Electrical problem
1997 Dodge Stratus 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic 157K miles
You guys helped me with my 76 Chevy Truck...now I'm looking for insight on my 97 Stratus! Here ya go...and I know I have read similar problems..just don't remember what the fix was....
First, engine was hesitating..replaced Manifold Absolute Pressure sensor...BINGO! Ran like a champ! 6 months later...similar problem....checked the sensor and cleaned it....same problem..replaced it...still hesitated. Got the check engine light and read the codes...cam and crank sensors....replaced those. NOW!!! Here is the problem, I never got to drive the car after replacing these two sensors...it would crank but not run. No codes to be read. Did a spark check and no spark coming from the coil pack. It was replaced with a new one in Feb/Mar this year...same for the plugs and wires. I checked some wires...relays (replaced a relay and no fix), found a broken wire at the alternator connector. Fixed it...still nothing. Car has not run now in 2 months...need help, single Dad and active duty military...truck's gas consumption is KILLING me!!! Any thoughts??? I donated last time...and if I get a fix from you guys, I'll donate again under a generic question...so hook up an Air Force aircraft mechanic! Just remembered a couple of other things...I had the operation of a few of the gauges not work while driving, the odometer was not working. I also bought and replaced the ASD relay, checked the fuses, and did the spark check by pulg a plug wire, grounding it and not spark. Stater works, laternator is good, had it tested before car crapped out, and tried reading codes....none to be read. I haven't looked at the timing belt.
1997 Dodge Stratus 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic 157K miles
You guys helped me with my 76 Chevy Truck...now I'm looking for insight on my 97 Stratus! Here ya go...and I know I have read similar problems..just don't remember what the fix was....
First, engine was hesitating..replaced Manifold Absolute Pressure sensor...BINGO! Ran like a champ! 6 months later...similar problem....checked the sensor and cleaned it....same problem..replaced it...still hesitated. Got the check engine light and read the codes...cam and crank sensors....replaced those. NOW!!! Here is the problem, I never got to drive the car after replacing these two sensors...it would crank but not run. No codes to be read. Did a spark check and no spark coming from the coil pack. It was replaced with a new one in Feb/Mar this year...same for the plugs and wires. I checked some wires...relays (replaced a relay and no fix), found a broken wire at the alternator connector. Fixed it...still nothing. Car has not run now in 2 months...need help, single Dad and active duty military...truck's gas consumption is KILLING me!!! Any thoughts??? I donated last time...and if I get a fix from you guys, I'll donate again under a generic question...so hook up an Air Force aircraft mechanic! Just remembered a couple of other things...I had the operation of a few of the gauges not work while driving, the odometer was not working. I also bought and replaced the ASD relay, checked the fuses, and did the spark check by pulg a plug wire, grounding it and not spark. Stater works, laternator is good, had it tested before car crapped out, and tried reading codes....none to be read. I haven't looked at the timing belt.
Dec 18, 2008 at 1:11 AM