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#53 of 147 Internet by caliberchic Apr 12, 2007 (10:18 am)
Don't you know everything you read online is false and suspicious!? I have heard that many times before. We have no reason to come here and make fake complaints about our vehicles. I know you're not crazy, my car does the SAME thing. As I said earlier, it stalled while in Neutral at least 5 times while sitting at Taco Bell!
#54 of 147 Re: by lillmcgee Jun 23, 2007 (11:50 pm)
Replying to: princesslu (Apr 01, 2007 5:43 pm) So i bought my caliber in feb and the engine light just popped up today and i cant figure out what is wrong with it has this happened to any of you? I checked all the fluids and i cant find anything wrong with it... Replies to this message: bigtsr (Jun 26, 2007 4:27 pm) fborn (Oct 12, 2007 6:55 am)
#55 of 147 Re: [lillmcgee] by bigtsr Jun 26, 2007 (4:27 pm)
Replying to: lillmcgee (Jun 23, 2007 11:50 pm) Make sure the gas cap is on tightly,at least 2 or 3 clicks and watch when you start your Caliber depressing any of the lock/unlock buttons on the key as you turn the key does wierd things with engine light also.
#56 of 147 Re: Loss of Fuel, sputtering, almost stalling [vocs] by hez1972 Aug 10, 2007 (7:59 pm)
Replying to: vocs (Apr 11, 2007 3:51 pm) Not sure if you are still checking back on this issue, but the samething just happened to me again tonight, only car would not start at all. I could not get it going and had to have it towed to the dealership. It looks to me like it is something with the computer or electrical system, after 2 hours of trying to get the car started, the dashboard was like a fireworks display with all the different lights going on and off. I will let you know what the dealership says to me when they call with the bottom line.
#57 of 147 Erratic starts and and displays by bigtsr Aug 11, 2007 (7:00 am)
In looking at several different Caliber forums there have been similar occurences reported,not many but a few. The reported causes in the few I have read have always come back to either a poor connection at a battery post or a fuse in the power distribution module left side under the hood regarding a poorly seated fuse. Might be something to look at. One instance of a fuel pump having to be replaced due to erratic behavior.
#58 of 147 Re: Loss of Fuel, sputtering, almost stalling [vocs] by blue07caliber7 Oct 05, 2007 (2:59 pm)
Replying to: vocs (Apr 11, 2007 3:51 pm) I also have a caliber that i have had since july 06. The past 8 months with that car has been hell. I have had it at the dealership numerous times for stallling, sputtering, no get up and go and bad gas mileage. Finally they told me, and fixed, it was the cam shaft position and supposedly they fixed it. The car has been getting bad again. I dont get to go when I step on the gas and then it will jerk foward. I am so afraid that i am going to get hit or injured in that car. I will never ever ever buy another Dodge ANYTHING!!! also my flash light has never worked and I have had it replaced. any one else with flash light problems?
#59 of 147 Re: [lillmcgee] by fborn Oct 12, 2007 (6:55 am)
Replying to: lillmcgee (Jun 23, 2007 11:50 pm) I have the same problem, Just started this morning.My wife informed me when she was going to work.tried to recalibrate the gas cap which if not properly installed will cause the light to come on.then you could try to turn the ignition in the on position without cranking the engine, the light is suppose to blink after 15 secs and than stay on until the engine is started. But this also failed.So i'll have to have it serviced
#60 of 147 STALLING CALIBER by dpat_1999 Oct 23, 2007 (6:36 pm)
Ok, it's a no brainer that a car that stalls is a deathtrap waiting to happen. I purchased this car in December of '06. On Oct. 22nd '07 I experienced my second incidence of it stalling for no rhyme or reason. At this time I am scared Sht less to drive it. By the way, it has less than 4,000 miles on it. Each time this has occured it has been while I was making a left hand turn. Out of the blue the car simply goes dead. Your pressing the gas pedal and nothing is happenning. Now your in a fight to get the car out of the road b-4 someone rear ends you from behind. This is difficult to do with NO power steering, No running engine, and most crucial other vehicles on the road right behind you expecting you to still be moving forward to.   By the way, as soon as you get to a position of safety you are able to restart the engine right back up and you can proceed on your way. By this time I am wishing I was a drinker and could take the tension off or at the very least could get access to a shower to tend to my soiled clothing!!   It's as if the car had not missed a beat. Threre are no strange lights on the dashboard before or after the incident. Worst of all, it happens so sporactically I have not been able to have it demonstrate itself at the Dealership. However, as you can tell I will be paying the Dealership another visit expeditiously. If anyone has any info that could help me in communicating this issue to the tech at dealership I would be greatly appreciative.   Thanx, feeling like I have a Replies to this message: bigtsr (Oct 24, 2007 12:13 pm) gone24now (Oct 24, 2007 2:31 pm)
#61 of 147 Re: STALLING CALIBER [dpat_1999] by bigtsr Oct 24, 2007 (12:13 pm)
Replying to: dpat_1999 (Oct 23, 2007 6:36 pm) I have seen several reports of stalling when turning however no poster has ever come back to say if it was fixed or what fixed it. I think personally it has to do with the clockspring mechanism in the steering wheel as it seems that all the posts I have read say hard turns to the left. The clockspring is not what its name implies but a cable assy that allows the different electrical assys in/or mounted on the steering system to keep continuous connection while the steering wheel goes from lock to lock. Possibly has an effect on the ignition also, I had one replaced on my 98 Caravan because it was installed improperly and when turning right it would turn off the cruise control and Chrysler did a recall for the problem. Just my .02! Replies to this message: gone24now (Oct 24, 2007 2:31 pm)
#62 of 147 Re: STALLING CALIBER [bigtsr] by gone24now Oct 24, 2007 (2:31 pm)
Replying to: bigtsr (Oct 24, 2007 12:13 pm) My car was stalling, and when I took it in the 3rd time, apparently I wasn't sooo crazy after all. They wouldn't even let me drive it off the lot and held the car for 10 days for parts to come in. Gas was leaking out and that would explain for the smoke THAT I HAD TOLD THEM IN THE FIRST PLACE!! VERY VERY DANGEROUS! I could have went up in flames!

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