20 Most Recent 2005 Dodge Stratus - Page 5 Questions & Answers

check and make sure your contacts are clean, could have build up on them, clean with fine grit sandpaper.

You probably have a cold (bad) solder joint in the dash compartment that also control the radio.

Are you mechanically inclined? Here are a couple things to try: 1. Turn the key to ON (don't crank the engine then OFF and back ON - several times. this will pulse the fuel pump several times to charge the fuel rail. then try to start. 2. If it doesn't catch/start right away - hold the throttle to the floor while cranking. This will put the Computer in "Start Flooded Engine" mode and turn OFF the fuel injectors. If those things don't work - some serious diagnostics will be in order - let me know how this works :)

Sorry Debi , It does not work like that ! If the engine computer doesn't receive a signal from the anti-theft system , it wont let the car start . Could disable fuel , ignition , an sometimes it wont let the car crank over , There are bypass kits you can by , need to google it for your car. Other wise you'll lock up the system an it won't work .

if its an auto matic can only be jumped by towing at 30mph plus same as manual jump start

Day time runnig light module,can be hidden ask dealer.

Less tan aceptable quality components were used by Chrysler on the Cloud cars (Stratus, Cirrus, Sebring) Much better iones were used in the previous Spirit, Reliant, LeBaron models. To help, you need to maintain clean all the window guides and cranck mecanism, properly lubricated and adjusted to reduce binding and sticking, which will burn out the cheap motors. Check proper voltage reaching the motors and very importantly, the ground return. Amclaussen.

Hi valerie, but changing the thermostat DID NOT caused the problem, there was a serious engine overheat that damaged the head to engine block gasket and possibly deformed the aluminum head too. To repair, head needs to be checked for flatness and resurfaced if needed, and a new head gasket needs to be bought and installed. Needs to be an EXACT replacement,a s there are variations. good luck. You NEED to use proper coolant-antifreeze in the proper concentration and diluted with demineralized water, and keep an eye on engine temperaturas when driving. Possibly, a radiator and water pump check and fix is needed too. Amclaussen.

Less than good quality parts were used by Chrysler on the "Cloud cars" (Stratus, Cirrus etc.). In some conditions, the electric window motors are weaker, get dirty and get stuck. Sometimes, those can be serviced by using a penetrating oil like "WD-40" and cleaning. On other cases, the crank mechanism is what got dirty or the lubricant dried. Curiously, my much older 1991 Dodge Spirit still works perfectly, while my newer 2002 Stratus started to fail to actuate the electric Windows at less than 5 years from new, both in exactly the same conditions and parked in the same place... Amclaussen.

weak motor. bushes warn out in the motor.

Clean throttle body,change air filter,put some fuel cleaner good one.

need to know what engine you have

Check for vacuum leaks around the intake
and all vacuum hoses the idal control. Mn

have you found a solution ? mine are all stuck in up possition

should be inside the trans pan

on the backside of the engine block, near the transmission bellhousing

i believe there are 2 different ones that can be on a 2003, you just have to see if where the lines connect are the same, if they are it will work

there are 4 upper mounting bolts and one lower mounting bolt, no knuckle nuts

the solenoid pack is held on by three bolts and a gasket. just unplug the electrical connector, take out the three bolts and tap on it to break it loose from the gasket. remove old gasket and clean the surface. put new gasket on and install and tighten bolts, plug in electrical

if you have the 2.4 engine its easy, two bolts, an o-ring and an electrical plug