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2000 Chrysler Sebring stalls out

Tiny
MSPATTY
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  • 2000 CHRYSLER SEBRING
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 10,400 MILES
Starts and drives great for 20-30 minsutes then slows to a complete stop, after about 5 minutes I restart it again and this cycle repeats over and over
Monday, February 2nd, 2009 AT 1:02 PM

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Tiny
ZACKMAN
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If this continues, you should have check engine light on. If you do, go to Autozone and have them scan the computer. Advise us with the code numbers.
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Tuesday, February 3rd, 2009 AT 10:25 PM
Tiny
TJOLOLO
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Hello,

Your car is doing what mine was doing in December. The problem was a CRACKED COOLANT HOUSING. Be very careful; if you are leaking coolant (i am not saying you are, but might be!) Your car will start to stall more and more sporadically. While it's great that you can get it started again after a few minutes (mine was like that too) it can be super dangerous.

It's not a cheap repair, but it's worth it if you have no other problems with the car. They'll likely want to replace your thermostat as well.

So bring the car in and ask them specifically to check the coolant housing while they're doing the diagnostic. It could save you a lot of trouble and a few trips to the garage!

Good luck!
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Tuesday, February 10th, 2009 AT 10:35 AM

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