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2003 Dodge Stratus CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Dodge REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- A/C & Heater Service
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- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Dodge Stratus AUTOMOBILES
Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Sebring & Stratus Coupe -> Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Dodge Stratus 2.4 L4 GAS
- Drain coolant into suitable container.
- Disconnect radiator hoses and clamps.
- Remove reserve tank assem...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Dodge Stratus AUTOMOBILES
Power Brake Units -> Troubleshooting -> Decreasing Brake Pedal Travel -> Dragging Brakes -> Hard Brake Pedal
Vehicle: 2003 Dodge Stratus R/T 3.0 V6 GAS
Decreasing Brake Pedal Travel
If a decreasing brake pedal is encountered, the power brake unit may be binding internally. To test the power brake unit for this condition proceed as follows:
- Place transmission shift lever into Neutral and start engine.
- Increase engine speed to approximately 1500 RPM, close throttle and completely depress brake pedal.
- Slowly release brake pedal and stop engine.
- Remove vacuum check valve and hose from power brake unit. Observe for backward movement of brake pedal.
- If brake pedal moves backward, power brake unit has internal binding. Replace power brake u...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Dodge Stratus AUTOMOBILES
DaimlerChrysler/AMC/Eagle Passenger Cars -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1981-06 Front Wheel Drive Models Except Champ & Colt -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 2003 Dodge Stratus 2.7 V6 FLEX
Normal ...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Dodge Stratus AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Dodge Stratus 2.4 L4 GAS
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove tire and wheel assembly.
- Remove driveshaft nut, Fig. .
- Disconnect tie rod end and stabilizer link.
- Remove damper fork.
- Disconnect lateral lower arm and compression lower arm.
- Remove harness clip.
- Remove driveshaft to transaxle bolt.
- Tap center bearing bracket lightly with plastic hammer to remove ...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Dodge Stratus AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Dodge Stratus 2.4 L4 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove air cleaner resonator.
- Remove Transaxle Control Module (TCM) mounting screws. Move TCM to provide access to top starter mounting bolt. Do not disconnect TCM wiring.
- Remove bolt attaching starter to transaxle housing, then raise and support vehicle.
- Remove battery cable ...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Dodge Stratus AUTOMOBILES
Chrysler LLC Cars -> Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Warning Light ->
Vehicle: 2003 Dodge Stratus 2.4 L4 GAS
This light will turn on briefly as a bulb check when the ignition switch is placed in the on position. This light will also turn on while the engine is run...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Dodge Stratus AUTOMOBILES
Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2003 Dodge Stratus 2.7 V6 FLEX
Inlet
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Reposition inlet heater hose clamp from heater core pipe.
- Remove hose from heater core.
- Reposition heater hose clamp from heater supply tube
- Remove inlet heater hose from heater supply tube.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to ...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Dodge Stratus AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Dodge Stratus R/T 3.0 V6 GAS
- Loosen tensioner pulley fixing nut, then remove belt.
- Install belt ...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2003 Dodge Stratus AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2003 Dodge Stratus cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Door Components Diagram for 2003 Dodge Stratus 2.4 L4 GAS Components on diagram: |
Rear Shelf Components Diagram for 2003 Dodge Stratus 2.4 L4 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2003 Dodge Stratus AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2003 Dodge Stratus cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
2003 Dodge Stratus 2.7 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
2003 Dodge Stratus 2.7 V6 FLEX Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2003 Dodge Stratus AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2003 Dodge Stratus cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DIAGNOSTIC TEARDOWN PROCEDURE - REVISED Vehicle: 2003 Dodge Stratus 2.4 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE INITIALIZATION - REVISED Vehicle: 2003 Dodge Stratus 2.4 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2003 Dodge Stratus AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2003 Dodge Stratus cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.
- Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
- Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
- Minimum brake lining thickness.
- Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs
A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most 2003 Dodge Stratus cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.
- Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap
COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules
QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most 2003 Dodge Stratus cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.
- Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
- Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Final drive fill & drain plug torques
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
- Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
- Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
- Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most 2003 Dodge Stratus cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+
- Airflow sensor electrical specifications
- Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
- Barometric pressure sensor specs
- Battery group number and cranking performance
- Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
- Engine compression pressures
- Coolant temperature sensor specs
- Computer advance.
- Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
- Distributor advance specifications
- Ignition pickup coil resistance
- Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
- Engine fastener torque values
- Firing order diagrams
- Fuel system pressures
- Generator (alternator) specs
- Intake air temperature sensor specs
- Ignition coil specifications
- Fuel injector resistance
- Engine idle speeds
- Knock sensor resistance
- Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
- Mixture control solenoid resistance
- Voltage regulator specs
- Spark plug applications & gaps
- Starter motor electrical specs.
- Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
- Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
- Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
- Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
- Throttle position sensor specs
- Vacuum sensor valve specs
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