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02 Stratus coupe. 3.0L V6.
indicates that the servo/solenoids are not being deactivated on slowing down
could be from dirty oil, tcm ot TR unit
run the fault codes forst
2002 Dodge Status R/T Coupe 3.0. When you turn the
If, as Firestone says, the compressor and all components are operating properly, then you should be able to feel the low pressure hoses/tubes and confirm that they are icy cold (and sweating usually) when the a/c is on. If this is the case, then your blend door is not working properly. The blend door is inside the HVAC unit under the dash, and it directs incoming air to either the a/c evaporator or the heater core, depending on what is selected on the control panel, or it 'blends' air coming through both units. The blend door itself is hard to get to, but the blend door actuator (moves the blend door according to what is selected) is sort of accessible without pulling the dash. See the link for location, and also how to self test the HVAC system.
Chrysler Sebring HVAC reset Watch before you pull dash Blend door actuator
2002 dodge stratus tries to die while idling
indicates a vacuum leak
will not be a muffler problem but if the flex section of the exhaust pipe at the manifold is cracked that will affect the heated oxygen sensor reports and that may contribute to the problem
2002 dodge stratus suddenly became hard to start.
Get a can of spray starting fluid and see if the engine starts up and dies right out, if so you have lost the injectors, either the PCM is fault (unlikely) or the power circuit to the injectors from the injector fuse is defective due to a defective wiring issue.
2000 Stratus will not shift out of second
Indications are that the transmission has some serious issues. You may want to call a reputable local transmission shop and explain the situation, including the codes. They can give you your options. But I suspect you need the transmission rebuilt or replaced.
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