Chrysler Sebring JXI 1999 Convertible, Repair, Troubleshooting

This is quick overview of typical minor problems encountered with the Gen I Chrysler Sebring JXI convertible,,years 1996-2000. You want reliability and good running car. These things are sensitive to aftermarket parts. Also forgot to mention, that oil that pools in the spark well from leaky valve cover o-rings will shorten the life of the cam sensor due to partially shorting the plugs. Solution = new valve cover gaskets and o-ring seals. Otherwise you go through a lot of cam and crank sensors. I like convertibles. That's why I keep it. I hate the way the new ones look,,ugly,,just my opinion. The Gen I is the one. This thing runs flawless now and never ran that good. There was actually 2 problems with this car. The distributor broke (no start) and And valve timing jumped one tooth,,possibly when the distributor was going out and it was backfiring.

iridium555.blogspot.com See for list of videos. How to on Sebring Conv.


1999 Chysler Sebring Convertible heater core changeout 1of 2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EUf5ehFGhFQ

1999 Chrysler Sebring Convertible Heater, Dash 2 of 2 and ENGINE SENSORS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bwwgNJ8-yUc

1999 Chrysler Sebring Convertible, Ignition Coil in distributor
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E48b4F_-PJw

1999 Chrysler Sebring Convertible Autostick conversion 1 of 2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0iNQa21oZ_s

1999 Chrysler Sebring Convertible Autostick conversion 2 of 2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xSGp_oHV_S4&feature=related

1999 Chrysler Sebring Convertible Water Inlet pipe 1 of 2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e1-j5cqQpsM

1999 Chrysler Sebring Convertible Water Inlet pipe 2 of 2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nXzhLNnV2f8

1999 Chrysler Sebring Convertible Air Vent Control Fix
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wXxarRYGtGM

1999 Chrysler Sebring Conv Battery & Lower Balljoint replace Overview
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_aXxm8_9Gk

1999 Chrysler Sebring convertible sparkplug change
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=55sJqylRpUY

1999 Chrysler Sebring convertible CPS {crank position sensor} & Distributor
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oT8WOiYfZWA

1996-2007 Chrysler Sebring Convertible DRAIN HOLES
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VI62TfoKQu4

1996 to 2000 ChryslerSebring Convertible, TIMING BELT & WATER PUMP 1 of __.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qpSk5nfeaac

1996 to 2000 ChryslerSebring Convertible, TIMING BELT & WATER PUMP 2 of __
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mP_Qqa-cO3Y

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[catdog2two]

Syyenergy7; hate to trouble you , but you seem to have an awful lot of experience with this engine. Currently, my engine is getting horrible gas mileage; no sign of performance of cat (power) issues. I know there are many possibilities; but you have had to have seen this on your car over the years. What did you find out. I'm talking around 14 mpg. Ouch.

[syyenergy7]

@catdog2two No codes? O2 sensors tell the computer what the air/fuel ration should be.  And the MAP sensor will also. If they have been in the car for many years, it may be smart to change them anyway. The MAP sensor is easy and the 2nd O2 sensor is easy if the wiring harness is not tangled. The 1st O2 sensor is hard to get at. Use Bosch O2 sensors. OEM. Others may give problems.

[catdog2two]

I'm going to replace spark plug tube gaskets; can the valve cover gaskets be reused? It's not leaking around it. They are rubber correct? also, intake manifold gaskets; what is done to those if you have to remove the im everytime to work on this vehicle; use same gaskets or clean/scrape/purchase new ones everytime. thanks for your response. Great videos all around.

[syyenergy7]

@catdog2two The valve cover gaskets probably can not be reused since the originals are made or cork. You can reuse the intake gaskets. I will use Permatex 80065 High Tack Spray A-Gasket on them which resists gasoline.

[pedriuskii]

i've done all of this to my 2.5 Dodge Stratus, it's insanely hard to work on when trying to change a timing belt or water pump, by insanely hard i mean NIGHTMARE HARD! I actually had to suspend my engine and transmission, unbolt all the engine mounts and exhaust pipe and then swing the motor to the front just to get to that power steering plate bolts, I hate doing work on this car, though I like it. And yes, the stupid little problems that come up with the car are very anoying to track down.

[syyenergy7]

@pedriuskii Yes. The power steering pump bracket upper bolts are very difficult to get at. This car generally is hard to work on with the extra caution that it may not like some aftermarket parts. Otherwise it can be pretty reliable. I like driving this car more than others.

[catdog2two]

Thanks. I'm very impressed with the engine; just want it to run as best as it can. I will definitely act on your hunches. I trust your diagnosis even when you cant see my car. I like your enthusiasm with this engine also. Once again. Thanks.

[catdog2two]

@syyenergy7 Thanks for the info; that answers my question. I will buy the valve cover kit instead of just spark plug seals.

[pedriuskii]

Also, as a follow-up comment, i've rebuilt my distributor by buying an aftermarket coil and cam sensor, i replaced them, they worked well, so far they have over a year working, they're Taiwanese parts, coil was $15, sensor was $10, cap $5 and rotor like another $5, shipping was like $20. I bought them from Taiwan directly. I just had my crank sensor go bad, I got a new one, it's not working right but I ran out of daylight so I cant check it. Anyway glad to see someone else working on this car!

[TexasToast09]

I'll upload a video of my car tomorrow and all it's problems! maybe you can help!