2005 chrysler sebring engine malfunction light on and engine stall when cold

If it usually starts when cold, but when fails hot will not start until totally cold, suspect bad coil, ignition module or other electronic sensor on engine such as crank or cam sensor. Testing individual parts often is difficult, because part only fails when hot.

I think it would start by having the battery load tested or if its the original battery it's probably due for replacement.

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cam and crank sensors are notorious for acting up when their temperature changes; if its got the code, it's probably bad.

Could be a bad battery connection. Your fuel system may be going bad. Might have a faulty coolant temperature or intake air temp sensor. Could even be a MAP sensor. Is your check engine light on?

Try substatutting the ignition module with a known goog one.Also have the camshaft CIRCUIT checked at the camshsft sensor plug in, for propper voltage.The code P0340 indicates a circuit malfunction not a sensor malfunction. Good luck.

My 2007 Sebring with the 2.4L World Engine had a similar problem when shifted from reverse to drive when engine was stone cold. The engine either hesitated significantly or stalled. Brought it back to the dealer and they found a TSB and installed new flash in the Powertrain Module. Never hesitated or stalled after they installed the new software.

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http://www.troublecodes.net/chrysler/00avseb.shtml

Your temp sensor is the fault. Replace it and problem solved.

The sensor is telling the ECU (brain) that the engine is cold even when it is hot.

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Lloyd

the 2.7l has a sludge problem. This could cause the stalling and loss of power. There's a few fixes, the new water pump (which is part of the problem) doesn't dump coolant into the oil pan. Easy way to check is to simply drop the oil pan.

The knock sensor threads into the side of the cylinder block.

1. Disconnect electrical connector from knock sensor.
2. Use a crow foot socket to remove the knock sensors.

INSTALLATION
The knock sensor threads into the side of the cylinder block in front of the starter.

1. Install knock sensor. Tighten knock sensor to 10 Nm (7 ft. lbs.) torque. Over or under tightening effects knock sensor performance, possibly causing improper spark control.
2. Attach electrical connector to knock sensor