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2007 Chrysler Sebring Repair Question


Topics covered: Hood, Alternator, Battery.
Mileage: 126,000 miles.

Asked on July 22, 2012

Yesterday my car allowed me to unlock the car with the keypad. but when i started it, it just shut off. no light on dash nothing. i tried to get a j

Yesterday my car allowed me to unlock the car with the keypad. but when i started it, it just shut off. no light on dash nothing. I tried to get a jump and the light came back on but it would start. a hour later I was under the hood and when i slammed it shut all the lights came back on and the car started right up with no problem. what could this be? it is a 2007 chrysler sebring.
Avatar Asked by t0muchluv

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Replied on July 22, 2012

bad connection from your description. remove and clean the battery cables to start and see if that is the issue.

Roy

Tiny Answered by ASEMaster6371 (expert)
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Replied on July 22, 2012

could it be the alternator or the starter?

Tiny Response from t0muchluv
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Replied on July 22, 2012

start with basics, clean up those terminals real good.

yes it could but they would not start working when slamming the hood.

Roy

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