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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Dodge Stratus AUTOMOBILES

Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Breeze, Cirrus, Concorde, Intrepid, LHS, Neon, Sebring Convertible, Stratus & 300M -> Heater & A/C Control Module, Replace -> Breeze, Cirrus, Sebring Convertible & Stratus -> Concorde, Intrepid, LHS & 300M -> Neon
Vehicle: 2000 Dodge Stratus 2.5 V6 GAS

Breeze, Cirrus, Sebring Convertible & Stratus

Refer to "Heater & A/C Housing, Replace" for A/C control module replacement procedure.

Neon
  • Remove instrument panel top cover and cluster bezel, then reach through opening and disconnect fog lamp and rear window defogger switch electrical wiring.
  • Remove trim panel by first removing six screws along top, then lifting flange to disengage locator pins and pulling rearward to release clips along bottom.
  • Open ash ...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Dodge Stratus AUTOMOBILES

Anti-lock Brakes -> Teves Anti-Lock Braking System -> System Service -> 1999 -> 1999 Neon -> 1999-2000 -> 1999-2000 Sebring Convertible & Stratus -> 2000-03 -> 2000-03 Neon -> 2001-03 -> 2001-03 Sebring Convertible, Sebring Sedan & Stratus Sedan -> Brake System Bleed -> Breeze & Cirrus -> Component Replacement -> Concorde, Intrepid, LHS & 300M -> Controller Anti-Lock Brake (CAB) -> Front -> Integrated Control Unit (ICU) -> Neon -> Rear -> Sebring Convertible, Sebring Sedan & Stratus Sedan -> Wheel Speed Sensor
Vehicle: 2000 Dodge Stratus 2.0 L4 GAS

Brake System Bleed

The TEVES Mark 20e anti-lock brake system must be bled as two independent braking systems. The non-ABS portion of the brake system should be bled the same as any non-ABS system. The ABS portion of the system requires the use of a DRB, or equivalently programmed scan tool.

  • To bleed non-ABS portion of system, refer to "Hydraulic Brakes."
  • To bleed the ABS portion of the system, connect DRB scan tool to vehicle diagnostics connector, located under the lefthand side of instrument panel.
  • Set can tool to Bleed ABS routine.
  • Apply brake pedal firmly and initiate Bleed ABS cycl...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Dodge Stratus AUTOMOBILES

DaimlerChrysler/AMC/Eagle Passenger Cars -> Component Locations -> 1995-00 Breeze, Cirrus & Stratus
Vehicle: 2000 Dodge Stratus 2.5 V6 GAS

Ref...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Dodge Stratus AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2000 Dodge Stratus 2.5 V6 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 2000 Dodge Stratus AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2000 Dodge Stratus 2.5 V6 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Unplug field circuit from alternator.
  • Remove B+ terminal nut and wire.
  • Loosen top mounting ear bolt.
  • Loosen pivot bolt, but do not remove.
  • Loosen adjusting bolt on idler to allow removal of alternator drive belt.
  • Remove pivot bolt. Do not drop spacer.
  • Remove top mounting ear bolt.
  • Remove upper alternator brac...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Dodge Stratus AUTOMOBILES

Chrysler LLC Cars -> Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Warning Light ->
Vehicle: 2000 Dodge Stratus 2.5 V6 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 2000 Dodge Stratus AUTOMOBILES

Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2000 Dodge Stratus 2.5 V6 GAS

Lower

  • Disconnect negative battery cable.
  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Reposition hose clamp from water pump.
  • Remove radiator outlet hose from water pump.
  • Reposition hose clamp from radiator.
  • Remove radiator outlet hose from radiator and vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure to inst...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Dodge Stratus AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace -> A/C Compressor & Alternator Belt
Vehicle: 2000 Dodge Stratus 2.0 L4 GAS

A/C Compressor & Alternator Belt

  • Loosen T-Bolt locking nut and pivot bolt to remove and install Poly V belt and...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2000 Dodge Stratus AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 2000 Dodge Stratus cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Wiring Harness Locations Diagram for 2000 Dodge Stratus  2.5 V6 GASWiring Harness Locations Diagram for 2000 Dodge Stratus 2.5 V6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Instrument Panel Wiring Harness
  • Front Wiring Harness
  • Body Wiring Harness
  • Control Wiring Harness
  • Door Wiring Harness
  • Instrument Panel Wiring Diagram for 2000 Dodge Stratus  2.4 L4 GASInstrument Panel Wiring Diagram for 2000 Dodge Stratus 2.4 L4 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Horn Switch
  • Auto-Cruise Control Switch
  • Illumination Module
  • Defroster Switch
  • Remote Controlled Mirror Switch
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2000 Dodge Stratus AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2000 Dodge Stratus cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2000 Dodge Stratus  2.0 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram2000 Dodge Stratus 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Battery
  • 2000 Dodge Stratus  2.4 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram2000 Dodge Stratus 2.4 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Vehicle Speed Control Switch
  • Cigar Lighter
  • Horn Relay
  • Body Control Module
  • Clockspring
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2000 Dodge Stratus AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 2000 Dodge Stratus cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DIAGNOSTIC TEARDOWN PROCEDURE - REVISED
    Vehicle: 2000 Dodge Stratus 2.0 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Automatic Trans, Coolers, Torque Converter
  • Document: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DIAGNOSTIC TEARDOWN PROCEDURE - REVISED
    Vehicle: 2000 Dodge Stratus 2.0 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Automatic Trans, Coolers, Torque Converter
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2000 Dodge Stratus AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2000 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 2000 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 2000 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 2000 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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