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nate goddard Posted on Jul 08, 2012
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Temp gauge on dash shows low yet scan tool shows about 180 as does temp gun in 2004 sebring with 2.4 liter vin x

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I would start with replacing the temperature sencer

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Aug 05, 2008

SOURCE: ignition timing for a 2004 sebring?

The ign timing is set by the computer. The crank and cam have got to be set by the timing belt, but the rest is done by the computer.

If you have "jumped" time then you will need to check/change the timing belt to fix the problem.

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  • Posted on Mar 28, 2009

SOURCE: Scan tool will not erase code # P-0601/2001 chrysler sebring 2.7

Sounds like a bad PCM.A dealer may be able to reflash the thing but not certain.Do a web search for the above code and you'll get all kinds of info. Good Luck

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Feb 17, 2010

SOURCE: My 1997 Sebring overheats while in idle but

does it overheat going down the road if not check to see if radiator fan(s) is running when it heats up at idle car needs fan to run cool at idle but not while going down road

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  • Posted on Sep 16, 2010

SOURCE: on a 2004 chrysler sebring

This is your check engine light. The light is indicating that the engine computer has detected a fault in the system. The computer uses a number of sensors to monitor what is happening with the engine and perhaps a few other systems in the car. A scanner is used to hookup to the computer thru a connector, usually under the dash by the drivers knees.
The scanner will read the fault codes stored by the computer. Many parts stores, such as Autozone and Advance, will provide a free scan of your car/truck. Your mechanic may have a more advanced scanner that can troubleshoot each code down to the component failure, but if you want to do it yourself (or perhaps with a little help from FixYa), write down the codes and look them up online. The following page lists the standard codes and their probable causes: http://alflash.com.ua/OBDII/EOBDcodes.pdf
This only gives you some ideas for troubleshooting. Let us know if you need help deciphering codes or troubleshooting your codes. When writing to FixYa, please identify your codes and provide information on any symptoms you are experiencing with the car/truck.

richochet

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  • Posted on Mar 29, 2011

SOURCE: I have a 2004 Sebring

fuel gauge has to be faulty the fuel gauge puts the low warning light on

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Remove front grill

both are covered in the fsm.
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the latter is by engine sizes, not stated.
water sending, ? the ECT? eng. coolant temp.?
no symptoms posted, but im to assume the scan tool shows
low ECT readings and the dash cluster engine temp are both low?>
if both are low, then the engine thermostat is bad. 99 out of 100.
next time post symptoms we can be on same page.
i guess you know where the ECT is? and wanted to know out to
remove it?
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2.4 liter , face engine at 5pm on right cam, is ECT
or 1pm on top idle pulley. has a wire there.
3.7L
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#3 unscrew it, after draining coolant.

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I HAVE DONE EVERYTHING FROM ENGINE HEAD CHECK PRESSURE TEST RADIATOR REPLACEMENT, THERMASTAT REPLACEMENT, WATERPUMP REPLACEMENT. THE COOLING FANS KICK IN, AND THE CAR STILL RUNS HOT ...WHAT'S NEXT?

ok , but no engine stated. which one>??
hot = lying dash gauge or real hand held pyro IR gun? a $20 tool.
did the scan tool ECT reading show too hot, Yes/no.

no new cap, really?
is the cam timed right?
is the spark timed right.?
is the ECU stuck in limphome mode? (huge heat to cylinder walls)
thermostat not upside down.
or thermostat not with bleed hole up hill trapping air below
making it lie and the dash gauge lie too, (the gauge can not measure air, period)

id not do squat with no IR gun. not me. its super accurate too.
and dirt cheap and saves burned hands,
and finds clogged rad tubes saving useless $250 new rad.
one tool. use it. and win.


i this this dang I6 engine, that loves to trap air?
had 3,now, over 500k miles on them. 1988 to present.
and never overheated but once, pin hole in heater core hose
ran bypass and drove home.
i have a 08 wrangler 6sp, 3.8L v6 , nice rig. easy to fix too.

there are 2 parts. (3 really)
engine make too much heat, (limphome or timed wrong)
air in system.
cooling system.

the rad pressure test pass and the green/blue test passes

no water in engine oil
no oil or carbon seen in the engine coolant , all places look.

how hot, ??????
200f
260F
280F"?
numbers matter, in all ofscience. they talk to you.
at what exact temp did the fans, kick in,?
the FSM shows you this, and how to do that. how to make sure the
fans kick in happen, RIGHT. some are 2 staged with A/C.
not just kick. (when)
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Changed the thermostat still doesn't heat

parked or moving both? ?
why not post symptoms,??? and ask for real help not wild guesses.????????? real as in diagnostic?
my guess is the HVAC system heater i dead? dead cold on all modes and the power works on HIGH?
right?
ill guess, heater cold on fast fan.
here are the checks (I use a scan tool for ECT temp )

1: first i touch the top rad hose is it too hot to hold hand there.?
yes, that is 180F to 200F there. so is good, if not fix THAT First.
2: then step 2, heater core hoses, 2 hoses there hot same rules.
yes, no?

ill stop here,, but this is first.

first is engine heat, changing thermostat if engine hot, is a waste of time. and cash.
the engine heat can be seen 4 ways
1: dash gauge, at normal. (if don't know normal ,all this wasted)
2: IR pyro gun, check. best. a $15 tool. ends guessing .
3: scan tool ECT shows, 180F more, passes tests very good method here and is free if you have any scan tool.
4; hand flies off hose test. crude but effective, if not sure try on car that works, now you know where 180F is. "experience":

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