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97 stratus 2.5 starts and dies immediately
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aclarkfamily
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Jul 12, 2012, 2:22 PM
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97 stratus 2.5 starts and dies immediately
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Can someone help me figure out why my 97 Dodge Stratus 2.5 starts and dies. Does the crank sensor start the car and then it runs on the cam sensor or vice versa? Any ideas?
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Discretesignals
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Jul 12, 2012, 3:42 PM
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The engine computer needs the crank and cam sensor signal for the engine to start and run.
Is the check engine light on? If so, what code(s) are being stored?
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(This post was edited by Discretesignals on Jul 12, 2012, 3:42 PM)
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Jul 12, 2012, 3:59 PM
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Do you have any security lights on or flashing when you try to start it?
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aclarkfamily
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Jul 12, 2012, 4:05 PM
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There are no codes and no security lights on. It starts and immediately dies. The fuel pressure showed it was a little low so I put a new fuel pump on it.
(This post was edited by aclarkfamily on Jul 12, 2012, 4:07 PM)
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aclarkfamily
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Jul 12, 2012, 4:12 PM
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Oh yeah, and as long as you spray something in the intake it will run. I used brake clean yesterday and had the wife turn it on and it ran fine. I'm not a novice mechanic. I have 6 ASE certifications so you can get technical with me if you like. I just need any ideas.
Thanks.
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nickwarner
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Jul 12, 2012, 4:17 PM
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do you mean Brakleen or Carb and choke cleaner?
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Discretesignals
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Jul 12, 2012, 4:18 PM
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Do you have a scan tool to monitor data stream information?
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aclarkfamily
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Jul 13, 2012, 2:33 PM
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I used break cleaner because it's extremely flammable. The brand is Wearever Brake Parts Cleaner.
And no I don't have a good scanner that will monitor data stream information. Wish I did. The guy I worked for before moving home went bankrupt after 9 years of owning the business this past spring. Since then I have been working from home on odds and ends. I found this car for a good price but instead of junking it out thought I'd try to get it up and running. It looks great and could be a good car if I can solve this. I've built a garage and purchased a lift. But it will take a bit before I can afford other 'major' tools.
Thanks again.
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Jul 13, 2012, 3:53 PM
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If it runs on brake cleaner that means the crank sensor is working. Could be a cam sensor problem, but usually that will set a code. I believe on those if the cam signal is lost the computer can't fire the injectors in the correct sequence. Some vehicles will default to batch firing injectors, but I don't think Dodge could do that.
Do you have a multimeter, graphing multimeter, or lab scope? Did you check for injector pulse when it wouldn't start?
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aclarkfamily
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Jul 14, 2012, 8:46 PM
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Yes, I have a multimeter and a graphing multimeter. I'll check that on Monday if I can get to it. I had a few cars dropped off today I have to get to first. Gotta pay the bills. LOL It looks like the distributor has been leaking oil through it. I thought it might be the cause. Thanks for the help. I'll get back to you on what I find.
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