Check Engine light?

Tiny
TED-E-DEE
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  • 1999 DODGE STRATUS
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  • 172,092 MILES
After 125 miles since battery replaced, 2 readiness codes will not reset. Runs rough, then runs o.K. For short time then run rough again. Oxygen sensor heater & e.G.R. System will not reset.
Saturday, April 4th, 2009 AT 5:42 PM

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Tiny
2CARPRO JACK
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Have you pulled the plugs to see if you can ID the cylinder that is running rich? this could be a bad coil, injector, plug or wire (if applicable). Intermittent shorts like that are usually a bad coil, but not always

This guide will help us

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

Please run down this guide and report back.
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Monday, April 6th, 2009 AT 7:56 AM
Tiny
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Jack, Thank you so much for your speedy reply. I have not yet checked plugs. I will have vehicle back on 4/7 Tues.. I will perform procedure then. I have also purchased "Mitchell" service Manual for diognostics. I found T.S.B.S that may play a part in this issue also. You Guys are great ! Thanks again ! I try to send a pic., I will have to e-mail it to my shop P.C.M. & Then send it. See Ya !
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Monday, April 6th, 2009 AT 10:28 PM
Tiny
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Might even need the PCM flashed for the EGR and o2 heater ckt monitors
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Tuesday, April 7th, 2009 AT 8:11 AM
Tiny
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Electrical problem
1999 Dodge Stratus 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic 115k miles

I got my tint done recently. Lol

An when I got my car back the dash board check engine light came on, along with Various other problems. Speedodometer doent register speed, then the fuel gauge is fluctuating from where its actually filled to, to nothing and back. When accelerating the car sputters. Feels as if something is holding the car back(as if emergency brake is on). However before this episode; the car experienced no problems whatsoever.
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Wednesday, August 12th, 2020 AT 2:51 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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What windows where tinted? I would advise returning to the shop and voice you concerns. If a film type tint was applied, water is used and squeegeed so some may have gotten into a control module somehow.
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Wednesday, August 12th, 2020 AT 2:51 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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And the windows in the front werent tinted.I hope it aint electrical I think it wouldve came up. Right?

I gotta dio check. The said its a gear 1 ratio? A minor tranny problem I think? Do yall gota any estimates or or tips so I can er back on the road?

Corey
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Wednesday, August 12th, 2020 AT 2:51 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Could be the VSS(vehicle speed sensor) on the tranny. What was the exact code number?
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Wednesday, August 12th, 2020 AT 2:51 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Thats what he said. The was lil metal pieces in part he took off.

But im pretty sure he said 700
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Wednesday, August 12th, 2020 AT 2:51 PM (Merged)
Tiny
MERLIN2021
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P0700= Transmission control system. You need to check the connections at the module, and the plug at the tranny for corrosion or bent/pushed out pins. That is step one!
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Wednesday, August 12th, 2020 AT 2:51 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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That is what there doing today.I hope theyre honest.
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Wednesday, August 12th, 2020 AT 2:51 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Well let us know!
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Wednesday, August 12th, 2020 AT 2:51 PM (Merged)
Tiny
GDASSIEU
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1998 Dodge Stratus 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic

Sometimes while I drive my Dodge Stratus ' 98 2, 5, the check engine light comes on, the rpm starts to lower and finaly the engine stops. Sometimes the engine raise rpm without reason, but for a few seconds. I put neutral and I can start the engine without problems. Please help me. Thank's
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Wednesday, August 12th, 2020 AT 2:51 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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1st you need the codes
if no OBDII reader
cycle key on off on off on off on
read codes in odometer area
or check checking will flash the codes
let us know what you have for codes
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Wednesday, August 12th, 2020 AT 2:51 PM (Merged)
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CEDDY
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Electrical problem
1998 Dodge Stratus 6 cyl Four Wheel Drive 174000 miles

I've been having this issue since 2007 and I choose not to purchase another used car is because I'm a part-time student and worker plus the car I have is paid in full.

Since before my sister gave me her car, I've been having history of problems from oil leakage, water pump, fuel pump, timing belt and having to replace catalytic converter and finally a new motor. At any given daily moment, my car's check engine light will come on while I'm driving (it will jerk the car) or sometimes at idle. If idle, the car dies and I simply put it park crank it up and its back to normal until it happens again.

I don't know what do to anymore. I gave up honestly.
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Wednesday, August 12th, 2020 AT 2:51 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Have the computer scanned for code/s-you have a problem within the engine manangement system that caused the CEL to turn on-This is your starting point of diagnosis, finding out what's going on.
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Wednesday, August 12th, 2020 AT 2:51 PM (Merged)
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I have a blinking check engine light that comes on. And the car get slugesh when it blinks. It is getting worst
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Wednesday, August 12th, 2020 AT 2:51 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Go to a local auto part store and have the check engine light codes scanned. Stores such as AutoZone and Advance Auto Parts will run this diagnostic scan for free. Post the codes and we can better assist you.

Thanks for using 2carpros. Com!
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Wednesday, August 12th, 2020 AT 2:51 PM (Merged)
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KASIF7
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1998 Dodge Stratus 6 cyl Automatic 113000 miles

Hi. My RPM needle jumps from around 1.4 to 4 when I hit 70mph. There is no gradual climb, and it will stay at 4(4000) RPM even if I speed past 70mph. When I idle at the light and drop it in neutral I can see the RPM needle glide up a little as it would normally. So I know the needle is active and working normally until I hit a speed where its required to go past 1.4RPM(1400), and thats where it gets stuck and will only jump to 4(4000) when I hit 70mph. There is no preformance decline. The car runs smooth when all this is going on, but there is a very low whistle that comes on when I hit 70mph and just today I got a check engine light. That may have or may not have anything to do with the RPM issue. Other issues, I feel a kick through my steering wheel when im stopped at the light. Its not as hard of a kick if im in neutral. Thank you. Appreciate all the help.
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Wednesday, August 12th, 2020 AT 2:51 PM (Merged)
Tiny
JAMES W.
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My first thought, being you apparently have no performance problems, is a bad tachometer unit itself. But, I would like to know what tripped your check engine light. If you would have the computer scanned and let us know what code(s) are stored, it will help. PleaSE ADVISE.
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Wednesday, August 12th, 2020 AT 2:51 PM (Merged)
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My car let me sit today. I felt like it was running out of gas but it has a full tank of gas. Then the check engine light came on and said misfire so we put a new cap and rotor on it and it still is running like its going to run out of gas now I know it has something to do with the fuel sym but I dont know what!
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