My 2001 chrysler sebring convertible .. the heat blows cold after 5 minutes of driving

It is cold outside.

your car is dangerous on the road. it aint worth shop repairs... if hubby is a dufus. buy a newer 4 cyl car /sebring. not a six cyl.

Are you saying the air does not blow when the car is parked, or it switches from hot to cold ?
If it switches from hot to cold, it could be low on coolant, or a blend door may be faulty.

First of all if your system was low on refrigerant there is a leak.You can recharge and exspect the air to work,how long it will last depends on the size of the leak.Somtimes the refrigerant can have a leak prevenative but this is for very small leaks.You need to have dye put in to system and use black light to find leak.they make kits at your local auto parts store that you can buy and do this your self.If you say it worked well for about 20 days, that is a fairly large leak.The reason why the compressor is acting so erractic is because the freon has oil in it and lubracates the bearings in compressor.When the system goes low the compressor will turn on and off to protect itself.Eventually it will stop running completly.Idont think you have an electrical problem,Ithink you have a big leak.Try what I said and good luck....Brian

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

flush the cooling system or have it flushed. it is clogged or low on fluid. make sure they use an approved flush chemical to do this and bleed it properly with the heat on high. this should take care of it as long as there are no overheating issues or leaks. cheers

low coolant level can cause this condition, when the engine is cold, check your coolant level. if it is full you may have a bad head gasket, have that checked by your favorite repair shop

I would have the heater core checked. It could be something as simple as a fuse but unlikely. not likely to be the thermostat as that would make the car overheat if it wasnt working.

I think you might want to start with thermostat replacement and pressure flush the system and as other suggestion check levels when car is COLD!!!!!!

bad thermostat