Today I had something odd happen suddenly with my Stratus.

I drove to a store, shut the car off for a few minutes, came out started the car and drove somewhere to a different store. I shut the car off again. When I came back out to start it nothing would happen. When I turn the key to the on position, I can get lights, power windows, an oil indicator, etc... however the radio does not work and I can't get anything to happen when I try to start the car.

When the key is on, I can move the gear shift into different positions however the steering wheel will not move due to no power.

Is this the sign of a bad ignition or starter? The suddenness of the problem was surprising when the car has been working fine.

If not what are some ways I might be able to diagnose the issue?

 

I replaced the ignition switch and that didn't fix the problem. However, I went through each fuse and found that the ignition/starter fuse was blown.

Hopefully replacing this fuse takes care of the issue, however, it seems that even tho my car doesn't work my battery is being drained dry by something. Any idea what could still be pulling from the battery even tho the car is off?

 

After replacing the ignition/fuel fuse and the ignition switch my car is running fine so far....

The only issue is my cylinder lock seems to not be as accepting of my key since I removed it. Have to tap it a few times to get it to take sometimes.

 

Could someone supply detailed step by step instructions on how to replace the starter on a 2002 2.7L V6 Dodge Stratus?

 

check this thread might help https://dodgeforum.com/forum/dodge-s...atus-2-7l.html


REMOVAL

1. Open hood.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Raise vehicle and support.
4. Disconnect the electrical connector from the 02 sensor
5. Remove the 02 sensor from the exhaust manifold .
6. Remove the front mount through bolt.
7. Remove the front mount bracket from engine block.
8. Remove the battery cable from starter.

the lower starter bolt and remove starter.
INSTALLATION

1. Install starter to transmission.
2. Start the upper starter bolt.
3. Start the lower bolt and snug it so that the starter will not move.
4. Remove the upper bolt.
5. Connect the battery cable and torque nut to 8.5 Nm (75 in. lbs.).
6. Install the front mount bracket and check heat shield location.
7. Install bolt the upper bolt and torque bolt to 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.)
8. Install the lower and torque bolt to 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.)
9. Install the front mount through bolt and torque bolt to 61 Nm (45 ft.. lbs.)
10. Install the 02 sensor and torque to 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.)
11. Lower vehicle.
12. Connect the negative battery cable.

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I replaced the starter and pulled a rookie move. I have a wire connector ( I think it is a ground wire) and can't remember where it came from. Does it go on the top or bottom bolt into the starter?