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#35 of 68 Re: Wild accelerration [syndeegirl] by jan125

Mar 15, 2009 (10:32 am)

Replying to: syndeegirl (Mar 10, 2008 9:20 pm)
Just read the 3/2008 post from Syndeegirl re: wild acceleration. Hope you've found the problem. If not, check the ignition (right where you put the key in). Many people have had this problem when they have too much weight on the ignition.....TOO MANY KEYS, ETC., ON THE KEY RING. It sounds crazy but it's true. I heard it on Car Talk (radio) and then confirmed it by hearing it from over 10 people who'd experienced it. Do you have a lot of keys on your ring? Take them off. Use a single key on a ring all by itself.

#36 of 68 2000 stratus by cheeze74

Apr 01, 2009 (6:55 am)

I have a 2000 stratus with the 4 cylinder engine. Recently the engine wouldn't start and ended up being the crankshaft position sensor. After I replaced it the engine started fine. About 3weeks now and it died again. Checked sensor as I have a slight oil leak that is getting on the sensor a little. Sensor is testing fine. Checked for spark and got it on one of the plugs I tested. Seems there is no or low fuel pressure as I pressed the valve on the fuel rail and didn't get any fuel to come out. After reading the Haynes manual it states that if the ECM isn't getting the necessary inputs, Crankshaft sensor,cam sensor etc. then the fuel pump will shut down one second after trying to start the engine. Any suggestions? Am going to try to borrow a scanner from a co-worker if possible to see if there are any codes set in the computer. Not sure what to do next. BTW the timing belt has already been replaced and is in good shape.

#37 of 68 Re: Wild accelerration [syndeegirl] by toysaveddodge

May 11, 2009 (8:13 pm)

Replying to: syndeegirl (Mar 10, 2008 9:20 pm)
One sure fire way to know that your timing needs to be done is that the revs will go up. You can sit in idle sounding like you're going at least 10mph and feel it want to go when you are sitting at a light and the only thing holding you back is your foot on the brake. It's a thing that I learned from my Toyota....and a car's time is a rule of thumb on when to change as that Toyota went over 150,000 miles when I should have changed the timing belt at every 60,000 miles. I baught my Dodge and let go of the Toy, but I think that timing is the same issue of how to know when to change or adjust it...the high reving of the engine is a sign that the time is off.

#38 of 68 Re: 2000 Dodge Stratus SE [ijo417] by ncmich

May 24, 2009 (6:32 pm)

Replying to: ijo417 (Jul 17, 2007 1:24 pm)
Check the cooling fan. It probably is not running. The 2 main causes are:
1. Blown Fuse: There is a fuse for it in the compartment under the hood on the driver's side of the car.
2. Bad motor on cooling fan: If the fuse is blown, the motor could be bad and will continue blowing new fuses. You may try using jumper wires to the fan from the battery for a short period of time to see if it runs. If not, the problem is identified.

#39 of 68 2006 dodge stratus by wildbartow

Jun 12, 2009 (4:02 pm)

TPS OR MAP sensor? you tell me whats wrong. Acting like its not getting gas. was the first problem. would turn over but not start. No fuel filter in line, just in the tank w/fuel pump. Replaced fuel pump. Car will start not but at about 3500 rpm it starts choking in a way will not go above 3500rpm. code reader says MAF/MAP sensor throttle position correlation at load and MAP/BARO circuit high imput. However first after we replaced fuel pump said fuel too lean. What do i need all sensors are about $170. cant take it back if its the wrong one. Already pd $200 for a fuel pump that wasn't bad............HELP

#40 of 68 2000 dodge stratus es by krathwohl

Nov 21, 2009 (5:48 pm)

i recently bought a 2000 dodge stratus es from a previous owner and it drove fine on the way home. it sat at home for about a month and i tried to turn it back on and it trys but wont start. does anyone have any ideas?

#41 of 68 Re: 2000 dodge stratus es [krathwohl] by cheeze74

Nov 21, 2009 (9:15 pm)

Replying to: krathwohl (Nov 21, 2009 5:48 pm)
I had a similar problem with my son's stratus and it turned out to be the crank position sensor. It is located toward the bottom of the engine between the firewall and engine. Has one bolt holding it in place.

#42 of 68 Re: 2000 dodge stratus es [cheeze74] by krathwohl

Nov 22, 2009 (5:08 pm)

Replying to: cheeze74 (Nov 21, 2009 9:15 pm)
actually the will start only if i spray starting fluid into the air intake, but right after i stop spraying, the car will stall. anymore ideas?

#43 of 68 Re: 2000 dodge stratus es [cheeze74] by krathwohl

Nov 22, 2009 (5:09 pm)

Replying to: cheeze74 (Nov 21, 2009 9:15 pm)
actually the car will start only if i spray starting fluid into the air intake, but right after i stop spraying, the car will stall. anymore ideas?

#44 of 68 Re: 2000 dodge stratus es [krathwohl] by cheeze74

Nov 22, 2009 (9:54 pm)

Replying to: krathwohl (Nov 22, 2009 5:09 pm)
If that's the case then I would lean toward the fuel pump. My son's quit like about a week after I replaced the crank sensor. It didn't give any warning of it going. When I pressed on the valve in the fuel rail it had no pressure which further showed the fuel pump being bad.

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