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Bhave
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Feb 1, 2024, 1:47 AM
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hey guys Bhave here. i have a 2010 dodge caliber se (insurance says mainstreet but vehicle has no badge for that on it) with i believe the 2.4l in it. its actually my dads car.anyways i am having multiple issues and not sure if all related or not. to start off awhile back the check engine light came on and it read codes for a crank and camshaft position senors as well as a misfire code. i changes out the coils and plugs as well as the sensors and after that the check engine light went off and drove fine for awhile (i belive all of that was done around 80000 miles or so) the car is now at 103000 and im experiencing multple things at same time. car will sometime flicker with the headlights while running, the rpms will go to around 2000 -2500 when going from 0-20 mph even when going easy on the pedal, its consuming more fuel than normal and just feels sluggish. its also got the turn dial climat control switch and on settings 1 and 2 it willl not blow but will on 3 and 4 ( 3 is starting to go out) but those settings will work if i push the dial in like a button. quits when i let off though. changed refulator and blend door already, it also had a weird clicking noise coming from by the radio in the dash while vehicle had been freshly turned off or before even starting when opening any door. that problem went away for a little after getting a new battery but3-4 days ago it happened after turning vehicle off when i got home but i have not heard it since.it has no check engine light or any lwarning indicator light for that matter but when plugging in a scan tool it pulls a p0777 for the trans pressure solenoid. checked the tcm fuse to find it was fine so i naturally with the electronic issues thought " maybe and alternator" so i used a volt meter with the car on and found that it was puttin out 13.5 volts but every now and then would drop too 12.5 for a second then go back up. typically id expect it to be 13.5-14.5. was a parts manager at an auto parts store for 4 years and a certified service tech for a shop for awhile but ill admit i do not know everything. the car hasnt died on me and starts every time. research online shows these are renowned for transmission issues and wiring issues going to radio. i guess im trying to ask is would an electrical issue cause all these problems at the same time? im sure it could but i wouldnt know if it could throw the trans code dtc but have no check engine light. ive also heard the fuse boxes could potentially be an issue too. where would i even start to see if it comes from one problem or multiple problems disguised as one? note i also was driving home today and had my dash set to read whatever number miles till empty in my case was 40 m to e, im on flat ground and in 1 block it dropped from 40 to 36 no hard stop or quick acceleration at the light went up to 39 m to e. got home and noticed it moving back and forth those numers and all the ones in between. please pardon my typos and incorrect grammer, its 2:30 am where i am at and i just got home from dropping a fuel tank to replace the fuel pump in another car.
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Hammer Time
Ultimate Carjunky
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Feb 1, 2024, 4:49 AM
Post #2 of 2
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Re: interesting multiple issues
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This is way too much for one question. I don't believe all these things are related and would need to be approached one at a time even if they were.
I can tell you that the charging system is regulated by the PCM and it will vary the charging rate according to need.
I'm going to close this question now. Please separate the issues and ask the questions one at a time.
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