how do i disable the anti theft system on a 04 dodge stratus
Not sure if this will work but it did for me. My battery died on my old 01 stratus rt and when I put new battery in my alarm kept going off. So I disconnected battery, both cables and touched them together and reattached them and it worked. I would try that. I will look into bypassing it as I did this when I installed a new alarm system with remote start I just don't have my book in front of me.
Posted on May 04, 2013
Fan relay location in fuse box?
It depends on if you have the coupe or 4 door sedan as to a location. In the coupe I didn't see a relay but I did however see a fuse for the radiator fan in the engine compartment fuse box/power distribution center. The fuse I am talking about is in the number 2 position in that box (see picture off layout below). If it's the sedan I did see both a high & low speed radiator fan relay as well as a 40 amp fuse for the radiator fan. The high relay is located in the number 35 position and the low is in the number 34. the 40 amp fuse is located in the number 12 position in that same box (see picture of layout below). These are also in the engine compartment fuse box/power distribution center. I hope this helps and good luck,
Coupe:
Sedan:
Posted on Apr 24, 2011
oil light comes on after the engine has been running for a while. Only comes on when I stop and the engine idles under 1000 rpm. There is no definite change in engine noise which leads me to believe the oil pressure sending unit is bad.
per the Haynes manual for the 95-05 Dodge Stratus on the 2.0L & 2.4L DOHC 4 cyl engines, the oil pressure sending unit is located at the left end of the rear side of the block. On 2.4L SOHC 4 cyl engines, the sending unit is located at the left end of the rear side of the block. On 2.5L & 3.0L V6 engines, the sending unit is located on the oil filter housing, on the front side of the block. On 2.7L V6 engines, the sending unit is located at the left end of the rear side of the block. To access it, remove the heat shield.
Posted on Dec 23, 2009
where is the thermostat located on a 2004 Dodge Stratus with the 2.7 (non flex fuel)
Finding the thermostat: Follow the LOWER radiator hose to where it meets the engine. It's in there. Most cars that I've worked on have the thermostat at the end of the upper radiator hose, but not this car. Replacing the thermostat: You need to remove the thermostat housing. (It's the piece that the lower radiator hose connects to.) - You do not need to remove the radiator hose from the housing. - First remove the bolt that is holding a bracket. This bracket just holds some wires in place. - Now remove the three bolts that hold the housing to the engine block. These bolts can be fairly hard to turn, but just keep trying. - Gently pry the housing away from the engine block. You can use a flat-head screwdriver to help pry, but do not scratch the mating surfaces of the housing and the block. - Pull out the thermostat, noting that the spring end goes into the engine. - When you put the new thermostat in, you probably want to use a new black rubber gasket, but you might be able to use the old one if you have no choice. Also, I didn't add any permatex or anything and it seems fine. - I tightened the bolts to 22foot pounds, but this might be a little high. Whatever you do, DO NOT overtighten the bolts. Couple other notes: I first removed the air cleaner cover and tubes to get a little more working room. I also unplugged one wiring harness to make more room. Otherwise, I was able to get my big hands in there. A new thermostat did not fix my problem. Here is a description of the problem I was having and the solution: Problem: The temperature gauge was spiking occasionally, all the way into the red. It would spike up and come back to normal. It would spike usually while in idle, but sometimes while driving. Usually about once every twenty minutes. Things I checked first: - The plastic reservior for the radiator was full to the top. - The electric fans were running, and running on high speed. - The car had working heat. - Replaced the thermostat. Did nothing to help the problem. Problem Found: - Vapor lock. Even though the reservior was full of fluid, it had previously gotten too low and the system sucked in some air. Once that happens, it doesn't matter if the reservior is full, the cooling system will not draw in the coolant. This is because filling the plastic reservior does not pour coolant directly into the cooling system. The coolant is sucked into the cooling system through a tube, like drinking soda through a straw. So the reservior, where they tell you to add coolant, was full but the cooling system (radiator, engine, pump, etc.) was almost out of coolant and wasn't able to draw in any more. Solution: When the engine is cool, open the metal radiator cap that's sticking right up out of the engine. It can be found by following the upper radiator hose to the engine. There is a tall metal tube with a metal cap on it. Pull that cap off (when it not hot) and fill it up with radiator fluid. (I use radiator fluid that's pre-diluted and designed for all makes and models of cars). Idle the car, in park, for about thirty seconds. Stop the engine and put the cap back on. If you're lucky, all the air bubbles are out of the system and you're all set.
Posted on Dec 02, 2008
2004 dodge stratus 4 cylinder 2.4l sohc
The engine has a noise I would describe as a clicking or ticking noise at idle speed. All fluids are at propers levels including the oil. There are no check engine or other warning lights. I suspect an oil lifter. If so, should I pay to fix it or ignore it? I have 125k miles and would like to get another 100k miles out of the car (I know, I know, I'm a hopeless optimist). A side note to this is the last oil change the oil was tinged red. I thought some coolant was leaking in but the coolant in the engine is green. I've ran it a few hundred miles since and so far no red in the oil so I was ready to disregard this but thought it might be related if it was a lifter issue. Thanks for your help!
The "lifters" are valve lifter, not oil lifters. They are best described as hydraulic cushions. They use the engine oil pressure to expand and take up the slack between components. As the engine wears, clearances increase and the oil pressure decreases at idle. The ticking goes away with an increase RPM because the oil pressure increases. Using an additive like STP to thicken the oil some might stop it. It isn't uncommon or serious. I had a car once that had lifter noise unless I used Rislone detergent additive to keep varnish from building up around the lifter making it stick. The symtom of coolant in the oil is milkey foam. Some synthetic oils go in clear then turn red or purple. Relax and enjoy the next 100,000 miles. Keep the oil and air filter changed and watch for a leaking water pump. Overheating because the water pump seal or thermostat failed is the death of an older engine. If you want to be proactive, have these and the radiator hoses changed. Avoid a made in China water pump if possible.
Posted on Jun 07, 2009
I put half a tank of gas in my car yesterday morning and just after I started down the road, my check engine light came on. I'm thinking maybe I didn't have the gas cap on all the way?? The light is still on but the cars drives fine. How do I reset the check engine light?
Try disconnecting the battery for a few seconds, unless you have some anti-theft system on your vehicle, that may get messed up by the disconnect. If you do, then I;d wait it out, I think it's about 50 starts & it should disappear on it's own, if that doesn't work, zip in to dealer & see what they'd charge to reset it for you.
Posted on Dec 03, 2008
where is the starter located on 2004 dodge stratus 3.0
under the vehicle follow the positive cable down to the starter itself
Posted on Sep 06, 2009
Where is the crankshaft sensor in the 2004 dodge stratus 2.4l
Hi Crystal:
It is on the front of the motor, under the starter...
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Posted on Feb 04, 2012
Transmission down shifts hard while slowing down
check the detent/downshift cable as well as the downshift solenoid also check to see what the fluid pressure at the front pump is? if it too low then change the convertor and front pump in the trannys and check the clutch packs
Posted on Jan 21, 2010
I need to locate the MAF sensor on a 2004 dodge stratus. If anyone has a link to an online repair manual or a pic or good instructions PLEASE let me know! Trying to fix my car ASAP......
2004 Dodge Stratus 4 cyl DOHC 2.4 L
If your car has a MAF (Mass Air Flow) sensor, it would be located in the air delivery tube that runs from the air filter box to the throttle plate assembly on the intake manifold. It will have a wiring connector going to it, also. The MAF does exactly what it is called: It "senses" the volume, or "mass" of the air-flow; thusly it needs to be in the intake air tube. If you do NOT have such a device in the air-tube, you have a MAP sensor, (Manifold Absolute Pressure); this is another way of measuring the same air volume, albeit older technology. You will commonly find this device on the firewall, with a vacuum line running to the intake manifold.
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Posted on Mar 06, 2009
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