2002 Dodge Stratus (fast clicking sound when trying to turn over)

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by XNelson, Dec 12, 2003.

  1. XNelson

    XNelson Guest

    I bought a used 2002 Dodge Stratus SE (Automatic) a few months ago and
    recently all heck seems to be breaking loose.
    First the battery died, but we were able to charge it back up again.
    Ever since then however, it appears as though the idle speed is out of
    wack. When approaching slow-downs (such as lights or stops), the car
    will just shut down, unless I keep my foot on the gas and use the
    other foot to brake.
    Additionally, a few times now, the car will only produce a fast
    clicking sound when I go to turn the engine over. The first time it
    happened, I was waiting for a chance to get it to a mechanic and for
    some reason a few days later everything (aside from the problem with
    slowing down) was fine again.
    This time that it has happened however, all I get is the fast clicking
    sound. All electrical systems appear fine and lights, radio, door
    alarms, etc all are working fine, just the fast clicking and it won't
    turn over.

    Does anyone have any advice or ideas what this could be and any
    thoughts on how I could fix this easily without tons of cash?

    Thanks a ton for your help.

    Xavier
     
    XNelson, Dec 12, 2003
    #1
  2. | I bought a used 2002 Dodge Stratus SE (Automatic) a few
    months ago and
    | recently all heck seems to be breaking loose.
    | First the battery died, but we were able to charge it back
    up again.
    | Ever since then however, it appears as though the idle
    speed is out of
    | wack. When approaching slow-downs (such as lights or
    stops), the car
    | will just shut down, unless I keep my foot on the gas and
    use the
    | other foot to brake.
    | Additionally, a few times now, the car will only produce a
    fast
    | clicking sound when I go to turn the engine over. The
    first time it
    | happened, I was waiting for a chance to get it to a
    mechanic and for
    | some reason a few days later everything (aside from the
    problem with
    | slowing down) was fine again.
    | This time that it has happened however, all I get is the
    fast clicking
    | sound. All electrical systems appear fine and lights,
    radio, door
    | alarms, etc all are working fine, just the fast clicking
    and it won't
    | turn over.
    |
    | Does anyone have any advice or ideas what this could be
    and any
    | thoughts on how I could fix this easily without tons of
    cash?
    |
    | Thanks a ton for your help.
    |
    | Xavier

    A 2002 is still covered by the manufacturer's
    warranty...take it to either a Dodge or Chrysler dealer.
     
    James C. Reeves, Dec 12, 2003
    #2
  3. XNelson

    Bill Putney Guest

    Get your battery and alternator both tested - many auto parts stores can
    do that for free (although the meaningfulness of the test can be
    somewhat dependent on the person doing the testing). If they test good,
    start looking for poor (loose and/or corroded) connections starting at
    the battery terminals.

    Bill Putney
    (to reply by e-mail, replace the last letter of the alphabet in my
    address with "x")
     
    Bill Putney, Dec 12, 2003
    #3
  4. XNelson

    mic canic Guest

    get a new battery and all should be well
    the computer needs a strong battery to function properly or it won't idle
    and run right
     
    mic canic, Dec 13, 2003
    #4
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