Chrysler sebring for a 1st car?

Question 1
Chrysler sebring for a 1st car?...  I am looking into buying my first car. I have looked into Hondas and VW but because they are more "sporty" I can't really afford the insurance for it, I've got my eye on a 2001 Chrysler Sebring. It looks nice and I've been told its safe but I've also been told that its a pretty big engine and therefore its gonna be a lot of money spent on gas. It is a 6 cylinder 2.7L engine and since I don't know much about cars I don't know if i'll go broke because of the gas lol. What do you think? Is a Chrysler Sebring a good affordable 1st car?

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1)   ? - kid

2)   It is. The turning radius isn't great, but otherwise they're solid. My mechanic told me that the engines in these cars just keep running forever. - monkeydamour

3)   They're not reliable. Maybe the engine is durable, but you're going to be fixing a lot of things. Look for something more reliable. Honda's are the best. A used accord is not "sporty" and has low insurance. Cost of maintenance is a huge factor. If you buy something unreliable, it will affect how much money you have for other things in your life! - oogabooga37

4)   I cannot recommend a 6cyl. Chrysler Sebring as a first car. The 2.7 L engine has some oiling problems and can sludge up and fail. Unless you can be sure that this is a good engine, I do not recommend buying it. I suggest a Chrysler or Dodge Sebring or Stratus with the 2.4L 4cyl. engine. It is much more reliable. - C-Tech

5)   I would go with the Honda or VW unless the Sebring is in excellent condition and has very,very low mileage. - Jackolantern

6)   I am not gonna say that I am totally sure about the answer.it is really depending on the personal mind.thus it would better for you to try to find the best answer yourself.Here   www.Autoinsurancepro.info   is a good resource for reference though. - JENNIFER B


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Question 2
2002 Chrysler overheating?...  my Sebring 2.7 has been overheating I have replaced the thermostat and the cooling system sensor but it is still overheating and air is getting into the cooling system when I drive it. The mechanic that I had looked at it noticed that the radiator was hotter towards the top then the bottom was, he thinks the radiator is clogged. Can anyone shed some light on this situation?

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1)   Unfortunately, 2.7 is not a great quality engine, but with that cooling problem, your mechanic is giving you the right diagnosis, with proper old style, common sense methods. There's a slight chance of getting a lucky break, if it is just your radiator cap that is faulty. - Van Bo

2)   There maybe some kind of debree in between your radiator and AC condenser. I would take out the radiator and clean it. - Kevin

3)   The symptom's sound like the water pump may be leaking. That wound cause the air to get into the system. if your car is under 70,000 miles it nay still be covered under warranty. Good luck. - C-Tech

4)   If air is getting into the system then there's a leak somewhere...that means the system is not pressurized.

Does your "mechanic" need an invitation? Pull the friggin radiator hoses and run water through it and see what happens. - Theneelster

5)   If your mechanic doesn't have a combustion gas tester take it to one that does and have it checked for a possible head gasket leak. Air getting into the coolant means only one thing. A leaking head gasket because the coolant system is under pressure and the only way to add air is through pressurization by the engine's pistons through a blown head gasket. - Jackolantern


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Question 3
my 1995 plymouth voyager transmission is slipping?...  it has 169k miles. would it be expensive to have it fixed?

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1)   the cheap alternative is get a used one from a wrecker or car yard - verballove

2)   drain all the fluid and put a new filter and 2 quarts of Lucas Transmission Fix in there.that should stop the slipping if its not bad or until you have the money to get it fixed. - kawasaki

3)   its probably going out and having it repaired is probably going to cost more than the van is worth,going used isn't a good idea either because they only warranty a used one for so long,its going to cost around 1500.00 to rebuild that one,id have a shop diagnose it and make sure its going out and then decide what to to do with it,good luck with it. - dodge man

4)   Chrysler transmissions of that vintage are notoriously bad. Its true that the cost of repairs are more than the van is worth. Save your money for a down payment. - Dick Hertz

5)   Try changing ALL the fluid, not just what is in the pan, and filling it with ATF4, which has an additive to stop slipping. If it still slips, then you need it rebuilt or replaced. - Jackolantern


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Question 4
chrysler 300M electrical problems, please help asap?...  I was working on my stereo system by putting a line out converter in and finishing hooking it up and all of a sudden i hear a click and then my dome lights cut off, my power locks stopped working, my horn doesnt work, my trunk wont open unless i go back and use the key. btw the key was not in the ignition as i was doing this. me and my dad checked the fuses and we think they are all good but i will prolly recheck. i just really need someone to tell me what is wrong with it and how to fix it.

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1)   BCM fuse or BCM itself.

What does it matter if the key was in the ignition or not. You disconnect the battery every time you touch the electrical or this is what happens. - Theneelster

2)   BCM fuse is usually labeled IOD and is located in the underhood PDC. It is sometimes in a yellow holder that you can pull up to help keep the battery from discharging while the car is in storage. - wondering

3)   You have blown the IOD fuse. Check the fuses under the hood. - C-Tech

4)   I'd recommend that you invest into a 12 volt test probe they run from 7 to over 20 bucks and I'd purchase the more expensive and better quality probe.

You'd ground the clamp negative end to the chassis or ground by the fuse box then turn on the ignition place it in the run position.The standard plastic fuse has to metal points at each end use the tip of the probe to touch each end of every fuse and most of the fuses should light up the probe at both ends and if they only lite up on one side of any fuse more then likely that fuse is faulty but note just why I say most fuses bec a fuse in the headlight switch output circuit will only light up at both ends if the headlights are in fact turned on.Example say fuses 12 and 11 are for high beams those fuses won't light up the test probe at both ends unless high beams are on.



Hope that helps and best of luck.By the way you could of damaged or blown the body control module circuits.Many circuits use one main fuse to feed a few different fuses and that fuse on the chart probably won't even mention all the devices it actually runs via the assorted attached fuses.You could of blown what we call a circuit breaker and be sure you read the fuse chart carefully or read the owners manual so you know and you can test the circuit breaker by popping it and using a ohms meter , also fuses can be tested this way but due to many vehicles having factory or otherwise security systems or features either for the stereo or ignition etc be careful and have the security procedures or radio codes handy if you pop out fuses etc.

Remember that even a fuse under the hood could of blown bec many fuses under the hood also feed the fuses inside the vehicle. - helpful bob


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Question 5
I need to replace a lost key for a 1999 Chrysler 300M is the dealership the only place to go?...  Lost key, have a spare key.....need new remote as well

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1)   you can try a locksmith or a key shop - truth

2)   Amazingkeys.com has the keys and remotes for your 1999 Chrysler 300M. So the dealership is not the only place to go! - Bob R

3)   There are some locksmiths who can make and program replacement security keys and come to you. Expect to pay $100-200. - C-Tech

4)   Go to a auto locksmith. Even if you buy the keys you still need it programmed as the keys for this were standard with transponder chips. Most locksmiths also wont program keys brought to them. Key will have to be programmed or cloned by locksmith or dealer. Goodluck. Takes a y160-pt blank. - Paul Ramirez


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