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Chrysler Sebring LXI 2002 coupe, question about motor
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WxxExxS
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Jan 5, 2009, 6:58 PM
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Chrysler Sebring LXI 2002 coupe, question about motor
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Ever since 3 months ago, my car (automatic btw) has been running a lot tougher. By tougher this is what I mean:
-While the car is in D (drive), and I am holding the brake down at a red light, the front panel starts to shake. The shaking sounds like it is coming from the motor, which is also louder since 3 months ago. Also while I am holding down the brake at a red light, the temperature gauge rises from normal (half way) to about 3/4 of the gauge. Now while the car is still in D and the car is moving, the shaking goes away, the loud motor noise goes away, and the temperature returns to normal. There is also strange noises that are made while coming to a stop, sounds like something stuck in a fan and liquid moving in a canister noises.
I just got the brakes replaced last month as well as an oil change.
Could someone please list all possible problems that could cause these ailments?
Thanks.
(This post was edited by 10-5-6-6 on Jan 5, 2009, 8:33 PM)
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Loren Champlain Sr
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Jan 5, 2009, 7:05 PM
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First of all, it sounds as if the cooling fan(s) is not coming on. That would explain why the temp rises while stopped. You need to check this out, immediately. Could be low coolant level. I think that the PCM commands the fan(s) via coolant temp/fan switch. The shaking sounds like a misfire, but the Check Engine Light should be coming on, if so. There are other reasons that can cause a rough idle, of course. Which engine, how many miles?
Overheating can blow a head gasket, which in turn, can cause the symptoms you mention. Hopefully, that hasn't happened.
Loren
SW Washington
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