New Here- 2003 Stratus SE sedan idling rough
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New Here- 2003 Stratus SE sedan idling rough
Good morning. This really is my first post about my car here. I'm an active member at thesamba.com for volkswagens, and I really enjoy it over there, so I'm used to posting on car forums.
I have a 2003 Dodge Stratus that is acting up. Let me explain all the details before I ask the questions.
I purchased the car in Feb. 2009. It ran great for about a year, and then it started bucking while I was stopped at stoplights, or if I drove it for a long period of time. Eventually it just stopped turning on, so i took it to the shop. Had a camshaft position sensor replaced, among a few other things and it was back on the road.
2010: Engine light came on- having EVAP issues. Replaced the gas faulty gas cap and she was good to go. Light went off after I filled it up.
About a year later (2011) It died at a Quiktrip and I had to have it towed. Needed a radiator, fuel pump, and a couple of other things. Had all that replaced and it ran like a champ. Until yesterday.
Yesterday- Engine light came on while I was driving it. Noticed I was a little low on coolant, so I referred to the manual, looked around on the dodgeforums for some tips, and topped it off, with Prestone 50/50 mix. The kinda bright greenish yellow stuff. I thought this was the correct mixture. Bought a new gas cap (again) and had Autozone run a diagnostic on it. EVAP. I drove it probably a total of 20 miles after that. Ran like a champ, but the light didn't go off.
I started it this morning and it's sputtering- the idle is all kinds of whack. It lugs and shakes the car a bit when it's idling.
Feels like the same thing as when my camshaft position sensor died a couple years ago and had to get it fixed. Is this a common problem among these cars? Does anyone have any advice? I guess I'm taking it to the shop tonight, but for now I have to drive my 78 VW transporter to work, and I like it but I'm terrified to drive it (not completely road ready- but close.) Please offer me some wisdom if you've got it, I could use some insight. It's a pleasure to be involved with the forum! I love this Stratus, I really hope it's nothing major...
I have a 2003 Dodge Stratus that is acting up. Let me explain all the details before I ask the questions.
I purchased the car in Feb. 2009. It ran great for about a year, and then it started bucking while I was stopped at stoplights, or if I drove it for a long period of time. Eventually it just stopped turning on, so i took it to the shop. Had a camshaft position sensor replaced, among a few other things and it was back on the road.
2010: Engine light came on- having EVAP issues. Replaced the gas faulty gas cap and she was good to go. Light went off after I filled it up.
About a year later (2011) It died at a Quiktrip and I had to have it towed. Needed a radiator, fuel pump, and a couple of other things. Had all that replaced and it ran like a champ. Until yesterday.
Yesterday- Engine light came on while I was driving it. Noticed I was a little low on coolant, so I referred to the manual, looked around on the dodgeforums for some tips, and topped it off, with Prestone 50/50 mix. The kinda bright greenish yellow stuff. I thought this was the correct mixture. Bought a new gas cap (again) and had Autozone run a diagnostic on it. EVAP. I drove it probably a total of 20 miles after that. Ran like a champ, but the light didn't go off.
I started it this morning and it's sputtering- the idle is all kinds of whack. It lugs and shakes the car a bit when it's idling.
Feels like the same thing as when my camshaft position sensor died a couple years ago and had to get it fixed. Is this a common problem among these cars? Does anyone have any advice? I guess I'm taking it to the shop tonight, but for now I have to drive my 78 VW transporter to work, and I like it but I'm terrified to drive it (not completely road ready- but close.) Please offer me some wisdom if you've got it, I could use some insight. It's a pleasure to be involved with the forum! I love this Stratus, I really hope it's nothing major...
