, 2007 5:49 pm)
My 2004 300M Special required a cam sensor replacement at 40,000 miles at a cost of $300. Other than that, it has never needed to return to the shop for anything. I cannot justify buying extended warranties for $2000 to cover $300 repairs with a $100 deductible. Save your money and spend it aas needed. Fortunately, Chrysler is building one of the best made cars on the road these days, and you will not need to spend much to keep your M running. That is more than I can say about the Mercury and Fords I have owned! Also, the one time I did buy an extended warranty, it covered items that were not likely to fail and did not cover things were known to fail. If you buy a quality vehicle, you don't really need an extended warranty.
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