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Re: engine cooling question [trans12] by steve9633
Feb 06, 2008 (1:25 pm)
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Replying to: trans12 (Feb 02, 2007 8:08 pm)

I have a 2007 caliber and i had the same problemb it would not warm up in cold temperatures i had the dealer replace the thermostat and i have no problembs now
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2008 Dodge Caliber by pyrodruidess
Mar 06, 2008 (11:14 am)
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I was curious if any of the problems with the knocking, thermostat, and stalling were associated with the 2008 model Caliber SE or SXT?
 
Robin
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Re: 2008 Dodge Caliber [pyrodruidess] by ticleve2
Mar 07, 2008 (10:24 am)
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Replying to: pyrodruidess (Mar 06, 2008 11:14 am)

I'd like to find out. I've had a 2008 SRT4 on order since Nov. 5th 2007. I think 4 months is long enough to wait for a "sold-car order". Hopefully these problems will be worked out on the turbo-engine model.
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Re: 2008 Dodge Caliber [pyrodruidess] by caliberchic
Mar 07, 2008 (10:40 am)
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Replying to: pyrodruidess (Mar 06, 2008 11:14 am)

I hope those problems were fixed too. I know the 2007's had problems.
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Re: 2008 Dodge Caliber [ticleve2] by bigtsr
Mar 08, 2008 (6:33 am)
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Replying to: ticleve2 (Mar 07, 2008 10:24 am)

I don't know where you are located or what customization you ordered
on your CSRT4 but there are many on the road already in southern
Ontario and in eastern US,several local dealers have them sitting on
their lots.
Other than the traditional problems that come up with the tuners or modders
4 things stand out in all problem posts I have read on CSRT4 those are:
 
1-Dealers failing to remove shipping spacers on front struts during prep.
2-Fuel injector failure throwing CEL code(usually traced to a single injector).
3-Poor connection of oil lines at turbo(minor leak).
4-Intercooler hose clamp loose or rubbing on coolant hose (tsb issued).
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Re: 2008 Dodge Caliber [caliberchic] by bigtsr
Mar 08, 2008 (6:48 am)
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Replying to: caliberchic (Mar 07, 2008 10:40 am)

I realize caliberchic you did not have a great experience with your Calibers
but you have to admit in general of the 190,000 or so Calibers sold the only ones
you see generally posting are those who are looking for help or answers
to what they interpet as a problem.
There are lemons in every carline and unfortunately they get bought many times
by people who just want good transportation without problems but as a whole
are ignorant of how's,why's and general responsibilities that come with car
ownership.
First model year buyers are particularly prone to developmental blues
and hopefully car makers learn and make things better than the previous
model or take proper care of the previous buyers.
I personally have not had a problem with my 07 Caliber built June 06
and have only had a software update at my request and free oil changes,
there are many Calibers now hitting the 50,000 mile mark so time will
tell if problems outweigh the fun I have driving my "not so cute Caliber".
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Re: 2008 Dodge Caliber [bigtsr] by ticleve2
Mar 08, 2008 (9:27 am)
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Replying to: bigtsr (Mar 08, 2008 6:33 am)

The one option I ordered that apparently held up the order was the 13 speaker, kick ass sound system. You wouldn't have thought that would have stumped them. I've done inventory searches on many Dodge dealers and I do find them on the lot but none with the sound system ordered. I now have a tentative ship date of 03/12 but the order hasn't gone to the KZ build code yet. I think it's better to have a car built on Monday than Friday anyway. I hope I haven't made a mistake by ordering this car but it has to be better than the 2007 Jeep Wrangler I have now. What a piece of crap this thing is.
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Re: 2008 Dodge Caliber [ticleve2] by bigtsr
Mar 09, 2008 (5:21 am)
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Replying to: ticleve2 (Mar 08, 2008 9:27 am)

I would say March12 will be a good date because if you can go
by posts on another forum several people have picked up their
CSRT4s with the Kicker sound system installed,my only comment
is that I expected the woofer to be built into sidewall but they stuck
it in the cargo area up against the back of the seats.
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Re: 2008 Dodge Caliber [bigtsr] by caliberchic
Mar 09, 2008 (1:45 pm)
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Replying to: bigtsr (Mar 08, 2008 6:48 am)

I totally agree and that is why I only comment on MY Calibers and never say ALL Calibers have problems, are junk or whatever.
 
The nature of an auto forum causes this trend, 9 times out of 10 members are here posting questions/complaining about problems. Rarely is it just to speak positively about their vehicle. Those people are out having fun driving!
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Re: 2008 Dodge Caliber [bigtsr] by ticleve2
Mar 16, 2008 (12:24 pm)
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Replying to: bigtsr (Mar 09, 2008 5:21 am)

Can you tell me what other forum you've been on where I can read additional SRT4 comments? Thanks

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