Diagnostic Troubleshooting Codes for 1996 Chrysler Sebring Cvtble

Are you sure it's not 1355? The fault codes using the key on/off sequence are two digit codes, and code 55 means the end of the list. So it may be 13, 55. Code 13 means the ECU is not receiving a MAP (manifold absolute pressure) signal. See the link for the breakdown of Chrysler fault codes (bottom of page).
Troubleshooting Fault Codes Chrysler Two Digit Computer Codes 1980s 1990s

O2 sensors are screwed in to the exhaust. There should be one before the catalytic convertor to help the computer determine fuel strategy and one after the catalytic converter to monitor cat. conv. efficiency. Follow the exhaust and you will find them. By the way code 12 means you entered the diagnostic mode code 55 means you finished the cycle.

Yes, there is a diagnostic connector in your 1998 Mitsubishi Chariot Grandis 2.4Gdi that you can use to get codes on the dash. The diagnostic connector is located under the dashboard, on the driver's side. To access the diagnostic connector, you will need to remove the fuse box cover. Once you have access to the diagnostic connector, you will need to use a diagnostic tool to read the codes. A diagnostic tool is a device that can be used to communicate with the vehicle's computer. There are many different diagnostic tools available, both professional and DIY. To use a diagnostic tool, you will need to connect the tool to the diagnostic connector. Once the tool is connected, you will need to select the option to read codes. The tool will then display the codes on its screen. The codes will be a series of numbers and letters. Each code will represent a different problem with the vehicle. You can use the code book that came with your vehicle to look up the meaning of the codes. Once you know the meaning of the codes, you can start to troubleshoot the problem. If you are not comfortable troubleshooting the problem yourself, you can take the vehicle to a qualified mechanic for diagnosis and repair. Here are the steps on how to self-diagnose your 1998 Mitsubishi Chariot Grandis 2.4Gdi using the diagnostic connector: Locate the diagnostic connector under the dashboard, on the driver's side. Remove the fuse box cover. Connect the diagnostic tool to the diagnostic connector. Select the option to read codes. The tool will display the codes on its screen. Look up the meaning of the codes in the code book that came with your vehicle. Start to troubleshoot the problem based on the meaning of the codes. If you are not comfortable troubleshooting the problem yourself, take the vehicle to a qualified mechanic for diagnosis and repair.

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.

Buy a factory sensor from the dealer . Chrysler vehicles don't like aftermarket parts .

You probably will have a check engine light coming up on your dashboard.The best option is to have a diagnostic test done which will give you some codes. Once you get these codes you can start troubleshooting the car. Hope this helps.

P0456 is a small vacuum leak - see if you can trace down the vac lines for inspection according to the diagram that's on the sticker under the hood (it should be near the end of the hood prop on the covering over the radiator). I just took a picture of my 2002 Chrysler Town & Country but to get it small enough to upload you can't read the detail.

P1684 is an easily trigerred code that is from a diagnostic reader or battery issue - not 100% sure of it's cause but it does not trip the engine light.

Could be a bad timing belt or cam sensor with the computer trying to compensate.

Is the check engine light on, are you able to check if the vehicle has any error codes?

Here is a list of ODBCII error codes for the Chrysler Sebring

So you don't have to take the car to a shop every time a great tool to have that can save you some money to read computer error codes and clear them after work has been done can be had for under $100 from Actron. This is what I have been using and its a life saver but it's also good to have the vehicles repair manual as well.

The computer on this car is OBDII like many other vehicles out there these days so you'll need a tool that can plug it in and read the outlet located above the shin of your right leg under the dashboard or steering wheel. Here is a link to a bunch of their products on amazon Actron and other OBDII Computer diagnostic code reader tools.

first if you have a chiltons manual check the troubleshooting /diagnostic codes. Check fuel filter. check the codes for the computer. sounds like the computers sending back a kill engine order.

Sounds like a short in the wiring or fuse panel. As new as it is, I would suggest a mechanic as troubleshooting wiring in newer cars is not only difficult, but also dangerous. Many a shade-tree mechanic has set off the airbags that way!