My 2003 Chrysler Sebring Convertible has an annoying squeaking sound to it and I would like to know how to stop the noise. It happens when it's running, and when accelerating the noise gets faster and louder. Spraying the main drive belt with silicone spray, and tightening the belt itself are two techniques that only seem to quiet the squeaking temporarily. The noise seems to come back within a day or so. Any ideas on how to completely fix this problem for good?

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Unfortunately no one knows what a 'panel pivot sensor' is.

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Speedometer cable may have a broken stran of wire causing it to squeak when it turns.

As far as i know, yes. just go to a crysler dealership and get them to order it for you.

It could be a powersteering leak. Sometimes there is a shaft seal under the steering column inside that needs to be greased because f squeaks. The brake problem is from warped rotors, most likely the front since you feel it in the steering wheel.

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Sorry to hear this one.You'll wan't someone ASE certified in Automotive Electronics for sure. Sounds to me like the ECM or engine control module may have burnt out. If it smelled like electrical smoke, don't drive it! I'd suggest an AAMCO, as they do have techs now hat can do these things, wish I could say "Easy Fix" but I can't see the car.. :)

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the ECM ( engine control module) is responsible for the engine operation
you have several control modules all connected by a canbus unit which allows each one to communicate
could possibly be a bad ground , or harness connection
run the fault codes

I did this to my car once. Be sure the latch isn't closed as you are trying to close the trunk. With the trunk open pop the trunk once, then see if the trunk latches properly.

HI. Here is the complete line up of specs concerning your vehicles front and rear tires. You did not post the trim line of this car, so I posted all models and tire combination's specified by the manufacture.


2001 Chrysler Sebring Lim 2 Door Convertible Front and Rear Tires P205/60R16
2001 Chrysler Sebring LX 2 Door Convertible Front and Rear Tires P205/65R15
2001 Chrysler Sebring LX 2 Door Convertible Front and Rear Tires P205/60R16
2001 Chrysler Sebring LX 2 Door Coupe Front and Rear Tires P205/55R16
2001 Chrysler Sebring LX 4 Door Sedan Front and Rear Tires P205/65R15
2001 Chrysler Sebring LX 4 Door Sedan Front and Rear Tires P205/60R16
2001 Chrysler Sebring LXi 2 Door Convertible Front and Rear Tires P205/60R16
2001 Chrysler Sebring LXi 2 Door Coupe Front and Rear Tires P215/50R17
2001 Chrysler Sebring LXi 4 Door Sedan Front and Rear Tires P205/60R16

Have your charging system checked. I had a similar problem with a chrysler van - the lights would brighten and then dim periodically. it turned out to be the battery.

the reason why ur car squeaks is the ball joint i have a chrysler and same thing happened n my friend knows a lil bit bout cars had the same prob with hiss car and then the tire came of came to find out it was the ball joint causing the squeaks its not bearings or ur brakes car places told me same thing didnt fix it it is 100 percent ur ball joint and when u ask for the part ask for a lower control arm with a ball joint and install it by whoever