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68 messages,  Last post on May 19, 2013 at 3:57 AM

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#59 of 68 2001 dodge stratus se idle problem! by courtneyanne

Dec 20, 2011 (3:58 pm)

4 cylinder automatic SOHC stratus has a horrible idle problem. I read something about an idle air control valve & carbon build up...& cleaning it out my car should idle normal again. I'm not sure if its more severe than that because my car idles at 500 rpm, & constantly acts like its stuck between gears....help!

#60 of 68 2002 dodge stratus RT cooling fan issue by sunny46

Dec 20, 2011 (11:48 pm)

both fans work when it hits secondary temp the gauge is 3/4 way up before both fans kick on arnt they supposed to come on primary then secondary3.0

#61 of 68 engine removal by dustin32393

Mar 20, 2012 (10:39 pm)

i have a 1999 dodge stratus 2.5 v6, and it has over 200k mi on it. i spun a bearing the other day so i am getting a new engine. my questin is, how does the engine come out? through the top? or the bottom?

#62 of 68 2000 dodge stratus idle problem by sos13

Mar 29, 2012 (3:47 pm)

Will not stay in idle long enough to switch into gear before dying. Used to do this on first start up of day but now doing it even after warmed up.

#63 of 68 Re: engine removal [dustin32393] by mizjakio

Apr 10, 2012 (11:43 am)

Replying to: dustin32393 (Mar 20, 2012 10:39 pm)
take the front pin out and drop it through the bottom....

#64 of 68 Re: Stratus conking out by jonmicon

Sep 13, 2012 (9:46 pm)

Replying to: sufdude (Jun 05, 2010 9:48 am)
I have a 1999 Stratus as a standby but lately the engine cuts out without any apparent cause. I've replaced the fuel pump, the computer and a couple of sensors but after I drive it for a half hour, it just stops and I have to wait an hour before it will restart again. It seems like something happens when the motor gets warmed up, but it doesn't overheat, either. A lot of people seem to have this same problem but who has the solution.

#65 of 68 Re: Stratus conking out [jonmicon] by mfrance

Feb 18, 2013 (5:32 pm)

Replying to: jonmicon (Sep 13, 2012 9:46 pm)
it might be cam position sensor, had that similar problem on another car and that fix it

#66 of 68 wont start, dodge stratus 1999 by mfrance

Feb 18, 2013 (5:38 pm)

fuel pump is working, spark plugs are getting fire, and i put #1 piston in tdc and lined up the marks on the cam pulleys, cant figure it out

#67 of 68 Re: 2001 Stratus 3.0L Misfire [ncmich] by mfrance

Feb 18, 2013 (6:24 pm)

Replying to: ncmich (Mar 09, 2010 12:38 pm)
need to check your exhaust converter if it is stopped up it will give that reading on the codes

#68 of 68 Engine will not start 2003 DOHC Sedan by ronsuper1

May 19, 2013 (3:57 am)

Just replaced timing belt on a 2003 DOHC Sedan, Timing is dead on, have spark and compression but cranks like no spark plugs are in it. How do I find out if this is an interference engine?

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