Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2000 Chrysler Sebring LXiFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Intermittent Malfunction
This procedure applies if you have been sent here from a Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) test or No Trouble Code (NTC) test. The following checks may assist in identifying a possible intermittent problem:
- Consult customer on nature of the problem and condition at which the problem exists.
- Visually inspect related wiring harness connectors for broken, bent, pushed out or corroded terminals.
- Visually inspect related wiring harness for chafed, pierced or partially broken wires.
- Attempt to duplicate conditions when the problem occurs, such as temperature or moisture conditions.
- Wiggle wiring harness and connectors in several directions to attempt to find defective condition in wiring or connectors.
- Check actuation, inputs, outputs and sensor operation for malfunctioning system using scan tool. See ACTUATION, INPUTS, OUTPUTS & SENSOR READ TESTS .
Factory Service Tools
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.