stratus intermittent electric problem

newuser98 · #1 05-30-2006, 01:05 AM

I own a 1997 Dodge Stratus ES in-which I have an intermittent electrical problem. The rear-window defroster will turn on and off intermittently and all the lights, both interior/exterior, will flicker. Occasionally the battery light will come on. On three different occasions it gave me jerk while driving feels like power shutting down and after that jerk car was running normal and battery light disappeared.

I've had the car taken to Dodge Service four times without a diagnosis although one service technician did tell me that there was a problem but that he could not locate it. I've had the battery replaced twice after Kragen hooked up there device and said the battery was bad. After the pain of removing the battery from the wheel-well I had the same Kragen check the battery again and they said it was fine. They replaced it anyway. Any ideas as to where this mystery electrical problem lies?

HELP!!

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kang25 · #2 05-30-2006, 03:09 AM

I had similar problems, but I have an '02 rt with a cai. The problem was caused by water being sucked into my intake. I would guess that doesn't apply to you, but just in case thought I would offer it up.

Sam I am · #3 10-30-2009, 01:15 AM

Sorry to bring up the old thread but at least you know I used the search feature. I am having this simular problem my 96 stratus 2.4L. It just started today(rainy day), I got off work and started driving, noticing the interior lights dimming. After a quick stop(car off for 10 minutes), I got on the highway, hit a bump and all lights turn off. The engine ran just fine but no interior or exterior lights the rest of the way home(about 5 minutes of no lights). This happened at night in pouring rain. I got it home and parked for 45 minutes, went for another small test drive and all was good. Anybody have simular issues? I thought maybe a battery cable and havent got a chance to check them because its pouring but thought I could check here in the meantime. Any ideas?

ratsttam · #4 10-30-2009, 01:53 PM

Check the ground points to the fuse box as well as the alternator. Might be a good time to check that the serpentine belt is OK, as that could cause problems (slipping when wet, not turning the alternator). This could also cause your steering to be tight, but not necessarily affect how the engine runs.