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Re: Spark Knock & Stalling [jessiec] by macmonkey
Dec 04, 2006 (5:38 am)
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Replying to: jessiec (Dec 01, 2006 2:59 pm)

So far no sign of either the knocking or the stalling. My Marine Blue SXT was newly manufactured in October; so perhaps they are getting re-flashed and updated before they leave the factory. I'll keep the board posted if anything develops!
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Half hour drive by davidrad
Dec 05, 2006 (5:22 pm)
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My Caliber has about 1,000 miles on it. When I shut down the car after about a half hour or longer drive I get a loud pinging sound from has to be the exhaust system. Is this normal? Have others experienced this.
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My vote is for normal by pf_flyer HOST
Dec 05, 2006 (5:42 pm)
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New car, new exhuast system. Metal heating up and expanding a bit, then cooling off and contracting.
I would guess that as the car ages the noises will diminish somewhat and you'll notice them less.
 
When youget around to changing out a muffler or piece of the exhaust, you probably notice them again.
 
Congrats on your new Caliber! Be sure to rave about it in the New Caliber Owners - Give Us Your Report! discussion!
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Re: Half hour drive [davidrad] by bigtsr
Dec 15, 2006 (5:26 am)
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Replying to: davidrad (Dec 05, 2006 5:22 pm)

This has been a common complaint on Calibers manufactured
before July 2006 and has been posted on numerous
Dodge forums,there is no TSB covering it but quite a
number of owners have had it resolved by DCX and dealers
willing to understand it as a customer satisfaction
problem.
Call DCX customer line and complain or find a dealer
who is willing to help,they have to replace the exhaust
pipe and resonator assy. under warranty system.
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Re: Stalling out [al2derf] by foxy4
Dec 16, 2006 (5:18 am)
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Replying to: al2derf (Aug 08, 2006 10:55 am)

hi we are having the same problems with our new dodge caliber 1.8 se unleaded we bought it in september 06 and have had nothing but problems with the stalling when we pull away the revs drop and it stalls nearly every time unless we rev excessively also in reverse it judders before stalling. and we are currently trying to send it back as its been in for repair and still has the same problems is there any one who can help us with who we can contact next other than the dealer. thanks.
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Re: Stalling out [foxy4] by bigtsr
Dec 17, 2006 (6:07 am)
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Replying to: foxy4 (Dec 16, 2006 5:18 am)

Another complaint with regards to software,this has been
noted on other Caliber forums regarding the 1.8l/5spd
stalling and fluctuations in rpms.
It again has been resolved by a software flash or update
covered by Tech Service Bulletin #18-033-06,quite a number
of owners with these symptoms claim this resolves the
stalling problems.
Call DCX customer service or try another dealer you deserve
service for money spent on your purchase.
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Check Engine Light out of No where by vocs
Dec 23, 2006 (7:48 pm)
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Hi
 
Today we ran a lot of errands and were out shopping our new caliber RT, AWD. We got it 6 weeks ago it has 1880 miles on it. The check engine light came on out of no where.
 
Anyone have any clue what is going on?
 
Should I not drive the car? I have to take a few trips this weekend/holiday to families houses. Should I be worried about driving it?
 
Any help is appreciated.
 
Pam
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Re: Check Engine Light out of No where [vocs] by bigtsr
Dec 24, 2006 (8:15 am)
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Replying to: vocs (Dec 23, 2006 7:48 pm)

Check the gas cap is on and tightened and if it's gone when you restart car generally it's not an immediate thing,but
have it checked out that's what warranties are for.
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Re: Check Engine Light out of No where [vocs] by micweb
Jan 02, 2007 (10:24 am)
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Replying to: vocs (Dec 23, 2006 7:48 pm)

If your car was built prior to November, it may need to have its engine control computer reprogrammed - see Tech Service Bulletin #18-033-06. You can tell the build date of your car from the placard attached to the front driver's seat door or door sill.
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dcx telephone number by foxy4
Jan 04, 2007 (2:30 am)
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has anyone got dcx customer service telephone number please thanks as having no joy getting the car sorted and are now really fed up with the dealers fobbing us off

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