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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Dodge Stratus AUTOMOBILES

Cooling Fans -> Passenger Cars -> Component Diagnosis & Testing -> 2001 -> 2002 -> Concorde, Intrepid, LHS & 300M -> Fan Control Module -> Fan Control Relay -> Fan Motor Relay -> High Speed Fan Control Relay -> Low Speed Fan Control Relay -> Neon -> Radiator Fan Motor -> Sebring & Stratus Coupe -> Sebring & Stratus Sedan & Sebring Convertible
Vehicle: 2002 Dodge Stratus 2.7 V6 GAS

Fan Control Module

Sebring & Stratus Coupe
  • Disconnect condenser fan motor electrical connector.
  • Start and run engine at idle speed.
  • Turn A/C switch on and maintain an engine coolant temperature of 176°F or less.
  • Measure voltage between fan control module side connector terminals, Fig. .
  • Voltage should change repeatedly as follows:
    • 0V.
    • 5.6-10.8V.
    • 9.4-14.6 V.
  • If voltage does not change repeatedly, replace radiator fan motor and fan control module.

Fan Control Relay

Sebri...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Dodge Stratus AUTOMOBILES

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Diagnosis & Testing -> 1999-2000 -> Avenger -> Breeze & Cirrus -> Concorde, Intrepid, LHS & 300M -> Convertible -> Coupe -> Less ABS -> Less Anti-Lock Brake System -> Neon -> Proportioning Valve -> Sebring & Stratus -> Sedan -> With ABS -> With Anti-Lock Brake System
Vehicle: 2002 Dodge Stratus 2.7 V6 GAS

Proportioning Valve

Avenger
  • Install suitable pressure gauges, one each on input side and output side of proportioning valve.
  • Bleed brake line and pressure gauge, then gradually depress brake pedal and observe gauge.
  • Observe left and righthand output pressures.
  • Pressure difference between left and right sides should not be more than 57 psi.
  • Refer to "Hydraulic Brake Control Specifications."
  • If pressure is not within specifications, replace proportioning valve.
Breeze & Cirrus
Less Anti-Lock Brake System
  • Road test vehicle to determine which rear wheel exhibits premature wheel skid.
  • Remove ...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2002 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: 2002 Dodge Stratus 2.4 L4 GAS

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Dodge Stratus AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2002 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 2002 Dodge Stratus AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2002 Dodge Stratus R/T 2.7 V6 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove serpentine drive belt splash shield, then loosen serpentine drive belt.
  • Remove lower mounting bolt, then lower vehicle.
  • Disconnect A/C pressure switch and clutch electrical connectors.
  • Remove engine oil dip stick.
  • Remove two upper mounting bolts, then alternator...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Dodge Stratus AUTOMOBILES

Chrysler LLC Cars -> Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Warning Lamp -> Breeze, Cirrus, Concord, Intrepid, LHS, Neon, New Yorker, Prowler, Sebring Convertible, Sebring Sedan, Stratus Sedan, Viper, Vision & 300M
Vehicle: 2002 Dodge Stratus 2.4 L4 GAS

This lamp should light when the ignition is turned On. The lamp may light for as long as 30 seconds as a bulb and system inspection. If the lamp remains lit or lights while operating the vehicle, a fault condition in the anti-lock brake system is indicated. When the lamp is lit, turn ignition Off, then start the engine again. If the lamp still remains lit, the a...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Dodge Stratus AUTOMOBILES

Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2002 Dodge Stratus 2.7 V6 GAS

Lower

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

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Dodge Stratus AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace -> A/C Compressor/Alternator Belt -> Power Steering Pump Belt
Vehicle: 2002 Dodge Stratus R/T 2.7 V6 GAS

A/C Compressor/Alternator Belt

  • Raise and support vehicle, then remove righthand front wheel and splash shield.
  • Loosen tensioner locking bolt and pivot bolt.
  • Rotate tensioner clockwise to allow slack, then remove belt.
  • Reverse procedure to install.

Power Steering Pump Belt

  • R...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2002 Dodge Stratus AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 2002 Dodge Stratus cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Engine Components Diagram for 2002 Dodge Stratus  2.4 L4 GASEngine Components Diagram for 2002 Dodge Stratus 2.4 L4 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Idle Air Control Motor
  • Throttle Position Sensor
  • Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor
  • Generator
  • Oxygen Sensor
  • Steering Column Components Diagram for 2002 Dodge Stratus  2.7 V6 GASSteering Column Components Diagram for 2002 Dodge Stratus 2.7 V6 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Left Speed Control Switch
  • Right Speed Control Switch
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2002 Dodge Stratus AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2002 Dodge Stratus cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2002 Dodge Stratus R/T 3.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram2002 Dodge Stratus R/T 3.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Door Switch- Left Hand
  • 2002 Dodge Stratus  2.4 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram2002 Dodge Stratus 2.4 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Wiper Switch
  • Body Control Module
  • Multi-Function Switch
  • Front Washer Pump Motor
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2002 Dodge Stratus AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 2002 Dodge Stratus cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DIAGNOSTIC TEARDOWN PROCEDURE - REVISED
    Vehicle: 2002 Dodge Stratus 2.4 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Automatic Trans, Coolers, Torque Converter
  • Document: POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE INITIALIZATION - REVISED
    Vehicle: 2002 Dodge Stratus 2.4 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Electronic Devices, Computers, PROMS, Sensors
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2002 Dodge Stratus AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2002 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 2002 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 2002 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 2002 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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