1997 Dodge Stratus Popping noise from within the hood/ jerk

MAXIMA1337

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1997 DODGE STRATUS
6 CYL
FWD
AUTOMATIC
138,000 MILES

Ever since I made some repairs on this car concerning the transmission controler solenoid, I've been having a couple of problems with my car.
Every time I turn the car on (specially when the car is cold) I can hear this popping noise comming from somewhere on the driver side. The only OBD i've got is concerning my oxigen sensor after repairing it from the solenoid.
The socond issue happens when I come to a stop and then press on the gas pedal. The car jerks but doesn't stop or anything it keeps driving. Sometimes, i'll be driving and if I make a turn, it feel as if it loses power and then accelerates on its own. I really need help please I performed a Tuneup 2 months ago hoping it would stop all this but it did not.
Any suggestions as of what to do in order to find what's wrong would be apprecieated.

3 Replies

ZACKMAN

MECHANIC
4,202 POSTS

I never experience the "popping" noise. This is what I would do. Raise up the roof. Have an assistant turn the vehicle, you poke your head in the engine bay and try to determine where this popping is coming from. Locate anything out of ordinary, and report back.

As for the jerks, I think one of your engine mount is bad and needs to be replaced.

Gather up your VIN number and call your local Dodge dealership. Give them the VIN, and ask if you have the speed sensitive steering. If you have the speed sensitive steering, losing momentary power while turning is somewhat normal.