20 Most Recent 2008 Chrysler Sebring Convertible - Page 3 Questions & Answers

this indicates a loose / worn suspension bush/s that is allowing a movement of the suspension components on braking or a reaction to braking I suggest that you find an accredited suspension shop and have it checked out.

Different car same steps

What went wrong with the old radio that can help determine what direction to go in but ALWAYS START with checking that power is actually being applied. Have you tested the radio apart from the the car using a 12vDC power supply to ensure the radio actually works. Did you purchase a harness adapter that plugs into the cars wire harness it normally around $20 and places like best buy would install it for free if you purchased from them even if you have your own radio. (at least it use to be that way been a couple years since I did this). The next step is to make sure you have each wire connected according to the cars specks first then the radios second. Make sure that the right power is at the right connection mine had a direct line to battery that was hooked up to fused power cable on the radio and one that was with normal harness When you tested the power from the car to make sure there was power getting to the radio what where your readings did you have at least the amount specified or slightly higher. Second is the ground wire firmly connected to metal on the car without paint or anything that could be insulating it from having a good ground connection. If you have more information makes models speck sheets that would help me with solving your problem faster

sounds like a fuel pump . next time the car shuts off on you have someone turn the key just to the on position (not to start the car) and you listen back by the gas tank for a humming noise . if you do not here this it is most likely your fuel pump . if you do here it humming I would change your fuel filter .

once leather has cracked there really is no fix other than replacement. You can soften the leather back up by rubbing a nurishing leather conditioner into the seats. But if you are picky about how it looks it will need a trip to the upholsterer.

The brake switch is bad or disconnected.

sounds like the latch needs to be adjusted, it has two slotted bolts that need to be loosened and have the latch drop down about 1/4 inch, while doing so spray the entire mechanismn with WD 40 as a matter of fact spray it down before you adjust anything and see if it works after you do so.

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You need to replace the top. It will keep getting worse. You could put some kind of glue on it as a temporary fix but it will look ugly and it won't stop getting worse. It's not that big a job. Look for places that do car upholstery, or an auto body shop rather than the dealer if you want to save some money. If you're handy, you can replace it yourself. Search for tops on google and make sure you also buy a DVD with instructions and videos specific to your car. You should be able to keep the rear window (which is a separate piece) and re-use the side cables (some websites say they must be replaced). The video will tell you that you need an air, or electric powered stapler but I did mine (2001 Sebring LX) with a T50 manual stapler and just hammered any staples that didn't look as tight as I wanted them to. Harbor Freight has an electric stapler for about $20 but I don't know how strong it is. DVD also is for entire top replacement (top and rear window) so you'll have to figure out what to skip to leave the old window in.

LX? Touring? Limited? Miles? KBB shows between $5k-$8k. Personally, I'd look to pay on the very low end. My sisters Sebring wasn't very reliable...at all.

the dash is big place, you meant cluster? please state at least one bad bulb. there are over 20 lamps that glow now most are LED now, and are NO removable. eg:back ground lamps? dash dimmer set too low? CEL /SES dead. VFD dead.? warning lights dead, 1 or all? when you key on any car the whole cluster, glows, this is called power up self test, if this fails, you have a dead battery or blown fuse. post exact symtoms and can advice exact fix. or read the FSM.

The radio section of '08 shop manual I am working with appaers to show that the speaker can lifted out of the dash from above. When there is no speaker, there is a plug in the hole that lifts out. Likewise it appears that the speaker lifts out. You may need to use a soft thin wooden stick to remove a "garnish" that covers the speaker cone, but then it is implied that the speaker would similarly lift out from the edge. That is the best I can offer.