Hello all

I've got a 2002 Stratus Sedan with the 2.4 engine in it and here lately I've got an issue with the compressor not wanting to kick in when I turn the A/C on. Works fine if I'm running the defroster, but not the A/C.

And what makes it even better is that this problem is intermittent. Gotta love that in an issue.

Anyway, I'm thinking the issue is with the relay (or it could just be coincidence that when I pulled the relay, cleaned the contacts and plugged it back in, it started working...for about a week.

Any ideas? suggestions?

 

most likely cause the body control module/hvac system needs recalibrating ,its easy fix first either unhook the battery (easier sometimes) ,or open the fuse box inside car and pull out i think its fuse #5 ( its the fuse that has the cover on it that has to be removed) wait 10 minutes rehook battery or put fuse back start car let run at least 5 minutes to recalibrate then check controls here is copy of the tsb about it
SUBJECT:
A/C and Heater Performance

OVERVIEW:
This bulletin provides diagnostic information for A/C and heater performance complaints.
MODELS:
1998 - 2004 (LH) LHS/300M/Concorde/Intrepid2001 - **2005** (JR) Sebring Convertible/Sebring Sedan/Stratus Sedan
NOTE :Perform Customer Satisfaction Notification no. 857, reprogram Powertrain Control Module (PCM), for 2000 model year LH-vehicles built prior to August 30, 1999 (MDH 0830XX).

SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
Erratic operation of the A/C and heater systems including:
^Lack of cold air
^Lack of hot air
^Unrequested mode change - Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) only)
^No control of mode or temperature control
^Tapping noise from blend door

The above Symptoms may be accompanied by the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs):
^Blend door feedback
^Blend door stall
^A/C control mode door input shorted to battery
^Mode door stall
^In car temp sensor failure ATC messages not received

DIAGNOSIS:
^Do not attempt to remove A/C control until after this entire Diagnosis and Repair Procedure has been performed.
^Verify customer reported symptom(s) if possible.
^Check for the presence of DTCs with the scan tool (DRBIII(R)) and record on the repair order. If a DRBIII(R) is not available reference the appropriate Service Manual - Heating and Air Conditioning "Self Diagnostics" procedure and record any present DTCs on the repair order. If Symptoms and/or DTCs other than those listed above are present, repair as necessary. If a Symptom(s) and/or DTC(s) listed above is present, perform the Repair Procedure.

REPAIR PROCEDURE:
1.With the vehicle at room temperature 10°- 27°C. (50°to 80°F.), remove the M-1 circuit fuse for ten minutes to erase DTCs.
2.Install the M-1 fuse and start the vehicle, this will initiate the HVAC system calibration. Allow approximately five minutes for the calibration to complete.
3.Operate the vehicle and HVAC system to verify that Symptoms and/or DTCs are gone. If tapping noise or Blend Stall/Feedback DTCs re-occur, additional diagnosis will be required

 

Thanks....I'll give that a try