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.
Start & Stall Condition: Testing
2003 Chrysler Intrepid SXTSECTION Testing
- Turn ignition on. Using scan tool, check for DTCs. If no DTCs are present, go to next step. If any DTCs are present, perform appropriate diagnostic test. See DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE DEFINITIONS in SELF-DIAGNOSTICS - CONCORDE, INTREPID & 300M article.
- Using scan tool, read and record Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM) DTC (fault) messages. If no SKIM DTC messages are present, go to next step. If any SKIM DTC messages are present, a fault exists in anti-theft system. Perform appropriate test. See appropriate ANTI-THEFT SYSTEMS article in ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT.NOTE: If scan tool does not communicate with SKIM, repair communication problem. See appropriate BODY CONTROL MODULES article in ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT.
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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.