20 Most Recent 1999 Dodge Intrepid - Page 7 Questions & Answers

check for faulty bcm (body control module)

check battery and connections

Hi, I don't have a picture, but trace the big hose from the bottom of the radiator to the engine, and it will be under the housing where the hose connects.

2.7L Engine

1. Disconnect negative cable.
   CAUTION Do not remove pressure cap with the system hot and under pressure because serious burns from coolant can occur.
   
2. Drain cooling system.
3. Remove radiator lower hose from thermostat housing.
4. Remove nuts from heater tube flange studs.
5. Loosen starter bolt at heater tube bracket.
6. Pull heater tube out of thermostat housing and position out of the way.
7. Remove bolt and two studs.
8. Remove thermostat housing, O-ring and thermostat.
9. Remove thermostat housing bolts.

To install:

1. Clean gasket sealing surfaces.
   NOTE Install thermostat with the bleed valve located at the 12 o'clock position, between tabs on seal.
   
2. Install thermostat and seal into thermostat housing .
3. If removed, install two studs.
4. Install thermostat, thermostat housing and O-ring and bolt. Tighten attaching bolts to 105 inch lbs.(12 Nm).
5. Lubricate new heater return tube O-ring with coolant.
6. Position heater return tube flange over two studs. Install nuts.
7. Tighten retaining nuts to 53 inch lbs.(6 Nm).
8. Tighten starter bolt to 40 ft. lbs. (54.3 Nm).
9. Connect the lower radiator hose to the thermostat housing. Install hose clamps.
10. Refill cooling system.
11. Inspect for leaks.
12. Connect negative cable.

Sounds like the ac compressor is seized up.I would unplug the compressor clutch and see if it still stalls.

Was the compressor running when you hooked up the gauge ?

please see the diagram attached and test it. Othewise you must RUN the scanner/computer for easy diagnostic and fix it. God bless you

Code 11 - no crank signal at pcm
Code 27 -#1 injector driver does not respond properly to (pcm) control signal
Code 32 -EGR solenoid circuit
I would replace your crankshaft postion sensor, the sensor is located at the back of the right cylinder head (closest to the firewall) in the transmission bell housing... disconnect the wiring harness to the sensor -- use a 10mm socket or wrench and remove bolt - pull sensor straight up and out.. when reinstalling new sensor push in to bell housing - tighten up bolt and reattach wiring harness -- (before you do this operation make sure that you have disconnected the negative terminal on the vehciles battery.

Have fuel pressure tested in both situations. I've seen fuel pumps quit once they get heated up, then when they cool, pump again. Perhaps try WD40 sprayed in to throttle body inlet when no start, and that will tell you if it's a fuel delivery problem. Just remove air cleaner intake hose at front of throttle body, and open throttle and spray for a second or 2 then try to start. If it fires up and runs for a second or 2, then it's a lack of fuel issue.

Have you checked the battery to make sure it has 12 volts, and the starter post to see if you are loosing power in between ?Something could have happened to the starter.

Catalytic convertors' been bad for ten years?!! They're probably plugged.

the dash lights is a lose ground or power connection the wipers could be a couple things there is a wiper relay that may be going bad or the wiper motor is going bad could even be both

see the information attached for help and fix it.

Normally I would first ask if the check engine light is staying on. If it is you may find a trouble code for one of the solenoids in the transmission. Often times the transmission control module chooses second gear as a default to get you to a shop.Beyond that, there's not much a DIY can do to troubleshoot it.

poor shifting-burnt and discolored fluid -are a couple of ways other than dropping pan or hooking up equipment [tranny shop] to trans--a trans filter change is cheap insurance for keeping vehicle on road your car manual has maintenance schedules for when to change filters and fluids but if vehicle has overheated , fluid leak ,constant loads ,or worked hard should check and or change earlier than stated

The blend doors are controlled by electric motors.