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#53 of 115 98 Sebring Battery Light Came On by thoward321 Dec 27, 2005 (12:58 pm)
I was driving this morning, and the Battery Light comes on. I looked a the manual, but it gave no indication as to why. Any one out there with knowledge of this? Thanks!! Replies to this message: css53 (Oct 08, 2009 6:16 pm)
#54 of 115 2001 Sebring LXi V-6 2.7 potential oil problem by 73chevyimpala Jul 03, 2006 (4:15 pm)
We bought a used 2001 Sebring LXi V-6 2.7 litre engine vehicle in January 2005. It had 59k miles then, it now has 86k miles. We have been very good about oil changes especially after I read in this forum about the possibility of sludge. We live in a hot climate(North Texas) and the oil gets changed every 3000-3500 miles.   On Friday afternoon, the oil pressure light came on at idle for just a few seconds then disappeared, and then did at again a few minutes later. I got the car into a mechanic this morning(in our area almost all independent mechanics are closed on Saturday) and it was too good to be true. Almost immediately he noticed the oil pressure switch was leaking, so he replaced it. $61! I felt like I won the lottery as I drove away and then 20 minutes later it happened again, this time at every stop.   I need to backup. At one point this mechanic said he would do a "manual oil pressure check" but after he noticed the switch leaking he didn't do it.   I took the car right back and he said the oil pressure must really be low, but he doesn't have one part to do the oil pressure test. He says he will get that one part, call me, we can do the oil pressure test, if it's really low, we can try heavier oil, if that doesn't help we'll probably have to replace the oil pump and that repair is a $600-700 job.   My questions are as follows: Are we spinning our wheels with this oil pressure test, and even after that, will replacing the oil pump solve the problem? I don't know much about cars, but I've never heard of an oil pump being replaced. Finally, is all of this related to the "sludge engine problem" that I read about last year?   Thanks
#55 of 115 Sebring LXI mechanical help needed by adara00 Oct 10, 2006 (8:49 am)
Hi, I have a 2001 lxi and the check engine light keeps coming on. It's a stable light and I add the highet level gas and on occassion add the fuel additive into the tank. Why does this keep happening? Also, I started noticing yesterday, when I start to speed up, the car feels as if it's catching or jumping a little bit. Any ideas on either of these things will help me alot! The car has 62k miles on it now and has just been given a lube. thanks so much!
#57 of 115 Oil Pressure Light Chryler Sebring by wooldridgejk Nov 18, 2006 (6:59 am)
We recently purchased a 2000 Sebring convertible 2.5l V-6. Shortly after I changed oil the Oil Pressure light began blinking at idle. Was not overly concerned as light went off if RPM went over 500 and did not have any valve noise. Oil levels checked ok. Problem was intermmediate but has gotten worse. Light is now remaining on at higer RPM (goes off at 1500) but still not having any other problems,(Oil levels OK, No burning oil smell, no valve noise, no check engine light). Have heard that the oil swich on these models has been a problem. Is this something I should be concerned about? Thanks Replies to this message: joejxi (Apr 01, 2007 11:20 pm) wooldridgejk (Apr 05, 2007 12:57 pm) joejxi (Apr 13, 2007 4:35 pm) nykiordan1 (Oct 16, 2007 3:08 pm)
#58 of 115 Chrysler "service engine soon" light by jsample Jan 22, 2007 (8:54 am)
Could a faulty fan belt cause the "service engine soon" light to come on? 1997 Chrysler Sebring convertible JXi, one owner (me) and have had nothing but problems with this car for almost 10 years now.   Thanks for any help.
#59 of 115 Re: 1996 Sebring Convertible. Strange noises and battery light. [migash] by mic11 Feb 12, 2007 (6:08 pm)
Replying to: migash (Jul 29, 2005 6:25 am) That just happened to my 99 jxi. Do you know what the problem is?
#60 of 115 Re: Oil Pressure Light Chryler Sebring [wooldridgejk] by joejxi Apr 01, 2007 (11:20 pm)
Replying to: wooldridgejk (Nov 18, 2006 6:59 am) I have a 1998 jxi with the exact same problem. Oil light started coming on at low idle and has now progressed up to 2000 rpm. The Dodge dealer says my oil pressure is 26 pounds at idle. I had the switch changed and it was ok for four (4) days! It rapidly progressed back to staying on at 2000 rpm. Dealer says change the switch again. I declined. The newer 2.7L engines apparently have a sludge problem. I am beginning to think that the pressure sensor is getting plugged up. Have you found any cause or cure yet? Replies to this message: wooldridgejk (Apr 05, 2007 12:57 pm) joejxi (Apr 13, 2007 4:35 pm) nykiordan1 (Oct 16, 2007 3:08 pm)
#61 of 115 Re: Oil Pressure Light Chryler Sebring [joejxi] by wooldridgejk Apr 05, 2007 (12:57 pm)
Replying to: joejxi (Apr 01, 2007 11:20 pm) What weight oil are you using. Had taken to mechanic to have the pressure verified and they indicated that engine did have low oil pressure and would probably need a ring job or overhaul. The poor man's repair was to switch to a lighter weight oil and so far that has worked. Was using 10-30 and swiched to 5-20.
#62 of 115 Re: Oil Pressure #57&60 [joejxi] by joejxi Apr 13, 2007 (4:35 pm)
Replying to: joejxi (Apr 01, 2007 11:20 pm) My oil light continued to come on so I returned to Dodge/Chrysler dealer. They were right about replacing the sensor again. I had work done at my local garage where I was told that it was a simple job and they could do it cheaper than the dealer. When they put the new sensor in they apparently tightened it with a pair of pliers, fracturing the seal between the metal and the plastic. It leaked oil and would not activate the switch. I have the old unit and can see the marks on the plastic. Chryslers price for replacing the sensor was $10 LESS than my local garage and has a one year parts/labor warranty. L&L all is now well. Replies to this message: nykiordan1 (Oct 16, 2007 3:08 pm)

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