We don't deal with Sebring Convertibles or Sedans here because they
are
different cars built on different chasses in an entirely different plant.
Sebring coupes
are built by Mitsubishi employees based loosely on the Galant/Eclipse
chassis (these cars are
also built there). The Convertibles and Sedans are built on a
Chrysler-designed
"P" car chassis and assembled by Chrysler employees in Chrysler
plants.
Even the V6 used in the Coupe is different from the one used in sedans
and convertibles.
The 200 hp coupe engine in the 2001 is a high output 3.0 Mitsubishi
V6.
The 200 hp V6 used in the sedans andconvertibles is an all-Chrysler
engine first used
a couple years ago in the Intrigue/Concorde redesign. The coupe engine
is used on the
Eclipse and Galant as well.
When you send e-mail to Eric or I, please include "Sebring" in the subject line,
My e-mail account on aol has been getting tons of Spam mail recently for some reason,
and e-mail where the suject line is blank or something generic like "Hey" will likely
get deleted by accident without even being read.
I've been in search of more Web space for the Sebring owners and photo pages.
AOL will give it to me in exchange for a frame with the "AOL Hometown logo and assorted banner ads"
I'm of mixed mind on all of this. By becoming part of AOL Hometown we will
potentially get more visitors who will find us through the AOL hometown search engine, but I hate the Hometown
frame and banner ads for ATT wireless, WebMD weight loss or whatever. To a certain degree AOL is using my
web page content to make ad revenue off of our page, which I don't like at all.
If you object to the frame and wish to eliminate the maddening
AOL "Hometown frame and Ads," try retyping in the following
link for this page and put it in your bookmarks
http://members.aol.com/_ht_a/LXiSebring/ownerseb.htm
The page appears to come up free of the AOL frame when I type that in my browser. Let me know if this works
for you as well.
1. Loose plastic body cladding (we've driven that one into the ground)
2. Premature brake wear and choosing replacement brakes (ditto)
3. Warped rotors
4. Using synthetic oil or not (don't)
6. Security alarm goes off when it shouldnt (usually its the underhood switch
but read on for an at-home fix)
7. Programming a remote controled keyless entry device (we don't know how to either)
8. Wheel balance problems
9. Choosing new tires
10. What to do whern the "check engine" light comes on
11. battery replacement in remote keyless entry devices
12 Spark plug replacement on the V6 engine (Don't try this yourself, at home.
It's a real pain. This is a good job for your dealer)
13. Car turns over but won't start (try a new battery before you do anything else)
14. When to replace timing belts (These really should be replaced at 60,000 miles
unless you enjoy sitting by the side of the road)
15. Aftermarket parts such as performance parts and indiglo gauges (the guys at
ASOG are the people who keep track of that stuff.
16: Scraping and tearing up the front facia of your Sebring coupe because you run into/over something
like a concrete parking lot bumper
Eric says he deletes e-mail if the subject line blank or something generic like "help." Also, remember that Eric and I just Sebring owners and are not customer service people, and while you might feel good by writing a letter that vents your anger over a problem with your car or your dealer, we are not going to post letters that identify an individual dealer, nor act as your advocates for you in these disputes. My experience has been that most service departments will try hard to deal with a customer complaint, but they too have limits in terms of what they are able to do. Further, if you do not feel that you are getting adequate service at your dealer, get a second opinion ata second dealership, calmly explaining what the problem is and what the first dealer attempted to do that did not repair the problem. Service people are human too and if you go in angry, chances are you won't get their best work on your behalf. For those of you who are actually looking for the Sebring CONVERTIBLE, and ended up here on the coupe site try This link We don't deal with Sebring Convertibles or Sedans here because they are different cars built on different chasses in an entirely different plant. Sebring coupes are built by Mitsubishi employees based loosely on the Galant/Eclipse chassis (these cars are also built there). The Convertibles and Sedans are built on a Chrysler-designed "P" car chassis and assembled by Chrysler employees in Chrysler plants. Even the V6 used in the Coupe is different from the one used in sedans and convertibles. The 200 hp coupe engine in the 2001 is a high output 3.0 Mitsubishi V6. The 200 hp V6 used in the sedans andconvertibles is an all-Chrysler engine first used a couple years ago in the Intrigue/Concorde redesign. The coupe engine is used on the Eclipse and Galant as well.
The Avenger Sebring Owners Group (ASOG) Website
MOPAR Chatroom
Note: Please e-mail Eric or me any Coupe problems you have and the
solutions, if
any.
Instrument Cluster Repairs
speedo@fuse.net (roger yenke)
To: LXiSebring@aol.com
For the servicing
of the common problems associated with the instrument cluster. If
interested please email to Roger Yenke
(speedo@fuse.net)
If you are interested in trade-in values on Sebrings, check out The Kelly Blue Book SiteInteresting to note that the Chrysler website now has a link to the Kelly Blue Book site--how times change in the automobile business!
I promised you earlier that I would find hard evidence before I recommended any performance parts.I am sick of the hype and the 'magic products.' Here are some options.
SPARK PLUGS:
For the 4 cylinder NGK recommends the BKR6E-11 set at
0.050".
For the V-6 NGK recommends the PFR5G-11, set at 0.044" - NGK's
initial setting,
thus the "-11" or 1.1
mm.
If you like the idea of using Platinum plugs or have questions reguarding
them you can Email me
(Drawsoncad@aol.com)
The NGK engineer for Chrysler applications is
(knakayama@ngksparkplugs.com)
WAX & POLISH:
Want to try the absolutely best car polish system in the World? Zaino Bros. I have used these products for a long time and let me tell you nothing compares. Did I mention the owner Sal is a really nice guy and will answer all your questions?
PERMANENTLY SOLVING BRAKE PROBLEMS:
Here are Eric's recommended part numbers:
Front Axxis Pads........................23-484-01
Front Power Stop rotor/left side......JBR518SL
Front Power Stop rotor/right side....JBR518SR
Rear Axxis Pads.........................23-383-01
Rear Power Stop rotor/left side.......JBR772SL
Rear Power Stop rotor/right side.....JBR772SR
These are slotted rotors that will solve the warping problem so common on Sebrings/Avengers. Contact Ralph at Olympic tell him I sent you. He will set you up with a set of Powerstop SLOTTED rotors and Axxis metal master pads. I'm sure that they are available elsewhere but their prices and service is second to none. When you have them installed make sure that they replace the brake clips (Hardware) and lubricate ALL the contact points of the pad to the calipers. This will fix your problem.
Use this tool to find & help troubleshoot problems. Your cars computer stores codes "Engine Light" this is how to find out what they mean.
An interesting question is why I am getting better brake life than most owners here are reporting when the type of driving I do should be harder on brakes than the driving most of you do with lots of highway miles. The mechanic and I discussed the role of driving habits, in particular, the use of the brake as the primary device to slow the car from high speed. When people come to the website and complain that they go through pads and rotors every 10,000 miles I don't like to tell them that maybe they should examine how they use the brake pedal in ordinary driving, but sometimes I swallow hard and do. People generally don't like to be told that they never quite learned how to drive, and the engine is the first brake on the car, not the brake pedal. Anyway the mechanic agreed with me that driving habits have a great deal to do with brake pad & rotor life. He then talked me into a $9 tire rotation. All in all, not a bad experience.
Hi, I found you web-site for Chrysler Sebring Coup owners and wondered if you could help. I have just got a Chrysler Sebring Lxi 98 2.5 v6 with auto transmission, and I have noticed that the transmission is very noisy. It seems to make a whining noise most of the time especially at 30 mph and 60 mph. The car also seems to be quite lethargic and slow to respond. Occasionally when accelerating it will kick down twice unexpectedly resulting in the revs to hit 6,000 but having little acceleration. Are these both normal, or are these indications of bigger transmission problems, and can they be fixed??
Eric says ..... It has a lockup torque converter that simulates 2 shifts. The whine is normal, probably quits when you let off the gas. Check the fluid and use only Mopar ATF 7176 type 3 as your manual states. .....
hi, I recently saw your website for Chrysler Sebrings. I have a friend that has a 2000 Sebring LXi coupe. he wanted to get an exhaust system and a body kit or ground effects for his car. if you would, please point me to some places where I can find body kits or anything else to customize a sebring. also please tell me what parts from other cars would fit on the Sebring like the Dodge Avenger, etc..
LXiSebring: Try www.asog.net
My '96 Sebring (63K mi), is needing a 02 sensor replaced for the third time. The dealership will not help in replacing free or even diagnosing free! I understand this is a common problem with the Sebrings. Why isn't Chrysler replacing them at no charge? Has anyone had any luck in reporting Chrysler to an agency? Getting rather tired of my "check engine light" coming on for this and other non-urgent problems every 6 months, and wasting time and money for service! Please advise. Thank you!
Eric says ..... Something else is causing this. Have you had a full tune up done, plugs wires fuel filter? I'd also always run 87 octane gasoline. If your making only short trips and the car stays cold most of the time this wont help either. Oh and were not lawyers. :-] .....
I'm in a frantic search for after market chrome/polished steel grille for my wifes 2001 Sebring. Hoping to give as a xmas present. So far I have had ZERO luck. Got any tips?
Eric says ..... If you could draw it up, or take it off and make a template, a local machine shop could make and polish one from stainless tubing. I bet it would be $300 - $400. Harliss Specialities in Irwin, PAA. Or Hi-Tec in Butler, PA come to mind. .....
LXiSebring: Memo to Chrysler: Next year offer the Second generation Sebring Grille in a shiny Chrome as an option for buyers. The car would look much better and the front would have less of a "toothless smile" look. A brushed chrome grille might look good too.
what would you recomend as an aftermarket cd player for this car. the one that came in the car has been a problem on and off now it does not play at all.
Eric says ..... Crutchfield.com has some real nice "direct fit" CD players available. No brackets or faceplates needed. .....
My fiance has a 98 Sebring that in the last year has come up with the strangest noise problem. When ever she goes through a car wash the car ends up full of water, but we can't find where it is, we can only hear it swishing around when accelerating, decelerating or turning. I've checked the trunk and the storage area for the spare tire and there is nothing there. Her mechanic heard it the other day and was baffled. It sounds like it is somewhere around the rear tire wells. I think it is leaking onto the rear floor also. Any ideas? Thanks.
Eric says ..... That is the strangest thing I have ever heard. Check all seals and gaskets. If the car was rustproofed, one of the drill hole plugs may have fallen out. ..... LXiSebring: Does the water evenually drain out? My hunch is one of the drain holes is partially clogged, maybe from undercoat.
My boyfriend just purchased one today..the check engine light is coming on alot. Any suggestions? He got this car from a salvage lot in New Hamp. for $6900...good deal eh?
Eric says ..... Toward the top of the site you'll find a section on checking PCM codes. If its in good shape I'd say thats a good deal. .....
LXiSebring: Check engine lights usually come on because of bad sensors related to the fuel system and emissions.
My name is Ken Niemczyk and I own a 95' Sebring of which I am in the middle of tearing apart (huge custom project). A few mods are a 2.5 inch lowered stance which is set off by my 19 inch wheels, shaved doorhandles, replaced taillights (new lights are the little oval ones that come stock on the trunk lid), custom fiberglass mold that houses 3 amps and 4 12 inch subs, custom blue neon lighting inside and out, terminator style wing, and the most noticable thing is the 4.5 inch chop top that I am working on right now which will result in shaving the two small side windows in the back. I just came across this page tonight and I think its awsome. If you could though, I need some help, the "Heavily Customized" Sebring that is featured this month has a body kit on it that I can not find anywhere. I have seen those side skirts on other Brings at shows but I cant find it. I have been looking for almost a year now and I cant find it. If you could either find out where it is from for me, or get me a screen name, or an e-mail address of the owner it would be greatly appreciated. I hope to have my Bring on the page when its done but I would like to find those side skirts. Any help would be appreciated. Please e-mail me at nimmy99@hotmail.com with a responce as soon as you get a chance. Thank you for your time.
LXiSebring: Danny (see letter below) saw that car at a Califoirnia Custom auto show and supplied the photo. I havent a clue and he hasnt a clue as to where they got it either. You might check to see if the guys at www.asog.net might know.
I have had several blowouts of the Goodyear tires on my sebring. the dealer says its a tire prob.; the Goodyear dealer says its the rim design, supposedley a Mitsubishi part. what or who is responsible.
Eric says..... Goodyears are just plain junk as far as I'm concerned. The 17" 50 series setup is not so good. I'd buy a set of 205/55/16 rims and Bridgestone Turanzas from the TireRack.com. They'll be safe, quiet and long lasting. PS we're not lawyers and wont point fingers. ..... LXiSebring: Do the blowouts occur on the same or on different wheels? If it's always on the same wheel I would replace that wheel.
T I am wondering and i have been looking for a while now, my front speakers in my car door have been blown for a while and i was wondering what size they would be. I have a 1997 Sebring LXI, coupe, leather, and power everything. if you could please tell me the size of those speakers. i have another question also, it looks as though i have an amp mounted in the back of my trunk by my factory infinity speakers, it is also an infinity amplifier. i was wondering if i would need a special piece to hook up subwoofers to my cd player ( anothers words i dont know if i have amp outputs on my cd player). I have a cd cassette player in the car now and plan to keep it that way. if you could get back to me i would greatly appreciate it.
LXiSebring: These are questions that any good custom car stereo shop would be far better prepared to answer, as they modify and upgrade factory setups every day. They have books which tell them exactly what will and wont fit with each car.I would only be guessing. I wouldnt dtry doing this on my own. Any extra cost will be more than offset by the fact that the car stereo people will not mess anything up for you.
thanks for putting up such a great site, about a great car. i own a 96 LX, and i love my car. Its handles well, it looks good, its fast, and most importantly, it is not a civic... so here's a pic, if it's worthy please put it up, if not, thanks anyways,
LXiSebring: See featured Sebring, above, and the owners'photo page
Hello there. I would like to become a member of your club. I have a Wildberry Chrysler Sebring LXI Coupe, 2.5 liter V6. I have about 86,000 miles on her right now. I have driven the car for about 6 months, or 6,000 miles (since i bought it) and it has ran perfectly (other than a dead cell in a battery, which resulted in a replacement). Perhaps i just have not had the car long enough, or maybe it is just all these people reporting problems due to their own abuse of their LXI's :)
Would there be any way of getting me a website with Sebring performance parts? i would greatly appreciate it.
LXiSebring: www.asog.net is your best source of information on performance parts See photo of the Sebring on the owners' photo page.
My wife ran into my sons truck in the driveway, and pushed the corner of her rear bumper in, if we could get the bumper off it looks like we could pop it back out. How do we get it off?
Eric says ..... It's all clipped in from the back, plus there is metal under it that is probably damaged. .....
LXiSebring: There is stiff dense styrofoam-like material under the vinyl bumper cover. Once that is dented it probably will be impossible to pop it back out.
I have a dangerous problem with my 95 Sebring . My car locks up at any given time , I could be doing 100 klm or 120 klm or even 40 klm , the car will appear as if you slammed the brakes on . Could this be a Brake problem or a transmission problem. I am not on the brakes when this happens, basically just maintaining the speed.
The car locks up for approximately 2 to 3 seconds then returns to normal. Please I need help before I take this in to be repaired. I am afraid of being raped by the Dealerships. What are your thoughts?
Eric says..... 1,2,3, or 4 wheels lock ?..front or back? 2 front wheels locking could be transmission. A back wheel is absolutley brakes. 1 front wheel could be a bad caliper. .....
Hi. My name is Bethany and I recently purchased a 1998 black Sebring LX. The plan is to put new tires and awesome wheels on my car, due to the fact that I live in a huge college/all party town. I was wondering if you knew the largest size wheel I could put on that car. I was thinking 17' x 7.5' Enkei Mo-4's. If you could plese tell me if I can go larger diameter and width and how large I can go I would appreciate it very much. Thanks!!!!!
Eric says ..... 215x50x17 many people have rim bending problems so be careful. Make sure the offset is correct and you use hubcentric adapters, Do not buy wheels off of anyone that doesnt take that into consideration. .....
David - Thank you for making the time to maintain a site for the Chrysler Sebring owners. We have recently purchased a 1998 Sebring Coupe that has come off of lease and back to the dealer (with very low miles). In the last 3 weeks, we have experienced 2 flat tires, and the tire dealer is telling us that the wheels are bent. And, that the Chrysler Sebrings and Eagle Talons are experiencing a high number of tire issues (flats) that are results of bent rims. Neither of our flats have been punctures. Are you aware of any issues with the Chrysler Sebring Coupes that are related to the wheels and a high incident rate of bent rims causing tire flats? Thank you for your quick response!!
LXiSebring: See Eric's note, above. My hunch is the previous owner bent the rim by hitting a curb or similar. You can get alloy wheels straightened, but it's not inexpensive. The narrow tire profile means there is little protection from the tire sidewall when the wheel hits concrete and other obstacles, and this is related to the current big wheel, low tire profile look.
I have a 99 Sebring and I need a left rear tail light any ideas of where I could get one cheap. I really can't afford $160.00. Thanks Jennifer
Try your local auto recycling center (junkyard). If they don't have a used one they should be able to find you one with a little effort from a car that has sustained major front end damage.
Just aquired a '98 LXI, 66K on it, one owner Black and Tan, love the car but Just started hearing a High pitch whine at highway speeds. (sounds like coming from the tranny) Can let off on the pedal and seems to go away. The Dealer says typical of this car and along with the whapp...whapp...whappp of the factory Goodyears is just part of the joy of owning a Sebring. Does this sound right or am I 'bout to have some serious problems?
Eric says ..... The whine is normal and Goodyears are noisy. .....
Whats up, I came to your site about my car. I got there accidently because I was looking for ground effects for my 95 Chrysler Sebring LX. You seemed to know a lot about Chrysler Sebrings so I thought my best bet would be to ask you if you knew where i can find ground effects for my car. Please e-mail me back with any info.
LXiSebring: The guys at www.asog.net are the aftermarket parts experts
I have a 1996 Chrysler Sebring LXI with 48000 mi. The car cranks over but won't start. The battery works good. I had the car repaired twice for the same problem. The frist time the dealer changed the fuel pump and relay which lasted three months, and the second time it was repaired the dealer claim that there was lithium grease on the main relay bank. Now, after six weeks, the problem poped up again. Can you find out the solution? Thanks,
Eric says ..... Not much I can do, I would suggest replacing both parts and check wiring involved as well. .....
Well, this email is my last attempt before going to the dealer. I have a '95 Sebring LXI and I need to know how many oxygen sensors are on the car. I'm getting conflicting statements from different automotive stores - some say two, others say four. And if there are four, do you know where they are located? There would have to be two upstream O2 sensors and two downstream O2 sensors. I found one Upstream O2 sensor - right behing the oil filter, but I don't know where the other one is at. Can you help?
Eric says ..... 3, Target, Upstream before cat, and downstream after cat. The target sets the stage for the other two to compensate air/fuel. .....
I have a 1995 LXI 6 Cyl Sebring that I love. I have a small hole in the "pre-catalytic converter" "Flexible pipe". The dealer wants 850+ for the part and 2.5 hours labor to install it. I was wondering two things.
1. can I use an exhaust patch kit to repair the hole while I save money for the part.
2. is there any aftermarket exhaust part (maybe high performance) that I could replace this with. Even if it was about the same price, but with added performance.
Any help you can provide would be great.
Eric says.. Does it have to pass a visiual inspection? I would forget about it if its a small hole. You can use the patch kit but thats a flexible hose and it may work loose. Junk yard may be an alternative source. .....
I have a 1998 Sebring Coupe, with an Electric Sun Roof. It is Black, has a Gray Interior and is in Excellent Condition with Slightly Tinted windows
Can you find clear or APC tail lights for Sebrings? Can you find any body kits? Im also going to forward some pics of A sebring from a show in CA . Can you find this front End? Its on a 98 Sebring! (see photo page)
I have a 1999 Sebring LXi 2-Door Coupe. My wife picked this car while it was still on the delivery truck that had just pulled into the dealer. Color: Caffe Latte. (One of those girl things) but the car is my baby. I am the only one that drives it so I know what condition it is in. We have not had any problems until now. Mid August this year, I notice a few drops of a black sticky tar like liquid on the inside of the car. I took the car to my local dealer and he said that it looked like the under coat had softened from the hot weather and was leaking from the bottom of the door panels. I had never heard of this happening have you? Anyway I cleaned it off with some Goo Remover (thank goodness it did not hurt the paint). It is now late November and it is leaking again. Should there be some kind of seal at the bottom of the panels to prevent this? Needless to say the warranty is up. Because of garage space I loss a 1990 Ford Mustang Convertible for this car. I hope you can help me out on this.
Eric says..... I have heard of this before. The only thing I can tell you is to seal the crack w/silicone after a throught cleaning with 3m General adhesive remover. Thats a nice looking color on that car by the way. .....
i have a 1998 sebring and the head gasket is shot its a 4cly i was wondering how involed this is to do and how long it will take is there any places on line i can get info and pics on how to do this i know i could buy a chiltons but i thought if there was some thing on line that i could just print out it would be better for me thanks for any help u can give me ken
Eric says ..... I guess your out of warranty? This is a common problem, I think your dealer may help you out being that it is so common on the 4 cyl. Write a letter to Chrysler letting them know about it if your dealer wont help.
I've enjoyed browsing your website and the information that I've gleaned about the sebrings. I purchased a 2002 chrysler sebring coupe lxi that is fully loaded. I was wondering if there has been any information (I know it just came out), comments, etc that have come out about it. Thanks for your website.
LXiSebring: Nothing on 2002 models yet!!!
Hi, I just bought a 1997 Sebring Lxi a day ago and noticed a couple things. One was that at around 2,300 rpm, the car makes a strange ticking noise, almost right when it's about to shift. It seems to almost go away, or get better after I've started and run the car for about 15 minutes. Secondly, the entire car shakes around 70+ mph. Any information, idea's, and/or comments would be greatly appreciated. One more question I have that I have noticed this past day. Something coming from the front of the car makes a light squealing noise when I let off the gas. This happens from about 1-2 1/2 rpm's, and happens only about 10 minutes after the car has been started and driven. What do you think. Thank you. P.S. Love the web page
Eric says ..... The ticking is the solenoid pack and is normal unless its really loud. Wheel shake is mostly always wheel balance. On the squealing, check the belt tension. .....
Hello All, I have a mint condition '99 Sebring LXI, white with white wheels. Recently my wife had a close encounter with a median and destroyed the front drivers side wheel :(. Alignment is fine. So I checked around for a new wheel. The junk yards in Washington State had nothing. The service center rep. at my local dealer actually laughed when I told him I needed a new wheel. About $400-$500 at the dealer. I laughed too. So I called 1-800-USED-RIM. The rep there found a wheel (that they painted white) for $250 delivered!! I know $250 is still pricey, but you can't find these wheels. After two new tires for the front, my bill was just under $500 at Discount Tire. (Real quick: If you get new tires spend the $12 per tire on lifetime insurance. If anything happens to the tire you get a new one, free.)I have a high deductible because I never use insurance. So that was checked as well. Anything below $500 worth of repairs I just pay for myself. Accumulated points on the insurance policy end up costing alot more than a few repair bills.
I have a 2001 Sebring that recently began making a "clicking" sound in the steering column. It makes the noise while turning either direction, once while turning the wheel and again while letting in return to it's normal position. It doesn't happen every time, but it is rather frequent. Thanks.
Eric says ..... I'd suspect plastic against plastic rubbing somewhere. It could also be in the auto shutoff for the turning signal. This is a new car, talk to the service manager. .....
Hello, I'm considering a crysler sebring. I saw one that asked for a $2,000 down payment on a 95 LX. I feel this is low for such a nice car. Since you have a lot of experience, can you please tell me what is an expectable down payment on a 94, 95, or 96 LX model. If it is out of my range, since I am only a college student with a part-time job I might have to consider a Honda. Truth is, I'd much rather drive a crysler sebring. I have about $1,500 in the bank. I am looking to save over $2,000. If I do purchase a sebring, is it a good or bad idea to add an intake, exhaust system, or other costumizing parts?
The first Sebring came out in early 95 as a 95 model. Kelly blue book www.kbb.com can give yyou a good idea of what is a fair price for a Sebring with a specific milage and condition. Down payment requirements will vary from one financing company to another. Be suspicious of deals that offer a low down payment then charge you more than for the car than Kelly Blue Book says it's worth. The best site for aftermarket parts is www.asog.net.
Hey! Im in the process of buying a 97 Sebring LXi. It seems immaculate but I dont know a thing about them. As any car, it will have its problems, but what should I expect these to be? The owner already told me that he had trouble with the brakes and sunroof. What should be done to give this thing more pickup and power? I'd appreciate any info you can give me. Thanks Karen
LXiSebring: This website is filled with discussions of problems owners have had and suggested fixes. Both brakes and sunroofs are problem areas. Sebrings are large, heavy cars, and the engines provide adequate if not exceptional power. THere is not a whole lot of power upgrade options.
Hey man, I have a 99 sebring lxi and lookin for some mds what have u done or have and ideas for me? Wondering if this is the same engine as in the eclipse? Or if the mods will fit this car thanks, Chris
LXiSebring: The four cylinder used in Sebrings is made by Chrysler not Mitsubsishi, and is not the same as the Eclipse 4. Chrysler corporation cars using this engine block include the Dodge Neon, the PT Crusier, and Sebring Coupes, Sedans and Convertibles as well as the 4 cyl Dodge Stratus Coupe and Sedan (also the Avenger tho the nameplate disappeared in the 2001 model year.) Many performance parts made for one of these 4 cylinder cars will work on the others--esp parts for the high output 4 cyl engine in the Neon R/T.
The Eclipse and Mitsubishi Galant share a version of a Mitsubishi-built 4 cylinder, which is a different design from the Chrysler-engineered 4 cyl used on Sebring (all body styles)/Stratus/Avenger.
From inception in 1995 to now, the V6 Sebring Coupe has always used a Mitsubishi designed and built engine. THe Convertible and sedans up until the 2001 model year used a slight variant of this engine. In 2001, with the new models, lots of things changed. The Sebring and Stratus coupe continue to use the Mitsubishi-designed V6 in a 200 hp version. This is a 200 hp upgrade to the engine V6 Sebring coupes and Avenger coupes always had. This engine is very similar to the V6 now also used in the redesigned Eclipse and Galant.
But the Sebring/Stratus sedan and Sebring convertible for 2001 and on use Chrysler designed engines that are not the same as the Mitsubishi V6 used in Sebring-Stratus Coupe/Eclipse/Galant. This engine also produces about 200 hp but is a variation on the Chrysler designed V6 that first showed up in the previous generation Intrepid and Concorde. Confused yet?
I just recently bought a 98 Sebring. And I want to know more on what is possible to do to these cars. Any Ideas or pictures I can see?
LXiSebring: See photos, And Hanz's 98 on the photo page
Hello I'm B, I drive a 96 lxi Sebring its white and grey, i have 17.5 icw rims on it,a MA audio tv with a kenwood excelon dvd player,playstation2,2 12 inch kicker competition speakers with a 840 power acustic amplifier. AQlso on the inside i have neon string lights that run around my dash and tv.I have pictures of my car but i am in the air force so i don't exactly now have to get them on here any suggestions. hope to hear from you!
If you have an electronic copy, just send photos as an email attachment. Any copy shop can get you an electronic copy at nominal cost. Various photo shops make electronic copies ftom conventional film when the film is developed.
I see that you are Mr. Tech for Sebrings... :) We just bought a 2002 Sebring LXi Couple. In the showroom they had a 2001 exactly like we wanted but to get the 2.9%, we had them find a 2002. The 2001 had the wood grain on the shifter console and the window controls. We (incorrectly) assumed that the 2002 model would come this way and it did NOT! From what I can tell, they stopped doing this for the 2002 models. Do you have any information on this? We would like to order the parts from Chrysler but don't know how to go about it. My wife was very disappointed when we went and picked up the car when she found it didn't have the wood trim.
Eric says..... Well, I did that on my 96 LX. I bought the Woodgrain "radio/heater Bezel" that was standard on the LXI. You could goto the service dept. and they can look up the part #'s for the 2001 for you. Be ready to dish out the cash. My single piece was $80 back in 96. Orrrrr maybe your friendly local body shop will order them in for you at a discount ?? .....
LXiSebring says K mart carries wood-grained contact paper at a very nominal cost. :-)
I am the owner of a 1998 Chrysler Sebring Lxi -- since buying the car brand new 3 years ago, I've had 13 flat tires. I believe that there is a defect in either the tires on the vehicle or the rims. Have you heard of anybody else with the same type of trouble? I am so annoyed, I'm thinking of trading the vehicle in for this reason, any insight would be helpful.
Eric says ..... Assuming that your not running over nails, or nobody is angry at you and letting the air out...my questions are as follows ..Is it the same tire that always goes flat?,Does it make a difference if you rotate the tires? Find any holes?, Did they try another brand of tire?, What about putting a tube in the tire? If its the same rim reguardless of the tire that goes flat, they should replace the rim, valve stem, and tire PERIOD. Another option is to buy a wheel and tire set from the tirerack.com around $1000 ..... LXiSebring: Read down for another owner with the same problem. Its important to know what the cause of the flat tire was. Were there 13 different causes? It should be straightforward to determine this. I had a flat tire two weeks ago. The cause was an inch-long piece of an 8d rusty nail. I cant blame THAT on Chrysler nor the tire manufacturer.
Occasionally alloy wheels develop leaks in the alloy too--I've heard of that.
Hey man I just bought a '95 LXi and it is so great. I'm only 22 but out of the 12 cars I have had, It is by far the most. Mine is two-tone, white on top of silver, with a gray leather interior. To answer a couple of your questions, Yes the leather is perforated in my car; and the ashtray lid is actually black in the wood grain console. Thanks for an awesome site and keep us updated.
I have purchased several cars from DaimlerChrysler and have had major problems with every one of them. I have contacted DaimlerChrysler many times about these problems only to be told that it's not their problem. They claim that once a car leaves their factory that they are not responsible if the buyer gets a car that is not assembled properly or if it's got tons of things mechanically or technically wrong with it. I feel sorry for people who buy their products because their getting a piece of junk.GM,Ford,Honda,and Toyota build far superior products. They also stand by their products instead of telling you that whatever is wrong is not their problem it's yours.
..... Check with the NHTSA about crash tests, Tsb's and recalls for the real story. Hey did anyone know that all new Daimler Chrysler products now have a 7yr/100,000 powertrain warranty? This is good news for us long term owners. .....
LXiSebring: If you are so unhappy with Chrysler products, why do you keep buying them. No one is holding a gun to your head and forcing you to. Move on to another make and both you and Chrysler will be better for it. But don't bash owners who like their cars.
I have found a beautiful black 1998 Sebring LXi w/ 25,000 miles at a local dealership, and the asking price is $13,995. I am very interested in it, but being only 19 I need my father to co-sign my loan. The problem is that he is convinced that all Sebrings are unreliable and as far as manufacturing goes below average. I have been doing internet research and they seem like good cars that "do not fall apart in 6 months." I am writing to ask you (since you seem to be the one who knows) if Sebrings are good cars and are reliable and that the maintance on them is not terrible. Thank you for your time. Sincerely, LIZ
Eric says..... Does you father think that Mitsubishi makes a good car? If so you are in luck because the Sebring is basicialy an Eclipse with a larger back seat. Brakes are the only problem area. The car is easy to do general maintence on except spark plugs (typical v-6). .....
LXiSebring: I am a basically happy Sebring owner since 1995. $13,995 sounds a bit high for a 98--check www.kbb.com for a book retail price.I woulda guessed somewhere in the "11s"
I have a 1997 lx sebring coupe. i was woundering if any one makes euro style tail lights for it. And does any one make body kits.
The guys at www.asog.net will help you track these down.
I have a 97 Sebring with an electrical short. The fuse under the hood for interior lighting,10A, keeps blowing. The radio,keyless entry system,interior lights, trunk lights and warning buzzers don't work.There is constant voltage across the fuse socket. When the ignition is on the doors won't stay locked, they kick back open when you try to lock them. The locks work as normal when the car is turned off. HELP! Thanks
Eric says ..... If the door is open, key on, the doors will not lock. That is normal. The other problems I suspect are from someone trying to install an alarm/stereo system. Some people also yank all the warning buzzers for some reason. You could always get a new fuse block, or start tracing stuff down with a meter. I assume your car is used??? .....
What kind of problems have people talked to you about with the transmission. My Sebring has 35000 miles a 1999. LXi It wouldn't shift out of low gear. Dealer fixed, but now it shifts hard and even slips once in a while. Glad to find you and I hope for more help from you. Thanks Don
Eric says ..... You either have a good one or you dont seems to be the deal. I have 100,000 miles on mine and not a problem. They are delicate though. Complete stops at signs and between gears is the key to longevity. .....
You have a picture titled Joey Hooper's customized 98 LXi Sebring on your photo page. Would you know how to find out where he had his grill done, or where you could order something similar. Any related information on modifications would be great.
Eric says ..... Cool occupation Matt. Ever see an XB-70 ?? Hopefully Joey will see this post and respond himself, or you could dig through old posts and find a link to his e-mail. .....
LXiSebring: THe email address I have for Joey Hooper is lowsebring@smnet.net
i've had my Sebring for two years now and haven't had any problems until today. My good mechanic changed my oil as usual and discovered that I'm leaking oil and I need anew head gasket. He said I only have 40,000 miles but this is a common problem with this 4 cyl. model and I should tell the dealer and try to get them to repair it at their cost. He suggested a toll free number but didn't know it . Is this a common problem and is Chrysler doing anything about this problem? Thank you for your time. Joan
I have only put 12,000 miles on the car myself.
Eric says ..... This is very common in the 4 cyl. As you said it causes an oil leak at the rear of the head, causing oil to run dowm the enginr block. Last I heard they released a new gasket to fix the problem. Your car is over 3 yrs. old so having it fixed free may be a hassle. Worth a shot though. .....
How you doing? My name is Adam. I recently bought a 97 Silver Sebring LXI w/ all the goodies. I'm working on customizing my car and I have a few questions about where I can find things for it. I recently took out the stock fog lights and put in some hyper white ones. I also want to find clear tail lights and also clear signal lights. I also want a indiglo dash. Do you have any idea where I can find things like this? I've looked everywhere and they seem very hard to find. But I saw photos on your site of a car with the glow dash and another with clear tailights,,so I know they make them. Alright, well thanks for your help and include me in your Sebring Club
LXiSebring: THe ASOG guys keep track of aftermarket parts at www.asog.net
Do u know where the indiglo gauges came from and the intake came from for Alex's custom Sebring on the photo page.
LXiSEbring: Alex's email address is Alexsebring@aol.com, or check with the guys at ASOG, above.
Eric was right. While trying to extract the distributor, the dealership found some "additional wiring that was not well documented in their manuals". Turns out it was wiring for a fuel pump relay. They replaced the relay and the car has been starting fine since. Now if I could just figure out why the key-in warning only works some of the time ........ Thanks again.
Eric says..... There is a switch in the ignition, try wiggling the key with the door open, also a shot of (Dave will love this) WD-40 in the Ignition might help. .....
LXiSebring: Mine keeps buzzing sometimes after the key has been removed. Been thinking putting some WD 40 in it, but worried about gunmming up the works further. Gonna ask the service manager about this when I get an oil change in a week or so.
These are the tires that came on the car. Also on Saturday I stopped one Sebring LXI owner and asked her if she had had any tire problems. She stated that she had had many, many tire and rim problems. She also said that her friend had a Sebring and that she had had many, many tire and rim problems. Now I didn't get her name but she was only the first Sebring owner I have spoken to. She said that it was just the car and that the service people where she bought her car were tired of seeing her car. HELP!
I will begin the process of looking into this matter. We had to have the wheel remanufactured and the company that we took it to said that they see this problem all the time with the Sebring, Eclipse and the Gallant.
LXiSebring: It's crucial to know why the tire failed. I had a flat this morning in the Wal Mart Parking lot. I pumped it up with my battery powered pump, and took it to my handiman service station. It took the guy no time at all to find the source of the leak. Turns out there was about a one inch length of a rusty 8 penny common nail buried deep inside the tire. I wonder where I picked that up! I could have had a blowout too had I been driving at high speed.
izzac writes
I feel sorry for all you Chrysler owners. Those cars are for #$!@ and even if they do last for a year, you won't get ANYTHING for it when you trade it in. BIG mistake, should have bought a Honda. GOOD LUCK!
LXiSebring: I always like to respond to letters like this. First, resale values for used Sebrings have held up very well. If yyou don't believe me check out the Kelly Blue Book site. The fact that there is an active place for owners of Sebrings (two actually, counting ASOG) speaks well for the owners interest in and enthusiasm for their cars. My hunch is that long after all the boring Honda's and Toyotas have been crushed, there will be many Sebring owners actively customizing and restoring their cars to perfection. The Sebring is one of a handful of cars now being built that shows every sign of becoming a classic as it ages--much like the 60s Camaros and Mustangs. Owners love the design, and even the 95 model still turns heads on the street.....I'm sorry, I just dont see this happening with Toyotas and Hondas.
Hi. Like the website. I'm Danny Mc Ginty, 44 years old, married with 3 kids and love cars. I'm a former Eagle Talon (Mitsubishi) Turbo owner who lives in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada and now is the proud owner of a bright red 98 Sebring (Mitsu) LXI. I bought it locally through a Chrysler dealer. It has 50,000 km on it. I've had it one week and am very impressed with the car ! I'd be grateful for any tips/hints/problems related to this vehicle. Thanks.
where do u find the black covering on the taillights i would love to put them on my ride thanks?
LXiSebring: check with the guys at www.asog.net
I bought my Sebring LXi in Shark Blue July 99 and i absolutely love it. It truly is the best car on the planet. The only problem i had was with the cd player .. replaced with no problems under warranty. Ive had the usual rotor problem, again replaced under warranty with no problems. The car has only done 7000 miles so far and ive owned the car almost a year now .. good going eh? I received so many compliments about my car and people stop and stare at it. I work for a car rental company and so many of my customers want to rent it .. absolutely not, i tell them .. you dont have enough money to rent that! Im not so keen on the looks of the new 2001 Sebring .. it looks more like the Concord at the front and im not so sure i will be getting one when the lease-to-purchase option runs out on mine in 2 years. I adore my car and would recommend Sebring Coupes to anybody. Great page by the way, i spent an awful long time here ;)
I have a 1996 Lxi its white with grey trim. I'm trying to find a new bumper cover for it online but have had no luck. I found it once but can't find it again. I was wondering if you knew of any sites I could find this or other seebring parts for a 1996?
LXiSebring: One option is your Chrysler deaeler. I think J.C. Witney sells them too. THe guys at www.asog.net probably have more ideas too.
Hello,
My name is Chris. I am 20, from Michigan and I am a Sebirng owner. I was browsing through many websites and found this one. I finally found what I was looking for. A webiste that has other Sebring owners like myself who loves there cars and trades info about them.
I have a White 1997 Sebring LXi with Gray leather seats. It is a beautiful car. I bought it back in July and I just love it. It handles great on turns and it is remarkable. I found that the 17" Goodyear RS-A tires I have on my car are quite expensive. I looked at Michielen tires and they are even more expensive.
I recently started to hear a rattling noise when I acclerate. I was wondering if it is a loose heat shield or something serious? Also, I am wondering if the speaker panels on the door come off or do you have to take the door panel off to get at it? I have the Infinity System in it right now, but I want better speakers, so I am curious??? Other than that, GREAT WEBSITE!!!
LXiSebring: What the sound is depends on where it is coming from (under the car?) and the pitch of the sound. In general high pitched rattling sounds are cheapest to repair. Lower pitched knocking or growling sounds tend to be more expensive. Tough to diagnose without better info on the type of rattle and where it sounds like it is coming from. Could be something on the exhaust system, if from under the car.
Any help you can give me will be greatly appreciated! My wife drives a '97 Sebring Coupe LXi and loves the car. Recently, the car has been having intermittant starting problems. We started with the dealership, which could find nothing wrong, the car started every time for them, so they ran an "extra wire" to the fuel pump relay. The engine cranks fine, but still won't start. I know when the fuel pump does not "hum" when turning the key, the car is not going to start. If I hook up my battery booster, the fuel pump hums and the car starts right up. After reading through the many postings related to this problem on your website, I replaced the battery. No improvement. I checked the PCM codes with the on-off-on-off-on method and got a "12" which tells me I replaced the battery...thanks. Any suggestions?
..... Any code that was there before you replaced the battery will be gone. If the battery booster will kick it over each time then I suspect that the fuel pump may be bad. Or it could be a fuel pump relay. .....
LXiSebring: Agreed--this is a fuel system problem or perhaps the electronics that run the fuel system.
This is alex and I just bought a 97 sebring LX and I've had a couple of problems first my transmission went out as I was going down the the freeway racing a MUstang yes my car is a little bit suped up as you can only do so much to them tbut the transmission i guess is weak it blew out on me lost my last two gears and rode home on the first couple of gears (about 10 miles still not a smart thing to do) but I got a new transmission now and when i turn fairly sharp if i let go of the gas it pops out of gear and when I push on the gas it just revs up and then catches gear making me peel out which is tight, but I know its not good do you think you can tell me whats wrong with it before the dealership charges me up the ____ thanks..
Eric says ..... I assume you have an automatic, It's probably the gear selection or kick down cable. ..... LXiSebring: I would take it back to whoever installed the transmission along with your complaint about what is happening.
My husband was loading something in the trunk of our 1995 Chrysler Sebring (LXi) and pushed the item being loaded against the thickly wound wiring that goes to the left speaker. My battery was dead the next morning, and learned from Good Year that the sound system accident pulled my battery down. I took it to the dealership, and they said it will cost $800 to replace. This is too expensive for me. Do you know if I can replace my blown amp with something that is compatible with my factory-installed Infinity system? If so, what and where can I purchase it. Thanks!
Eric says ..... 1-800-4-AIRBAG Sells factory takeout units. You can try a local salvage yard too, most salvage yards can search by computer for parts. .....
LXiSebring: I would visit a good car stereo shop and see what they suggest. The power amp can be replaced separately from the rest of the system I think. People routinely make changes in car stereo power amps.
My car is beautiful but it is only one year old and I have had at least 5 flat tires in that one year. It has the Alloy wheels and Goodyear tires that cost $200 each. Please help we were almost kill this weekend when we had a blowout on the freeway. Thanks,
LXiSebring: What your options are depends on the cause of each flat. If you ran over nails or bent a wheel by striking a curb, you are out of luck, but if your tires are experiencing tread separation (the Explorer problem) then you may talk the manufacturer into reimbursing you for the new tires. If your car goes over roads that have a lot of hazareds (tires, metal) you can get a road hazard warranty on new tires that will cover the cost of replacement should that happen again.
LXiSebring: I run 89 in mine too with good results. Eric would say stick with the recommended 87. I think my enging runs just a tad smoother with marginally less ping to my ears (detonation) on 89. In the new Car and Driver (Nov 2001, pg 133) there is a long article where they experimented with regular and premium gas in cars that the manufacturer had recommended one or the other. In general they concluded that cars where premium was recommended by the manufacurer indeed do better on premium, but there was no advantage to using a higher grade for cars designed to run regular 87 octane. In general the premium gas in these cars did not impair drivability, but it didn't result in any improvement in performance either--so the extra gas cost was a waste of money. The computer in your car is programmed to optimize performance and minimize detonation for a specific grade of gas, but can usually tolerate higher octane without impairing drivability.
My son has a '97 Sebring LXI, he managed to break the passenger side door window. I picked up a new window, began to install it. There seems to be some hardware missing. I have installed quite a few windows over the years, but I haven't encountered one quite like this. It seems all of the mounts are attached to the glass itself, so they were all laying in the bottom of the door. I haven't been able to find a shop manual that shows what the assembly is supposed to look like, so I am just guessing. I have the window in, but it doesn't work properly. Do you know of any manuals that would have an exploded view of the assembly? or a website that might help? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks
LXiSebring: I have no idea what this looks like. The only thing I can think of is to talk to a Chrysler dealer. A friendly one might make you a copy of the page and diagram from the shop body manual.
My daughter recently and unknowingly ran her front fascia on her '99 LXI over concrete curb barriers at the grocery store. When she backed up to leave she tore her front fascia almost off the vehicle. Do you know where can I locate an aftermarket fascia for this vehicle. I tried the largest aftermarket concern that makes fascias in Milan, MI without success. I also tried Jerry's Bumpers in Fayetteville, NC. No deal. Any suggestions other than a dealership service parts inventory? The color of the car is Indy red.
LXiSebring: I know of no aftermarket manufacturer. The only thing I cant think of is to check the auto recyclers to see if anyone has a Sebring that got totaled from the rear.
Good afternoon - I am looking for an air intake (air induction) for the 1997 Sebring 2.5L V6 LXi. I have contact many performance shops and have found "0". They all say that there is no demand so there is nothing produced. Can you help direct me to a source - PLEASE!
LXiSebring: The guys who track aftermarket Sebring parts closely are at www.asog.net
Hello, My Name is Larry and I have a 1999 Sebring LXI in Indy Red. I purchsed the car new and Have Had no Problems of any kind in the 2.5 years I have owned it. I did replace the tires at 17000 miles. The Goodyear Eagle RSA OEM Tires are only rated for 20k Miles. I replaced them with Firestone Firehawk GTA 2 215/50R17 and they are great - ride and handling as good or better then OEM - also they only cost $140.00 at retail even less if you can get them on sale. The best part is that they are 40K Tires.
LXiSebring: That's a great tire option!
Hi, I too am a proud owner of a 1998 Pewter Blue LX with all the trimings...But one thing I long for is beef up the performance aspects of this great looking and riding automobile with a few modifications. Unfortunatley the dealer is no help at all. I have found some things like Brembo Cross Drilled Brake rotors and such..but thats about all. Do you know of any company that makes aftermarket equipment for these cars? I noticed in some of the pics that some of the guys had the engine compartment s pretty tricked out?
LXiSebring: THe guys who track aftermarket Sebring parts closely are at www.asog.net
I have a 2000 sebring and I wondered if you had a cold air intake and if so where on earth did you find it and how much was it?
LXiSebring: The guys who track aftermarket Sebring parts closely are at www.asog.net
As an owner of a '99 Sebring LXi, I've been following your web site for a
couple years. The great majority of the comments are centered around
problems and complaints, as is usual<
LXiSebring: Aside from the fact that I am now on my 4th Chrysler battery and
the batteries keep going out without any prior indication of impending failure--leaving me stranded,
I'm pretty happy with mine too. This last time I was lucky enough to get a jump from
a fellow customer at a no-service Shell station. I don't do many highway miles and most of my
driving is stop and go, so htat may partially explain my frequent battery changes.
For me the Sebring is the best coupe on the market for the money. It's got plenty of space,
looks great (my 95 still draws a lot of attention. How many people can say that about
their 6-year old cars.), and the rear seat folds down. I often carry home 8 foot lengths of lumber from the Home
Depot--with the trunk completely closed! For hauling some kinds of things it's more
practical than a friend's Tahoe. I've actually had fewer problems with the car in the
last 3 years of ownership than in the first three. AND my original brakes are still in good shape--despite
all the stop and go driving. I'm still trying to warm to the new body style--it's fine but I'm not certain
it's better looking than the original.
Steven writes
Ok I've had the car for a bout 1 yr and 1\2 now and Love it it's an Lx cause I knew i could do more to the motor
wit a 4 cyl cause of it being an Eclipse motor. (See Featured Sebring and Photo page for an interior shot) so far
I have switched to 9.5mm plug wires,Ngk V-power Plugs,self-made cold air intake,bored out the throttle body to
55mm,Je pistons and rings,Ebach 1.8 springs(soon to be Neuspeed coilovers),17" Primax rims with Kumho
215/40ZR17,green side marker lights,Hyper white headlights,Arospeed muffler wit 2.5"piping from the cat-back,Jsp
T2 wing,2 Kicker comp 12's and a 600watt Kicker amp Polk 51\4's in da door 1"tweets over my head Polk 6x9's
in the back deck,and i think that's it so far next thing i wanna do is repaint it and add the stage 5 turbo and add me
a Zex NOS system and some other small custom things to the inside and some Arospeed Seats.
Thanks Steven from Ocean Springs,MS member of Midnight Motorsports
hi, my name is robert and my girlfriend has a 1997 sebring 2 dr coupe. she
has taken her vehicle in because her check engine light has come on several
times and they reset it and she has been having to buy an 02 downstream and
upstream sensor... why cant they adjust the sensor ..why does she have to
buy a new one.. this item costs 170 bucks and we wanted to know if other
sebring owners have had this problem and how we would be able to alleviate
the problem ..could it be the exhaust or fuel injection system?
Eric says
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An O2 sensor is just a fancy switch that regulates fuel mixture. If both are
bad I suggest that you switch to another brand of 87 octane fuel and do a
complete tuneup. Your catalytic converter could be bad thats not out of the
question and is coverd under the federal emissions warranty act for 80,000
miles I believe.
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Dearlership can't seem to find out what the problem is with my 97 Sebring
Coupe. Have had a complete tune-up, fuel injectors and throttle have been
cleaned. She idles rough and when you go to put on the brakes she feels like
she's going to stall. The "Check Engine" light came on, cleaned the throttle
like the computer stated, light went out but car is still running bad.
Mechanic says car is running "rich" and doesn't know why. When asked if I
can drive the car (I need it) he said I could burn out the Catalytic
Converter. Please help. I've already spent nearly $800 on this matter. My
car has 52,500 miles on it.
Eric says
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AIS motor, TPS sensor, and Oxygen sensors are suspect. More importantly if a
spark plug or plug wire is bad it can go undetected.
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I have been searching web sites to find winter tires in this size and
have been unable to do so. Do you know if anyone makes them....if not,
does that mean i would need 4 winter tires since only getting two for
the front would "unbalance" the car because of the different sizes?
Thank you for your time.
Eric says
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The Tire Rack has a nice set of Blizzak 195/70/14's mounted and balanced
for $400 , You should always run 4 winter tires, the days of tire mixing are
far gone. $400 is a real good price too.
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my 98 Sebring Starter Motor Fuse keeps blowing... do you know why?
Eric says
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Try cleaning the connections, if that doesnt work your starter is probably
about ready to die.
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Hi, I'm writing about a problem that a freind of mine had with his 97
Sebring JXI. He has 93,000 miles on it. He purchased a used car
warranty and shortly thereafter the transmission went out. They fixed
it to his satisfaction. Then he had a fender bender and the same dealer
fixed that under insurance. A short time later, he was doing about 45
MPH when the lower control arm on the left wheel let go. Totally out of
control he barley survived a serious crash. Ultimately the wheel
remained on but caused over 2,000 worth of damage. Apparently the bolt
broke. There was a recall number 967 which had not been performed on the
car until after this recent incident. The dealer covered the recall and
paid for the broken bolt and about 10 minutes worth of labor to replace
it. They would not cover the damage to the wheel house, steering
knuckle tire, wheel etc. as a result of the broken bolt. They told the
young kid to turn it in to their insurance.
Now this doesn't sound right to me. I'm asking your opinions and
suggestions for dealing with the regional representative. All of the
damage was caused by parts of the car hitting the car and/or dragging on
the ground. There was no collision. The axles had to be removed by the
dealership when they replaced the transmission. In my opinion, either
the dealership or Chrysler ought to eat this one. The kids insurance is
already going through the roof and he was not at fault under this one.
What do you or the members think? Tom@tesmar.com
Eric says
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I'm not a lawyer, the recall should have been done a loooooong time ago.
Which reminds me....I need to get that done.
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Where is the fuel filter located on the 96? I've never changed it
on this car before.
Eric says
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Now this is a good question, Last I remember its on the firewall. My
mechanic did mine several years ago and said it wasnt easy. By the way your
looking at $60 just for the filter. Have a dealer do the job. They will be
most familliar with it.
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is it normal for an automatic trans to make a low pitch digital noise when
shifting the gear shift.
Eric says
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The ratcheting sound you hear is the solenoid shifting pack and is normal.
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Hi. I recently bought a 1999 Sebring Coupe and I was wondering if there was
supposed to be a light in the trunk. Sounds like a silly question but mine
doesn't have one and it's kinda tough to see in there at night. I looked for
where one might go and I found a connector that looks like how a trailer's
lights connect to the car. Could you help? Thanks. ~Erin
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I have no idea, Dave can you help Erin with this one??
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LXiSebring. There is a light in the LXi trunk but there might not be in the LX. It is midway under the
rear window package shelf. The plastic light is easily knocked out of position and perhaps lost.
If the wiring is where I indicated, then your dealer should be able to order you the plastic part that holds the
bulb at a niominal cost.
Hi. I just recently purchased a '96 sebring lxi. I am lookin to modify it
in EVERY Way possible and was asking for you help. I cant seem to find the
right links or addresses to find teh following modifications:
1.) a custom hood...
LXiSEbring: THe guys at www.asog.net are your best sourse of info on aftermarket parts like these.
I have been having problems with my sebring not cranking. I was wandering if you have heard from others that
have had the same problem.
The solution appears to be that, I replace the starter, in the car, a couple of times a year.
If you know of a solution please relay the info. Thanks!
LXiSebring: What does your mechanic say goes wrong with the starter?
If a Sebring doesnt crank, usually its the battery not the starter, and we have had tons of
problems with Sebring batteries. I am on my 4th battery in 6 years.
I've heard of starters going out frequently but usually the problem is tracked to a flywheel
that is not right.
Hi,
I read the email from Derrell Wilson on your website and I am experiencing the same alarm problem as he is with
my 96 Sebring LXI. Do you know what might be causing the alarm to go off intermittently? I would like to know
what I'm dealing with before going to the dealership.
Eric says.....
Locate the switch, front passanger side under the hood. Check for current
between the leads. Disconnect the leads from the switch and perform the same
test. If the result is the same "continuity or no continuity" then the the
switch is not doing anything. A friendly Radio Shack manager would be happy
to check it for you. I do not know how to disarm the system but a dealer, or
local stereo shop might ??
LXisebring:IF your security alarm goes off unexpectedly on a 95 or 96 generally the
switches are ok but the hood switch is not being pressed down securely by the
hood. Locate the switch--edge of hood, passenger side, midway, and note the
indentation on the under side of the hood that supposedly holds the switch
down. Stick a little wad of electrical tape in that indentation to press
down more securely when the hood is closed and there is a 90% chance that
your security alarm will no longer misbehave.
This is a common problem esp on 95 and early 96 models
help! about 3 weeks ago i bought a 2000 chrysler sebring LXi which i am absolutley in LOVEEE with.. i already
have 38% quantum tints on and a 2000$ system in there.. now i want more parts- i have searched all different
companies online and cant find any where were they have other aftermarket parts for my car. i want an intake,
altezza lenses ( if they are even made).. any help would be appreciated sooo much
thanxxx
jOn
Yes i would like to know where to get smoked tailight covers for my 95 sebring coupe. I have searched all over
the place and have not found them. If you have any info please let me know.
LXiSebring: I don't think these parts exist but if anyone knows the guys at www.asog.net would.
Hey David, my name is Cedric Vaughn. I first want to tell you that I'm very impressed with web site!! I have been
looking at Avengers and Sebrings for a long time now. I am currently trying to buy a used 1999 Sebring LXI. I
don't want to hold you up long but, I just had to tell you about your great site, and I also think you vehicle pretty
nice!
Have a nice day,
LXiSebring: Thank you for your kind note. This is where Sebring owners hang out!
I have purchased a new keyless entry remote and wonder if anyone can program
it other than the dealer. It's for a 1997 Sebring 4-button
Eric says
I'd have the dealer do it.
.....
I want to put a Aftermarket CD player in my 2001 Sebring Coupe. I am
scared of cracking to dash. So I haven't even tried to take the dash plate
of.
Ya have any tip so I won't brake it? Is there any screws or does it
just pull off.
And I seen that you don't recomend synthetic oil in sebring. I have
3.0L in mine why don't you recomned sythetic oil?
Eric says
.....
The dash bezels just pull off, as for synthetics, The manufacturer
reccomends petroleum products because the engine was designed to use them.
As far as your car is concerned synthetics wont help anything.
.....
My name is Caleb, and I recently purchased a used 1998 Sebring Lxi with
52,000 miles. I really love the car except I have a very unique problem. One
day, out of nowhere, when I went to open my door, the handle broke without
warning. If you lift the handle you'll see that there are two latches that
go into the door. One of these latches just snapped and now I am unable to
enter my car from the outside on the drivers side. I would really appreciate
any advice you could give me on my problem, I am completely dumbfounded.
LXiSebring: No real choice other than to replace the handle.
Clear Day. I got a 97 Sebring Lxi, and its done me good! had it for 3 years
now, and its got 134,000 miles on it! so far, I just need new brakes,
probably rotors too because it is shaking when I brake. It's been a good
car, although it is "hi-mainenance" meaning I had to get new tires, and they
told me the only ones I could get were the stock good-year, also, I recently
hit a curb, therefore bending my wheel, and a replacement is $352.00!!! Do
you know where to find a new wheel used maybe?
Lea Miller
Polo Green Sebring Lxi owner!
Well my third battery in 6 years just bit the dust. Car was starting fine--went to service
station to fill up. Stopped car. When I tried to restart it, absolutely nothing.
Even the radio presets were gone. Got a jump from another guy buying gas. Went home.
Took battery out and got my friend to run me out to the dealers to swap out the 3-year old Mopar battery.
Car is starting and running fine again now. What gets to me is these batteries fail without any
indication they are about to go bad. They just suddenly quit working entirely. Good rule: replace
your battery every 3 years whrether you think you need to or not. This one went 3
years and a few months.
Hi My name is Leo,
I'm a proud owner of a 1999LX sebring coupe. I found the club by accident,
and would love to become a member. I purchased it in may of last year used with 21,000 on it it now has
almost 60,000 miles. It's paprika no pictures yet. I have max muscle decals
on the side and rear windows. still stock but when it's finished it won't be
tented windows all around. will be changing the lights, etc. Any
suggestions would help.
I just wanted to show you a photo of my 01 sebring coupe.(LXiSEbring: See
featured Sebring and Rob's photo on the photo page)
I had done lots of
research on cars and this seemed to be my favorite in my price range. I
bought it after reading all of your "owner's group" comments and asked many
members advice while I waited for the car to be delivered. I didn't know
that it was going to have chrome molding on the side and around the windows,
but that was about the only disappointment I had when delivered. I
pre-ordered a set of mille-miglia spyder rims, 17 inchers, for the car and
had them stripped and powdercoated gloss black while waiting delivery. I
kept asking owners about 18" rims and most people suggested against it. If I
had it to do over again, I would probably get the 18 inchers because the
wheel wells seem to be bigger than previous years and I hate to lower the
car 'cause I'm not big on slowing down for bumps. Other than that, I had the
words removed from the car and had black tape put over the chrome sides.
Nobody would "black tape out" the chrome window trim because they say it is
too hard to do 'cause of the curvs in it. Also, nobody will paint the chrome
because it is really plastic and they say it'll chip and crack with time.
I'm gettin' used to it, but if you have any suggestions on how to blacken
them, let me know. Also, I tried to order dodge's window trim because it's
black but there is a slight variation in the window cutouts rear quarters.
It's an LXi fully loaded with gray leather, 200 hp, auto-stick, etc. It has
a 4 disc in dash CD player. I got all 5 windows tinted and some High
Intensity headlights which are kind of a light blue/white look. I have a
handheld gps that I use on trips but I would love it if it came as an option
in some newer chryslers. Any suggestions? Cool page, man. Keep up all the
good work. This page helped me quite a bit and continues to do so. Thank You
for all of your time and effort.
Rob
Please add me to the list : Susan Richardson, 98 LXi, love it! Bought
it this month at 34000 + miles.
Paprika.... grey leather.
I love it, except for the air dam problem.... I searched your site
extensively, and know you want us to look before asking the dumb
questions on this common problem, but find no info about repairs
short of replacement. It had a bad repair when I got it. Any leads
for me? I think it is ABS, not glass....Would like to stick this
thing together for a while before buying a new fascia! The metal
frame inside it seems fine -- just would like something more elegant
than duct tape on my pretty car!
Thanks for your site! Awaiting my asog membership, too -- thanks for the lead!
LXiSebring: I'm not sure if there is a repair short of replacement. Check with several body shops in your area and
see if they can suggest anything. Any repair short of replacement probably wont be perfect, but may be an
improvement on where you are.
Eric says.......
You could try some sheet metal and pop rivets. If done carefully from
underneath, you probably wont see it. Then you could fibreglass the cracks,
putty and paint.
.....
A friend emailed you about my 1995 sebing's alarm and how it goes off
randomly. Every pin works, but we aren't sure about the hood pin
because we can't test it. Do you have anything we could try? Or can you
tell us how to disarm it completely.
Thanks
Eric says.....
Locate the switch, front passanger side under the hood. Check for current
between the leads. Disconnect the leads from the switch and perform the same
test. If the result is the same "continuity or no continuity" then the the
switch is not doing anything. A friendly Radio Shack manager would be happy
to check it for you. I do not know how to disarm the system but a dealer, or
local stereo shop might ??
LXisebring:IF your security alarm goes off unexpectedly on a 95 or 96 generally the
switches are ok but the hood switch is not being pressed down securely by the
hood. Locate the switch--edge of hood, passenger side, midway, and note the
indentation on the under side of the hood that supposedly holds the switch
down. Stick a little wad of electrical tape in that indentation to press
down more securely when the hood is closed and there is a 90% chance that
your security alarm will no longer misbehave.
This is a common problem esp on 95 and early 96 models
I recall at one point in early 96 a local dealer was offering to have an upholstery
shop put leather in a Sebring with cloth sitting on their showroom floor for about the cost of the factory
leather option at that time--about $1100.
There are a zillion small shops who will put a sun roof in for you. Choose carefully and remember that in
a lot of cases you get what you pay for. You dont want just any idiot cutting a hole
in hte roof of your Sebring. As I understand it, sunroofs are installed in Sebrings on the line just
like they are in a custom shop. In other words, Sebrings with sunroofs dont have different roofs
with a hole in them installed first. The hole is cut for the sunroof after tha car is nearly complete.
And the factory uses one of the major aftermarket sunroof suppliers for the part--not sure which one.
I own a 1999 Black Chrysler Sebring LXI w/chrome 17" rims fully loaded (gray leather,sunroof, CD/tape 3 band
eq). I am having the same problems as other members: brake problems, tire (I recently replaced the stock Goodyear
Eagle RS-A 215/50/17 HR w/Bridgestone Protenza RE910 215/45/17 TR)), I have a 2 sensors replaced on my
Trans, I think I need to have it services as it has started hesitating when shifting from reverse to drive (and has
started to sputter then as well) , a wheel bearing replaced on my rear passenger side wheel, a/c compressor
replaced, and the little hook that holds the driver-side floor mat broke, just to name a few problems....... But I love
the look and feel of my car. Not to mention the compliments.
I have the extended protection and am fast approaching 36,000. I am concerned about other incidental and major
problems that I may (of course) encounter that will not be covered now that the original warranty is about up. Also
I just recently moved to Pompano Beach, FL from Little Rock, AR. Do you have any recommendations regarding
the care & up keep that i need to change now that I am in South Florida?
I am looking for a few items and want to know if you have any suggestions. I need a decent priced tail light for
my passenger side. I am also looking for after-market "white" or clear lights for my fog lights. I have checked w/
my dealer in Arkansas on a replacement center cap for my rims (w/o Chrysler emblem like mine or better yet
w/emblem) and all they had was the silverish center cap that I will have to spray paint to get chrome (but will it
match.) Also my passenger side seat is making a sound like it is loose. When i pull off (with or w/o) passengers
you can hear it slide back. I have checked the bolts and also had the dealer check it and eveything seems to be
tightened. Is this a common problem? Also the same goes for my sunroof. When I pull off it makes an odd little
sound, but again my dealer has checked it and no problem was found.
I commend you on a great website that has several entries from owners like myself. The website is huge. I always
spend more time reading letters and responses than I intend to, but no complaint there. Thanks for you time.
LXiSebring: My 95 has had fewer problems in the last couple of years than it had in the foirst few. Dont't panic
over every little noise--some of these are just a part of the car's "personality" The only nagging problem I
have currently with mine is that the buzzer sometimes tells me the key is still in the ignition when the key has been
removed. An annoyance that will likely ciost $300 to fix ROFL. It sounds to me like the mechanism on the seat
that locks it into place is not quite latching. Slide the seat back & forth a few times and maybe spray a little WD
40 on the mechanism. THe guys at Asog (www.asog.net) handle hte aftermarket parts or know where they can be
obtained.
Changed from Unleaded Supreme to the mid level and the light went and stayed
off.
Eric says.....
I wish everyone would use 87. It's helped on so many occasions. It's also
plastered all over the owners manual. Higher Octane gas changes ignition
timing and destroys performance.
.....
LXiSebring: Don't tell Eric this but LXiSebring's '95 seems happiest running on 89 (mid-grade) gas.
Hi, My name is Dee. and i have a 97 , Indy Red LXI , with gray
leather interior, I bought the car new and LOVE it! I've have pretty
much the same problems as everyone else, but i have one problem that
is driving my husband nuts. at slow speeds when the car goes over a
slight bump, it sounds as if something is loose in the front end. the
dealer told me it had something to do with the swaybar bushings and it
was annoying but not serious. My husband doesn't believe him. we've
checked for anything that could be loose, and can't find anything. Do
you have any idea if there is anything else it could be? Thanks, I'm
really enjoying the website and have collected some great information.
I"m keeping my car! My car is the V-6 automatic 2.5.
ERic says....
He could be right, those bushings would only make noise if under no
load
just like the scenerio you described. Spray them down w/ WD-40 and
see if
its gets quieter.
.....
LXiSebring: Ahh WD-40--the mechanic in a can!
hey well i own a 1995 chrysler sebring LXi. Its in PERFECT condtion
and im very lucky to have it as a high school car. It gets waxed every
week and stays clean. It has 49300 on it right now and the only problem
ive been having is the recalls on the front ball joints. It also has a
customized INFINTY sounds system in it. IM the only one in school
with a car like that and it turns alot of heads and it gets the chicks.
I bought my car 3 mos.ago and it shimmied real bad so I had a
alignment, wheels balanced, replaced a bent wheel
and this weekend replaced the front drive shafts but nothing seems to
work. It still shimmies and I am at a loss..
Took it to the Chrysler dealer who said the motor mounts were broken
or the catalytic converter was off balance
as they had problems with that. had it checked and neither was the case,
any suggestions?It is a 1997 Sebring Coupe
with 53,000 miles on it.
Eric says.....
Im betting its still wheel balance. Move your tires around and see if the
shimme moves around. The wheels have to be "aluminum" balanced,
thats both
static and dynamic. If not then I'd suspect the control arms or ball joints
to be loose. Take it somewhere where they will check it properly. Lastly
even though your wheels are "balanced" doesnt mean there round. Have
a tire
place check your tires with a runout gauge to see if they are true.
.....
Hello,
Do you have any info regarding any chassis changes since the first
Sebring in 95? I know they changes the nose and plastic coverings a
few
times but since 1995, when did they change the actual frame/chassis?
Any help would be huge!
LXiSebring The Sebring coupe Chassis design is based on the Mitsubishi
Galant, and from 1995-2000
the front suspension was a Wishbone design similar to what Honda uses
and no Macpherson Struts. IN 2001 they
switched back to a Strut suspension as did the Galant. The strut
suspension may be
simpler, and cheaper to manufacture and repair, but is not quite the eqial
of a Wishbone
design in the handling dept.
I am having problems with my 1995 Sebring Anti-theft system. It
continues
to go off randomly at just anytime. should I be trying to reset it. I
tried to take out the fuse but it continues to go off. do you have any
suggestions??
Eric says
.....
Tape all the trip switches down one by one to find the culprit. Usually
the
one under the hood.
.....
LXiSebring: Check letters below for tips on locating the hood switch
and a simple repair.
Obviously people DO trade in cars because they have problems,
although I
feel it is the manufacturer's responsibility to stand behind their products.
I did take my car to a Chrysler 5 Star dealer who was the one guessing
what was wrong with it - mutiple times! I took it in for a second
opinion
in another city to a Chrysler Dealer and non-5-Star dealer who gave me
exceptional service and quality, They were right on the money and got
it
fixed in a few short hours. Nobody really knew what was wrong with
it -
(timing belt, map sensor (the one I bought from the 5 Star dealer was
bad)
and the EGR valves, PLUS they checked and replaced a recall without
me even
asking) now that's what good service is!!! The 5 Star rating means
absolutely nothing in my books.
LXiSebring: Send a kind letter to Chrysler telling them about the
sequence of events
and that a non 5-star dealer did a lot better work in tracking down the
problem than
the 5-star dealer.
I would like to change the
oil
and filter myself every 3,000 miles. Is the filter readily accessible, or
do
I need a space-age wrench to remove it?
Eric says
.....
The filter is no problem, look around the oil pan you will see it. Thank
goodness were not driving GM's.Jerry, a quick lesson on the name
Sebring. While it designates both coupe
and convertible the cars are totally different. Sedand and convertible
chassis is loosley
based on the Dodge Stratus while the coupe chassis is based on the
Mitsubishi Eclipse. At the Mitsubish plant they can make a
Sebring/Avenger
by crossing a single Eclipse DNA strand with that of a toad, just like in
Jurassic park.
.....
I am trying to find out what brand the injection and ignition system is
on
my 2.5L. Any help in this matter would
be greatly appreciated.
Eric says .....
If its not Mitsubishi like the engine, then I would guess its a Bosch
system.
.....
Hey I also have a Sebring like yours (LX) and I have had to replace the
distributor and fuel pump along with O2 sensor and a couple of relay
switches.
For 78000, do you see this trend with other Sebrings?
LXiSEbring:Relays and O2 sensors have been problems, but distributors
and fuel pumps have
been fairly trouble free if my mail is any indication.
Hi
I bought a 1998 Sebring LXI this year and love the car. This week it
started loosing body parts, the spoiler came off while I was driving
about
70 miles an hour. It was immediately destroyed by a passing truck.
Now my
side panel on the passenger side is sticking out. Neither Chrysler or the
dealership have assumed responsibility for my problem and my warrenty
is up.
Is it normal for spoiler and panels to come loose on this type of car?
Also,
do you know who else I can contact to find out how to handle this,
especially if this is a route defect?
LXiSebring: Cladding coming loose is very common, but this is the first
I've heard of a spoiler
taking flight. I'm beginning to wonder if a good body shop couldnt
re-attach the cladding
using a space age glue or sealant. It would be worth a try, especially on
an older vehicle.
especially if the cladding is only loose in places and some of the pins are
still secure.
My daughter Kim Lillie owns a 2001 Sebring jxi silver coupe with a
sunroof and all the extras. When her car was
delivered it didn't have any wiring to the rear speakers. I took a week
for repairs to be made. When she first
compained that the infinity speakers were not working they said they
needed to teach her how to use the system.
Could this response have come because she is blond? Kim is a school
teacher and is no dumb blond.
That IS a weird thing to happen, and shouldnt if quality control and
inspection is
doing their job at hte plant. Someone supposedly checks each car for just
such
problems. So in some ways I can see why your dealer was surprised.
The 2001 is
a completely new model however, and in a few months they should have
assembly down at the factory :-))
Here are a few pictures of my Sebring (see Photo page). It is a '95 that
my husband and I purchased. WE have done
a few modifications with the stereo and the fog lights are no longer
factory. The fog lights are now after-market
and there are polished aluminum plates behind them to give a better
effect. We have had black and white head-light
covers but are not shown in the pictures. The care is mint inside. We
have grey leather. Just a small question does
anyone else have an engine light on all the time? Mine has been on since
the day I purchased it and there is nothing
wrong. I test drove a 2001 and the engine light came on just as I started
the car!!!
Thank you for the chance to share my Sebring with others.
A couple of questions: I was wondering about a ground kit for the
sebring? do you know of a site or somewhere
to purchase the ground kit? Also is there ever a meeting of Sebring car
owners and their cars somewhere that we
could maybe join into? One last question: do you know possibly when
the pictures of our car will be on the net?
Thank you for all your time and help. Hope to hear from you soon!
LXiSebring: You should have a service dept check the check engine
light. A code is stored in the computer
that tells exactly what is wrong. MOst common is a faulty Oxygen
sensor somewhere.
THe guys at www.asog.net can help you with ground effects parts and
also have shows etc.
Do you have any information on water pump replacement for the 97 2.5l
V-6 (Mitsu Engine 6G73)? A friend of
mine has one, and his water pump appears to have failed (leaks heavily).
After looking at the engine layout, it
appears that the water pump is driven by the timing belt. Is this
correct? Also, do you have any insight as to how
big a job this is going to be to replace the water pump. One last thing...
Is there anything else that you are aware
of that would cause a water leak on the passenger side of the engine
right below the power steering pump? Thanks
for any help you can offer, and I like you website.
Thanks,
Eric says.........
Im not that intimate with the 2.5. It is a big job yes and is expensive.
You
could probably check out an exploded view of the assembly at your
Chrysler
parts dept.
.....
Hello,
I have a concern about my 97 LXI Coupe, the problem is this: it
seems to
be
burning a lot of gas for a V6. I just purchased this vehicle a month ago
and
previously I happen to own a 4 cylinder (which did not use gas at all).
Is
it
possible that I am just not use to driving a V6 or has anyone else
complained
of fuel usage ? If so, any suggestions ?
Eric says.....
You should get about 20 around town I'd suspect, Ask Dave for more
exact
#'s. I dont use my overdrive unless I'm on the highway that helps.
.....
LXiSebring Low fuel consumption around town is not a Sebring V6
virtue. I get more like 17 Mpg
around town. Fortunately this improves a lot on the road.
Thanks,
Eric says .....
They have plenty of complaints, the car meets the govt. requirements
and
stops rather well. I have seen the same problem on T-Birds ect. The
whole
problem is the pads are "non asbestos", heck my 77' chrysler had the
original pads and rotors at 60k. There is a solution posted at the top
portion of the page. Besides mine has 95k on it now so I wouldnt be of
much
help. Good luck to you if you wish to pursue.
.....
LXiSebring: The rotors and brakes on the Sebring 1995-2000 are
marginal in size given the
weight of the car. You can drastically increase pad life and reduce
warping if you
are kind to your brakes and not slam them on to stop from speed. Only
a
few panic stops can warp a rotor, given the weight of the car. I have
had NO problems
with rotors on my 95 and my pads are still fine too. Further I do
entirely stop &
go city driving. The key to improved brake life is to maximize the use
of engine braking
to slow and stop the car, anticipate traffic conditions around you, and
slam on the brakes only in real emergency
situations. Sure the brake system is undersized for the size & weight of
the car. the 2001 and on models should have
sturdier rotors tho. But you CAN learn to drive a little differently and
get even the Chrysler brakes
to hold up ok.
Hi,
I am currently looking at a 1995 Sebring LXI with a 2.5 V6 in it.... I
wondering what this motor was like, is it reliable?
Eric says:.....
Yes its plenty reliable. 95' was the first year so be careful and look for
one with lower miles obviously.
.....
LXiSebring:Like any car not all owners' experiences are alike. The
engine itself seems to
be prettyu trouble free tho there have been problems with the fuel
injection system and the computer control
modules. Sebrings seem more prone to transmission problems than
engine problems, however.
Several owners have reported entire transmission replacements. I don't
recall a letter
where an entire engine had to be replaced.
I have a question about my car and I hope you can tell me what causing
the
noise.
I hope nothing serious is wrong with it and if it is I want to fix it before
it gets worse.
When the car is on and it's on Park I move the shift to Reverse and it
makes
a creeking noise.
It also makes that creeking noise when I slow down to stop and when I
take
off again
that's the only time I hear it.
I hope you can tell me what's causing it and how I can fix the problem
if
possible.
Thanks for any help you can give.
ERic says.....
Your transmission shifts electromechanicially thats what your hearing.
A
slight ratcheting noise is totally normal.
.....
The lower bar of the air dam on my Sebring coupe scrapes against
the
ground when entering or leaving a steep driveway. (Of course, I
earlierly
learned quickly that I must park a foot in front of any concrete bar in
any
parking lot.) This seems to be a design flaw. (What price aerodynamic
sexiness, huh?) After five years, the entire nose (everything below the
headlights but including the faux grille) is ready to fall off. To your
knowledge, has anyone, including Chrysler, modified--beyond mere
cosmetics--the nose of this model?
I like my Chrysler, but I'm tired of avoiding manhole covers that
are a
sixteenth of an inch too high.
Eric.....
Its like I've said in the past, Corvettes and Porsches are lower. It is a
pain tailoring your driving habits to your car thought isnt it?
The 97' Sebring has a slightly higher angle of attack and the 2001 model
is
totally different. Remember if its higher that a soda can.....dont run it
over.
.....
LXiSEbring: We know, we know! THere are dozens of letters on this
topic on the
website here.
Please help me. The speed output sensor on my car is faulty. Please
tell
me where this thing is!!!
Eric says.....
I believe its in the transmission, Which reminds me I think thats whats
making my cruise act up, ask a local Chrysler dealer.
.....
Is there a manual that will tell you the locations of the 4 oxygen sensor
location on the 2.5 V6? I get a code that is telling me that the o2 sensor
BANK 1 SENSOR 1 is bad.
The 02 sensors are labeled as follows:
BANK 1 SENSOR 1
I think looking at the engine from the front of the car, the 3 cylinders
closest to the front of the car is considered BANK 2 and the 3 cylinders
by
the firewall are BANK 1. Now the sensor 1 is most likely closest to the
engine on either bank? I'm just trying to use logic here, any help would
be
appreciated.
Eric says ... Your question relates
to the 2.5 (which I dont have) but I'll tell you what I know about O2's.
First of all you should have what they call a target O2 sensor(s) ( in the
manifold) this sensor kind of sets the bar for the upstream and
downstream
sensors (one before the cat one after the cat). Now the us and ds sensors
switch constantly to try and match the target O2 sensors reading for
optimal
combustion. If the target O2 or O2's are bad than that would explain
your
problem. I am assuming bank 1 and bank 2 is refering to the O2
mounted in
the exhaust manifold associated with those cylinders
My son has a 1996 Sebring LXi. I've been driving it while my Fiero is
undergoing a major rebuild, and I notice that it idles poorly and/or
stalls on idle. Also, sometimes while accelerating, the engine starts to
"surge", causing the car to buck; easing off on the pedal stops the
problem, and it's usually possible to continue without any more trouble.
So, my question is twofold: what could cause the problem, and, (what
brought me to this site) why is there no aftermarket shop manual for
this car? Having bought Chrysler factory manuals before, I shudder to
think of having to shell out the big bucks again. Do you know of an
aftermarket manual? This car has the Mitsubishi V6.
Eric says.....
Plugs, dirty throttle body, bad AIS control motor, bad gas, dirty fuel
filter, old plug wires... See if it has any stored codes. You didnt indicate
milage but if above 50k, plugs and wires are a must. Amazon.com can
get you
an Avenger manual which will work for your Sebring.
.....
Hello! A terrific web site! Please add me to your list. Just bought my
first ragtop - - - 2001 LXi Inferno Red!
One sweet ride! Even in the inferno known as Tampa in August!
I am Jason Siembida, Buffalo NY. I have a 97 Chrysler Sebring.
I would like to tell other members that I just got the deal of the century.
Those 17in tires will ware quickly. Do
not get the stock Goodyear (Eagles) They are not worth the $134.00 a
piece. I went to tirerack.com.
Yokohama's....$86.00!!!! No one in this world can beat that price. Try
me!!!!! My stock wheels are bent. Why
go to a store and spent $1300 for rims and another 400 on tires. Whalen
tires http://www.whalentire.com/ got me
a set of 4 tires and 4 rims, awesome rims, silver clearcoated for under
$700!!! Try finding one cheaper. Tirerack
and Whalen have a great tire and wheel special, where they will mount
and balance and send them right to your
door in 5 day or less. Oh and by the way, I only got 22k out of my
Goodyear Eagles, I am now over 43k with the
Yokohama's They are guaranteed for 60k!!!!! What a deal!!!
Eric says ....
What can I say, great minds shop alike. I opted for the Bridgestone
touring
tires though. I like a little softer ride. Good comments.
.....
,
Hi what's up, finally found a worthy page on the internet. We'll i have
purchase a 97 sebring and started hooking it up. I take my car to car
shows and it has won 4 out of 6 trophies in it's class. The car is white
and has albano house of color flakes in the paint. Then i went for the
lowrider style and put 14x7 all gold center wire wheels made by luxor.
Then i put two rockfard fosgates power 15'' in the truck, but when you
fold the back seat down you then see two huge chrome magnets and a
1000bd watt rockfard fosgate amp pushing the woofers too the extreme.
Now i'm looking for 17" chrome wire wheels and looking for some
ideas
about adding performance parts to the beast.
Eric says...
Some people have considered a blown Hemi and drag slicks, but fatter
tires
on the front look silly. You could try a K&N stock replacement filter
and
run 87 octane gasoline. That little breath of air makes a noticable
difference.
.....
Hello, I hope one of you guys can help me out. I bought my '97 LXI
in May of this year as a college graduation gift to myself. I thought the
car was beautiful and seemed to run great at the time. I was a little
leary of getting anything other than Pontiacs (which I have had
EXCEPTIONAL luck with), but thought I'd give it a try. It had 72K
on it, which was a little high, but was owned in Kansas City, MO, and
is a very big commuter town, so I didn't hesitate about the mileage.
The day after I bought the car it was leaking transmission fluid like a
banshee. My dealer took it to the transmission shop and had the hoses
repaired at no cost to me. I can handle the little maintenance problems.
About a month later the brakes went out, so my husband replaced those.
Then, about a month ago, about 77K, I was driving down my road,
coasting at about 25 mph, when it suddenly died. I had my husband
look at it and he decided to do a tune up on it, replacing the plugs, cap
& rotor, fuel filter...By now, the car is STILL dying whenever I take
my foot off the gas. Because of this problem (whatever it is) it is
causing other problems, some which are safety issues that I feel are
unwarranted! When accelerating to around 4K, the car starts to shudder
and a couple of times, the RPM's were stuck there and I couldn't go
over 50 or 60 mph, until they kicked back down by themselves. When
it is idling rough like it does, when I take off from a light or
intersection, it stutters and takes a second for it to kick in and go. I'm
afraid that I could get hit by this stuttering, or if it stalls when I'm
pulling out of an intersection that someone will hit me. The biggest
concern in all this is, when the car starts to die, I unexpectedly lose my
power brakes and power steering. Which of course, is NOT SAFE!!
I have a beautiful 4 year old daughter, and somone would have a serious
lawsuit if she became injured because of faulty parts in this car. There
have been at least 3 instances when I unexpectedly lost the brakes due
to the car getting ready to die. My only option to this is to keep my
foot on the gas and brakes at the same time, which is obviously just as
dangerous.
Besides the (expensive!!) parts my husband changed, we pulled the
codes of the computer and it said the MAP sensor was bad. We
replaced that at $85 and still no change. I took it to our local 5-Star
dealer and they told me it was the MAP sensor, my husband told them
he just replaced it the night before and they wanted to know where we
got it, which was from the same place, so they starting guessing on
something else. They thought it was something to do with the computer
not communicating with the parts, so they replaced the whole computer,
again with no change. Luckily the computer was covered by the
emission control warranty deal, so no charge. Again, for the next day
in the shop, they somehow came up with the Cam Sensor is not right,
so they'll have to replace the whole distributor, at a cost of $732 for the
part ALONE! Frankly, I don't have the money for their trial and error
guesses on this piece of junk car. I have seen many dissatisfied
customers with Sebrings and I'm probably the biggest one. I'm very
disappointed in this car and Chrysler has lost me as a customer forever.
I was really hoping to move up to a 300M in a few years, but I will
never own a Chrysler/Dodge/Mitsubishi/Eagle again.
Do you have any ideas on what could be the cause of these problems?
Any help would be GREATLY appreciated. I would love to get this car
fixed and traded in ASAP before I injure myself, my family, or someone
else with this car. I'm calling today to take it to another 5 Star dealer
in a different town for a second opinion.
THANKS SO MUCH!!!
LXiSebring: Its a good idea to have another dealer look at it. However,
you should not have to pay for $700 "experiments" as the dealer
replaces one part after another via trial and error. See if the 2nd dealer
can correctly diagnose the problem. Once fixed ask for a refund of the
$732 from the first dealer for the repair job that was not on the mark.
Thats what a 5-star dealership is supposedly all about--getting the
diagnosis right the first time.
From your description this does sound like a computer module problem
related to the fuel injection system. Your dealer is close to where I
would be in the diagnosis, but that's no help if the car still doesn't run
right. He at least has the car and can see exactly what is happening
whereas I don't.
These kinds of problems are pretty common in all current cars with
electronic computers that control fuel injection systems and
transmissions, and I don't know that Sebrings are necessarily more
prone to these kinds of problems than, say Pontiacs.
Eric says....
People usually trade cars in because they DONT want them anymore for
just
such reasons. You bought someone elses problems from a dealer that
didnt
stand behind the car they sold you. Thats beside the point. I would have
a
Chrysler dealer use a CHRYSLER scan tool to diagnose the car properly
and go
from there. The diagnosis will be about $40. Sounds like the AIS motor
could
be bad if its an idling, RPM, stalling issue.
.....
Chris writes
Hello. I am not sure if you can help me or not....I have a situation that
i could use a little advise. I am currently driving a 1998 Chrysler
Sebring LXI and it is not my car, it's my Mothers! And i scratched up
the paint underneath the nose piece because of the car being low profile
and i wasn't used to it at first. Let me know if you have any
suggestions. I can't really express this to my family, need to get some
touch up paint asap and i have looked all over the car, including inside
the door jam for the exact color specifications. It's a cherry red-maroon
color and i don't know how i can reference to find the exact color
otherwise. Let me know if you have any suggestions. Thanks for your
time
LXiSebring:Go to your auto paint supply store and tell them the make,
year and color (Wildberry in your case) THey will make you up a little
spray can with an exact color match. Be carefull when you apply--
remove any wax and be sure you work outdoors when you spray as
automotive paints are bad news in that dept. You wont get a perfect jub
but any signicant scatches will look better.
I am 16 years old, just about to turn 17 in about 2 weeks and my
parents just gave me their 1998 Sebring LXi. I am very excited having
been given a virtually new car for nothing (34,800 miles). Now this is
a present for my 17 birthday and for the fact that I got a full ride to
college and my parents do not have to pay for me. I was reading the
comments made earlier about problems had by other owners and I can
say I have not had a single one yet. My dad has driven the car for 2
years (bought right off the lot) before he gave it to me and it has been
running flawlessly. I love the car and it looks great not to mention that
it really gets the attention of the girls at my highschool.
Now that the girls are taken car of I need to also impress the boys.
That is why I was wondering if anyone knows of a website or place that
does engine modifications, such as superchargers or various things to the
Sebring. I am also looking for kits and wings for the car as well. If
you have any info please email me. Thank you for the help and i hope
to be a part of your club
"Enjoy your cars everyone!!!"
thats the www.asog.net dept
Whats up? This is Joe from Cleveland, OH, I own a maroon 97 sebring
coupe lxi . But what makes mine different
is that vie done major customizing to my car. Vie have 4 12inch
Rockford hx2 subs , 8 diamond speaker and 2
tweeters, alpine 60x4 headunit , 2 extra batteries to help power the 2
bd1000 watts amps for the subs and the 4x400
watt amp I have for my mid's and hi's . It all was professionally
installed by audio visions witch also sponsors my
out of Strongsville Ohio, I also do stereo competitions for them to. I
also have a 3/4 drop in the car, with white
neon lights in the undercarriage, clear euro lights with red LED lights
installed in all 4 lights, blue halogen lights
installed in the normal front bulbs, 50% tint all around the car. also in
a bout a month I ll be receiving my 18inch
niche bella rims with low profile tires. I have an alarm for the car that
talks, has a warning pager and has remote
start with remote capabilities to turn on and use the stereo and the
windows.
I started all of this work to the car when I bought it, last
November, besides that it has 77,000 miles on it
and I just replaced the transmission on it but besides that no other work
has been needed. I am also part of a car
club called lake affects out of Cleveland. Not bad for a 17 yr. old
kid...take care
LXiSebring: As I have said many times before, the experts on
aftermarket parts are at
www.asog.net.
What's up again? I have a question about my headlights. The plastic
outside cover looks likes its fogged up at all times. Someone told me
it
might be from the sun? I went to the Chrysler dealership to see about
ordering new ones but they said I'd have to buy whole new headlights
because
the parts are not interchangeable and the price they gave me was 300
dollars
per headlight. How can I make my headlights clear again?
Eric says
.....
There is a coating that wears off of the lights. I found that plastic polish
works "ok" someting good like Mothers or Plexus.
.....
I am looking into purchasing a '96 sebring coupe for my first car. I was
wondering if $7200 is a good price for a coupe with 85k and in great
condition. It has pretty much all options.no leather, and a cd player.
Eric says
.....
General rule of thumb is start negotiating $1000 less than the asking
price
so look at it as $6200....not bad but a person can destroy a car way
before
85k so use good judgement. You should be able to get that car for
$6000
easy.
.....
DDDan writes
do you know what kind of lug setting I have for a 1996 lxi coupe, I
want to
put chrome rims on it but idont know the right pattern. also do you
know of
any indiglo gauges i can buy?
Eric says
.....
go to Tirerack.com and NRgauges.com for what you need
.....
Hello I have a 1998 Black LXI Sebring with about 40k miles on it, I
love
the car but I recently took it in to get serviced and I have a couple of
questions:
1) I replaced the pad and rotors about 11 months ago and I recently got
a
brake inspection and the dealer told me that 90% of the pad is wasted,
it
hasn't been a year and I paid the dealer about $300 for them to replace
it
initially and now they want to charge me another $200, I don't trust the
dealer at all and I'm looking for an alternative and (hopefully) long term
solution. By the way isn't their some type of warranty on the brake
pads?
2) I read that you do not recommend to use synthetic oil, well I have
been
since I got the car (used 20K miles), I also live in Miami, FL and use
the
A/C allot and am a heavy stop and go driver. I am wondering if a
switch to
normal oil would be ok, I use 10W30 "mobile 1" now.
3) I also was putting the most expensive gas in my car and read
somewhere
that it is not necessary, what grade of gas would you recommend.
4) My tires are wearing out and I am wondering what the "best but
affordable" tires are, I currently have the stock 17" rims.
Thanks for your time and great site!
Eric says....
Read the site more thouroughly starting at the top, you will see the
answers
to all your questions.
.....
LXiSebring: Good point eric. We've answered all these questions on
many different
occasions here. But you dont have to read everything on the site to find
the
answers. Just use your windows Edit command to Find a key word from
your question
for example gas or brakes or tires. You can quickly locate just the
letters,
discussion and answers that pertain to your question. Try that first
before you fire off e-mail to us.
And remember you can also search archives of letters going all the way
back to 1995
from the web links above.
I think you may be able to solve my problem.
I bought used one, and it doesn't have keyless remote.
But the car equipped the keyless entry electronic system.
(only mission the remote control)
So I got the remote through the E-bay and asked to the dealer to
reprogram
it to my
car. Then the dealer charges me 45 dollars for 5-6 minutes-work.
So I dont wanna pay that much. It's pretty big money for college student
like me~
I wonder you know how to reprogram the remote control to my car.
The P/N of my remote is 04602260 AA. The maker is TRW.
And the MODEL/FCC ID is GQ43VTI7T.
Eric says
.....
No Idea, keeping checking back, someone may see this and reply.
.....
LXiSebring: It may be if the dealer wants $45 there is more than 5
minutes work involved.
Check with another dealer.
hey people good news, ive found a place that will make us a body kit.
and i have a guy that is designing it for
us.the cost you say.1000.00 each and if i get five people.i have a 2001
indy red sebring lx with rims .i have alot
of things performance wise i have found for our cars. if you are
interested in the body kit email me at
tminor@cs.com email me if you want the body kit made now and
your input on how it looks is welome.if you
have any questions ill send you a pic I'm getting my car on coilovers
today and rims today , my name is thomas
from va ,,i like the web site,
Here is my 1996 Chrysler Sebring LXi, in the Light
Autumnwwood color.
I just saw your request for pics of my "unusual color" as you put it so
I
figured why not contribute!!!
I am sorry for bothering you, looks like you have too much experience
on dodge avenger, i want to get a used one,
but I heard the only dodge avengers that come with mitsubishi engine
are 1995 and 96, is that true? Or all of them
from 95, to 98 they all come with mitsubishi engine?
LXiSebring: The V6 Engines in all Sebring Coupes, Avengers and
Stratus Coupes are made by Mitsubishi.
The 4 Cylinders are made by Chrysler. Sebring Convertible V6 engines
are Mitsubisi. Stratus sedan
and Sebring Sedan V6 Engines are a Chrysler designed and built engine.
Confusing, huh?
Hi. My name is Tami. I have a 99 Sebring LXi that has tar like stuff
leaking from both doors. I've seen this
mentioned a few times by others on the list and wondered if anyone has
figured out what this is and how to stop
it. I took it to the dealer a few weeks ago and they wanted to charge me
in excess of $300 to fix it... of course the
doors are still leaking. Thanks for any help.
This iis a little excess door sealant oozing out. It's hard to remove with
water based cleaners
as it is solvent-based. Try some "bug and tar remover" on a soft rag
from your auto parts supply store. Alternately
charcoal lighter is a similar product. Just make sure you dispose of the
rags safely as both products are flammable
tho not like gasoline.
Hi, its me again. I just wanted to ask if you wouldn't happen to know
the specs, or the torque lb. on a 96 sebring
lug nuts. The wheels are aluminum alloys stocks.
Please write back and let me know.
Thank you
Eric says....90 ftlb. and hats off to you for torquing your wheels, There
would be a lot
less warped rotors out there if everyone took the extra 5 minutes to do
that. Nice going and great question.
.....
I have a 1996 Sebring with 61,300 miles. I do not have an
owner's manual as there wasn't one with the vehicle when I purchased
it
used. I understand that the serpentine belt is changed at 60K miles. Is
this true? Thanks for taking the time to review my question.
Eric says
.....
Thats a precautionary measure and a good idea. More importantly you
should
change your timing belt at about 80k.It is expensive so be prepared.
.....
I own a '95 Sebring coup LX with 107,810km. I love my car however
recently
my car has had starting problems. I was hoping that you could help me!
When I go to start the car, sometimes it will start but it starts to shake
and dies. It almost seems like the gas isn't running through the engine
properly. Other times the car won't even turnover. After a couple of
tries
the car will start and drive normally, on both occasions. Also on two
occasions the car has stalled for no apparent reason.
I have taken the car in to the dealership but they can't find the problem.
They say that no error codes are stored and that they can't do anything
until it happens there at the shop.
If you have any suggestions they would be very much appreciated.
Eric says.....
Your situation sounds like the bad battery problem. Replace it. You
should
ditch that original battery anyhow they are trouble.
.....
Recently I had my car Sebring LXI '97 serviced for air condition
cooling
fluid. They checked the pressure and replaced the fluid. Theoretically
everything should be fine but the car never cooled well either b4 the
service nor after it. It takes about 30 minutes to feel the cold air during
really hot days. In my previous cars I could make winter in few minutes
but
now it is warm fall @ its best. Is it normal? Is there something I can do
to
improve the performance of the cooling system?
Another thing is that when I turn the mode selector knob into
foot/defroster
position or just defroster position the air conditioner starts automatically
as indicated by green light (no matter if the switch is pressed in or out).
I tried to figure it out with the manual but without success. Thanks in
advance for your help.
Eric says .....
There is a lever under your fan speed that will let you select recirculated
or fresh air. The recirculate arrow makes a loop. In this mode the air
will
cycle through the car getting colder and colder. Also you can shut the
vents
in the doors off to concentrate the colder air towards the center. There
is
a knob by the center console vents, make sure its turned to blue, this
operates all vents for max A/C. The defroster mode should run the A/C
in
order to take moisture out of the air. My 96 doesnt do that but I always
push the AC button when the defroster mode is selected.
.....
LXiSebring: I think there is still something wrong with your AC unit.
Your dealer can determine for sure by checking the temp drop out of the
vents
relative to the ambient air. The new AC freon doesn't get quite the temp
drop that the old environmentally unfriendly Freon did, but the air still
should feel
cold after 5 minutes or less, not 30 minutes.
any ideas on why this came on after 70,000 miles. EGR value or
transducer
selonoid? Oxygen sensor. 1996 LXi 2.5 liter sohc Thanks
Eric says
.....
Only thing I can think of is one is acting on the other. 70,000 is good
for
an O2 sensor.
.....
I wanted to forward this letter to you that I received from
DaimlerChrysler.
I was upset about the common brake problem on Sebrings. I baby my
'99
Sebring LXI Coupe and the brakes were gone in just over a year and
a half.
They responded very quickly, although it wasn't the response that I
wanted.
Oh well, now we know.
Also, I received the layout below for the perfect brakes from your site
and
just wanted to verify that these will do the job of correcting the squeak.
Here is their letter..........
Mr.Wilkinson,
Thank you for contacting DaimlerChrysler. We appreciate your inquiry.
The warranty for your brakes is 12 months or 12,000 miles- whichever
comes
first. This warranty is an industry standard. Your vehicle's pads and
rotors are wearable items - this is why they have a shorter warranty
period
then the rest of your automobile.
If you are having a problem with your brakes, then I would recommend
you
contact a DaimlerChrysler dealership for further assistance.
Thank you for contacting DaimlerChrysler.
Michael Fairo
LXiSebring: That's what Eric is recommending, yes.
Eric says ....
That response was right on cue. Yes the brakes wear quickly, as do the
rotors, The aftermarket stuff should fix you up. Last I checked the #'s
were
correct, ask when you call Olympic to order if you like.
.....
My car is a 95 LXI and on both sides of my doors the word Chrysler is
indented in each side. I thought I saw gold
letters one time on a newer model Sebring where on mine its indented.
I was wondering if you know of any place
that makes letters in silver or chrome that would fit in those places?
LXiSebring: I'm not aware of any, but the letters could be painted with
a gold enamel paint pen available in auto
paint stores of craft/model stores.
I own a 1996 Sebring coupe. it has 190,000km I have no serious
problem with my car, except that my car makes
a lot of noise while I'm driving because of the wheel bearings. They
seem to go out pretty fast...I try to replace
them, but as you know the parts on a Sebring are ludicrous... anyway
my question to u is. putting in sentic oil,
moble one, good for that car and transmission fluid when should one
change it, because some people say don't touch
the transmission it ant broke. Also, the timing belt is original when
should I change them....
LXiSebring: You are WAY overdue for a timing belt and transmission
fluid change. You are better off wiht a non-synthetic oil.
The toggle for cruise control is floating and unoperable. Is this a
difficult item to replace? If it can be done where would one obtain
directions as to how to dismantle?
Eric says
.....
I'd ask the Parts guy to print you off an exploded view of the assembly.
.....
I have a 1995 sebring lxi and i want to hook it up to show people that
in can and will be done do you have any sites
i could go to. I would help me out .
THe guys that do the Sebring shows are at www.asog.net
Hi guys - I've been a faithful reader of the site since I got my '97
Sebring LXi
nearly two years ago.
I've had the same basic problems as everyone else, a banged up rim,
brakes that are a headache, etc., but overall I've loved the car. Now
just lately I have been experiencing a new problem. The driver's side
power window controls have been very tempermental, I can rarely open
the passenger side window from the control now (the passenger side
control
works fine) and the other day on a toll road, the driver's side window
wouldn't lower. Anyone have any idea what could be causing this? I'm
fearful it's something costly... Thanks :)
Eric says
....
This isnt he first I've heard of this problem, Most have been switch
problems. The switches get wet when the door opens in the rain etc.
.....
Hi: Just dropped by looking for a site that can give me information on
modifying my new 2K1 LXI coupe. Am
specifically interested in hig flow cat exhausts..Anyway I'll check asog.
My site has a full description and pictures
of my vehicle. Click here
Can anyone email a picture from a manual of the front wheel bearing
assembly and instructions on replacing them to me please. I have 60,000
miles and my car sounds like a jeep with mud tires on it.
Thanks
Eric says
.........
Your local Chrysler/Dodge service dept has all the exploded views on
file.
.....
I just had a simple question to ask, I will be very appreciative if you
would answer it. My water pump went out on my 97 chrysler sebring
and I got
it fixed for 385.00. I was just wondering if I got ripped off or if that
was a conservative price. And also any idea what causes such a fault.
The
mechanic didn't mention any defects in the pump itself. And finally,
what
about that thurmostat? I replaced it with one that I bought from
O'Reiles,
should I leave it on now that I know that the thurmostat was not the
problem? Anyway thanks for all of your help in advance.
Aric
Eric says
.....
How many miles ?? 4 0r V-6 ?? Thats about right, most dealers charge
a flat
fee reguardless of the time it takes. Its all in the computer under job
codes. Leave the stat in place if its working perfectly.
.....
I just bought a new 01 sebring lxi coupe fully loaded with the
crome package i wold never trade it in
for another car the main reason i love it is b/c it a 5spd with gives it so
much power and what im looking for is
some poformance items for it interior and exterior
First of all, please add me to your list.
I have a 2001 Sebring LX, V-6. The reason why we bought it was
because of
its safety rating, and that I think it's the best car in its class for the
money (and we got a super deal on it). It drives like a car that costs
$5000 more! And while we like it, we have run into a few problems
with just
6000 miles.
First, after the first 5000 miles, it began to idle rough. Cold starting by
itself, and sometimes only after putting it into gear made it feel as if it
was going to stall out. Most of the time while idling hot, it acted the
same way. It idled very rough, and sputtered when stepping on the gas.
After about another 1000 miles, the check engine light came on. When
I took
it to the dealer to check the problems, they replaced one spark plug
which
was the cause of the engine light. However, the rough idling still
happened. I was a bit surprised to see that all they did was fix the plug
without following up to check the rough idle (I'm sure the mechanic
assumed
it was the cause of the problem). I complained to the manager (about
this
and a couple of other service related problems) and he was more than
accommodating and went out with me on a test drive this morning. He
admitted that there was a real problem, and assured me that he would
fix it.
The other issue, to which I mailed Eric about separately is an apparent
wind
noise. At higher speeds (65 - 75), we occasionally get a noise from the
front of the car that sounds like you're blowing over a half empty soda
bottle. It's very intermittent, but very loud and annoying. Have you
heard
of any wind related noises like this? The service manager doesn't have
a
clue, because he can't reproduce the problem.
We bought a 2001
Sebring LX (V-6) about 4 months ago. We really like it, although it's
had a
couple of mechanical problems which our 5 star dealer is looking into.
The
problem that we are unsure about is the cause of a noise that we have
when
driving at higher speeds (55-75). Very intermittently, we will get a low
pitched "whistle" that is coming from somewhere in the front of the car.
It
sounds kind a cello stringing one continuous note, or blowing over a
soda
bottle when it's about half full. It's not a vibration. It lasts about 2
or 3 seconds, and then stops. Then starts again a few seconds later, and
the cycle repeats (sometimes). The conditions have to be just right,
although I haven't pinpointed all of those conditions yet. The only
consistencies I've noticed are the speed and the fact that it's a constant
maintained speed on a flat stretch of highway. At first I thought one of
the breaks was stuck and squeaking, or something caught underneath,
but that
turned out not to be the case. And as I said, it doesn't always happen
under those conditions.
Have you heard of any unusual noises like this under these conditions?
The
service manager has no idea, and of course, if they can't reproduce it,
they
don't know what to fix. Which will be really frustrating for me.
Eric says
.......
Yes, I would have them try another set of tires that are a different tread
pattern. You may find that changing tire pressure could even help. It
could
be 1 defective tire. You may also have them check to see if all wheel
bearings are properly packed w/ grease.
.....
Hi my name is Henry Honrales.. and i owned a 1998 Sebring LXi..
i wanna ask you if you know of any sites or places we could go for our
cars accessories likes indiglo gauges and
other stuff..
LXiSebring: try www.asog.net
Hi my name is Jessie, and my question is do you think a 97 or a 98
front bumper and grille would fit on a 96?
And I also wanted to know if the side panels would fit on the same car.
The reason is because my bumper and side
panels are falling apart.
Please write back and let me know. Thank you!
LXiSebring:95-96-97 have the same front and rear bumpers but they are
different from 98-2000 models. The latter
are rated at 5 mph.
I own a '97 Sebring. I want to make the fog lights
independent from the head lighst, but I'm not quite sure of which cables
would be the ones to look for. Can anyone offer any help? Thanks.
ERic says
.....
The only safe way is to clip the wires at the fog lamps under the front
air
dam, and rewire them directly just like your headlights. It is illegal.
.....
Hi! I just found the Sebring Owners' Page, and I hope you can help.
I
bought a 1997 Sebring Coupe 2 days ago. Today, while on my way to
work, the
"Check Engine" light came on. The temperature gauge remained
steady, right
in the middle. The oil gauge was right at the top of the little oil can
(sounds silly, I know, but I don't know how else to describe it!!) The
engine sounded the same as it has every time I have driven the car....no
unusual noises or knocks or anything like that. No unusual smells,
either.
Do you have any idea why this light might have come on? I know I
probably
need to take it to a garage and have it hooked up to their computer. But
I'm worried and upset about it, especially since I've had the car for only
48 hours or so. Any advice you can give would be appreciated!!!
Eric says
.....
Lisa, just read the section on the web site titled "PCM codes"
that will show you haw to see what the light means and you can
determine if
its serious. If you have trouble call a Chrysler dealer and speak to a
service manager ask him "How do I use the ignition key to check for
engine
light codes"? they should help you if there honest.
.....
I've got a "buzz" feeling in my steering wheel at slow speeds on my
Sebring
LXi Coupe. Could this be the result of a bent rim, out of balance wheel,
tire pressure, or what? Seems to only do it in the mornings when I first
start out.
Eric says
.....
Buzzing is usually caused by an engine frequency, probably a belt or a
belt
guard. Try revving in neutral when it happens (going the same speed)
and see
if it goes away.
.....
my name is John...I am from south New jersey......I am 17 and just
bought a 1996 sebring
coupe Lxi...I would like to be part of ur owners club
Hello, purchased my 1995 Sebring LXi last month,(featured photo and
on photo page)
already put 4,000 Miles on
it.. So far I love it! Had a few problems with the Molding on the
Windshield
coming off but the dealer fixed that for me. Only thing I didn't like is
that it only had a Tape player, but I just picked a used CD / Tape Player
from ASOG (I'm a member of ASOG NE). How hard is it to change
from Tape to
CD, should be the same harness, right? Also, does the molding around
the
Stereo just "Pop off". Anyway, attached is a picture of my car, I'm glad
to
be a Sebring owner!
I bought a 2001 sebring lxi and so far love it . I am interested in
installing a spoiler can you give me any information on cost. thanks
david
LxiSebring: Contact Randy, below who just
installed one
- Hey there to ya! I am the owner of a 97 Slate Grey LXi and i love the
car....but..have run into a few problems i can't seem to get clear
answers on.
It has 33,000 miles and i was lucky enough to buy an extended
warranty..i
think.
1. The brakes (i assume) squeak even when the brakes are not applied,
(just
driving along) then when they are applied..they REALLY squeak!!
Should i just
replace the parts with the ones from Olympic? Or is it a problem with
the
calipers? The dealer says its condensation on the pads when its sitting
(yeah
right)
2. The Check Engine Light came on..i did the 3x turn key thing and
got a 65 PCM code..which is suppose to be the Power Steering
Sensor/Switch. The
dealer says no..its the brake sensor switch, which is located behind the
brake
pedal, and sorry..not covered under warranty..how did i get an
erroneous code?
And have you heard of this part giving out? What does it do?
3. Has anyone claimed of leaking trunks? It has happened to me twice
and i
can't pinpoint where it came from..any suggestions on where to look?
4. And some info for any other 97 owners..the people at Chrysler who
gave
me my warranty informed me of a MAY 00 recall on them for the
LOWER LATERAL ARM
BALL JOINT, RECALL NUMBER 967. Hope that helps some people
so they can get it
fixed...only thing is...i didn't receive a notice because i wasn't the
owner at
the time. Is there anywhere people who don't know the recalls, can go
check
online? I have had some trouble finding the current ones.
All in all a good car, as good as any new design is...i am happy with
it..despite the troubles.
Thanks for the very informative site..it has helped me with a bunch of
other questions, hope you can help me with these more specific ones,
THANKS
AGAIN!!!
Hey there again! Just thought i would write and seeing as i forgot to ask
you
to ad me to the Sebring owners list..i will do that now..please add me.
:)
hopefully you can give me some specific advice on my
problems..especially with
the PCM code deal. As i wrote before i have a 1997 LXi, I wanted to
add a note
for other readers....i notice most..like myself..love the car..looks,
styling
and all..except for the, what i consider, design flaws. Even with them
everyone
comments that they STILL love it. Here's what i plan to do and have
done in
part, and suggest to others if they have patience and extra money now
and then,
is to replace the parts they are having problems with, using after market
parts.
As most everyone has read or experienced, the brakes just SUCK..so...i
replaced
the whole setup with parts from Brembo..entirely...i know i
know..dealer,
factory, warranties..i understand this..but as most of you have
noticed...it's
just not getting you anywhere...so..i did the only option left..replaced
it on
my own...calipers, rotors, pads and lines...and it works like a friggen
DREAM
now. Next, i replaced the battery as a per caution..you can find them
that
fit..or replace the holder with some modifications...if anyone wants
specifics..just email me...next..i lowered the rear end 1 inch...had a
race shop
do it..seeing as i am not as knowledgeable it that part..doing this evened
up
the ratio from front to rear, everyone has noticed that the car sits like
a
dragster..lol While i was at it i replaced struts and shocks all the way
around...the factory ones have been known to be poor quality, many
might not
know that, but the struts and shocks wear quickly and although not
noticeable..put a beating on your rims and tires and that weird knocking
in your
rear end at low speeds..now you know where..lol..Replaced the rims
with
aftermarkets, same size..just better quality and close to the same
design..this
cured my tire wearing problem..(which i more attribute to the brakes
than rims)
but i had my share of dents and bends in the rims and this has fixed
that.
i run Yokohama 215/50/R17 tires on mine..even with the old rims i had
superior
tire life than with the goodyears using these tires. Next i replaced
the factory sound system, the tweeters in the dash, get rid of them..they
just
pry out, i got covers from Chrysler and closed them off then had the
new
tweeters remounted in my doors along with the other replacement
speakers. The
factory system was tricky but i had it pulled and a very good shop
replaced the
whole system AND stereo wiring which i recommend. I had heard not
to use the
factory ground wires and such so i took no chances. I know all of this
sounds
expensive, and it can be if you do it all at once..but we have to do what
we can
with what we have. I now feel i have the car i paid for...even though it
took
money from my pocket i looked at it like this..The Sebring has great
re-sale
value..if anyone who knows their cars wants to buy it and brings up the
problems
they have had, i have all the work i have done to back it up. The car is
now
worth what i would ask for it. For now though...i will keep it and keep
on
cruising :) thanks for the space to write all this..i hope this helps some
people out!!
Anyone wants to email me about the stuff i talked about just write to
addonis216@hotmail.com
Thanks again for letting me become part of the group
Pat T
97 LXi owner
Eric says....
1) I would check the calipers if the brakes are dragging like that.
2) Clear the codes and check again in a few days.
3)Yes its the gasket, probably needs replacing.
4)Alldata.com
5)You really pay attention to details, glad we could help.
.....
Hi, I live in the Atlanta area. I have a 2001 Indy Red LXi Coupe.
Not a lot of mods yet because I'm still looking
for body kits. I've put a K&N drop in filtercharger, and a DynoMax
SuperTurbo Muffler put on. Took both the
main resignator off of the exhaust pipes (directy under the cockpit of the
car) to louden it more, but I did not get
the sound that I was looking for so I'm going to redo it. I don't really
notice too much difference in performance
either. My plans are to put an Eclipse spoiler on and then redo (again)
the exhaust. I will probably go with a
straight thru import muffler or something like that. Flowmaster was
recommended by friends, but not enough air
flow to louden it. Next is a High Flow Cold Ram Air intake system.
Hopefully I can run across some one who
does body kit's for the 2001. Any help with that?
After the intake comes a turbo charger with intercooler and last but not
least Nitrous Oxide System. Looking
forward to reading more of your page and any help you can provide
with "bolt-on's" and body kits. Thanks
I am interested ina 95 sebring with 100,000 miles on it and i was
wondering
how many miles will it run up too and how long it will last?
Eric says
.....
Thats a very very touchy aera. Are they all highway miles? Was the car
mantained properly? If so its just broken in. If not its just broken.
.....
Thanks for the response to my oxygen sensor. Do you know if there is
a
fourth oxygen sensor in addition to the one in the manifold and the two
in
the exhaust. Possibly by the transmission.
Eric says
.....
As far as I know its Target(manifold) Upstream(before cat)
Downstream(after
Cat)
.....
are you able to add ground effects to the '97 sebring coupe? and what
kind of a spoiler do you recommend adding
or any good choices that you know of,
thanks
LXiSebring: The guys at www.asog.net are the experts on aftermarket
parts
Hello,
My name is Pedro Lebron. I live in Orlando, FL. I wonder if you can
help me. I have been trying to locate
somebody who sells or makes (Tail Light Black Out Covers) for the
Sebring. I haven't been successful. Can you
help me? Do you by any chance no of anybody who would have these
available? I've seen some pictures of sebrings
on this page with the tail light covers. I included one of the pictures
from your web site so that you have an idea
of what I am talking about. I really appreaciate your help. I have been
going crazy trying to find these.Thanks for
your time and help,
LXiSebring: The guys at www.asog.net are the experts on aftermarket
parts
Hey dude whats going on? I just recently bought my very first Sebring
LX just last week....9 July actually. Its
a 1998 Red LX Coupe. Wanna know something? For about 4 years I
have been searching for a 2nd Generation
Eclipse GSX right? Its ironic that the Sebring is based on the same
platform as the Eclipse. In a way, I actually
have the Eclipse I have been searching for...lol just in a few different
ways. The interior is the same in both cars
with a few differences...but the concept is the same. Its a small fact
that amazes me. LOL sorry man. Anyway
though, my name is Shane and the day I saw my Sebring at Perkins
Dodge in CS Colorado, I fell in love all over
again...just with a car...;-) I have around 5 good shots of my Sebring
handy out of 45 pictures. But I lack a
scanner. But I will keep in contact with you until I get the pics scanned
and I'll send them to you so you can post
them. I'll continue to check out the site. Hey do you need a copy of
my license or car info or whatever? Just let
me know and I'll get it to ya. BTW I should have those pics scanned
within a week. Talk with ya later man.
Check hte Photo Page to see Shane's 98 Red LX
Hi, would like to include my 2001 Sebring LXI on your mailing list.
Note the
Eclipse wing on the back. I tried to format the picture to fit your page.
The car is totally stock and the only modifications planned are tint for
the
windows. The car is in Ruby Red (Which I think looks a lot like a
candy-apple red.). See featured Sebring and the Photo page.
See the photo page for a pic of my black 2000
Hi there. I was very surprised to find your page about Sebrings, very
informative. I was wondering if you have
had or if you have heard of any other owners having problems with the
front bumper catching on parking curbs,
or scraping the ground on even a slight decline or incline in the
pavement. I have had to replace my bumper three
times in three years, even after being very conscious of the problem, it
only takes a couple oops to completely
destroy it. And if someone else drives your car, forget it!
I absolutely LOVE my car, but this cosmetic defect is really ugly. If
you know how this problem can be reduced,
or if Chrysler offers replacement parts because of the frequency of
damage, I would be delighted to know.
Thanks for your help!
Eric says....
Hi Anna, I find it helps to keep in mind that if its higher than a soda
can,
dont run it over. I back mine into spots of question and enter and exit
at
an angle. When in doubt rear end first. On a side note Corvettes and
Porches
are much lower, you have to become accostomed to it. You should be
able to
order the cover from Chrysler.
.....
LXiSebring:
As Our regulars know, this is a common Sebring problem. Repairs
should be covered under comprehensive
insurance. Chrysler's position isd the car meets minimum ground
clearance Fed Regs. Other cars ie Corvette are
prone to thistoo. I think the revised 2001 models havefewer problems in
this regard tho I am waiting to hear from
owners of the new model on this issue.
Hello my name is Swiss. I have just recently bought a used 98
sebring
Lxi and am looking to supe it up. I was wondering if you knew of any
proformance chips that chylser makes to get more horse. I also have
one
more question for you. I was wondering if you can take a automatic
and
replace it with a automatic/manual "quick shift." Thanks for the help.
Eric Says..........
There are no chips available from Chrysler and the trans swap is not
possible.
..........
Hello, I am writing you to join the Sebring web club and to ask a
question. My car is a '96 Sebring Lxi, pretty much loaded. I'ts
Maroonish-Brown with gray lower trim. The question I have is this :
is
the 3.0 liter Mitsubishi engine the same block as the 2.5 found in my
car? Are the parts interchangable like the parts of a 305 are with the
chevy 350? I ask because I have the opportunity to get a TT 3.0 out of
a stealth and was wondering if the parts were compatable. I''m just in
the planning stage for hot rodding it now, probably be building the
motor for a couple years until the one in my sebring is too tired. I'm
in the process of learning more about the available Motech engine mgt.
system as well. As for exhaust, it will probably be all custom as
well. I will be recieving my Mechanical Engineering degree in Dec and
plan on designing aftermarket specialty parts.
I have installed headlight covers on my 96
sebring and can run all the time with my brights on, the problem is that
the lower fog lights shut off when the brights are on. Aside from
rewiring the solenoids myself, do you know of any available product that
will keep them on?
Eric says.........
Well I'd be more inclined to put that 3.0 tt in a Daytona or a Shadow
because it will fit nicely. Phantomracing.com is your place for 3.0 stuff.
Running on brights with fog lamps on is illegal, You'll have to wire it
yourself.
.........
Excellent car given but today I want to blow it up. Backed out of my
driveway and applied the brake and shifted the marker to park. Wanted
to
shift to drive and the shift lever is locked in park. Tried turning car off
and reinserting the key and jiggling the steering wheel and shift. Didn't
work. Tomorrow is the fourth of July and my car is parked an
improper
distance from the curb.....but I can't get it out of park....any
suggestions
would be appreciated. Thank you for your prompt reply.
Eric says
.......
Tow truck can lift the car by the front end. There was a recall on the
Park
pin.
.......
i am ashamed to say I cant set the clock on my 1997 sebring help!
Eric says
..........
If there is an H and an M on the face it should be self explanatory if not
you will have to check your Manual or Dealer
..........
Hi, I went out to change the coolant in my 1996 Sebring and could not
find a valve on the radiator. Can you tell me where it is? Thanks in
advance, Jim.
Eric says
........
There is a clear plastic tube that hangs down under the car left side
looking at the front of the car. Valve is above that tube.
........
I have a 1995 Chrslyer Sebring lx...I just moved from Florida to SC and
I
had 65k miles on my car and I as recommended had a Chrysler Dealer
in SC
put on a timing belt due to the recommendation in the dealers book.
I would never have done this (if this particular car did not have anythng
to
do with Mitsubushi, which I previously owned an Eclipse and lost a
motor due
to a timing belt).
Well, now that the timing belt is on (about 3 weeks now) I notice the car
is
running very hard, very loud, - I do a lot of traveling and that is one of
the reasons I put on the belt (did not need a problem on the road.
It just seems that the noise is coming from the front of the car and it
sounds like (it is hard to explain) the usual motor noise as it is running
is loud & hard!
Is this something to do with the timing belt.
I am going to call the dealer, whom I am not real happy with - but I
guess I
have no choice.
I was wondering if you could give me a clue, after a timing belt i sput
on a
car does anything have to be "timed"...?
Clueless in SC
Eric says
.........
Well either its rubbing the cover or its over tightened. Id suspect that
they could have got the cams out of time as well.
.........
Hello My name is Chris I'm from Longview, Tx, I was curious to find
out if you can in fact spice your cars looks
up by adding after market ground effects and spoilers, I was told that
nothing was made for the Sebring because
they are an old persons car, when in fact I have researched it and even
though the Avenger doesnt say Sebring in
alot of ways its the same car and more kids then adults drive the
Avenger. My Question is where can I go on the
web to find special order parts for my Sebring.
LXiSebring: CHeck with the guys at www.asog.net for aftermarket parts
Hi what's up
My name is Mario and i recently bought a 99 sebring. I wanna say
that the website
is really cool. Checking out your website gave me more info. And
gave me some ideas
My son owns a 1996 Sebring coupe and is having problems with the
alarm going
off at all times of the night and day. Sometimes even opening the door
and
pulling the fuse won't stop when it does go off. We took it to our local
Chrysler dealer and he kept it for 2 days. It went off once during that
time
but they got out there too late, before it turned itself off. They said it
can't be disconnected because it was installed at the factory. They said
the
only thing they could do would be to replace the 2 doors and the hood
and
trunk latches because one of them may have a short. This could be
expensive
and they weren't even sure that would work. My son is in the Marines
and is
returning from a year in Japan. He plans on taking the car to his new
base
in California but is concerned if the security system doesn't work. Any
suggestions?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Eric says .....
Try Taping them down 1 by 1 or you could go to Radio Shack and make
yourself
some jumpers.
.....
LXiSebring says: I'm virtually certain its the switch for the hood that
causes the problem on
95-96 alarms to go off unexpectedly. The security alarm switch for the
hood.which is along the edge of the hood passenger side. Just put a wad
of electrical tape in the hood indentation
above the switch for a permanent fix. The switch is ok but the hood gets
a bit out of adjustment.
Mine did this frequently when new but the wad of tape fix has solved
the problem.
Dawn responds
Thanks for your help. We could not get any help until I read your
e-mail.
It seems to be working. Thanks again.
My 2001 Sebring LXi is coming up for it's first oil change: I am
considering switching to a synthetic. Which brand do you recommend?
Also, I am considering installing a cold air induction unit: A) Will
this
void my warrantee?
B) What performance advantages can I expect?
C) Will it harm the engine in any way?
Thank you for taking time to answer my questions.
Eric says.....
Dont use synthetic, All it will do is make your car leak. The AEM
induction
kit is the best. It wont fly at the dealer so make sure you can swap it out
quickly. Me, I'd buy some pvc and make a down tube out of the stock
box, and
use the K&N Stock replacement. You will notice a slight difference.
Ron replies
Thank you for the response, I appreciate it. Based on what you are
saying I
will stay with Castroil. I really like 20W50 since it more heat resistant
and I live in Florida, but the owner's manual says to use 10W30. Any
thoughts?? I saw the AEM and like it so that is what I will end up with.
I
had a feeling it would raise "flags" at the dealer.
This is the best car I have owned, it seems to perform nicely and does
what
I want.
Thanks again, keep up the good work, I know it is time consuming but
it is
informative and I guess like everyone else I enjoy reading what other
owners
are experiencing with their Sebrings and seeing what they have done to
their
cars.
Thanks again.
.....
I think its great your helping us with our Sebring issues. I
have a 97 sebring coupe LXi. I love the car but I'm due for a tune up
(60,000) and everywhere I take it to get an estimate they quote me over
$200. Thats just to replace the plugs. they all say that the plugs are
located in a very difficult location and labor is going to be through the
roof. Is this accurate? should I try at a Chrysler dealer or are they
going to be even higher? or maybe a mitsubishi repair place since its
their
engine. $200 for a tune up is a bit out of my ballpark especially since
my
"check engine" light is on, who knows how much that little light will
cost
me under the hood. Thank for you insight.
Eric says....
If you have the v-6
the plugs in the back are hard to reach. The labor is the major
cost. You
could defintely try a Mitsubishi dealer. You light could be an O2
sensor
$80 well spent. Read about checking your PCM codes at the top
of the page.
LXiSebring: Spark plug replacement on a V6 Sebring is a job
for a 5-star Chrysler dealer. There is something to be said for
Mechanics who do this job on Mitsu V6 engines every day.
.....
I am Planning to Buy A Sebring With 120,000 Miles I was told
they are mostly
Highway Miles. Should I Buy a Sebring With that MAny Miles,
If so How
REliable will it be and How ioften can an older Sebring Become
troublesome
Please Help,
Eric says
.....
Mines trouble free at 93,000. I wouldnt pay more than $3500
for the car if I
were you. Lets face it your talking to a guy who wont by a car
from a smoker
if it had 35 miles on it. So miles are irrelevant if the car was
cared for.
Look for leaks and service records. Was the timing belt
changed? thats $400.
.....
Got your link form the web and was wondering if you could
help me. I have
to replace the rear struts on my 95 Sebring. Where are the top
bolts
located? Also, is it necessary to have the car realigned?
Is there another source for the top strut bushings besides the
dealer?
Eric says.....
The bolts are under the rear deck inside the car.Your dealer can
show you
(Print for you ??) an exploded view of the setup on his
computer. I would
have a 4 wheel alignment done. Try NAPA for the bushings.
.....
I own a 1997 LXI coupe. We love the car except for the
depreciation.My
engine light keeps coming up with oxygen sensor problems. My
mechanic has
replaced the three oxygen sensors and yet the light still continues
to go
on.Any experience with this problem.
Eric says
.....
Your CAT could be clogged or maybe a fouled injector. ?
.....
Where is the thermostat on my 95?
Eric says
....
Look for the radiator cap. Follow the upper hose that leads to
the engine,
it should be connected to the engine block with a bexel. Your
stat is inside
that bezel. Buy a ROBERTSHAW replacement or dealer ONLY.
Also you will need
the gasket.
.....
I have a 98 Sebring LXI. do you know where a can purchase
a bra for the front end?
Thanks,
LXiSebring: Just try your local Chrysler dealer!!
Hi my name is Josh and I just purchased a 98 Chrysler Sebring
lx. It's black, and has a 5 speed v6 motor, gray
cloth interior, wood grain console, sun roof, and custom rims.
I just wanted to ask about a problem I've been
having with my emergency brake light not going off in the dash
board when I release the brake. Is that a
manufacturing defect? Should I have my dealership fix it right
away? Will it cause any major damage? Your resonse
will be very helpful.
LXiSebring:Chances are there is a problem withthe switch that
activates the light--its sticking.
My car is on the photo page.
I need to know where I can get a nice red bra like the red
sebring on the photo page has.
LXiSebring: Check your local Chrysler dealer or the parts
suppliers on www.asog.net
I have a 99 White Sebring LXI with 25k miles, 4pioneer 12s,
jensen amp, K&N, 5% tint all around,Led Washer
Nozzels, Custom Eyebrows
I'm really glad to see there is a forum for Sebring owners. We
bought a
black 2000 LXi Coupe yesterday. I must say this is a truly sexy
car. I was
surprised to see this vehicle is manufactured by Mitsubishi, but
I have no
complaints about that. We also have a '97 Eclipse Spyder
convertible which
we love. I have to mention that along with the obvious
attractions, the
Infinity sound system is as nice, if not nicer, than the Pioneer
aftermarket
I put in my last car ('94 VW Passat GLX). I fully expected to
have to
replace the stereo, but with CD and cassette and enuf power to
rock the
neighborhood...I'll keep the Infinity!
Unfortunately, I am a little concerned about our Sebring. I've
done alot of
research about the various model years and there seem to be
some common
problems. I realize this is probably the case with any car, you
just don't
know until you get involved with lots of others who own them.
What I've gathered from my reading is as follows:
1. owners of this car seem to either love it or hate it. I haven't
seen any
comments from anyone that was on the fence. Luckily, I've seen
more love
than hate.
2. Replace the Goodyears as soon as possible. They may
contribute to bending
the 17" rims.
3. For better performance, replace the air filter (can you tell me
which one
to get, please?) and use lower octane gas. I don't really
understand the gas
comment though. I thought higher octane was directly
proportional to
performance. I am SO willing to be educated. Can you explain
this and advise
as to which will be better, 87 or 89?
4. The rotors have a tendency to warp. Which replacements
solve this
problem?
See anything in there that's more fiction than fact?
I have also noticed the gas gauge doesn't go all the way to Full.
I'll
mention this to the dealer.
Well, I don't want to take up too much time...I just want to say
I'm looking
forward to falling more deeply in love with this car!
I am using someone else's computer so I can be a part of your
web site.
I recently purchased a 1997 Chrysler Sebring LXi Coupe. I
love it!
Right now it is all stock, but within 6 months it will be fixed up
very
nice. I plan to put the new 2001 Pacer Sunburst Chrome 18"
rims with Z
rated tires and a complete Sony XPlod system including two 15"
subwoofers and a 800 watt amplifier. The windows are already
are black
as they can get without being illegal.
Eric says.....
Remove the radio/heater bezel. It just clips in. Then remove the
shifter
bezel, it is also held by clips. The light bulb just snaps into the
bottof
of the gear indicator.
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LXiSEbring: Anything involving the disassembly of expensive
and easily broken plastic parts I take to the dealer.
Let the dealer pay for what he breaks getting in there.
This falls in that category. LXiSebring is scared of plastic parts
held on by clips!
Hello. I would like to join the Chrysler Sebring Coupe Owner's
Page.
I just purchased a 1999 Champagne colored Sebring Lxi.
I am looking for center caps with the gold Chrysler emblem in
the center for the 17" wheel. Thought some of your
members might have changed their wheels and would sell theirs.
I will gladly pay the shipping and handling cost
as well as a reasonable price for them. Let me know if you can
locate any. I'm trying to avoid going through a
dealer. Do you know anywhere else I might look on the
internet? Thanks.
hey this is Jeff, i have a 95 sebring LXi , wildberry (see Photo
page) I also have two questions... 1. do you know
if the front fender of a 95 sebring is inter changeable with a
95-96 eclipse? two may i get a e-mailing list of all the
sebring owners so i may find out if any one is interested in
contacting companies about making body kits, lights,
and engine componets for us?... thanks..... jeff
The Doors of the 95 Eclipse/Talon are interchangeable with the
95 Sebring, but not the front fender as the lights
on the Sebring and the fender cutout are shaped differently. The
guys at www.asog.com have a lot of connections
to the parts people.
Hi my name is Daniel Luporini, and I own a Chrysler Sebring
LXi also
with 55,000 miles on it. The reason why I am writting this is to
let you
all know that, I totally advise you people out there that if you
are
interested in buying a Chrysler Sebring like mine, don't do it at
all,
because I have had several problems with it. For example, it
probably
have been in the dealer at least around 8 times to get it repaired,
its
gone in, for oxygen problem, I've never had a car in my life
having an
oxygen problem, in which it cost me around $450 to get it fixed,
then
it went in again for the same reason, its gone in for another 3
times for
the check engine light in which I don't remenber exactly what
the
problem was, because its broken too many times to keep track
of it, I
have replaced my brake pads 4 times now, I believe that was
because of
the recall problem they had on it, the same reason I think I had
my tires
replaced about 4 times also, my fog lights are both burned out,
only half
of my brake light in the back works, electrical driver seat has
burned
out before, 1 speaker is blown, left back speaker doens't work,
sunroof
broke with the first like 10,000 miles it had on the car, and
chrysler
didn't cover it because they said it wasn't under warranty.
Well for the last, now my car has this throttle problem,
something to do
with my fuel injection, and its doing the same thing that I have
read that
happened to a couple of people on this site also, I am at a light
and I am
about to go and it just dies on me. So for once more I have
taken to the
dealer to get it checked out and they want to charge me almost
$600
dollars for it, in which that is pathetic, and so what I have
decided, is
I am sick of wasting money in this car, and I really want to get
rid of
it, and its going to be really hard, because it has also been hit
before at
the right door by a motorcycle (no engine damage) in which that
is no
big deal, but the biggest deal is everything doens't work on it,
who is
going to be the one that will want that car, nobody. So finalizing
this,
what I am going to do, is look for a lawyer, and since the
manufacturer
won't take care of my car from this last problem, and I have
taken care
on my own of all the others, is I am going to take care of it in
court!
do you make any clear lights for the back of a 97 sebring coupe
and also
the piece on the bottom between the front lights how much is it
to get
rebuild.
LXiSebring: If these parts are out there, we havent found them
Just got this from Peter... you might want to delete his info
from the
page. Do you know if the cladding can be re-installed, or do I
need to
buy another slab o' plastic to be put on? I'm dreading the
potential cost
of the latter... :(
Peter from NTHSA now writes on the Flying Cladding issue
I've not worked on this issue in over 18 months. After my
review/analysis, this issue was fwd. to our investigative group
and they
opened an investigation (PE00-007) to see if this could really be
a safety
issue. By last year of this time, we determined that this plastic
part,
though large, does not pose an unacceptable safety risk to
motorist.
Chrysler issued a service bulletin Oct of '00 addressing this
issue. This
issue is considered closed by NHTSA. You can get info on our
website
on this issue www.nhtsa.dot.gov/hotline and look up
"investigation" and
"TSB" on the vehicle. Please inform you Sebring Coupe
Owner's Page
that I'm no longer the "guy"
Peter
LXiSebring: The panel and the clips that are inserted into the
holes in
the car door are all made in one piece, so when the panel comes
loose
the clips have likely broken or failed, necessitating the new
piece that
has to be painted at the body shop.
Since Peter indicates there is a CHrysler Service bulletin on this
one
option would be to see if the dealer can convince Chrysler to
cover at
least part of the repair cost. Chrysler MUST have procedures
for dealing
with flyuing cladding complaints by now.
I'm not sure if the panel can be removed once in place without
breaking
off the clips which supposedly hold the panel on like plastic
molly
hooks. A body shop would be able to tell you. If the clips don't
have to
be cut to remove the panel, a body shop might attempt to reglue
the
panel at the broken/failed clip using a high-tech automotive glue.
There
are no guarantees whether this would work or not. I do know
that in
addition to the clips there is a sealing caulk along the edge of the
panel
which keeps water from collecting between the panel and the
door. This
sealiant I believe is already in place when the panels come from
Chrysler but covered with tape. Once the panel is painted the
body man
removes tape covering the line of sticky sealant, just before
inserting the
clips into the door holes. I had one panel replaced on mine just
after I
got the car in 95. (it was loose on delivery day) and have had no
further
problems. It seems to me the 98-99 models have had more
problems not
fewer in part because the panels are thicker with ridges.
hello. my name is jayson. i just bought a new 2001 sebring LXi.
it is
silver with chrome rims. automatic. u get the
idea for the options. i was just looking for a online club to get
into with
my car. if u could e-mail me back with
a little info I would surely appreciate it.
LXiSebring: also check out www.asog.net
Was keyless entry standard or optional on 1996 Sebring LXi's?
Thanks...
LXiSebring: Standard on LXi models, optional on LX
Hello, I am writing you to join the Sebring web club and to ask
a
question. My car is a '96 Sebring Lxi, pretty much loaded. I'ts
Maroonish-Brown with gray lower trim. The question I have is
this :
is
the 3.0 liter Mitsubishi engine the same block as the 2.5 found
in my
car? Are the parts interchangable like the parts of a 305 are
with the
chevy 350? I ask because I have the opportunity to get a TT 3.0
out of
a stealth and was wondering if the parts were compatable. I''m
just in
the planning stage for hot rodding it now, probably be building
the
motor for a couple years until the one in my sebring is too tired.
I'm
in the process of learning more about the available Motech
engine mgt.
system as well. As for exhaust, it will probably be all custom
as
well. I will be recieving my Mechanical Engineering degree in
Dec and
plan on designing aftermarket specialty parts.
I have installed headlight covers on my 96
sebring and can run all the time with my brights on, the problem
is that
the lower fog lights shut off when the brights are on. Aside
from
rewiring the solenoids myself, do you know of any available
product that
will keep them on?
LXiSebring: Eric is looking into your questions.
I have had my 1996 Chrysler Sebring LXi for almost two years
with no
significant problems. Then last week I was
driving at about 40 mph when my accelerator seemed to become
stuck.
I was unable to stop and applying the
brakes only served to keep the car from extreme acceleration.
I went
through a red light and was involved in a
three-car collision which resulted in about $6,000 worth of
damage to
my car. I have called Chrysler regarding
this problem, and they are sending out a special investigator to
look at
my car. Oddly enough, they seemed to
suspect my car was a '96... I have found some documentation
on the
NHTSA of similar complaints, but those
listings are hard to understand. I bought my car used, and it is
obviously completely out of warranty with 79,000
miles. Is there any chance Chrysler will do anything about it?
Have
you heard of this sort of problem? If anyone
else has had a similar experience, please e-mail me. I would
like to
document this as much as possible. I received
two tickets for the accident, which was completely unavoidable,
and my
insurance will be sky high if I am unable
to prove this happened.
By the way, I completely love my car, and I hate to think of
getting rid
of it. It is Polo Green with the more stylish
body style of the 95-96's. But I am beginning to wonder if it's
safe...
I have also experienced several other
apparently common problems listed on this site including the
power
locks sticking, the alarm randomly activating
and having to unlock the door with the key to shut it off, the
front piece
dragging (had to have it replaced and now
I am so careful), paint peeling off around the driver side door
frame, the
battery randomly dying in perfectly warm
weather, and the radio coming in only part of the time.
Please please please e-mail me though if you have knowledge or
experience with the problem of the accelerator
sticking.
Eric says:....
I cant offer any help when it comes to whos liable. I would have
the car
looked at to see if there is any detectable defects. Otherwise if
its a
problem car (Lemon) I'd trade it in.
.....
LXiSebring: You need to contact the Chrysler regional or zone
office
and explain what happened.
If there is a history of a part failure that leads to a stuck
accelerator
there is a chance they would
do something on your behalf. The problem is that I have had no
other
letters in 5 years of running
the site indicating any other car witrh a similar problem, though
you
may hear from other owners.
YOU have a cell going bad in your battery and if you havent
replaced
it already you should.
please put this on your page!
LXiSebring: See this week's featured Sebring or the Photo Page
Hi... My name is Kevin Perod. I own a 1996 Sebring Coupe.
It is
black with
gray lining on the bottom. I've put chrome wheels and a system
in it
and i'm
very proud of this car.
My name is nick simpson, and I bought a 97' Lxi Sebring. I
love the
car, the only thing it lacks is a little get up and go.....Anyone
have any
ideas???
I just purchased my 1997 Sebring a month ago. It is Saronne
Red which
is a Mitsubishi color. It has 51,000 miles on it and was a one
owner
vehicle. I love it!! It is fully loaded with a gray leather interior
and
woodgrain console. The only problem I have had so far is I had
to get
a new wheel this week and the car pulls to the right pretty bad
even
after an alignment. The 17" aluminum wheel was bent and I
found out
it had been replaced already by the previous owners. I went to
get my
son a new car and traded my show truck for this car. It seemed
to shout
my name!!!! I love your website, keep up the good work and
add me to
your members list!
LXiSebring: See photo on the photo page.
I jwas just on your website and realized if anyone knows this
car, it is
you! I need some guidance on the best possible way to go about
handling this major problem.
Besides driving around with half my door in my trunk which is
making me angry (I love my car!), I get the feeling most
dealerships care about anyone.
I am not sure how to deal with this problem but it sounds like
you may
have any idea. I already posted on the Chrysler website but I
don't have
much faith that they will respond. Basically, the bottom line is
how this
dealership has treated me and my problem with the recalls on
this
particular model - the door molding/garnishings being the
biggest
problem at this time. I am sheduled for next Thursday at a new
dealership, however I think I may have to wait for this PART
again. I
didn't get thatfar with the first dealership - I told them their
service was
inadequate and didn't
plan on going back. Not that it made much difference going
there in the
first place! Here is a copy of my letter . Any feedback would
be
greatly
appreciated. Tks.
I wish to file a complaint against my dealer(a copy will be sent
to the
Better Business
Bureau as well). It is with much regret that I write this e-mail.
I have
recently purchased my leased 1998 Sebring Coupe with much
headache
and
distress. Chase has been wonderful however,I will advise
everyone that
I
know to NOT EVER BUY OR DEAL with anyone from this
particular
dealership
again. My letter to the BBB will give specific dates and all
pertinent
information. One particular incident that may have had very
serious
consequences was regarding maintenance that was scheduled for
my car
and
not carried out. I even had the serviceman tell me that I was
repeatedly
notified of the recall. Yes, I was and I had my car sent into the
shop
on numerous occasions. NOTHING WAS EVER DONE! My
car sat in
this shop all day
and not one of their personnel serviced the vehicle. However,
they did
test the door for the recall, which resulted in my door
molding/garnishing
falling off 2 weeks later because they did not place it back on
properly.
For 3 years, I have had this car and the door molding/garnishing
did not
fall off. I specifically scheduled to have the car serviced for this
recall in which the part was orderd at least FOUR MONTHS
AGO and
to this
day, not one thing has been done to my car. In conclusion, all
I can say
is that once they have your money, you are just another number.
Specifics
will follow and I will post this message on every board there is.
LXiSebring: I Think you did the proper thnig to go to a
different dealer.
However, remember that the new dealer was not the cause of
you
problem. THe best way to get your problem resolved is to be
veryy
polite at your new dealer'service dept. Only if THEIR service
is
inadequate should you get angry. Just because one dealer's
service dept
is inept is not evidence that they all are, so it's best to calm
down.
With respect to the repair, the lower facia and clips are all made
in one
piece, and unfortunately if the clips break the whole part must
be
replaced. I've been through that on my '95, but the new part has
not
been a problem.
Hello my name is Jeremy. I just purchased my 98 Sebring
Lxi about
a month ago. I am wondering what I can do to get more horse
out of
it. I already know about the air filter. I was wondering if you
knew if
there were any other things I can do to my car. One more
thing. I
have a automatic in my car right now. I was wondering if it
was
possible to change it out and put the new auto shift in it that
Chrysler
makes. Thanks very much.
LXiSebring: See the pic of Jeremy and his Sebring on the Photo
page.
THe autostick swap is a remote possibility but it wouldnt be
cheap to do
(As in several thousand $ Further, the transmission computer for
hte
Autostick is set up for the higher output 3.0 liter engine.
Hi there...I am interested in getting on the sebring page. I own
a 99
Indy Red sebring and am having a relatively
nice laundry list of problems. Should I write to you about them
or do
it on the actual web page?? I am actually
having a hard time navigating the page. Is there a way to search
the
problems/comments people have by the year
of the vehicle?? Any help you can provide would be great.
I am going to give you the run down of problems I
am having and see what you can do to help me :)
1 -my most recent problem is that my battery cables melted on
the
highway
going around 60 mph or course that was my fault and I am still
not sure
why
(something about the 'idea' that I put 'tape' on them.) The
service guy
stated on the paperwork that the cables were loose causing high
resistance
and loss of power...WHATEVER!
2- There are times (many) that my car will NOT go into drive.
It just
won't do it. I have to go from park to drive and back again
until the car
decides it wants to go. By the way this was attributed to the
battery
cable
problem (see 1) however, this has happened again since the
battery
repair
3- Two times the vehicle has 'stuttered' when proceeding from
a red
light....it kinda does not want to go.
4- I have had numerous problems with my dash and the
electrical
components. Once the whole panel went dead and two times the
defroster switch has broke
5- the trunk floor...this is acually interesting....it has split down
the
center 3 times and on the 3rd time being repaired I was told that
I
needed
to rearrange my cargo (of which is a BACKPACK of books) and
that
they would no
longer replace under warranty
6- There is this continuous GUNK that drips from my door
panels and
of
course the dealer can get it off but it keeps coming back.....it is
GROSS!
7- The spedometer also delays in registering the speed
Okay that is what I remember for now....any help/suggestions
would be
appreciated
Eric says..........
2) that has nothing to do with the battery cables. I would suspect
a
poorly
adjusted trans cable. 4) Check all the fuses in the car and under
the
hood.
5) put a support under that thin cardboard. You could cut a
piece of
masonite or something. 5) Thats why I dont get a car
rustproofed. Was
your
car bought used??
..........
We have a 95 Sebring lxi with 80,000 miles the brake pads and
rotors
were
replaced when we bought the car with 40,000 miles. now when
you use
the
brakes the car chatters,not a smooth stop, could this be the ABS
Sensor
or the rotors and pads need to be replaced again?
Eric says
..........
Your rotors are warped. You can test the back ones by carefully
dragging the
parking brake at 10 mph. Ususlly the front ones warp more
severly.
Also at
that milage check your calipers as well. A sticky caliper will
warp a
rotor
quickly.
..........
My 2000 LXI brake light stays on evertime i start my car
in the
morning. What do i do about this problem?
Eric says...
.......
Check your brake fluid first, Your Parking brake may need
adjusted or
your
brake switch on the master cylinder.
..........
I was just enjoying a visit to your Sebring Owners Page and
thought I'd
drop you a note. I'm new to the world of Sebrings, so I'm
finding the
site quite informative - thanks!
So...now that I'm sold on these beauties, I have to find one! I
was
wondering if you're aware of any sites/message boards
specializing in
Sebring sales. I've searched several of the online classified sites,
but
have been unable to find what I'm looking for. Autotrader seems
to have
some likely matches, but every time I try to view an ad, the
program
"performs an illegal operation" and shuts down. I was just
wondering if
you had any ideas of where to look. (I'm seeking a 1995-1997
white/silver - preferably LXi.)
If any owner has a 95-97 for sale, contact Cindy above.
I have a minor problem regarding my trunk light. It doesn't
work.
The bulb has continuity and is a 12v 5a. Is there a fuse just for
the trunk
light that is not listed in the owners manual or do I just have an
open
connection? Also I can't seem to locate the on/off switch that
activates
the
light with the opening of the trunk.
Rich
Eric says
..........
I have no idea. Some trunk lights are activated by a mercury
level
switch.
The socket has no power your saying?? I'd start at the socket
and trace
the
wires.
..........
My wife owns a 96 Sebring, nice car but she carelusly ran into
a curb
stop
and broke the bottom cross piece of the air dam. Many of the
Sebring's
I see
have the same problem. Any reccomondations for a fix or
supplier?
Mike
Eric says ..........
If its not too bad you could remove all the small bolts
underneath and
bend
the sheet metal back into shape then replace the bolts.
Otherwisw $800
at
the dealer. Most dealers cant paint the black fake grille right
either.
..........
After reading some of the entries from other enthusiasts
regarding their
love for the Sebring LXi, I thought that I would add my
experience.
I bought my 1996 Sebring LXi completely on a whim. In fact,
I had
never
even seen the coupe in person. I ventured to the Chrysler
dealership in
Wichita Falls, TX with one thing on my mind...How can I get
rid of
this
brand new Plymouth Grand Voyager van?? I eyed the ragtop
and
admired its
styling but, never was the convertible type and asked if it came
in a
hardtop. The answer was yes but, they didn't have any on the
lot. I
asked
to see the brochure and I loved the car at first sight. We spec'd
my
order
out (White/Grey LXi with every bell and whistle) and they went
looking
for
the car. After searching throughout Texas, Oklahoma, and
Kansas, a
trade
was initiated with a dealer in Papillion, Nebraska! A week later
I
received
the call that my car was in and I bolted to check it out. One
word...SEXY!!
The car was something else. I would not advise anyone to buy
a car
from the
dealer brochure without even seeing or test driving the car. I
simply got
lucky!! I have had nothing but joy driving my '96. So much
that I
recently
bought a 2001 (Satin Pearl White) and kept the 96 to boot. I am
now
the
proud owner of not one, but two Sebring LXi's.
Hi, I have a couple of questions that I hope you can answer for
me. I
have
had my 97 sebring coupe for a little over 1 year now and I want
more
from
it. what can I do to it to give it a faster response time and more
power.
I
live in Webster, ma. and I am not sure if anyone around does
any
customizing
of this sort around here. my coupe is the LX model it has a V6
24 valve
engine.
also is it possible to a have governor taken off? just a question.
please
let me know thank you
Eric says.........
You can buy a K&N replacement air filter, run low octane
gasoline.
Dont mess
with chips or so called hopups it will only through off the
emissions and
burn the cat.
........
I purchased a new 1997 LXI in May 1997 and am ready to
replace my
brake pads
and rotors with the Olympic parts Eric recommends. I have
installed the
front rotor and pads and so far so good. I am ready to replace
the rear
rotors and pads, but need some guidance on how to do that -
especially
with
the so called special tool needed to turn down the caliber piston
since the
emergency /parking brake are integrated into the caliber....
Eric says.........
Your dealer, A NAPA store or even P;ympic maight carry that
piston
tool. You
should crack the bleader if your going to do that job. It will
allow the
old
fluid to push out of the calipers. You dont want it going back
throught
the
system.
..........
Hi there,
I am planing to buy 1995 lxi Sebring,and i would
really appreciate your opinion,as an expert, about
this deal.
I want to find out if the price i am going to pay is
considered reasonable. The car is in a good condition
and its black Coupe. Its price is Around 8500 Canadian
dollars( around 6000 US dollar), please give me a
rough and approximate estimate from you own
experience.
Many thanks for your valuable assistance.
LXiSebring: Your best source for pricing is the Kelly Blue Book
site.
http://www.kbb.com
You can enter age, mileage condition and location and get a
price
estimate specific to your
particular situation.
ONE of my bottom fog lights wont come on unless i get out and
knock
the
cover
of the light. after i turn off the lights and turn them back on i
have to
do
the same thing. what could be wrong with my fog lights?
Eric says
..........
Either the bulb is bad (H3-55w) or the connecter is loose. You
can reach
the
connector by jacking the front end up and reaching from
underneath.
The
connector is beside the lamp casing.
..........
I would appreciate if you could tell me about anything you
know
about
problems with cracking of the cylinder head in 97 Sebrings.
My story:
During a routine oil check earlier this year, I discovered no
oil in
the
engine! The car had been running fine and the oil level had
been fine
during
the previous fill up. I filled it with oil and drove to Pep Boys
(I didn't
go to the Chrysler dealer as my car was out of warranty and I
assummed
a
>relatively minor problem). Pep Boys called back to say I had
a
cracked
cylinder head. They subcontracted the work out to a cylinder
head
specialist
here in Orlando, FL. It cost $1600 dollars to repair.
The Pep Boys manager mentioned to me that when he
described the
problem
over the phone to the mechanic at the cylinder head shop, he
said "let
me
guess... 1997 Sebring." He went on to say that the cylinder
mechanic
said
the problem was common to the 97 Sebring due to a poor
quality surface
coating that pitted easily and led to eventual cracking. I phoned
Chrysler
customer service and also questioned several other mechanics
(some
Chrysler,
some not), all have said they had not heard of this problem.
Now just last week, while driving to Atlanta, my car
overheated.
I
had
it towed to the Chrysler dealer, the tow truck driver looked
under the
hood
and said there was oil in the radiator... meaning probably a
ruptured
head
gasket. I have not yet heard from the Chrysler dealer
definitively if this
is the problem.
Have you heard of this problem? Is there any recourse for
me with
the
car out of warranty? Would you recommend my getting rid of
the car?
Thank you for your time. I greatly appreciate any
information you
could
give me.
Eric says
..........
I have heard of no cylinder head problems. If the head gasket
was blown
it
would crack the head though. Regardless you have a bad head
gasket
and only
a Chrysler Dealer should fix that.
..........
Saw your Sebring Owners' Page. I'm thinking about buying
a 2001
Sebring
Coupe LXi. The thing is the dealers no longer carry it. They are
all
waiting for 2002s, but they can't tell me anything about the
2002s --
how
they look, any changes/improvements. Do you know where I
can find
previews
of 2002 Sebrings?
LXiSebring:
I expect no changes at all in 2002 models--save a couple color
changes
as there was a major revision for 2001 which will be around
thru 2003
possibly longer
LXiSebring: The only problem I've heard about is that the
speakers in
the doors are difficult to replace with aftermarket speakers
because of
space limitations (see letter on speakers below)
I am a new owner of a 1995 Chrysler Sebring and I have some
questions.
First, how often do I need to replace the brakes and what are the
signs
that
tell me that my brakes (or brake pads) need to be replaced.
Also, the
lock
on the drivers side recently fell in and I will have to have that
fixed but,
i know from the previous owner (my boyfriend who I have been
with
since he
bought the car) that this has happened on the passenger side as
well. Is
this a common problem?
The car drives great, the only thing I notice is that when I am
really
pressing on the gas pedal, it seems as if the car is dragging.
Any other
time, it accelerates beautifully and I really enjoy driving it on
the
highway. This is my first car and I would love some tips on
what to
look
out for on this car(or any car for that matter). If you know of
a site for
inexperienced car owners, please let me know. Thanks in
advance for
your
help.
Cherryann
P.S. Since I know a little about this car because I have known
the
previos
owner since he bought it, let me tell you that there have been no
major
problems (knock on wood) with the engine or anything like that
and it
has
only been serviced by Chrysler dealerships since 1998. One
other thing.
What is up with the rattling windows. It drives me up the
wall!!! I am
going to take it in to the dealer and see if they can fix it for me
because
I fear that if I slam the door the windo will break (which
happened back
in
1998 but I was angry and I slammed it REALLY hard). Hope
I haven't
taken
too much of your time. Have a great day.
Hello, my name is Denise and I am the proud owner of a sweet
1999
Chrysler
Sebring LXi. I would like to join your homepage. What type
of
information
do you need from me and what can you tell me about your
page?
LXiSebring: Tell us some more about your car--color, options
etc
Id like to start out by saying that i really enjoy your website and
find it
very helpfull! I currently own a white 98 chrysler sebring coupe.
The
car is awesome, leather, sunroof, 17 in. rims! Looks real
sharp.
I purchased it as a salvage car and had a buddy of mine that
does body
work on cars repair it. It had minimal damage and the repairs
were done
properly. The air bags were out but I chose not to replace them
at this
time since I lack the neccesary funding. Only one problem with
it. The
car doesnt start. Everything in the car is functional (power
windows,
radio, power locks, lights..etc). The engine doesnt turn over, I
cannot
even hear the starter turning. I noticed that whoever had the car
before
me had an alarm system in it and that they obviously removed
it ,
leaving only some wiring and a sensor before getting rid of it.
I found
a wire going from the alarm system to the computer. Im not
sure if this
may be the problem. I speculated that the alarm system might
have shut
something off in the computer, not allowing it to start but im not
sure.
I even removed the anit-theft system fuse for the fuse box to see
if that
might do the trick but once again it didnt work. I also tried to
see if I
could re-set the the fuel pump to see if that might do the trick
but
unfortunatly I dont know where the reset button is and the
Chrysler
dealer closest to me refuses to help me. I was wondering if
anyone
might have some suggestions to my dilemma. Im pretty sure that
I will
eventually take it to a dealer but I would have liked to see if
there was
something else that I might try to get this car runnin.
Thanks a lot for your time!
Eric says
.........
I'd hotwire the starter or take it off and get it tested first. That
alarm
could very well have a shutdown circuit. Ask the alarm
manufacturer if
you
can.
..........
My name is Michael O'Brien and I would like to have my car
added to
the Sebring Coupe owner's page.
My car is a dark green '95 and I have a picture for the gallery
page(see
pic on Owners
Photo page, link above) Also, if anyone is interested, my wheels
are for
sale and my e-mail address is
mob5699@hotmail.com.
Hello,
I have 1996 Sebring, love it! But have a concern about cooling
system,
overheating. Is this typical? Colleen Smith
Eric says
.....
Replace your thermostat, if that doesnt help, It could be a head
gasket.
If
your really worried have the dealer scan the car to see if it's ok.
.....
We bought the car used last year, and enjoy it very much. It
was
purchase for my wife as it has all the options,
including an efficient but not too powerful V6 engine. At 57,
she needs
help with the transmission, windows, etc,
and I love the sound system. It now has 73M on the engine.
I am sure
we should be thinking about having it
serviced. So far, it runs great, with one exception. Currently,
the
transmission is stuck in first gear and we are
getting ready to take it in for repairs. Any ideas off the top of
your
head. Oh, once, the driver door panel fell off,
but it hasn't been a problem since. And, I'd like some way of
cutting
down on road noise...maybe different tires?
Thanks for the web site. I will be visiting it more often.
Help:
Last night, while driving to a local restaurant in Eugene,
Oregon, a
warning light came on the dash board, something about the
engine
needing
servicing. Then, at the same time, the transmission refused to
shift out
of first gear. I haven't found any suggestions as to a fix on the
Sebring
User's Web page, but there is some discussion about changing
the
fluids,
disconnecting the battery, etc. It's Sunday, June 10, 2001, and
I am
wondering if there is anything I can try prior to taking it to the
dealer.
Thanks
Eric Says
............
Disconnect and reconnect your battery.
............
Kenn Continues
You suggested that I disconnect the battery. I did it the same
day I
emailed you. For some reason, I thought that might be a
possible
solution,
something I am sure I read about on the web page for some
other
problem.
Was worth a try, but it didn't fix the problem. Anyway, I knew
it was
the
sensor after I had emailed a guy on your website who had
experienced
the
same thing. He emailed me back same day. Next day, I took
it to the
dealer and they told me what I already found out. It was a
sensor, they
said so professionally! They were able to fix it same day.
However,
much
to my chagrin, when they called me at work to tell me, they said
the
transmission oil looked like it needed changing due to the
problem. So
what's a little oil change in my transmission, I thought. Well,
the bill
was for $299 they told me. No problem, I thought, since a
transmission
repair might have cost so much more. Only to find out that the
labor
and
part for the sensor was only $106. The rest was the oil change,
the
gasket, the transmission filter. $193 worth of work, that if I
had know
it, I wouldn't have ordered it. My god, what I thought was a
little
transmission oil changed cost me almost $200! So, you live an
learn.
Next
time I will get the charges explained up front. My only
suggestion for
your website would be to order in alpha the problems people
have had
and
the solutions they have found. It takes forever to sift through
the site
to find what you need. But thanks for putting it together and
helping
people find solutions. That's what I do every day as a board
member
for
the local Family Relief Nursery. Giving back to your
community is
number
one with me.
Eric says
........
The reason the transmission service is so much is because you
MUST
use Mopar
ATF 7176 III fluid and its at least $5 a quart. It was a good idea
to have
it done.
........
LXiSebring: I have discovered no practical way to categoruize
letters by
problem
My suggestion is that you pick a key word for whatever your
problem
is (ie "transmission"
and simply use your edit search command to locate all letters
that talk
about a transmission.
That will greatly speed your search.
My alarm (HORN) keeps going off every time I open the door.
And
then
resets.
Any ideas,
ThanX Allen
Eric says..........
For now, ALWAYS unlock the car door with your key. Dave
can help
you find a
better solution.
.........
LXiSebring
The usual suspect switch is the security alarm switch for the
hood.
which is along the edge of the
hood passenger side. Your symptom is a bit different than ohters
whose
alarm goes off unexpectedly.
One of the door switches could be involved.
I own a 2000 Sebring LXI coupe (22k miles) and
have been having major problems ever since I got
my car almost two years ago. I have already had
my brake rotors replaced once after only 7,000
miles. My main problem has been with the so
called "PREMIUM" aluminum alloy 17" wheels. I had
one bend after a few thousand miles. After many
long arguments with the service manager, they
finally paid for half of a replacement. Last
week, I went in for the ball joint recall and had
to have the parts replaced. I informed them that
my car was still vibrating when driven over 55
miles an hour. Sure enough two more wheels were
bent. They have refused to cover the replacement
and their regional factory rep informed the
dealership that the rejection was because these
cars do not have a history of wheel bending
problems. Your site sure seems to show a history
of these problems. I drive under normal highway
conditions (interstate 95 about 80% of the time)
and have not hit any pot holes. Plus, I would
think that hitting a pothole hard enough to cause
a bent wheel would cause some other damage to the
car (at least knock the front end out of
alignment). The dealership was unable to find any
other damage to my car indicative of bad or
hazardous driving. A few questions for you:
1) Have you heard of any recalls for the wheels
since everyone seems to agree that the wheels are
very low-quality and susceptible to bending?
Eric says....
Save yourself the trouble and buy new 205/55/16's. For under
$800 you
will
have much better luck. 50 series tires, GOODYEARS at that are
not a
good
idea.)
2) Have you heard of many cases in which Chrysler
is replacing the bad wheels for free?
Eric says
....
No, The wheels are fine. The
selection of tire for the car is what I believe is poor.
3) Is there any possibility that the recall issue
would have impacted on the bent wheels? Possibly
made the wheels more susceptible to bending or
conditions that could cause them to bend? They
replaced the parts on my front ball joints and all
of my bent wheels have been on the front of the
car. Is this a coincidence?
ERic says ....
NO, the front is heavier and takes the
impact
4) Can you recommend a quality replacement brand
and size of wheel? I'm assuming that I should
look into changing to steel wheels.
Eric says...You could use steel whels. I know the
2000 Dodge Avenger came stock with 205/55/16's in steel. I
reccomend
the
Bridgestone or Michellin lines only.
This whole situation has left me very frustrated
with Chrysler and I doubt that I will ever
purchase another Chrysler again. I love the look
of my car but it's just not worth the
aggravation. Plus, I'm assuming that I'll have to
replace my Eagle tires soon given what I've read
so far on this board.
Eric says...
Goodyears are nothing but an expensive headache
Interesting link on Chrysler warranty coverage
from 1996
(http://www.wam.umd.edu/~gluckman/Chrysler/AI/News4.ht
ml).
Article is a bit old but I still see some
similarities in my situation (cover half of cost
of replacement as "goodwill" (exactly how my
dealer described the situation), and my favorite
"ASSUME THE CUSTOMER IS GUILTY OF CAUSING
WHAT
WOULD BE A WARRANTABLE DEFECT UNLESS
OTHERWISE
PROVEN.")
ERic says...
Squeaky wheel gets the
grease. Write to NHTSA and forward a copy of your letter
Any advise you can give is greatly appreciated as
I'm trying to determine what my next step should
be. I'm considering trying a consumer advocacy
group that does exposes on a local news show.
LXiSebring: For a variety of reasons I think the 17 and 18 inch
wheels
are problematic.
I've hade no problems with my 16 inch wheels on Goodyears,
and am
not as down on Goodyear tires as Eric is. I agree with Eric that
your
solution is to find a nice set of 16 inch wheels and you will
eliminate a
lot of
your problems.
Hey David, I am a proud owner of a '96 black and grey LXi.
I am in
a
delema. My problem is whether to trim the car with red or blue
acessories.
I need all the modification information that you or anyone else
could
give
me. THe ticking noise in my engine, could you tell me what
that is. I
want
it fixed. Any help would be greatly apprieciated.
The Guys at www.asog.net will be able to give you advice on
your
customizing. The ticking sound just means that
your 96 is operating normally. Chrysler has a replacement part
that is
a bit quieter but it doesnt eliminate hte noise
so why bother? Seach the logs of owners for "ticking" and you
will find
tons of discussion
on the cause of the ticking sound.
I have been having problems with my sebring. The Check
engine light
turns on every once and a while and when
it does the car starts to drive weird when acceleration is
happening do
you have any tips for this problem?
When the check engine light came on it stored a code as to what
the
problem is. Your dealer can read out the code
& diagnose the problem. Usually it's a sensor somehow related
to
emissions.
I have a 1997 Chrysler Sebring Coupe that seems to be having
intermittent starting malfunctions. I took it to the dealer who
checked
it all out for three days and gave it back to me saying nothing
was
wrong and they could not duplicate the problem. Again, as of
yesterday,
the car will not start up until it is good and ready to. (I had the
car
back probably a month with no problem until yesterday.) It
takes me up
to 10 tries before it finally kicks in. Then, the next time you try
to
start it, it may or may not, just start right up.
Eric says
..........
A new battery. Be careful some replacements are too high and
will hit
the
hood.
..........
I have had this checked out at the dealership and they say there
is no
problem, but there is one. My car blows a fuse when it gets hot,
and it
stops the car from starting..replace the fuse and its okay..do you
know
of
any problem like this with any of the others, and if so, what is
the fix
for it...
Eric says
..........
If you know which fuse blows then you know what circuit has
the
problem. You
need to tell the dealer what fuse is blowing so they can trace for
a short
or something. Any good dealership should be able to diagnose
a small
electrical problem using a wiring schematic.
..........
I recently purchased a 2001 Sebring LXi. The only thing that
I have a
problem with is the front license plate holder. Mine seems to sit
too
high!! I just noticed that your featured 2001 LXi's (Cheryl
Bourdon's)
has
the plate flush with the intake opening. Mine sits approx three
inches
higher. Is there something wrong here????
LXiSEbring: I dunno--can another 2001 owner help Matt out?
I'm
wondering
if the dealer installed the wrong License plate holder--maybe one
for
another Chrysler product
I'm having the high RPM and engine reving followed stalling.
I just
changed the spark plugs in my 98 Sebring lxi to a Bosch
Platinum 4+
spark plugs. Can the problem be attributed to this spark plugs.
I had
changed the 3 front spark plugs without problem days and it
took me
hours to get to the ones under the manifold. Do you have any
suggestions.
Thanks for creating this forum
LXiSebring: doesnt sound like a spark plug problem to me
unless you
messed up the wiring when
you installed the plugs.
This is DB. I recently bought a '96 White/Grey Chrysler
Sebring with
70K
miles on it. It's a great car with absolutely very few problems.
I would
like to say that your site is very useful and the best Sebring site
around.
I do have one problem and that is a short in the left turn signal.
When
I
use the left turn signal at night, my internal lights go out until
the
signal is turned off again. Do you have any suggestions besides
going
to
the dealer? Please include me in the club.
LXiSEbring: Nope--that's really weird
Hi
My name is Marc, I own a 1996 Sebring LXI with the infinity
sound system. My right side dashboard speaker blew.But
They are some type of custom speakers and ya cant get one in
just any
store,So i have found out! Do you know
of any place i can get one or a set of them besides the dealer?
Thanks for any help!
LXiSEbring: you tell me you have visited several car stereo
shops with
no luck. The only
alternative is to order one from the dealer.
Hey Whats up Mr. Tech I'm E-mailing you to ask you were
cand I find
the folloing items for my 98 Sebring LXi,
wich I plan to customize, Clear turn signals, clear parking
lights, and
white face guages. any info you have will
be greatly appreciated.
LXiSebring: AS I've indiocated many times, The guys at
www.asog.net
are the experts on aftermarket parts
hello. my name is justin kopp and i have been searching for a
suitable
avenger or sebring for the past month inmy hometown of fargo,
north
dakota.
i have come across several cars of both models, but i have a
quick
question
about one of the sebrings i came across. it is a 96 LX model. it
is in
excellent exterior condition except for a couple minor (easily
repairable)
scratches on the left-bottom part of the hood. it has relatively
high miles
(80,000) that are mostly highway miles. my question is that
there is a
slight rattling type sound that doesn't seem to be normal coming
from
the
engine. i can only hear it when i open the hood. the car seems
to be
running
in excellent condition and with the 4 cyl. 1 valve that it has, i
can get
it
moving pretty good since it is a 5 speed. i plan on taking it in
to get a
diagnostic done, but i thought i would run it by you first since
you seem
to
know an awful lot about sebrings. i would aprreciate any time
you put
towards writing me back letting me know if this is a problem
you have
heard
of before with sebrings, or if it is just a normal problem on any
car with
high miles. thanks.
LXiSEbring: Nope I havent heard of that one but a mechanic
should be
able to tell you if its serious.
All early Sebrings have a regular "ticking" sound which has
been
discussed at length here
I recently purchased a '98 sebring Coupe. Its a fantastic car. It
rides
wonderfully. Yet, it has the sporty feel that
all guys need from time to time. The enterior is gorgeous to say
the
least. Chrysler has found a new fan in me.
LXiSebring: No reports yet
hey i just picked up a 97 lxi and ive got big plans for it and i
was
wondering if u new of any places that sell performance parts for
this
model
my friend that ownes a performance shop out in jersey told me
that i can
use
alot of mitsubishi parts for this car i just wanted to know if u
new of
any
places if u could email me at stanboy27@aol.com ill tell u what
i got
planned hope u can send me in the right direction
LXiSebring: THe guys at www.asog.net are the aftermarket
parts
experts
Hi, I have a 1999 Sebring LXI. I drive a lot, so the miles are up
to
54,000
miles. I love my car, but have obviously heard of the problems
with it.
I'm
afraid that something major will happen to it soon. Any info on
how
long
these car's last??? I want to drive it as long as possible, but
don't want
to get into trouble with it. Thanks
Hey whats Sebring enthusiasts, well my name's Shawn and
I live in
Oklahoma, ohh ya and I own a black 99'
Sebring LXi Coupe. I love my car and have really pimped it
out... but
not excessively (or so i think- 380 W Sound
System, underbody neon, lightning neon, windshield neon, but
no true
engine mods- approx- 285 h.p.) I got it
shortly after my 16th b-day and now I'm bout to turn 18 and my
car's
served me well, although we've been through
a couple hard spots. I've been in about 3 wrecks (ok stop
laughing) but
nothing major. #1- spun out in water... hit
a curb.. destroyed a rim. #2- rear ended some old lady in a
p.o.s.
minivan #3-- got nailed in the parking lot @
school. Well most of the damage has been under $1 G luckily,
but more
recently I've had a lot of trouble with the
damn tires (Eagle RS-A 215/50/17). They're just so crappy,
only after
two years. I've had one (not including the
spin out) shift steel belts and destroy the tire and bend the rim.
I just
hate 'em. I'm looking @ almost $400 a tire.
I've heard from the local Chrysler dealer he's had more than
one prob
with these tires. I was hoping someone had
some advice. Thanx for anything you can do.
LXiSebring: Mail order tire stores such as the Tire Rack offer
a number
of alternatives to your current tire in that
size. Eric Loves the Bridgestones I hear. There are several other
Goodyear Tires that will fit as well. Check with
your local Goodyear dealer.The Tire Rack advertizes every
month in
magazines such as Car & Driver & Motor
Trend
My car is a 95 model lxi, metallic green color. I thought it was
polo
green but after seeing a true polo green I don't think mine is. I
have
'Sebring Lxi' written in Japanese on the back and the sides have
'Shae'
in Japanese. (that's my nickname :) I have an infiniti deck with
a
Pioneer six disk cd changer I put in. I have Xeon Blue headlight
bulbs,
but i'm looking for legal green ones. My plans are to tint the
windows
and change stock to Assasyn rims soon. I will send pics soon!
Shae
LXiSebring: Your color was called Deep Green Metallic, a true
dark
green which was only available
in the short 1995 model run, In 1996 the color became Polo
Green
which has a deep teal bluish tinge to it
I purchased my 2000 Chrysler Sebring in July of last year and
have had
nothing but problems. I had a defective peice of molding that
took the
dealership 3 times before they got it right, than next came break
problems with the replacement of pads and the turning of the
rotors, one
recall of ball joints and now I have a seat problem that has been
looked
at by two dealerships and neither one knows what too do since
they say
the bolts and nuts are all tight. It makes a popping noise when
there is
someone sitting the passenger seat and come too a stop and
when you
accelerate. I have written and called Chrysler and have told
them I am
going too contact a lawyer to persue the Virginia lemon law for
this
car. Oh yeah get this, I took the car back too the dealership I
purchased the car from to do the recall which they said they
completed
and when I took the car to the other dealership for the seat
problem,
they said the recall had NOT been performed yet on my car.
What
would
you do about this and are there any Sebring owners that have
filed under
the lemon law act and won, especially in Va. Thanks!!
LXiSebring: Lemon laws vary by state but in general they all
require
that the dealer
make several unsuccessful attempts to repair the exact same
problem.
They in general do not
apply in situations where an owner has had a number of
unrelated
problems
that were each successfully repaired by the dealer.
I recently noticed that the foglights can be switched on at the
same time
that the brights are on in my 2000 LXI - is this normal? I
thought that
the
fogs were supposed to switch off automatically when the brights
are
switched
on. Maybe a wire is crossed perhaps?
LXiSebring: So far as I know the fog lights can be switched on
no
matter if the healights are on bright or dim
on all Sebrings. Thats how my 95 works, and I don't think
there have been any changes on newer models. The headlights
must be
on for the fog lights to work however.
Have you heard of after-market zenon light bulbs that you can
use to
replace other present bulbs?
LXiSEbring: Check with the guys at www.asog.net
Hey! I just bought a 2001 Sebring Coupe LXI. God! This
thing is
better than sex! (you can quote me.) Black,
grey leather; hard to clean, looks good when I do. Anyways,
if you
have a listproc or something like that, sign
me up!
Hi, I have a question about my Sebring. I have an 96 LX
Coupe. And
my questions is about my brake's. The other
day I avoided this big accident, where I had to hit my brakes
pretty
hard, and now when ever I brake or push on
the brake's harder, the BRAKE light comes on, and when I let
go of the
brake pedal, the light goes OFF. I was
wondering is it maybe time to change my rear and front brakes
or is it
some more serious problem. So if you know
answer to my question, if you would please let me know I'd
appriciate
it.
I had a question ! I just purchased a new 2001 Sebring, and was
wondering
why Chrysler states that the LX is 4 cylinder, and the LXi is 6
cylinder.
Funny.. but mine is a 6 cylinder, and shows the LX on the Rear
panel.
Is
this "normal."
Also after doing some inspection, can I replace the spark plugs
in the
future myself??? The 3 plugs in the rear seem to have no access
with out
some major problem! Any comment???
Thanks, Steve W.
Eric says..............
The 4 cylinder is STANDARD, your 6 was optional. Most
dealers dont
order 4's
because people like v-6 automatic cars. The 6 is only $800.
Your right
about
the plugs, If you cant see them, you cant reach them. Lots of
work is
involved. Consider changing at 60k.
..............
I have had my '97 Sebring coupe LX but with all the features of
a LXi
just
no leather, for about 2 years. I love it but I was wondering if
you knew
of
a way to get the trunk to pop from a keyless entry system. I
currently
have
a code alarm and I am having a SureStart Lx from code alarms
installed.
If
you can help it would be appreciated. Thanks
Chris
Eric Says.................
All I know is that the trunk is sprung to open automatically, If
they
could
hook an actuator to the release cable it would work.
.................
How many oxygen sensors are there on a Sebring coupe and
what
is their
average longevity? I own a 1997 LX with 45,000 miles on it
and have
had a
variety of problems with it. Six months ago, I had an oxygen
sensor
replaced
(the check engine light had come on and the dealership told me
that that
was
the problem). Two days ago, the check engine light again came
on, and
the
dealership is telling me that three more sensors (2 oxygen
sensors & 1
related to the transmission) need to be replaced (at a cost of
$700). I
know
very little about cars, but wanted to verify that what I'm being
told is
believable/likely.
Thank you,
Eric says
.................
There are 3 to my knowledge, Target,Upstream and
Downstream. They
say to
change them at 60k but I have 90k on mine. If all your sensors
are bad,
then
there is another problem. I think that there throwing parts at it.
Get
another opinion.Go to a 5 star dealer with a Chrysler scan tool.
.................
I own a 2000 sebring coupe, and saw your email from the
sebring
coupe owner's club page.
Do you have any idea where there is a web site where I could
get
technical data on the sebring and other cars? I'm interested
specifically in the turning radius of the Sebring and would like
to compare this specification with other manufacturer's
offerings.
Eric says..........
Vehix or carfax. com Also check the Brochures and back issues
of
R&T and
C&D.
..........
Todd writes
I left my lights on last night and ran the battery down to dead
nothin'.
I
charged it with my 6 amp charger for 4 hours. Now it turns
over well
enough,
starts for about 1 second and then sounds like it loses spark. It
just
dies.
Any thoughts?
Eric says
.......
I would just get a new battery, be careful some of the so called
direct
replacements are too high and hit the hood.
.......
LXiSebring: Modern Batteries often do not recover after being
completely and totally discharged
Don't ask me why. Sebrings are unhappy campers in terms of
starting
if the battery
isnt 100%. Mine turned over well but would not start.I had it
towed in. The problem was a battery with 1 bad cell
We just purchased a 2001 LXi sedan (900 miles), and I have
noticed
something a little odd. It seems like the car shudders when
downshifting to a stop. In addition, if I am stopped in drive, the
car
will again shudder when shifted into neutral. This shudder is
really
noticeable, not the normal movement you would fell when
shifting. It
will also shudder when traveling at highway sppeds after letting
up on
the accelerator. There is no problem on the upshifts (we don't
have
the
atuostick option). This problem has been present since we have
had the
car.
My guess is that there is something in the transmission that was
not
properly lubricated at the factory (I had a similar problem on a
98
Ranger pickup). I am taking into the dealer on the 8th, but I
was
wondering if you knew of anything I should mention.
Eric says .........
You obviously checked the transmission fluid, Its not too low or
too
full.
Disconnecting the battery and reconnecting should set the TCM
back
to
default. You could try that for a day or too. I would have the
Dealer
flash
the TCM to be safe. Could just be a manufacturing flaw as well.
Dont
forget
to drive another new exact car ot compare.
........
LXiSebring: The plugs are a pain--have your dealer do them.
THe V6
is standard on the
LXi, optional on LX...Thats been true all along.
i see you have this webpage up for sebring owners, i just
purchased, 2
weeks ago, a 2001 deep indigo blue sebring
lx, and i was wondering if you or anyone you know, knows
where to
find custom parts for them? i've been looking
all around but haven't had much luck.
Check out the www.asog.net site
T
I buying a new 2001 LXi Coupe. After reading some of the stuff
on this
site about problems (brakes, bent wheels,
tires, & electrics) with earlier models I'm beginning to wonder
if I made
a BIG MISTAKE. Question: Were there
any major changes and/or up-grades to the model year I'm
buying?
LXiSebring:
2001 ushered in not only a bigger V6 engine, but that was made
available with manual and autostick transmission.
There are major changes also in the new model front suspention
design,
in which the wishbone suspension used
from 1995-2000 was replaced by a simpler and cheaper (but
perhaps less
trouble prone) macpherson strut design.
There is quite a bit of debate over whether the suspension
changes have
made the car handle less well, but obviously
the increased horsepower is a plus. The large cladded panels
used on the
1995-2000 design were prone to falling
off an inopportune times and expensive to repair, as was the
repair costs
of the low front fascia. These problems
have been almost resolved with the 2001 model, and supposedly
the
brakes on the new model are less repair prone
as well.
This [1996 model] has to be arguably the best looking front-end
of any
vehichle out there
to date. When they changed from the faux "cross" grille in the
97 year
I
was dissapointed. Although I still like the overall styling of the
newer
Sebrings, I still favor the 95-96 styling. It has more of a newer
"concept
vehichle" appearance. I have 100,000 miles on mine (White &
Silver
LX) and
the only thing that had to be replaced was a driver side electric
window
switch and the battery. I keep it in absolute showroom
condition. It
doesn't have one scratch or dent! Well, yesterday I went out to
go
somewhere and the car wouldn't turn over. I am hoping it is
just the
battery and not the starter. At 100,000 miles though I am
guessing the
starter is suspect. We'll see as I am going to check it out today.
hi, im actually looing at getting a 96 lxi in silver mist and i was
jsut
wondering if youve had any big things go
wrong with yours. with 82000 miles do you think 6700 is a
good price.
thank you
LXiSebring: Mine's been solid except for the batteries and a
$280 door
lock solenoid, but
then I have fewer miles, Check pricing at www.kbb.com
My first car was a 1987 Plymouth Duster, in Powder Puff Blue.
Second
car: 1995 Plymouth Neon 4-door in Strawberry Red. My current
car is
a
1995 Crysler Sebring LXI. Black with grey. Grey leather
inside. I love
this car, although my neon had more pep off the line. The only
problem
I have had with this car so far was a stinking relay switch that
would
not tell it to start (cause for a nice afternoon on the side of the
road, on a Saturday no less). I really want to customize my car.
Go
for the "Import Racer" look, but I can't seem to find any body
kits.
There are plenty for the Noen and Eclipse, but why not the
Sebring? Is
it not in the same family? I may just change the rims and tires,
and
drop the rear a little. the front end is low enough already. I
can't
pull in all the way when I park or it will scrape. Now that is a
bone
numbing sound. Anyway, enough chatter, I am a member of
the few,
the
proud, the Sebring owners (no convertibles, they call that a
Sebring?)
LOL.
LXiSebring: I think most convertible owners will regret not
having
bought the coupe
instead (ok then order it with a sunroof. If anyone knowes about
body kits, the guys at www.asog.net would.
About 6 -7 mos. ago I recieved a recall notice on the doors of
my car.
I didn't do anything about it and now I have lost the recall
notice. Can
you tell me what it was about and is there anything I can do
about it
now?
Eric says.....................
Im betting that your dealer will have the recall information.
Please let
me
know what it is related to. Im wondering if it's the switch
mechanism.
.........................
LXiSebring: Your dealer will have a list of the so-called "open
recalls"
for your specific VIN
that they will call up on their computer. As I recall this one had
to do
with the door latch.
Hi there! Saw your name on the Sebring owner's website, and
you seem
to
be the guy to ask: I have a 95, V6 coupe (love it!!!) and we're
wondering if anyone knows how much it can TOW (just bought
a tent
trailer). I called our local dealership and they didn't have a clue.
Any
ideas?
Eric says
..........................
I think the manual says 1000 lbs. I'd hesitate towing anything
but people
though. The transmission is electronic and the load and extra
heat will
not
be good for it at all. The last I'd do with a Sebring is tow
anything.
..........................
LXiSebring: Please don't tow anything with your Sebring. You
risk a
$2500
transmission repair. Far better to rent a tow vehicle.
Thanks for any time you can spare on this one. I have a 2001
Sebring
Coupe LXI w/ automatic that I bought new on March 2, and it
currently
has 3,000 and change on the odometer.
About two weeks ago, it began making a loud, disturbing
hissing noise
that becomes more pronounced with increased engine rotation
speed.
The
best way to describe it is like the sucking of a vacuum.
I took it to the dealer (CarMax CPJ of Orlando, FL), and like
standard
practice they tried to claim nothing was wrong until I made them
take
a
ride in another LXI coupe w/ automatic that of course didn't
make any
kind of similar noise. The mechanic checked for loose vacuum
tubing
or
air cleaner parts, but found none, and they didn't have the card
for the
scan tool (some "Five Star" dealer). They gave me a laundry list
of BS
excuses and said they needed another one with 3K miles on it to
compare
to (yeah, right).
Anyway, do you have any idea what that might me? It's louder
on the
driver's side if that helps. I don't know if the vent controls are
electric or vacuum, but they work fine, and there hasn't been
any
problems with the power assist on the brakes.
Eric says
....................
DEALERSHIP: "Uhhh..yeah thats normal" what a line of BS.
Either
talk to the
service manager or go elswhere. Check the airbox and around
the
throttle
body for vacuum lines. You could also check the car for codes.
NO
engine
light? usually any serious vacuum leak will trip the MIL lamp.
....................
Do you know where I can find a history of the Sebring car?
What was
its
first year, etc., and how its looks evolved over time . . . ?
Thanks!
LXiSebring:
Well, one source is the web page
here
which I wrote. Sebrings first showed
up in dealers in April of 1995, tho I saw some at a dealer
showing in
New Orleans in Feb 1995, that were probably
built in late Dec 94 or Jan 1995.. The 2001 revision is the most
major
since the car was introduced. THe 1995-97
models differ only slightly in option details and some color
changes.
Changes in govt regs requiring the old 5 mph
bumpers again necessitated a 1998 redesign of the front fascia,
grill and
bumper as well as the rear bumper and
trunk lid, increasing the car's overall length slightly. Whether
the design
change was an improvement or not is a
much debated topic among Sebring owners, with some
preferring the
simpler 1995-97 design. The horizontal ribs
in the cladding also first appeared in the 1998 revision. The
changes
between 1998 and 2000 were minimal. But
2001 ushered in not only a bigger V6 engine, but that was made
available with manual and autostick transmission.
There are major changes also in the new model front suspention
design,
in which the wishbone suspension used
from 1995-2000 was replaced by a simpler and cheaper (but
perhaps less
trouble prone) macpherson strut design.
There is quite a bit of debate over whether the suspension
changes have
made the car handle less well, but obviously
the increased horsepower is a plus. The large cladded panels
used on the
1995-2000 design were prone to falling
off an inopportune times and expensive to repair, as was the
repair costs
of the low front fascia. These problems
have been almost resolved with the 2001 model, and supposedly
the
brakes on the new model are less repair prone
as well. But many of us miss the clean styling of the earliest
models
which will undoubtedly become much sought
after and valuable collector cars in a few years.
I caught your VERY informative webpage about Sebrings,
and decided to write to you with a question I have...
I recently purchased a 97 LXi - Black, with Grey
Cloth, Hardtop, 17" Wheels - only 9000miles & minty!
I researched several sites about the LXi, and noted
the "standard" features versus available "options".
I ran my Vin# with a local dealer, got a print-out of
the options included in my car - to my surprise, no
anti-lock braking system!
It's listing for brakes was 4 wheel disk.
Was ABS infact an option for '97 LXi's??
I figured in 1997, ABS would be standard on most all
vehicles. I also figured my recent purchase was only
missing leather and a moonroof as the
"only-options"...
I looked under the hood, in the fuse box on the
driver's side - no fuse in the ABS position, fuses
everywhere else.....
Also, no ABS warning lamp on the guage cluster, other
than the E-Brake ((*)) symbol, SRS, CRUISE, ETC...
Lacking ABS - won't really bother me, I am just miffed
here - I love the car!!!
Would the lack of ABS on this car make it a "rarer"
build? Any idea on production #'s for '97 LXi's??
Knowing what you know about LXi's - can you shed some
light on all of this for me?
Thanks for your input here.
LXiSebring: Antilock brakes were standard on 95 and 96 LXi
MOdels
but became
optional (about $700) on 97 models and on. In 97 dealers
ordered many
LXi models without antilock.
I think if I were you I would count my blessings. THe antilock
unity has
had a lot of breakdowns, and repairs can be over $2000. Besides
the
jury is still out
as to whether cars with antilock are safer. One study found that
cars
with antilock
get into fewer front end collisions but have a higher incidence
of
rear-end pileups. Not surprising in that
a car with antilock stops a little faster than is the norm for cars
in
heavy traffic.
1998 Sebring... when warm and sometimes cold the motor will
turn over
but not start. The dealer cannot get codes
and had it for three days. It happened once while on the
tarmack but
did not happen again so a technician could
check it out. Got any ideas?
LXiSEbring:
Yes.
Interestingly, mine would turn over but not start. I ended up
towing it
into the dealership. A new battery fixed the
problem. This is apparently a symptom of one bad cell in the
battery.
Interestingly the battery has enough power
to turn the engine over reasonably well but it still won't start
There is also a gizmo on the fuel injection system that the dealer
cleaned. Frankly I thought the battery replacement
idea was a bit silly and I didnt think the dealer had tracked down
the
problem, but three years of starts later and
I have not even had any hesitation at starting since then. I do
figure I
should replace the battery again as a
precautionary measurre this summer as Sebring batteries seem
to last
only 2-3 years. I'm on my third battery in
6 years.
I am buying a Sebring Coupe within the next 6 months. and I
was
wondering if there are any websites for like
custom parts to, Ya know how they have the custom parts for
lke the
hondas and so on . please let me know thanks
LXiSEbring: The guys who keep track of aftermarket parts all
hang out
at www.asog.net.
I don't own a Sebring, but do own a '65 Corvair. I saw your
web page
(like it) and figured you would be the person
that would have the information I need. I want to upgrade the
front seats
in the Corvair to the ones I have seen in
the Sebring with the built-in shoulder belts. Did only the
convertibles
feature this setup? Where do you think I could
find an inexpensive used set- such as out of a wrecked car, etc.?
Thanks for any info.
LXiSebring: THe convertibles but not the coupes use that design
because
there is no place on a canvas roof
to mount the shoulder hasrnasses. THe good auto recycling
companies
(junkyards) are networked nowadays via
computer. They may be able to locate you a pair of buckets
from a
wrecked convertible fairly easily.
I recently replaced the brake pads (front) on my 1995 Sebring
and noted
that the Two (2) elongated "bolts" which secure the caliper
assembly in
place are slightly different from one another.
One appears as an elongated bolt with major portion turned
down to a
smaller diameter and unthreaded. The other looks identical but
has a
short
"insert" pressed onto or into the end (about the last 3/8").
I've done this brake job before and was careful to note where
the
"plain"
and "insert" bolts were located (Top or Bottom).
This time I didn't pay attention when re-assembling the
passenger side
and
am unsure if I put the bolts in the correct location.
The brakes seem to work fine but I'm concerned that under hard
braking
conditions, maybe they will not work properly.
Can you give me guidance on which bolt goes where (depending
on
which side
of the car is being worked on) ?
Eric says
.....
The bolt heads are labled L and G. The suspension is also labled
L and
G.
You will have to look pretty hard to find it but they are labled.
.....
I just purchased a 2001 Sebring LXI. The exterior paint is bright
silver
metallic. It is a very nice car, but in bright
sunlight there is a heavy metallic "shadow" in the hood. In the
garage
or out of the bright sun you recall don't
notice it, but in the bright sunlight it is almost like peaks and
valleys that
move around the hood as you look at it.
Have you heard of this and is it a known problem with the
Sebring's
paint?
Thanks,
LXiSebring: Not that I'm aware of but whenever there is a
major model
changover there is always a few months
of shakedown an the plant before they get various production
kinks
worked out. Your dealer can tell you whether the hood was
painted
correctly. Some
paint colors travel,(check the Obscure facts page--link at top of
page)
and create light and shadow patterns as
lighting conditions change--they are designed to do that by
putting
reflective materials in the paint.
But there shouldnt be dark spots in the paint that stay in the
same place
Hey, I've been trying to find rear black-outs for my 1995
Sebring Coupe
LX. it's black/grey two-toned, with window flares, tinted
windows, and
front black-outs.. but i can't seem to find any for the rear. I
noticed
that "Alexander" has them, although his is a 97+.
Any idea where I could order them from, or who I could talk to
and
have
them custom made?
I'd appreciate any help you can give. Thanks! :)
Alexander's tail light treatment on the photo page
continues to
attract
a lot of attention.
I think Alex can still be reached at ALEXSEBRING@aol.com
I just purchased, from a private party, a 1995 Sebring LXi that
has
87,000
miles on it. I took it into a dealership to have it looked over
and it was
suggested that I have the timing belt changed (has the original
on it.)
Any
thoughts on the subject?
LXiSebring: Yup you are overdue for a timing belt change. The
recommended interval
is 60,000 miles. Lots of bad stuff can happen if your timing belt
breaks
when the engine
is running so its a
good idea to follow the manufacturer-recommended interval.
Hi sebring, I just purchased a used 1999 sebring lxi, and I love
it. You
have a great web site. I spent a few hours
checking out comments and suggestions from other owners.
Very
helpful.
One problem that I do have with my sebring is tar dripping from
under
both door bottoms. I read a safety warning
on the NHTS site about this, but did not find anyone in the
forum
stating it. I was just wondering if it was common
on the 99, and what others have done to fix it.
Anyway, thanks for a great Sebring site. Lou
LXiSebring: I havent heard of this one. Probably a bit of excess
body
sealant used to water-seal the doors--unless
it was an attempted re-glue-on of the cladding. Does the
cladding seem
attached well or is that also a problem?
Someone told me one time that a person should never say never,
but, I
will
never buy a Chrysler Sebring again! I love the look of the car
and how
it
handles on the road, but the maintenance related issues are
draining me.
The car 1999 white LXi and is currently pushing 40,700 miles.
The problems I've experienced include the side panels
(cladding?)
coming
off, the transmission refusing to shift out of first gear, the
controls for
side view mirrors failed and had to be replaced and the sunroof
became
misaligned and had to be fixed. I think the thing that irritates
me the
most is the fact that the brakes prematurely wore out. With only
40,000
miles on the vehicle, I've replaced all the brakes twice. I've
also
replaced the totally worn-out tires at 19,000 miles at a cost of
$950. I
contacted Chrysler directly to raise my concerns. They agreed
that the
brake wear seemed abnormal, but were unwilling to assist with
the
replacement cost. Their actual definition of abnormal was
11,000 to
13,000
miles. I asked if "this was the best I could expect from a
Sebring" and
they said, "not at all." What should I expect? Well, it's back
to the
Mustang! I owned two before the Sebring, drove both
approximately
70,000
miles, and never had to replace any brakes. And how great it
was to get
45,000 miles out of a set if tires.
I have 23000 miles on my Sebring and the brakes checked out
fine
recently
according to the dealer. Part of the brake wear problem is
driving-habit
related
I've said this before, but its not a good idea to not anticipate
stops so
that you end
up slamming on the brakes to slow the car from speed. That is
really
fatal to brakes.
Sebrings need to be driven especially conservatively in this
regard. The
inadequacies
of the 95-2000 brake design have been discussed at length here.
The
Sebring is a
heavy car, and, the brakes are essentially the Mitsubishi Galant
setup--a
much
lighter car. But Conservative brake use can greatly enhance their
life
andalso limit the other problems like warped rotors. Every time
you
brake
hard at speed you grind of some of the non-asbestos pad (which
are less
wear
resistant than the old pads) as well, and create a heat buildup
situations.
You keep doing this every day and you are soon a candidate for
new
pads and rotors. That's
why Chrysler is unwilling to cover brake repair costs--Having
said that
the brakes
are marginal in size for such a comparatively heavy car, and this
has
also been a contributing
factor in the problems people are having with them.
Eric Says
.....
the tirerack.com has nice set ups, go with the 205/55/16. You
can even
buy
steel w/hub caps as a cheap alternative. I run the Bridgestone
Turanza
T
tires.
.....
LXiSebring: THis is interesting: Eric cant stomach Firestone
tires but
loves Bridgestones. Memo To
Bridgestone: The Firestone name is so tainted at this point
because
of defective tires it may make sense to market all your tires as
Bridgestones.
This could confuse people like Eric enough for a little while so
that the
output
from the Firestone plant could still be sold...Naw just kidding
Eric:
Hi. Can you help me? When the power doors on my 95 Lxi
stopped
working, I
checked the fuse and found out it needed to be replaced. When
I did
this,
the doors worked ONCE. The new fuse is not broken but it no
longer
works.
Every time I replace it, the same thing happens. I don't know
what to
do.
Thanks,
Eric says.....
The fuse is the weak link in the system and should blow. But
only a bad
switch/wiring could cause this to happen. I'd check that out
first.
.....
Hello, i'm a frequent visitor on your page thank you for it. And
i plan
to
be on here soon but not till i'm done with my ride. My
questions is
where
can i get the light covers seen on the White/Gray sebring under
title
"Two
Views of a custom 95 LXI with leather proudly owned by
Chris." I
really like
these light cause there different and have it's own style, but I
want mine
in black, not white. Thank you.
Eric says
.....
GTS probably makes them.
.....
I own a 1997 Chrysler Sebring LXI. I am want to install a
12' sub
in
the back, but some reason I am having problems taking my
radio out.
Before
I spend money on a amplifier I need to know if the standard
radio that
came
with my car, has AC outputs. If you know anything on this
please write
back. Thank you
Eric says
.....
I dont know about jacks, The different radios have different
connections.
Infinity just released a "plug and play" amp/sub for factory
systems.
Check
it out.
.....
I own a 1996 Sebring LXi. I love the car. I bought it used and
never
got an owner's manual. Are there any
available online? I don't know how to program the garage door
opener.
Also, how did that owner rig his Sebring
for a cell over the ash tray? I would like to do that too. I
found that
"V" rated Kumho tires are excellent for my
car. It calls for "H" rated tires, but the Kumho's grip well and
get great
mileage. They are also less expensive
and look great. I can send you a pic of my car if you would
like. Am
I the only one that prefers the older body
style? Are the new ones getting a bit less sporty and more
yuppy???????
LXiSebring: You should be able to order an owners manual at
your
dealership parts dept.
Contact the owner that did the cell phone thing. He will have a
message
and e-mail address somewhere in the 2000
postings if you search on cell phone. I have a feeling that 20
years from
now when Sebrings are actively sought
out by collectors (they will be I'm sure), it will be the original
95-97
models htat will bring the most money because
of the clean design.
Eric says.... I'd go to the dealer to order the manual,I love the
older
body sytle,
especially the color combinations. They had solid colors as well
as the
two
tone layouts. 97' is when they did away with all of that good
stuff. The
new
one is more refined and yes les sporty. Like its Brother the
Eclipse
which
is getting itself away from the sport class.
.....
To: LXiSebring
I just purchased a Chrysler Town and Country and 8 days
later had
it recalled. I'm looking for information
about the recall and found this site about the Sebring Coupe.
I have no complaints about it. I owned 2 Camaros before
I bought
the 97 Sebring, and the comfort between
the cars is very similar. I bought the Sebring since it was just
a little
larger, and I thought that size might protect
me in an accident, if ever so slight.
I purchased the basic LX model, with 4 cylinder engine,
5 speed
transmission, and roll-up windows. My
theory was, the less on the car, the less something breaks. So
far, I
replaced the battery last June after 3 1/2 years
and ~40,000 miles. The breaks needed to be replaced, that too
at
~40,000 miles.
The car is now at 55,000 miles and hasn't given me a bit
of
trouble since last June.
I hope you can use this information.
Greetings, I used to have a 96 sebring in Polo green. It was an
LX with
the
V6. I was posseded by the shape and lines of the car but after
purchasing
it , I hated it. The susepnsion was too soft and bouncy for me
and it
was
too slow. No excelleration. When my foot was off the gas it
felt like
the
brakes were on. This sounds like one of the problems on your
web page
, and
my Battery also went dead around 10,000 miles. also I thought
that the
highly touted rear leg room was highly exaggerated, It was false
leg
room.
since the rear seats were higher, you had to put the tops of the
front
seats between your knees. But I never have anyone in the back
so thats
not
an issue. Also the front end was too low, I'd bang it up just
driving out
of gas stations.
When I got my 30,000 mile service, there was a 97 Pontiac
Grand prix
on the
Brandwine Chrysler lot and I traded the sebring right there. I
liked the
Grand Prix much more than the Sebring. I never disliked a car
as much
as
that Sebring. I wrote Chrysler a leter saying that it needs more
power,
possibly a 3 liter V6 and it would be nice with a Stick shift and
a stiffer
suspension.
Well , on Sept 29, 2000 I traded my Grand Prix for a 2001
Stratus R/T
coupe
. It's like chrysler answered my letter. The Stratus R/T is the
same size
and basic shape as the sebring/avengers, it has a 200 hp 3.0 liter
V6
with
a 5 speed manual and MacPherson Struts on the front and
multilink rear
suspension. I love my Status, it is quick, looks great and
handles well,
(Although the turning radius is still a little wide) I like it better
than
the Grand Prix and its fun to drive.
I think that chrysler did a good job replacing the old Avengers
and
Sebrings with the 2001 Sebrings and Stratus.
I read your page, and found that you had some very usful
information
on the Sebring.
I would like to inform you of some issues that I have found with
my 95'
LXI coupe.
a.. I had several cases where I would be driving down the
freeway at
60+ mph, and the car would appear to brake without the driver
appling
the brakes. I actually hit my chest on the steering wheel while
changing
the radio station. After it had happened three times, I could
focus on wat
the car was doing, other than making sure that I didn't hit any
one, and
no one hit me. The car had appeared to shut down the engine
and the
RPS's shot up to 5,000+. I took the car in to be looked at by
the dealer
and they found nothing wrong. I'll try to make this short. After
another
2 occurences in three month period, I knew it had to be an
electrical
problem. I relaced the the battery connections and the problem
ceased.
This issue was a major pain to find and was very dangerous
when it
occured. Please pasthis information along...The stock Sebring
battery
connections are terrible! In addition, if they become loose, the
CPU will
shut down the car causing a drastic and abrupt decrease in
speed. I was
fortunate that this didn't result in an accident.
LXiSebring: While you were at it I think a battery replacement
was in
order too!
I have a 95 Sebring LXi automatic. I really enjoy the car and
runs
great. I like the way it looks but the grille is what I don't like.
I was
e-mailing you asking if you knew if a different grille would fit
on a 95
instead of the fake looking one. If you know of a website please
e-mail
me back.
LXiSebring: The grille on the 95 is molded into the $800 front
fascia.
Since the part is expensive I hesitate to suggest that you cut into
it with
a shears. I dont think anything you put in as a replacement
would look
at all right and it would be extremely difficult to do it in a neat
manner.
The whistling sound does change pitch as the gears
change. It occurs all the time, and not just when the
car goes up or down a steep curve. Is this sound
normal? As the car approached higher rpms, the pitch
goes higher, and when the car downshifts, the pitch
goes lower. I have a 4speed automatic.
Let me know if this is ok, or if you can bounce this
email to some people that might know. I appreciate
the help.
Eric says
.....
Time to take it to the dealer, that doesnt sound normal to me at
all.
.....
I own a 95 Lxi coupe. I'm wondering about the lower
control
arms
for the front suspension on this model. I've replaced them both
with u-
pull
parts and they need replaced again. The dealer wants $276 each,
too
costly
for me, any suggestions?
Thank You!!!
Eric says ...
Only use the standard parts. I bet that the NHTSA has this on
report as
a
"safety" hazard, should be no cost to you.
.....
i was wondering if there is a reason why the 98 sebrings cd
players will
not
play burnt cds
Eric says
.....
I havent heard of this before, are you "closing" your cd's ??
write
protecting them ??
.....
LXiSebring: Someone else wrote with this problem. We never
did firure
it out. The only suggestion I could give was to transfer the burnt
CD to
a cassette tape. I have a feeling that the CD player is looking for
a
copyright "key" that would not be present on a burnt CD but
would be
on a CD purchased at a music store, but that is only a theory.
I just purchased this vehicle, a week ago and here are my issues.
First
being it was a 2000 the dealership was 'required' to tell me
what, if any
problems the car may have had, of course there were no
problems just
that
this car had been a Rental. Well after two days the front drivers
side
tire
went flat, it has non-stock rims and I didn't have a lug wrench
to fix,
thank goodness for good Samaritans. Anyway, turns our there
was a
slice in
the tire so $166.00 later I have a new tire, after a couple of days
driving
I notice a 'thumping' sound as if a flat, I checked the air in the
new tire
and it is low so I fill it. However, the thumping sound has not
disappeared.
My gut feel is that it may be related to the brakes, they are
squealing
and
when I mentioned this to the dealer he was giving me a 'horse
and pony'
show
about Chrysler's brake systems. So, before I call them to make
an
appointment I would like to know, what else I can check to see
what the
thumping is (breaks? Alignment?)
Thanks for any help or insight you can give.
Eric says
.....
Sounds like your rotors are shot. He's right the brake systems
are
lousy.Also check to make sure it's not a wheel bearing, also a
common
problem. Rental cars typically ARENT taken care of well at all.
.....
Well I purchased this champagne color sebring with special
16 inch
rims on it. Of course a donut was in the trunk. For the past
few
months I
have been trying to locate a 16 inch rim to use a spare in lieu of
the
donut. The dealer could not locate a 16 inch wheel but his
books did
list a
15 inch.
Do you have any insight on this matter? How about a
suggestion?
Eric says
.....
Try a junk yard. Any Avenger/Sebring wheel should work.
Chrysler
used 16"
steel wheels w/hubcaps on the lower model 2000 & 2001
Avenger and
Sebrings.
They have to be in the computer somewhere.
.....
Is there anybody that is making the clear altezza lights for the
sebring
coupes.???
Eric says
.....
Not that I'm aware of. try http://www.asog.net
I have a 1995 sebring LX. Tire recommendation is a
P195/75R14.
I
would like to go to a wider tire without loosing tire height or
changing
rims if possible. Is this going to be a hassle?
Eric says
.....
What your proposing is impossable, but you could go with a
205/60or70/14, I
dont think thats such a good idea though. The transmissions in
these cars
are calibrated to wheel size. You best bet is to go with a
205/55/16
equivilent tire height but much wider and lower profile.
.....
.
I have a 2001 Indy Red Sebring LXI (see above and photo
page). Ive
had it for over a month now and I just love it.
This is my 3rd sebring, My 1st was a 96 convertible jxi in
Forest
Green. My 2nd was a 98 LXI in Black.
I really like the extra power in the new coupe. Mine is Fully
loaded
with the automatic with autostick.
By the way, I love your website. It is really informative.
Keep up the good work
Hey, I have had my 2000 Sebring for about 8 months and I love
it!!!!! (See pic of Joshua's Car on the Photo page or
Cl
ick
here
The only thing that bothers me is that I don't feel the
163hp that the car puts out is enough...I was wondering if
anyone knew any tips to improve the horsepower to about
220-230hp. Besides that I love the car especially the handling,
I always feel in total control of the car.
Hey i have a 96 sebring i just got it its a nice car
for me since i am 17. I am looking for parts for it
like for the lights, and for the inside of the car. I
just got a air intake, windows tinted, muffler system,
and i am getting some rims soon. If you have any info
that could help me please let me know. I am looking
to pput a pic of my car in, in a month or so. Please
write back thanks for your time bye.
Hello there. My 98 Sebring has been towed 4 times since
February 2
because of a blown ignition system fuse, and
the service department has given up trying to find the problem.
My next
step is arbitration. Have you received
any other similar reports?
Hi. My name is Kris. I recently discovered your web page on
Sebrings
and
have found it very informative. I have searched high and low,
but
haven't seen any site with the info that you provide. Here's a
picture
of my 99 Lxi that I have owned for exactly two years! Its
modifications
are 19-inch Pirelli wheels with a JSP Terminator spoiler and
PIAA 9006
and 9005 Superwhites. Please post my pic for all Sebring lovers
to see!
Thanks.
LXiSebring See Above
Hello, I have a 1997 sebring chrysler I would like to be a part
of this.
I have a few more quetions about sebrings and I hope you can
help me
with. Thank you!!
Please write back beacause I think this is great!
AShlee.
Can't the [Cafe Latte ]color be a little less yuppie?? I would
prefer
maybe "Champagne Sand" or the likes there of. Regardless I
own a '96
LXI with grey interior, and all the bells and whistles. I have had
the car
for about 14 months now and I love it. I have always owned old
Volkswagens due to low cost of repair (home mechanic, you
have to be)
the last of which was a '56 "Oval" window "Ragtop" bug. This
is the
first "Real" car I have ever owned, and I have not regretted my
purchase yet. I bought it used (perfect condition) with 31,000
miles on
it. I now have 48,000 and have had no problems with it other
than
having the alternator belt replaced due to cracking (better safe
than
sorry), oh and the battery, but I don't see that as unusual or a
problem.
I have had no brake problems and have plenty of pad left at all
four
corners, and I push this car when ever possible, so I use the
brakes hard
at times. I agree that driving style and technique have a lot to
due with
the braking problems others have written about. I also agree that
the
front end is too low to the ground, but I will install 1.3" Drop
Eibach
springs regardless. You as the owner know that it is there and
should
know how to avoid damaging it I.E....... (Don't pull up to the
parking
blocks so closely, leave yourself some breathing room, and take
driveways at an angle not straight on, just think first!). Well
sorry for
the book but i really like your site at the fact that you offer us
this
forum in which to communicate with eachother about the cars
we so
dearly love, or severly hate.
I have a 96' White/Grey Sebring Coupe an i have on 15"
subwoofer in
it with a black light in the custome made box with a plexiglass
winow
in te back....later this year i plan to put sum 17" Limited
Custom
Wheels on my car and also lower it 3" and put a neon
underbody kit and
eventualy woodgrain the whole inside and make it extremely
custom.............hopefully itll be done in a about a year so in
the future
i'll get some pic..
peace
Hi, I am the proud owner of a 95' Sebring LXI, it is a beautiful
steel
blue with grey interior, I havent done any modifications on it
but it is
still in showroom condition, and I bought it brand new in
95'....I would
love to join the club! I have included a pic of my sebring,
thanks!
(See featured Sebring, above)
My name is Rosemarie Holloway and I own a 1997
Sebring LX. I enjoy your Web Site very much and
would like to become a club member.
This is a great idea. Actually, I am considering the purchase of
a 2001
Sebring or Stratus Coupe. My reason for writing is that I have
to
special
order either of these because I only drive manual transmission
cars, and
none of the dealers in the Chicago area have them available to
drive in
manual form. I am hoping to be in contact with someone who
has one
to get impressions. It's a long-shot, I know.
Thanks for any help you can provide.
Hey man how are you? I am a proud owner of a 1996
Chrysler Sebring LXi w/ 35000 miles. It is Black/Grey
w/ Grey Leather Interior. I bought it new fully
loaded w/ 24K package... Homelink, Moonroof, Pwr.
drivers seat. I opted for the AM/FM/CD/CASS player.
I have done many modificatons to it including: Chrome
Concept Neeper Syncro Wheels, Dunlop SPSPORT 8000
Tires, Red Exterior Lighting, Xenon Headlamps (HID
Kit), Sebring Splash Guards, Spoiler, 35% Tinted
Windows All Around, NGK Spark Plugs, NGK Ignition
Wires, K&N Filtercharger, Custom Antenna, Phone
Antenna, Custom Lisence Plate Cover, Front End Bra,
GTS Blackouts, Varad Interior Scanner, McGard Chrome
Locks/Lugs more...
I have noticed a potential problem. When I
accelerate, I notice a very faint whining sound from
the engine that changes pitch as the car accelerates.
It is like a small whistling sound that goes from high
to low as RPMs change. What could this be? My
extended warranty expires in June, so if it as
problem, I want it checked out. Please get back to me
about this soon.
Also, will I be listed on the site?
LXiSebring: Not sure what the noise is. But, Eric says
.....I bet that it's the transmission. It should change pitch due to
load
not speed. Pay close attention when going up or down slight
grades
staying
at the same speed. Mine has always done this and I'm at 85k.
Front bumper has begun to peel like wallpaper. Fighting with
dealer to
get it repainted. Have gone into internet and discovered we are
not
alone. Very dissappointing as we love the car (97LXI like
yours) but
leather. Have you heard anything else about peeling paint on
the
sebrings. This is ironic because when we first got married
about 30
years also we bought a sebring whose hood peeled and they took
care
of it. I think it was a 78. THanks.
hello, I would like to submit pictures of me 95 sebring lxi to ur
site.
I would also like a e-mail listing if u have on. because im
contacking
companies to make custom engine parts and custom parts for
looks as
well..
please respond asap.... thanx Jeff Plum aka Bring 95 <--aol
screen
name
Pic1
How are you doing? My name is Kevin. I'm 26 and I
live in Maryland and I am a very proud owner of a 1997
Chrysler Sebring LXi. The directions of the club was
to email you with some information and interest in
joining. It was a very informative page with some
great links, photos and information. Like I said I
have a 97 Sebring, I have done some mild
personalization to it. ie. tinted windows, new wheels.
I have several photos of my car. If you need to know
anything else just let me know. Thank you and drive
safely.
My name is Petrina and I owned a white Chrysler Sebring LX.
I would
like to be included in the club.
HI. I am thinking of the Sebring LXI. How do you like it?
It's pro's
and con's. I am anxious to hear your comments. I am also
comparing
the
2000-2001 Honda Accord and the Dodge Stratus which is
bascially the
same
body as the Sebring. Thanks for your input
I'd like to join your Sebring club, as I have just purchased a
2001
Sebring Coupe LXi. It is Ice Silver, with leather and moonroof,
just
like the one pictured on your website but with the silver wheels
instead
of chrome. It is the most beautiful car I have ever owned (glad
my
Honda del Sol can't read!). I am most impressed with its
acceleration
and handling, although I'm having a bit of trouble adjusting to
the seat
height after driving the del Sol for 6 years. They look great
sitting
side by side in my driveway!
Hi there,
I recently purchased a '99 Sebring LXi (Indy red baby!). I've
been
searching
around on the web to see if anyone sells a performance chip for
the
computer
(or any performance parts for that matter).
Do you know of anyone who sells this stuff?
LXiSebring: The guys at www.asog.net keep close track of
aftermarket
parts for Sebrings
Hi I own a 1998 sebring Lx, I thought your page my like
pictures of it
because its unique in that it contains 6 jl
audio 12 woofers, and 3 rockford amps. I have pictures if you
would be
interested. Also would you be able to tell
me where I could buy a power chip for a sebring. I have looked
everywhere and have had no luck.
I have a 1996 Chrysler Sebring LX and I'd like to join your
club. Len
Whitney
I am a owener from a deep green sebring, but in mexico thjis
car is
called Cirrus coupe LXI, for reason of
goberment stuf.
I would be part of this club, beacuse i think this is a cool club.
an i
would like to share information from this car
and onMexico we have problems for locate spare parts for this
car and
I need your help for get this parts, on this
moment is not possible locate tires for be special wheels.
please contact me, and tell me who to contact to buy spare parts.
LXiSebring: I dont't know if places like the Tire Rack, a Mail
Order
tire & wheel place export to Mexico or not. It might be woth a
check.
Since Chrysler has abandoned the Cirris name in the US
(4-Doors are
now Sebrings too) I wonder if htey have done the same in
Mexico.
I alsp wonder if there are trim differences--send an e-pic if you
can
Hi. My name is Chadwick Gee and I live in New Brunswick,
Canada.
I purchased a 95 Sebring LXI in the fall of 2000, very similar
to yours
except for it being Chargold. The car only had 86,000 kms
when
purchased. On February 7th of this year, the transmission failed
without
any warning or indication what-so-ever. I did not purchase any
extended warranty on the vehicle. Is there anything that you
would
suggest I could do? It doesn't seem right for a vehicle with now
106,000 kms to completly ruin a transmission, don't you think?
Was
there a defect or some malfunction with this particular year?
Would
Chrylser or Mitsubishi stand behind this in any way? I
appreciate your
help in this matter, because to this day, my car is still sitting at
a
dealership, due to the drastic amount for a new tranni. I look
forward
to hearing from you. I'll send you a picture of it.
LXiSebring: Always check with your Chrysler Zone office if
you have
an expensive repair on oa low milage car. They mihgt be at least
willing
to cover part of the repair cost.
Hi...I found your website really interesting. I have a 1996
Chrysler
Sebring LXI. It has the Spanish Olive pearl coat paint job and
it is
sharp. Looks wise anyway. I notes from two
different
people who had a couple of the problems that I have. One
whose alarm
goes off for no reason and he had to stick the key in the door to
turn it
off. The other was the one with the paint job like mine and the
coating
peeling on the plastic part of the trunk by the license plate.
Other
problems that I have with mine are as follows:
1995 Sebring LX Owner:
I thoroughly enjoyed reading comments from the other Sebring
owners.
Finding
your web site could not have come at a better time. First, thank
you for
answering my questions in advance. Your service (Web Site) I
feel
greatly
benefits people- It already has for me. I have the usual problems
associated
with my Sebring over the past five years (recently, fronts pads
for the
third time and rear bearings on both sides), but now after 90,000
miles
I am
considering selling or trading it in before repair costs mount too
high.
I
would like your opinion on some concerns before I make my
final
decision.
1.) Two years ago my head gasket was changed, and now the
car burns
(passes)
about a quart of oil every 1,000 miles. After changing the plugs,
there
was
some oil around the base of one of the old plugs. And after an
inspection by
a mechanic, he found no external leaks and the new plugs were
dry.
(Changing
the PCV did not really help). Is this a prelude to a major engine
problem?
I have not seen this problem anywhere on your Site.
2.) According to the mechanic, there is a minor clicking sound
coming
from
the transmission. However, it changes gears fine and I do not
hear this
clicking sound. Are transmission problems common on 1995
Sebrings.
3.) Why are replacement parts so expensive on 1995 Sebrings.
SUMMATION: I love how the interior and external of the car
looks.
Nothing
compares to it. That is why I bought it new in 1995. I would
like to
keep
the car until the end of its functional life.
I can accept above "reasonable amounts" of repair costs to keep
the car.
But
I do not want to hold onto the car if I will likely have to incur
costs
resulting from a new engine and transmission, or any other
common
Sebring
major repairs ($1,500-$2,000). Your opinion would be greatly
appreciated---
Eric says ......
...If the car has/had a good track record and it was paid off I'd
consider
keeping it. If it's using that much oil, thats not a good sign. I
bet the
valve cover is leaking. An oil leak is not a real big deal. The
trannys are
a bit touchy in the Sebrings and tend to go at much lower
milage. That
clicking sound between gear changing is the solenoid shift pack
and is
normal. Any good mechanic should know what that sound is. I
look at
it like
this, $2000 a year in repairs is still cheaper than a new car. Any
car
with
100,000 miles isn't worth much as a trade in.
I (still) have 45,000 miles on my 1998 Chrysler Sebring Coupe
LXi.
The car
looks good, handles reasonable, but I am unhappy about a
culmination
of
things. I can tell you I will never buy another Chrysler again as
they
generally have poor quality. Complaints - not in any particular
order:
1) went through 2 front grills - they are designed too close to
the ground
and get easily damaged on standard curb stops in parking lots.
2) the door locks are counter intuitive.... is it up to lock?, or
unlock
after 3 years, I still don't know and get it wrong every time.
3) Even with the engine totally warmed up, the defroster clears
a foggy
window only after about 2-3 minutes.
4) The infinity stereo got a mind of its own, changing stations
on its
own
and finally degrading to t he point where the station can not be
changed.
The CD will not play.. nothing.
5) I drive normal. I am on my 3rd set of 17" 50 series
Goodyears at
around
$160 a pop.
6) The windows rattle and make a horrible noise when they
detach from
the
rubber seal.
7) The compass stopped working along time ago.
8) The screws from both visor clips landed on our laps.
9) The sunroof leaks occasionally.
10) The car puffs a small cloud of smoke when it starts
(changed oil and
maintained flawlessly).
11) The cover on the ash tray broke off (not a smoker and don't
use it
except to store change)
12) I never know when the alarm has been activated unless I am
3 feet
from
the door and can listen to the locks click, I have been told that
the dealer
can change this to beep upon activation - but they never told me
that
when I
bought it and I don't have time to bring it in.
13) The flexible 3 foot long, external lower door panels fell off
several
times (causing the thing to look like crap). I put them back on
several
times and then finally decided to pay a dealer to repair it. They
said it
was a recall with no charge, but I never was notified and had to
find out
by
myself.
14) The fake wood grain is peeling on the center dash.
15) It seems that I can never adjust the air conditioning (or the
heater)
to achieve a comfortable temperature.
The value drops so fast with these that it is very difficult to sell
without
losing a lot!!! But I will sell it by the end of this summer.
thanks for the opportunity to share,
BOY am I glad to have found your site! Take a seat.....this will
be a
long one! :)
I purchased my 97 LXi used with 32,000 miles on it in Nov 99.
The
day after I took delivery of this hunk of junk,
I got in it to go to work and the power windows wouldn't
function at
all. I thought, "ok, no problem, I have the
sun roof to open for ventilation". After about 30 minutes,
*VOILA*
like magic the windows function. Before the
warranty could expire on this jewel, I took it to the dealer to
complain
about the problem with the windows. I was
told the previous owner had had the vehicle in, left it for 4 days,
and
they couldn't duplicate the problem so they
also couldn't fix it. When I asked what they recommended, they
looked
at me like I was stupid and said "Well,
I guess all you can do is wait til the windows stop working
altogether
and bring it back then".
In addition to the sometimes functioning power windows, I have
the
standard brake problem I have seen mentioned
on your site (I've had them repaired once and am now searching
for a
place to take it in for additional service).
I also have the driver's door light connection malfuctioning.
This one
has been replaced once, but is again on the
blink, less than a year later.
Needless to say, I am NOT among the crowd of folks that still
love the
Sebring despite it's problems. I can't wait
to get rid of this car and will NEVER own another Chrysler
product
again, EVER. This was my first Chrysler and
will be my last.
Good luck to all the rest of you that own this problematic car!!
You still have your sebring. i own one Exactly like yours. I
have had
alot of problems. Trans, brakes, ect.
Currently I am having trouble with the Factory Alarm system.
I set the
alarm with the remote (It locks the doors)
and some time later the alarm just goes off and I can NOT turn
it off
with the remote. I must put the key in the
driver door and turn the key. Have you ever heard of anything
like
this? I am looking to disable the factory alarm.
Any ideas on how to do this? Any help would be greatly
appreciated.
LXiSebring: Chances are the underhood alarm switch is not
being held
securely--a common problem
with 95-96 models. The fix is simple & you can do it yourself.
Check the 1995-96 owners club postings
Well here goes some of my contributes to the club which I hope
will
help out some. Actually, member name
Brandon wrote about where to get body kits for the Sebring;
though I
haven't been able to find anything online
yet, I do know that there is a company called Aero Duo which
makes
such body kits. Maybe some local
motorsports retailer in your area would have better idea of how
to get
some visuals, specs, and prices. If I do find
a website with such info, I will definately shoot it out for
everyone who
is interested. Good Luck!!!
I have the Infinity AM/FM CD with 6 speakers and some
Infinity
component mounted to the bottom of my rear
deck in the trunk compartment. My question is in regards to
this unit,
what is it? Is it an amplifier? Or should
I even worry about it? I am asking in regards to this only
because I am
looking to upgrade the sound system.
By the way....to give you a better idea of my situation, I plan
on
putting in a non-powered head unit and a 4-
channel amplifier.
Any answers, ideas, or comments would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!!!
LXiSebring: The black box is the stereo power amplifier of
course.
Hey man! Just checked out your site--very interesting!
Well I own a 95 Sebring LXi loaded with leather and every
option. I
love the look of the car, the interior of the car, but most
definitely
not the engine or mechanics of the car. I bought mine off a
Chrysler
Corporation owner thinking, ya it would be good to me...not
like a
previous Dodge shadow (haha) which was horrible to me!
Once again bought the car for 14,000 and 5 months later I have
repairs
worth $3,000
I was just wondering what problems you have had or others.
My ABS
just
went this week---$2,000 + labour for the hydraulic pump, plus
wheel
bearing, and alignment.
Lots of little electrical problems too. The surprise to me is that
there hasnt been a single recall --atleast thats what the dealership
said---thats why Im on here looking up sebring recalls and came
across
your page. I love my car but I hate my car---my impression
now is that
they are lemons -atleast the 95's. Any feedback let me know--I
would
appreciate any assistance you could give me.
A disgruntled Sebring owner
LXiSebring: I've had good luck with mine--a couple
batteries--and one
door lock repair is about it outside of
warranty ($260). The ABS fix is not a must do repair. THe LX
models
dont have ABS nor do most of hte LXi's
from about 98 on when ABS became optional on LXi models.
THe
brakes work like normal Non ABS brakes if
the ABS unit goes out. I wouldnt have bothered at $2000.
I luv the site. I own a '95 Sebring Coup LXi, white with silver
metallic trim. I love the look of the car both in and out-
although the
leather is not realy that comfortable, I've tinted the windows and
installed the phone antenna, the car looks amazing, but the
machanics
and engineering on this year is not at all "great". I have 120,000
KMs
on it, and the abs light just went on the fritz-a $2000 part, plus
a
bearing, the cylinder and sensor for the alarm $200, CD player
lights
not working, winshield wiper motor repaired, a sever grinding
noise in
the front left tire-also due to abs problem.. My dealer said that
there
has not been a single recall for this vehicle---is this true? How
expensive to remove the ABS, i dont like it anyways! Chrysler
better
give their heads a shake and take care of these problems that are
occuring with a number of the 95 and 96's once they reach the
100,000
KM
mark.
This is the last Chrysler product I will ever buy--the engines are
still
crap as well, The worst part is I bought it off the Chrysler
Corporation
after a lease, which was last driven by an executive of the
company.
Ironic it went up for sale at this KM mark? HMMMMMM
LXiSebring: See my note above on the ABS repair. What goes
under a
recall and
what Chrysler might pay for if you complain loud enough are
two
differrent things.
I know there is a recall on the front wheel bearing/cv joint
boots, for
one.
T
Good morning. I have a 1996 Sebring Coupe which is Spanish
Olive
Pearl coat. She's a beauty and has been babied
since birth. My problem is with the part of the trunk that holds
the
license plate. The "coating" is peeling! This is
very visable, does not appear to be scratched-just peeling.
Is this something covered under a warranty or perhaps a recall?
I am
truly sick about this as I am very proud of
my Sebring.
If there is any information you can share or leads for me to get
repaired
I would appreciate.
Thanking you in advance,
LXiSebring: That part is plastic not metal. It could be it was
slightly
damaged in dealers lot and repainted.
Obviously you have a primer failure on the plastic. You can
order a new
plastic part and have the body shop shoot
new paint & primer for a permanent fix. Mine was replaced and
repainted after an unfortunate mishap at hte dealers
during an oil change. As body work goes this one is modest as
the part
just attaches with screws to the deck lid &
can be painted off the car.
I'm experiencing a confounding problem with my 2000 Sebring
LXI -
it seems
that every so often, the keyless entry system doesn't want to
work. I'm
sure
that it's not the battery in the key fob, because I've got two sets
of
transmitters and sometimes the car won't unlock from either of
them.
Unfortunately, the problem seems to ALWAYS occur at the
worst
possible times
- on a date, business meetings, out of towwn travel, etc.
Is my car possessed, or is it a problem with the receiver unit?
LXiSebring: The dealer should replace the door lock receiver
unit or
perhaps
the actuator under warranty on a 2000 model.
What's up,
My name is Keith. I purchased a Sebring about a year ago, and
the
only
problem is I need new wheels. Do you know what website I
can go hit
up to
find some nice looking rims for this model car? Let me know
if you
can.
Thanks in advance.
LXiSebring:The guys at www.asog.net keep track of this stuff
I have really enjoyed browsing your website. Please include me
in your
list for update notifications (if you have
one).
The Sebring Coupe has been the 'apple of my eye' since it's
introduction. When I saw the TV advertisements for
the 2001 model, I knew temptation would overcome reason, so
I began
dealing over the internet.
As I had dealt for my previous 5 cars in person, I faced a new
experience. I couldn't very well flash some cash
and depart in a huff and a dash if the deal wasn't going my way.
To make an already too long a story short, I was lured to the
dealer's
physical site by an offer of $19,700 for an
Indy Red coupe. They didn't tell me it had the 4 cylinder
engine.
WOW was I ticked when I made the long trip
over there and found out! Before I could re-stash the fifty $100
bills I'd
brought as my down payment 'lure',
another deal was offered:
Let's take the Sebring 'demo' for a spin...
She was an 'Ice Silver Pearl Coat' Coupe with the leather
package,
6-cylinder engine and a 'Spoiler' on the deck
lid, only 2,537 miles on the ODO.
Needless to say, I was sold...Brought her home for $22,400.
(Sticker
price with dealer add-ons - [anti-theft window
etching, leather protect, paint sealant, ScotchGuard carpet] was
$26,875
Question to other owners, compared to your experience... Did
I get a
'good deal'?
Quality problems: The spoiler on my Sebring appears to be an
'add-on'.
The trunk lid is underbalanced and falls
upon the slightest breeze when in it's must upright position. It's
'bonked' my wife on the head twice when
retrieving groceries, and me once as well. The dealer, in
response to
my complaint is going to replace the torsion
bar with one from a Mitsubishi Eclipse.
I've gone over the car with my literal fine toothed comb. She
is
virtually flawless, other than the aforementioned
deck lid problem. I've named her....CHRYSTYNE.
My name Is Brandon owner of a 96 Sebring coupe 2.0 I was
wondering
of any
performance bolt on parts and body kits. I would apreciate any
info you
have
Thanks
LXiSebring: THe guys at www.asog.net keep track of this better
htan
I do but as I understand it most
of the high output parts for the high hp Neon of that era will
bolt right
on the
2 liter. There is much more available for the 4 than the V6.
First off i love the page! Well I just went out and bought a 1995
hunter
green sebring LX. I love this car, i have
recentaly put in an Alpine CD player along with two 12 inch JL
Audio
Subwoofers. In about a week or two im
going to order some 18inch rims and some low provile tires, and
if i can
get either drop springs or coil overs. Im
realy looking into buying a body kit, but i seem not to be able
to find
any. Spoilers have been no problem finding
but i cann't find body kits for my car anywhere. I was
wondering if you
could help me out?
LXiSebring The guys at www.asog.net should be able to help
you there.
Hi,
I am a fellow Sebring Lxi (95) owner with a transmission that
"slips".
Have
you had any luck finding out the cause. My transmission may
slip at
20mph
or up to 70mph. I've tried to determine a pattern, such as
acceleration
or
braking, to no avail. If I stop, turn off the engine, I can usually
get to
my destination without incident. But this is happening more
frequently.
I've had the car in the shop 3 times. Two were supposed to be
transmission
specialist. They said they could not recreate the problem.
Finally a
friend drove it for a day and experienced the same problem. I
would
appreciate any information or suggestions.
LXiSebring: I'm curious as to whether Eric will suggest a bad
electronic
transmission control module on this one.
Hello,
I am a new proud owner of a maroon 96' Sebring LXi, and am
currently looking for some rims, preferrably 16",
to enhance the look of it. It already looks spectacular, although
it has
a lot of miles, I think the rims would add
the perfect touch. The problem for me however is that I am a
college
student, and finding cheap rims for the style
want is hard to come by. I would appreciate anything you can
do for
me. On there now are steel factory rims with
low-profile tires. I'd like to keep low-profile tires on it, but
those need
changing soon though, too.
LXiSebring: The guys at www.asog.net might have some leads
for you.
Anyone here got a set of Used rims for
sale?
I own a 1997 Sebring (Black exterior/Gray interior).
I am in dire need of hubcaps. The hubcaps that came with the
vehicle
were
damaged by a curb and I purchased replacements that are
terribly ill
fitting. Can you suggest a place where I might purchase ones
that would
fit
my car better?
LXiSebring: You can order these at the dealer parts dept. They
are
pricey, but will look & fit right
LXiSebring: I would be more than a little scared to try this. You
are
chopping into an $800 body part, and once you start cutting
there is no
turning back. If this were an inexpensive part you were cutting
into I
would think otherwise. At minimum, have a top-notch custom
body shop
give you an assessment before you take the shears to your
fascia.
I love my Chrysler Sebring. It is 1997 I have 24,000 miles on
it. I
bought it used. I would never buy another make car. I saved my
down
payment to buy this car. I am 50 and all these years I never
drove such
a wonderful car. I work in a small plant just making a little
money, but
I would do it all over again if I had too, because I never had so
many
compliments on my beautiful car. And also Hillview motors in
Greensburgh is just great to deal with. I called and asked
questions
about my car after I bought it and they always was very polite
and
helped me.
I'm pleased you are pleased with your car. What color is it?
Looks like you found a gem!
Im interested in becoming a member to your "club". I own a 95
Sebring LXi, and have questions, ideas, and
answers I would like to share with you and other members of
your club.
Please let me know how or where I can become a member.
Thank You.
LXiSebring: You are a member now!
I have a question ..... in the picture on the web site of your
car ..
what kind of rims are on it ?? Where
could I find some? Please send me some info
LXiSebring: I have the original 95 LXi Factory rims. Your
Chrysler
dealer
can order you a set but you might be put off by the price
Hello my name is Jacob Werline. I am 18 and I own a
1999 Sebring LXI. I have customize it to be the only
one like it. I have pictures of it and I would like
to see it on the owners page, but I need your address
for I can send them to you. To see pictures of my car
just visit www.solocaraudio.com and click members list
then click on Jacob "JW" Werline. Thank you and keep
up the great work on the owners page.
LXiSebring: just send me a link to a photo on your page and
like magic
I
will make it appear on the Sebring owners club photo page. The
Internet
is truly amazing !
Factory security alarm going off can be reset by using the
ignition key
to
lock and unlock the outside doors. There is no info in the
owners
manual. We called Chrysler one evening central time after
everyone
was
closed, and they patched us through to a dealer in Hawaii that
was still
open to tell us how to turn it off.
My gas guage has now quit completely. For a while, it showed
about
1/4
tank less than it should. Now it is always showing below E.
Any
suggestions on how to approach dealer to get it looked at? Is
the fuel
guage part of the fuel pump assembly in the tank? Of course I
just went
past 3 years this week.
My brake light is coming on periodically especially when cold.
Took
it to
dealer and they said it needed new pads all around with only
20K miles.
I
have put more fluid in, and that solves brake light problem for
a while
at
least.
Do you have any tire suggestions for the 17 inch 215/50 tires.
With
23K
miles, they will have to be replaced later this year. They are
pretty soft
compared to other tires I have on other vehicles.
Thanks!
Eric says
.................
The brake light problem is documented and is adjustable,
however
sounds like
your fliud was just low.,The gas gauge problem can be ignored
if you
use the
tripometer. Refill every 250 miles. I bet that is expensive to fix.
I'd call
the Tire Rack for tire info or visit them on the web.
..................
At what speed are the airbags in a 98 Sebring LXI supposed
to
deploy?
Eric says
..............
35 ?? I remember reading that somewhere.
..............
Hi,
This may be a stupid question for a "backyard" mechanic to ask,
but
how do
you adjust the parking braking. I have a "95" Sebring LXI.
Thanks,
Eric says
................
I'm pretty sure its under the bezel by the handle itself. Either
that or
under the car where it y's into 2 connections.I cant remember if
it's
sealed
on that one or not.
...............
I recently leased two Sebrings, a "satin white" 2001 LXi coupe
for me,
and
a "stone white" 2001 LX Sedan with the V6 option for my wife.
I'm
well
versed in cars, having raced sports cars professionally, and been
in my
time line mechanic, private shop owner, and service advisor for
VW and
BMW
dealerships. I picked the Sebrings because of their engineering
and
features.
The LXi coupe is all Mitsubishi (I also have a 2001 Eclipse for
my
kids),
which is not a bad thing. We gave up a leased Chrysler
Concorde for
the LX
sedan. I am not disappointed. The Sebring sedan is fast,
comfortable,
and
in many ways, a faster, smaller, and easier to handle version of
the
beautiful Concorde.
Gripes so far are few. The leather seats in the LXi coupe are not
extremely
supportive, and the sedan came with a loose battery ground that
caused
some
puzzling charging light errors. The second dealer found the
problem.
The
first kept trying to reset computer codes to fix it.
One of my employees also leased the very same type Sebring
sedan as
I was
getting my two Sebrings, and he hasn't had a moments trouble.
I know that you probably were not wanting to receive these type
of
emails.
However, I have searched the web for this info to no avail. Can
you
please
help me? I have just bought a nice used Chrysler Sebring. It
is a '96
with
only 28K miles. I am very happy with my purchase but there
is the
constant
"beep" that I hear like every 45 seconds or so. I can not find
the
source.
It appears to come from the steering column somewhere. I have
found
some
documentation which leads me to believe that it is in valet mode.
I have
a
little device on the keychain called "MAGIC" it is supposed to
be used
to
turn on and off the valet mode. Sorry to go on and on but
would you
possibly have an idea of the location of the sensor I am
supposed to
place
the device near to disengage the valet mode or actually just stop
the
constant beep? I have exhausted every avenue and have resorted
to
contacting a complete stranger for help. So if you could help
me in
anyway
it would be much appreciated....
Thank you very much for you time.
LXiSebring: I havent a clue on this one. Does anyone else?
Hi my name is Mike currently stationed overseas. My wife has
a 1996
Chrysler Sebring LXI and we are having a problem with the car.
The
car has
46,300 miles on it and we have the extended warranty coverage.
The
problem:
as we driving the car and come to a semi or complete stop the
car jerks
forward a little bit. It happens at least 3 or 4 times a week. Do
you
have
any solutions to this problem, and am I still covered under my
extended
warranty by Chrysler for this? We will be back in the states in
a couple
of
months should we take it to a dealership there? Had a problem
with the
sunroof leaking, but all of the sudden it has stopped, maybe a
problem
with
the seal? Any ideas how much it would cost to fix a small hole
about
1/4
inch diamater in the leather seats?
LXiSebring: small holes in Leather seats can be readily repaired
with a
vinyl patch kit.
Any auto upholstery shop should be able to do it for $20 or so.
Does
anyone have an answer to the other questions?
Eric says...............
I bet the jerking forward is the transmission, comming to slow
complete
easy
stops should retrain your transmission. Or you could take the
negative
terminal off the battery for ten minutes.
............
Hi there! I just bought a 2001 black Sebring LXI in October. I
love it,
with it's leather seats, sunroof, infiniti sound system etc. I want
to
customize it a bit, perhaps tint the windows, or put a bra on the
front to
protect it from bugs and rocks. I have also been thinking of
adding a
spoiler to it. Any suggestions on where to find accessories?
Thank you
LXiSebring: Try the guys at http://www.asog.net
I'm the jazzed owner of a 2001 Black Sebring Lxi coupe, with
grey
leather
interior, 5sp man. tranny, sunroof, 17" chrome wheels, soon to
be AEM
Cold-air induction unit. Picked it up 1 week ago with 7 mi. on
the odo,
already have 500 mi. Just lovin' it all the way.
I own a '99 Sebring LXi, and I love it dearly. However, I have
one
question
regarding its handling. (My previous car was a '91 Chrysler
New
Yorker, so
you'll understand the difference I've experienced.)
I don't mind indeed, I even like its stiffness and sports car
handling,
but this "jumping" when it hits a bump troubles me. It's as
though I'm
in a
child's wagon when I hit even a minor bump!
I saw where one other owner questioned this also on the Sebring
Web
site. Is
this "jumping" a flaw, or is it supposed to be part of the "sports
car
handling" experience???
Thank you very much for your feedback.
LXiSebring: Your tires COULD be overinflated--inflate them to
32 lb
max--28 for
a softer, more "New Yorker-like" ride. Anyway I would start
there.
You could also have a bad rear shock.
Eric says
Check tire pressure. I bet it's due to the 215/50/17 tires. I dont
have
that
problem with the 205/55/16. Funny thing is I run 195/70/14 in
the
winter
time and it's soft like the New Yorker.
...........
Hi, listen...I was just wondering, since you have probably seen
tons of
chrysler sebring coupes, are there any exterior modifications I
can make
to
my 96 coupe. I would really like to know. I already have a
sweet
sound
system but i want to do some stuff to the outside. Please write
back,
and
give me some ideas!
thx
LXiSebring: Check the Owners photo page (link at top of this
page) for
ideas on what others have done.
Thank you for your information. I am interested in purchasing
a
Sebring in about 6 months. I travel a total of 60
miles a day to work. I really love the style of this car and
interested in
making it my next vehicle. Can you give
me your hones opinion? I personally, do not like the new
model; I
prefer the body of the 1998 - 1999 look. Let
me know your thoughts.
LXiSebring: The 2001 model has more power and many other
improvements but I kinda like
the old body work better too. I guess I'm not fond of the wide
grille and
really like
the grille on the 95-97 model. In my view the suspension on the
new
model is less sophisticated
than the double wishbone strut-free arrangement on the 95-00.
But the
2001 has a much nicer V6, so
there are tradeoffs. My bet is the original 95-97 Sebring models
will be
a hot item among
car collectors as soon as 10 years from now. The fact that there
are so
many people modifying
them even now indicates an interest that will not likely go away.
If you
really want the old
design, some dealer somewhere probably still has a brand new
00
model for sale. Call some dealers
and see what they can find.
I liked the page on the Sebring you put together. I have a couple
of
questions on the Sebring. I am putting a new
engine/transmission in my
1986 Dodge Colt. I am on a BBS which deals with this car (also
known
as
a Mitsubishi Mirage). The common engine replacement is the 4
cylinder
out of an Eclipse. I am going to put in either a 4 cylinder or a
6
cylinder. My questions are:
What is the engine configuration of the Sebring in regards to
left/right
placement. In all Mitsubishi's, the front of the engine (pulley
side) is
on the drivers side while the transmission is on the passengers
side.
All of the Chrysler's I've seen, such as my minivan, have the
engine/transmission reversed.
LXiSebring: On the Sebring Coupe, the pully-side is on the
Passenger
side.
It appears as though the later Sebring's engine has grown to 3.0
liters.
Is this basically the same engine that is in my minivan with
slightly
different heads. My 3.0 liter is a SOHC with two valves per
cylinder
where the Sebring's 3.0 has a SOHC 24V setup much like the
base
model
3000GT Mitsubishi.
LXiSebring: No doubt these engines are close relatives with
basically the
same block..
But then the 2.5 liter is a close relative too.
Does the Sebring use the same manual transmission as the
Eclipse?
LXiSebring:I believe so, as the Eclipse now comes with a V6
too.
Does
it have the same bellhousing as the Stealth/3000GT in the 6
cylinder
version when hooked to a five speed?
LXiSebring: Having never looked at a Stealth closely, I havent
a clue.
My Sebring is a 96 and when I back up and turn at the
same time there is a popping or thumping noise coming
from the front of the car. Do you know what may be
causing this?
LXiSebring: I havent heard of that one.
have another problem to ask about also. The
problem is I was browsing consumer reports.com at the
recall section and it said that 95-97 Sebring's had a
recall. It had something to do with the shifter in
automatic's something called "SHIFT INTERLOCK" it said
that it would cause a stuck key in the ignition. I was
having this problem at the time. I took it to the
dealer and they said that recall didn't apply to my
car. They said my problem was caused by something that
was spilt down in the shifter. So I had to pay to have
that repaired and had to pay. I still think that it
was the problem that the recall had stated. Do you
know of anyone that this has happened to before?
LXiSebring:Nope. Unless the dealer is dishonest, he must
have found something like a sugared soft drink when he
disassembled
the shifter.
Eric says
Its like this, the 95+ Chrysler Sebring coupe/Dodge
Avenger/Mitsubishi
Eclipse (EXCLUDING TURBO) 2.0 DOHC auto and manual
are all
CHRYSLER.You can
find the SOHC version in the base Neon. The accessories on the
Chrysler 4
are on the passenger side. The 2001 Sebring 4 and 3.0-6 are
Mitsubishi
but I
think its been changed from the old 3.0L were used to seeing in
CHRYSLERS. I
think the Mitsu. SOHC 3.0 was used up to this year in Caravans
only.
The
2000- Sebring Convertible used the 2.5L-6 Mitsubishi also
available in
the
Avenger/Sebring coupe. Hope this helps.
.........
Can you help I'm getting different answers.
I have a 95 Sebring LXI with , would you believe the original
205x55x16
tires , I'd like to go to 215, or even 225 x
55 x 16. What is the largest footprint I can use without changing
the
suspension or getting hard ride?. Would
225x50x16 give the same ride as a 205x55x16.
Any recommendations, I'm not a performance nut, just think the
car
would
look sharper.
I just thought or something would a lower profile cause even
more
scraping
of the front bumper.
THXS
Eric says
.....................
The stock size is perfect going lower and wider = bent rims,
just talk
to
the 215/50/17 owners on here.
....................
Im working on a 96 sebring, I am installing a Stereo, and I put
new
Pos.
and Negwe, Terminals on tha Battery..... Now the car
Sometimes
Starts, Or
It trys and then Dies, already put a New battery in the car, Can
you tell
me
What's WRONG!
Eric says
.......................
My bet is you may have surged
something. Ditch the new
terminals and
try
again at stock configuration. make sure your battery is not
draining due
to
a constant load.
......................
I know that you probably were not wanting to receive these type
of
emails.
However, I have searched the web for this info to no avail. Can
you
please
help me? I have just bought a nice used Chrysler Sebring. It
is a '96
with
only 28K miles. I am very happy with my purchase but there
is the
constant
"beep" that I hear like every 45 seconds or so. I can not find
the
source.
It appears to come from the steering column somewhere. I have
found
some
documentation which leads me to believe that it is in valet mode.
I have
a
little device on the keychain called "MAGIC" it is supposed to
be used
to
turn on and off the valet mode. Sorry to go on and on but
would you
possibly have an idea of the location of the sensor I am
supposed to
place
the device near to disengage the valet mode or actually just stop
the
constant beep? I have exhausted every avenue and have resorted
to
contacting a complete stranger for help. So if you could help
me in
anyway
it would be much appreciated....
Eric says
........................
Is it a Chrysler alarm? Sounds aftermarket to me. I'd yank the
fuse that
drives the alarm and forget about it. Or you could look under
the hood
for
the "alarm" and see if the manufacturer is printed on it.
........................
Hi,
My Sebring's "Service Engine Soon" light recently came on. Is
this an
oil
change light? If so, I changed the oil and how do I reset the
light? I
owned a Ford Probe and an advisory light came on every 3000
miles.
The
procedure to reset the Probe's light was quite simple. Please
advise.
Thanks
Eric says
...............
No, that light usually trips when a sensor has malfunctioned 3
times.
You
could pull the fuse under the hood marked "ENGINE" and
replace, this
will
reset the light. Disconnecting the battery works also but you will
loose
your radio stations.
...............
Is the 2000 Chrysler Sebring Lxi, front wheel drive?
Eric says
.......................
Yes, all 2001 Chryslers are front wheel drive. goto
www.chrysler.com
for
more info.
.......................
Well Hello again, I have to compliment you on your website and
Tech
staff,
I've gotten alot of good information that I couldn't get anywhere
else.
I
work at a local Five star Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep Dealership in
south
Texas, I
have to agree with you on the brakes and driving habits, I love
to drive
my
car, and yes I like to drive fast. The brakes were replaced at
30,000
miles
by the first owner, since then I have placed 11,000 miles on it
and have
seen very little brake wear (and just like you I do ALOT of city
stops
and
starts) Those who are complaining about the cost and the need
to replace
their brakes every 11,000 miles need to re-evaluate their driving
habits,
they might find it ALOT cheaper in the long run. To recap on
the past
letter, I recently purchased a 1998 Chrysler Sebring LXi that
was a
trade in
(the Lady purchased a base model 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee)
It had
34,000 on
it and now has 41,000 (what can I say I love to drive that thing
lol) A
while back I wrote you about my Sebring LXi. I thought I'd
write again
and
tell you the Mods I made. I placed a 2 chamber Flowmaster
exhaust on
it and
a rectangular corvette exhaust tip (there were too many twin
exhaust tips
out there and wanted something different) It offered a deeper
richer
sound
in idle and acceleration. I chose Flowmaster over a Turbo
muffler
because
to be honest, I hate cars that sound like a hamster in heat, a
supercharged
lawnmower or a pissed off bumblebee. there's also a slight
noticeable
increase in HP. I also installed a K&N Air filter, to which I
have heard
conflicting reports. One was stating that though it does offer
increased
airflow, it also lets dirt partials in that will damage the engine.
Have
you heard any similar remarks? The other reason I'm writing
is because
I
really can't find any after market part or dress-up kits for my
car
(maybe
because I'm not putting in the right search parameters, I don't
know) If
you
have any sites or info I would love to know.
I would like to be included. I have a 98 Sebring Coup LXi in
black.
I have not done much - just added a system,
tinted the window, put on nice low profile tires. I love it!!!!
Hello my name is Sean and I am a 21 year old college student
from
Indiana. I
bought a 1995 Sebring in February of 2000. A little over a
month after
I
bought the car from a local Dodge Dealership I noticed that the
anti-lock
brake light was coming on and a slight shutter when I would
push in the
brake pedal. I took it to a local dealer and they told me that
there was
a
motor that controled the anti-lock brake system and that it was
no longer
good and the shuttering was probably a warped rotor, but they
did not
check
for that. They said the part would cost $1200 and I would have
to bring
it
back in to have the shuttering problem looked at. Now I have a
problem
with
the emergency brake light staying on, and at times the shuttering
getting
worse. I received a notice about the front suspension ball joint
going bad
and I heard that there was a recall at some point on the brakes.
I was
wondering if this information was true. If true would the
dealership have
records of recall service, or do I just call them and they should
have
some
information on hand? I am concerned for the safety of other
drivers and
the
safety of myself if my brakes should go out. Thank you for your
time,
and I
would appreciate a response as soon as possible.
LXiSebring: Your car will operate fine and is safe to drive even
if the
ABS is not operational. The shuddering
should have
nothing to do with whether or not the ABS is working. THe
problem is,
the ABS module replacement is about
$1200, . I'd get the rotor fixed and not bother trying to get the
ABS to
work, if it were my car.
ABS was standard on Sebring LXi models in 95-97 I believe,
but LXs
and later models it was optional,
so most Sebrings don't have ABS. The Ball joint thing is a
separate
issue-
Chrysler will repair those for free or refund your repair costs,
as there
has been a recall on the boots.
Eric says
.........
ABS doesnt need to work it's supplemental, If your "brake"
light is on
you
need to get that checked out pronto, could be low fluid or out of
adjustment. There was a TSB out on that adjustment procedure
and a
Chrysler/Dodge dealer could help you there.
..........
I have been having promblems with my rims there are bending
i have
had
one bent back into shape but one i can not seem to fix i have
glued it
and got it bent back but still a slow leak maybe you can let me
know
where I can get a used rim or something cheaper than 300
without tires
Mr. Debertin,
You must be the only owner of a Sebring coupe that is
satisfied. Although my Sebring looks good, I'd rather have it
trouble
free and be secure in knowing that I was not"taken to the
shop."
Within 2,000 miles I had airconditioning problems (3times) and
hav e
had
nothing but headaches since acquiring this car. All ball joints
needed
to be replaced,my air conditioning is still not functioning
normally, my
motor for the wipers has gone (have you checked the price of
that
repair?, my
locks never open, and presently the trunk won't either. There
have been
so many things wrong with this car that I feel that I have
literally
rebuilt it. There are three Sebring Coupes in this area and
surprising
all three have had the SAME problems and the same repairs
done before
45,000miles. My advice. Stay away from the Sebring. Looks
aren't
everything.
Different owners have had diofferent experiences based on luck
and how
the
cars are driven and maintained. If you complain to your dealer
you
might discover
that Chrysler will cover some of the repair costs. It doesnt hurt
to ask
about TSB problems.
THe only out of warranty repair I have ad is the electric door
lock
actuator--about $250
But my car is low milage (currently 22,000 miles on a '95)
driven
mostly in the city.
My previous Subaru had a lot more problems at this age than
my
Sebring has.
I hope you can help. I have a 96 Sebring that continue to stall
in traffic.
I have changed fuel I have taken it to the
Chrysler and the mitsu mechanics. I was told that carbon was
causing
the problem They clean it up and two weeks
later the same problem was happening . They cleaned it up
again( the
carbon) and it ran well for two more weeks
I use 89 octane. Today it stalled on me while turning on to the
highway.
I heard that there was a recall about to
announced . do you have any info on that?
The stalling problem is often linked to the gizmo that controls
the
amount of fuel the car receives at idle. I
forget exactly what the part is called--something like an idle
speed
actuator or controller. Tell the dealer to check
and clean that.
I have been having promblems with my rims there are bending
i have
had
one bent back into shape but one i can not seem to fix i have
glued it
and got it bent back but still a slow leak maybe you can let me
know
where i can get a used rim or something cheaper than 300
without tires
Eric says.........
I would by all new 16" from the Tire Rack. 205/55/16 as for a
replacement
you could try a salvage yard search engine on the web.
..........
I think I read somewhere that I shouldn't use snow chains in my
Chrysler Sebring Coupe LXi 2000, but something else to drive
in
winter. I
have original tyres and will be going to Mammouth Mountin for
a week,
and I
wuld not like to spend money for another set of tyres? Can you
help?
Eric says
..........
You can get two snow tires for less than a set of chains, or Wal
Mart
sells
those portable sets that won't harm the car.
..........
My wife and I own a '98 sebring LXi and we have this
annoying
rattle in
the dash or in the engine compartment just behind the fire wall.
We've
taken it to the dealer and they put some foam under a plastic
piece that
covers the cowl plate area and it didn't do anything. They said
they had
one other Sebring with this problem and it turns out they didn't
fix that
one either. It seems it's worse the colder the weather is. Can
you help?
Eric says
..........
I have that same rattle, if you get it fixed let me know. mine
only shows
up
when it's cold.
..........
I just received my new 2001 Sebring. I was curious where I
could order
a
spoiler for it. It's a Sebring LXi Coupe. Thanks.
I'd also like to email a picture of it to add to the webpage.
Eric says ..........
Any spoiler that fits an Avenger should work with slight
modification.E-mail
picture to LXISEBRING@AOL.COM (webmaster)
..........
i have a 1996 sebring coupe lxi..i need to get a new front
bumper
because
the previous owner drove it up over some things and ruined it.d
o you
know
where i could find it for sale..i was thinking i have to go
through mopar
but i don't know how..this guy at work has an avenger which is
similar
to
the sebring...but i don't know if his kit will fit my car..any
suggestions?
LXiSebring: Any reputable body shop can order you one and
paint it for
you. Figure $800 at
least. Its a regular Chrysler part. The Avenger & Sebring
bumpers &
fascia are different from each other.
I have a '96 Chrysler Sebring that has an oil leak. I have very
few
miles
on
the car (46,000) and was wondering where the oil might be
coming
from. It
is
leaking from just behind the front air dam. Is this a common
problem
and
where might the oil be coming from? I thought perhaps the pan
gasket,
valve
cover, or oil pump gasket.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Any ideas on how much do get fixed?
Thanks.
Wes
Eric says
..........
Well if it's a 2.0 95% chance its the head gasket. I've also not
seen a
2.0
that hasn't had a valve cover gasket leak yet. I'd take a good
look at the
engine to determine if it's a Top end or bottom end leak. Get
back to me
when you have that info.
..........
hi my name is steven and ive been looking so hard for the
indiglow
guages to
fit my sebring and i saw a black costumized sebring with the
guages in
your
photo gallery. i would be very thankful if u could find out how
they
managed
to get them.please e-mail me back at
Eric says
..........
I always go here for that kind of stuff http://www.nrauto.com
try
http://www.nrauto.com/sub_index.asp?spage=Gauges&id=155
..........
I own a 96 Sebring lxi. I'm putting in a new stereo and was
wondering
about
the amps in the factory system.
The infinity stereo ,does it have high level outputs.if not does
the amp
have a high to low converter?
Does the amp have low level input (rca) jacks.
Or even easier does anyone other than the manufacturer make a
tech.
manual
with complete electrical drawings.
thank you
Eric says
..........
I think the deck is passive and I'm not sure about the amp jacks,
check
one
out at the dealer, or you could try 2gnt.com under 1000
questions about
DSM
cars.
..........
Eric,
I am the proud owner of a 1999 Sebring LXi (shark blue).
About two
months
after I bought the car, I bent two rims on a minor road bump.
Now that
two
years have passed, I need new tires. I'd like to replace these
rims first,
though. I am wondering if Chrysler has a recall on these? It
seems as
if
many people have bent their rims. Do you know where I can
get cheap
replacements? The rims are 17" and the tire size is 215/50/17.
I'd
appreciate any help you could give me.
Thanks,
Cindy Ball
Eric says
..........
I'll be honest with you 50 series tires on 17" Rims are bad news
period.
I
have the 205/55/16 and I have bent a rim before. If I were you
I would
check
the tire rack for a nice 205/55/16 setup. Thats what they ran on
the
1995-1995 Sebrings. Often times they have nice package deals.
The
Bridgestone Turanza is the best tire for the $ by the way.
..........
HI, My names Mike and I own a "95 Sebring LX. For quite
some time
I have
had a bad hub bearing and my anti lock light has been on. I
think their
related, but not possitive. Anyway, I recently replaced the bad
hub
assembly, but the light did not go out. Do I need to reset my
computer?
If so, how do I do that? I found something on the owners group
site that
told me how, but I can't find it again now that I need it. Could
you
please help me. Thanks, Mike B. (proud owner)
Eric says
..........
Pull the "engine" fuse under the hood, replace after 5 minutes.
If that
doesnt work disconnect the negative battery terminal and
reconnect after
10
minutes.
..........
Hello, I was hoping you could help me with a problem with the
factory
radio.
It started when the buttons stopped working correctly, such as
the eject
button had to be hit several times to get the cassette out, seek
and scan
stopped working. Then the volume knob would adjust up and
down
regardless
of
which direction being turned. Now the radio cuts in and out.
I took it
over
to a local car audio shop, they said there is nothing they can do
to that
type (one manufactured by Mitsubitshi). I have brought the
radio to the
Chrysler dealership and another shop before, and no one has
been able
to do
anything. Is this place just trying to sell me a new radio or are
they
telling the truth? Has there been a lot of problems with this
particular
radio? Thanks for any help you can offer.
Greg
..........
Eric says
YES there are lots of problems with the radios. If you want a
new one
you
can try 1-800-4airbag
..........
You know what I have seen on many of these Sebring sites that
I really
like
is clear corners, but how do you get them or are they made and
I just
havent
found out about them yet or what's the deal. If you know where
or how
I can
pick myself up a pair of these that would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks a
lot man...
Eric says
..........
That requires either splitting the clear lens from the reflector for
removal, or cutting the back out and removing it that way.
..........
Jgjdmbiacan
writes
First I wouyld like to sa that Sebrings are Cool cars.. I love the
body design. Well Mr. Tech, I own a 96' Sebring LXi
(burgundy color
w/ gray
bottom) there has been some electrical probablems with the car..
The
sun
roof
use to work.. once in awhile it would work... the muffler has
been
making a
rough noise.. like i had a 4 inch muffler. wich i dont by the
way.. but
soon
i will ..
is there anything i could check to see what is causing these
problems???
by
the way once in a while my meters dont work..
(tach meter, speedometer, etc.) what can cause these
problems???
another thing i like the sebring club pics.. how can i get in the
club..
i have futur plans for my sebring... here are some mods that i
plan to
have
by the summer:
17 inch american racing rims, double stack GTR spoiler, tint
(back,all
four
sides) , racing decals, intake, headers , down pipe, exhaust
stytem,
racing
seats, hyper white lights, side makers, blue fog lights , two
more fog
lights(yellow or white),
2 channel legacy 600 amp,legacy 600 amp woofers, i also plan
to have
under
seats subs..
others mods would be nitriuos system.. and miscellanous
things..
by the way where can i find a car a turbo kit and a super
charger for a
sebring..??
thank you for taking the time
owner of a sebring
john
by the way you can email me at newarrival3@hotmail.com
Eric says
..........
As far as the electrical problems go I'd pull and replace all the
fuses,
make sure the contacts look clean. Now please dont put that
spoiler on
the
back of a Sebring, It's made to look like a Mercedes not a Pro
Stock
drag
car. Ken Belle, Hanns, Star all make turbo or Super charger
kits. Check
ASOG.com
..........
Do you have any information on LXi Sebrings that have rolled
with the
low profile on wet highways and any other problems with seat
belts or
air bags. I would apprectiate any web sites that you might know
about.
This would be for 1997 and 1998 models.
LXiSebring: Sebrings with hteir low center of gravity and fairly
long
wheelbase are not prone to
roll. Did you somehow roll yours?
if u know where I can get indiglow gauges to fit my car or
costomize
my car with please e-mail me at
sg18@freeze.com
LXiSebring:check the guys at www.asog.net. Can anyone help
out here?
Hi i was looking at you site and saw the picture af alexs sevring
with the
indy glo gauges..i heard somewhere that
you can get gauges like that from a mitsubishi eclipse..is this
true? if so
what year and model fit the sebring? also
do you have an email address for alex..it might make it easier
if i went
to him to ask where he got the gauges..Thx
in advance for your help.
LXiSebring You might drop Alex a note. His address is
AlexSebring@aol.com
Every couple of weeks my 97 will not turn over, the fuel pump
was
replaced
and I still have the problem.
The dealer cannot find anything wrong.
Any suggestions?
LXiSebring: I'm not clear. Is the starter not turning the engine
over or
is the engine not
starting even tho the battery seems ok. Sebring batteries are
squirrely &
someimes even if the battery
seems to have enough juice to turn the engine over it still wont
start.
Try a new battery as a starting point.
i have a 1997 sebring lx that is paprika red.
some of the "extras" ive got on it:
-gts smoke headlight covers
Hi...I had my car featured here once...97' LXI champagne,
power
everything, etc..
I was wondering if anyone knew where I could get some parts
to
personalize my car. I have to start inexpesively.
email me.. devils_angel_83@hotmail.com Thanks...Michelle
Johnson
Hello my name is Rolland Schmidt, I own a 1996 Sebring
coupe. I
have owned this car since may of 1999. For
the most part it has been a very reliable car. I use this car for
work and
have put over 52,000 miles on it.(37,800
when purchased-90,200 now.) recently I have had a number of
electrical
problems. Power windows quit, stereo
quit, interior lighting quit, and my headlights will not shut off
with the
switch. I hear a funny clicking sound from
under the dash while driving the car, but not when it is not
moving. I
am on a limited budget and taking it to a
dealer is out of the question. Any help would be greatly
appreciated.
For starters, Great site. My car is also a 1995 Sebring LXI
that is
solid silver mist w/grey int..
I have a factory spoiler and the same rims you do. I had the
Infiniti CD
player, but recently installed a pioneer
model#5200 in it and replaced my speakers for Cerwin Vegas.
From my
understanding from the dealership where
I purchased the car, the Infiniti CD player didn't come factory
w/ my
car,but was special ordered by the original
owner. Since I just recently bought the car I unfortunatly have
yet to do
much to it, but in time hope to do so.
So, I would appreciate any suggestions you may have. I am
thinking
maybe switching the front bumper for
either the other sebring bumper style(I believe it is the
"honeycomb"
style you talked about?) or an Avenger front
bumper. Also I hope to maybe get the 10 spoke design. Once
again
your suggestions would be great!!!! Hope to
talk to you soon. Thanks- Dan
T
hey anyone can answer this question but im trying to put
inda-glo bule
lights in my car it the white gauge faces that
glow blue at night. i seen a sebring with some on so i know they
fit. if
you know please e mail me at
menux7@aol.com
David,
I would like to compliment you on your Web-site . As an owner
of a
1997 Sebring , I think it's great to be able
to share experiences with other owners. I would like to ask if
anyone
else has experienced the following problem
with their 1997 Sebring :
- a constant knocking from the engine afteer the car has been
driven for
a few minutes.
- the dealership informs me that it's sourrce is an EGR valve and
replacing it would only be a short term solution
as it eventually re-occurs . My vehicle is still under warranty.
This
knocking is very annoying but the car performs
wonderfully. Any suggestions short of contacting Mitsubishi
USA ???
Thanks in advance .
LXiSebring: The noisy EGR valve knocking has been a part of
Sebrings
since the beginning. It's not fatal, but a
unique Sebring "feature"!
To: LXiSebring
hello, I have an 98 Indy Red. Where, if possible, should I look
for
factory rims (Lxi) , spoiler, and tires. Also,
what is the difference in rim size between the standard Lx rim
and the
aluminum rim of the Lxi. Ive also noticed
some people have also lowered the suspension. Other than
cosmetics,
what and how does that effect the car. I
seem to scrape the front end continuously as it is now. How
many
inches is 'safe' to lower the car without having
to replace/ repaint the ground effects. I' ve also had to have my
side
fiberglass door panels replaced. Is it possible
to just color match my mirrors when I get a rear (stock) spoiler.
(how
much should a rear spoiler cost me as well?)
I know I asked many questions. Hopefully you can help me out.
Thank
you muchly. - Dano
LXiSebring: any ideas on these questions?
Hello, I own a 98 sebring LXI coupe and I want to fix it up but
I don't
know where to look for accessories or what
to do to change it. Have any ideas?
LXiSebring: Try the guys at www.asog.net
LXiSebring: Try the guys at www.asog.net
My sebring features Apex exsults and eibach springs.. also was
the first
sebring in ths aere to be "fixed up" i have
tasteful decals displaying the manufacturers of the preformance
parts on
the front finder.. i alos am displaying the
the logo of the shop that did the work to it on the hood and rear
window..
Hello, my name is Jacob Werline of Tollesboro Kentucky. I am
18 and
I own a 1999 Sebring LXi. I have a
spolier that sets 12 inches off of my trunk and I have a custom
made
hood. I would like to hear from you and if
you like the way my car sounds, I will send a picture of it if you
want
me to. I could go all day about my car
because I have done so much to it. You won't see another one
like it.
hello
i'm a owner of a indy red 99 bring---what a girl
catcher---well can
anyone give me a good alterative for some sharp tires for my
ride on the
stock size 17" wheels......
Hey how's it going? Well I just want to comment on your page.
I think
is very neat that you have such a page
cause sebrings are really classy cars, I own a 97 lx myself and
i love it,
I want to customize it but I can't find
places where I can buy accesories for it. So if you know of any
on line
stores let me know...
well thanks for
your
time
Hello, my name is Tracy i am happy to be a part of the
Chrysler
family.......i just bought a 98' Sebring (paprika) tan interior.bad
azz. If
anyone could tell me about the transmission and if they have
experienced
any
problems with that or the overdrive let me know. In the
meanwhile i'll
get
my roll on..peace
Just wanted to say Thanks! I was lurking on the Sebring
Owners page
and
recently found myself in need of a new tire for
my 97 Lxi coupe. I got one from TireRack much cheaper than
anywhere else
and they had it in stock. The Goodyear place told me that they
could
only
get me a V rated tire not an H so I'd have to get two new ones.
Thanks
Again!
My keyless remote broke (the plastic loop) at the place it hooks
on to
the keyring. Otherwise, the remote is fine. Any ideas for fixing
this as
I think $81 to the dealer to replace it is horrible. I've looked at
after market and can't find anything. Any ideas?
Eric says
...............
Im a fan of 5 minute Epoxy myself, just glue the ring right to
the unit.
...............
Do you like the car and would you recommend it to anyone.
Thanks
C
Eric says...............
They just released a new model 2001 based on a stiffer chassis,
I think
it's
STILL the nicest ride for the $$$
...............
Eric says................
Search the web for the tire rack, they have all the info you could
want
................
I have a 1995 Sebring, from new, now with 150,000
kms., and
would pass on the following info, as well well as a request for
answers.
The car handles well, doesn't have a lot of road noise, I've put
on
Cooper tyres, perhaps that's why.
Problems, now onto my third battery, I purchased the car in
January
1996,
so that's five years ago,
and Chrysler have been less than co-operative about their dealer
purchased batteries.
ABS warning light constantly on, since I reached 90,000 kms,
way not
be
distance related, but is
the system working, the dealer suggests no, and requires a
whole new
system, around $1400 US
plus labour. Is there a simple way to check that system is
working ?,
and
the problem is an
electrical fault ?, any help would be appreciated. One other
owner, that
I know, also has this
same problem, his is a 1996 model lxi.
Like others, both door actuators have had to be replaced, just
after the
warranty ran out ?,
co-incidence ?, although Chrysler did pick up the tab for one,
but not
the labour to install.
A small heat shield came off the exhaust system, it is not sold
individually, you have to purchase
a complete sub-assembly for $640 US, plus labour to install.
Like other owners, who have written on these pages, it would
appear
this
is a fine car but very
expensive to repair.
Thanks for your help,
Jim
Eric says
.............
Go buy a battery from Sears or something, problem solved,ABS
is
supplemental
and not necessary, The ABS will self test on the first startup of
the day
in
REVERSE when you aply the brake (Start the car tomorrow
morning,
back down
the driveway slowly, apply the brakes gently, you should hear
and feel
the
test cycle)
.............
I bought my sebring a little over 2 years ago, 97 w/only 15,000.
Now approaching 50,000. LXI, 2 door, w/v6. I've had alot of
trouble
with
the on board computer (dealership finally replaced it-car would
not
start).
Since then, have replaced 2 oxgyn sensors, engine light
continues to
come on and off while accelerating or passing, car jumps and
feels like
it is lurching. Could this be the EGR valve, if so, can I bypass
it?
Part is a bit expensive, but if ness, believe I can replace myself
w/o
another trip to the dealership.
Thanks in advance.
David Barbour
Eric says .............
If the light is or was on there are codes stored in the PCM,
check the
link
at the top of the page for PCM CODES and how to read the
engine
light. You
need to goto another dealer.Take your codes with you.
.............
I hope you can help me out
In the past year I have been having an issue with the engine
light.
After a gas fill up, if the cap is not properly closed the engine
light
would come on. I took it to the dealer and they said it was a
gas line
presure fault which turned on the engine light. They would reset
the
fault
and everything was fine untill the next time when the gas cap
was not
tightened properly. Now the dealer wants to charge me a service
cost so
followed the idea's I read from other owners.
I pulled the engine fuse for ten minutes but the engine light
came back
on
after about two hours of driving. Then I pulled the negitive
cable off the
battery for ten minutes. This turned the engine light off again
for two
hours.
I then tried using the PCM codes test and it showed 12 which is
the
battery
input disconnected.
Will the engine light shut off after 50 key on cycles or will I
have to go
to the dealer and pay to have them shut off the light?
Everything else seems to run fine.
Thank-you for your help
Eric says
.................
Looks like you need a new gas cap, Seriously I'd check other
"leaking"
possibilities and have ANOTHER dealership check for "soft"
codes in
the
computer. A soft code trip should go out after 3 consecutive
warm up
and
cool down cycles. Don't be so quick on pulling that fuse, let the
car fix
itself the next time.
.................
How ya doing, my name is Nick. I own a 98 chyrsler sebring
LXi,
lowered w/
1.9"
eibach springs, black w/ tan leather and limo tinted windows all
the way
around. I
have a couple of questions. First off, i saw a picture of a
sebring on the
page and i
noticed that on the headlights, the corners were clear...how did
he do
that????? Also..i
wanted to know if anything is available for the turn signals to be
clear.
Another
question i have is for a sebring, from your knowledge....what
type of
enclosure and
type of speakers sound the best in my car??? ANy information
would be
greatly
appreaciated..thank you much
Eric says
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The clear signal lens is a modification thar requires either
spliting the
lens from the bucket or cutting the back of the headlight unit and
removing
the orange lens. Infinity Kappa stock replacements are the best
bet,
check
Crutchfield for application tips.
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My Service Engine Light comes on and remains on until the
sensor is
reset.
Have you heard of anyone else having this problem?
Many Thanks
Eric says
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Pull the fuse marked ENGINE or MOTOR under the hood, wait
5
minutes and
replace. The light will be off.
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Hello, I have a 1995 Sebring Coupe LXi. The problem I
have is
how do I
turn off the alarm system? I cannot open my passenger side
door, using
the
key or remote. When I do the alarm goes off. I have read the
manual
and it
does not state on how to disengage it permanently.
Please advise as how to do this, my email is
ac.lindsay@home.com.
Thanks very much
Eric says................
I havent found any way to disconnect the alarm, if you find an
Alarm
fuse
you could pull that out. I bet the door switch for the alarm is
bad.
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My 99 Indy Red Sebring coupe is the best looking car on the
road in
my opinion. But -- I've had one problem after another. First,
my
sunroof
came off the tracks. They had to take out the whole headliner to
repair
it.
Then the mechanical clips on the side moldings broke and I had
to have
the
whole molding replaced. That took 3 days to replace it. Then
my
sunroof
leaked & had to be resealed. When I got my car back, the
shade was
torn
apart & had to be replaced. Another trip to the dealer. I have
had my
Sebring to the dealer 4 times because my trunk leaks and they
have not
been
able to find the cause. My steering wheel was making a funny
squeak
whenever
you turn the wheel. The dealer has now received a bulletin
about it and
I
need to make another appointment to have those parts replaced.
My
trunk is
still leaking, not just a little. It gets so wet, I can't put anything
in
the trunk and I really don't want to be loading suitcases, etc. on
my
leather seats.Maybe the fifth time will be the charm. My car
may look
great
but it spends way too much time at the dealership.
...
Eric says................
LOUSY DEALERSHIP !!! either the car was hit in the rear
and the
trunk is
misaligned, or the gasket is bad, I'd put Vaseline on the gasket,
slam the
trunk and see if it comes off on the trunk lid. The sunroof deal
is just
plain bad workmanship, there are lots of documents out on this
problem.
I'd
DEMAND that they replace the trunk carpeting and the spare
tire
compartment
cover if saturated. It will get moldy.
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What's up man ? My name is Joey Hooper and I own a custom
98
sebring LXi . I have been looking for a owners
group or webring for the sebring for a long time and I just
happened to
find your's . you have some smooth rides
on your site . I am sending a pic of my sebring it has been
lowered 6
inches in the front and 5 inches in the back.
I have done a lot of customising to my ride. To much to list in
a e-mail
if you want to you can check out my
website the address is
Here
. Thanks for your time any comment's
would be appreciated.
have a 1996 Polo Green LXi with every option except leather.
The
car is great. It has lots of style. It needs a little more power,
but that has been addressed with the arrival of the 2001 LXi.
David- Please help my name is Jessie & I have a 97 Sebring
Lxi. I just
got the car maybe 2 months ago and I noticed that the part under
neath
my grill (please forgive me if I don't know what it's called)
that hangs down is broken off on the drivers side & is hanging
down,
bent, & catching on everything are they going to have to replace
my
whole front bumper? & do you know how much that's going to
cost to
repair, or what other options I have to go about fixing it? If
you
could email me back with some tips that would be great, thank
you.
My name is David Hommes. I own a 1998 LXi with 70,000
miles. It is Paprika
with tan leather interior. I've owned it since May and I love it.
Parts are
a tad high, though. Please add me to your list. Thanks.
The mitsubishi V6 used in late 80's/early 90's minivans was a
3.0L engine. It is completely unrelated to the 2.5L
motor used in the Sebrings.
LXiSebring: I expect the two engines are very close relatives
with respect to the
basic block, but someone here might
know more than I do.
Please tell me where I can get accessories like fitted car covers
and bras
for my 2000 Sebring LXI.
LXiSebring: Your local Chrysler parts dept has bras ski and
bike racks and other similar stuff
Hi, my name is Mike, I wrote to you once before about my
1995 Sebring LX. Its my moms car now, but I have
been driving it this week and have noticed a bit of trouble.
Whenever i accelerate the steering wheel seems to jiggle
from side to side, im clueless on what it is. I did notice that the
car is overdue for its 3month/3000mile service(my
mom doesnt care about the car much). Also, the passenger side
speaker on the door seems to rattle a bit when i
turn the volume up sometimes, I eliminate it by putting all the
sound to the back...any idea what causes this? Power
locks have been out of commission for about a couple years
now, parents are not wanting to repair them. Other
than that and my dad puttin cheapo tires on the car, Im happy
with it. I just wish my parents werent so cheap when
it comes to maintaining a big investment like a vehicle. Thanks,
Mike
LXiSebring: Dont be too hard on your parents for
spending money on you rather than on high performance
tires.
To: LXiSebring@aol.com
Thanks for the help! I'm sure I'll have more
questions in the future. I'm a senior in the
Mechanical Engineering program and have to do a
mechanical system design for my final class. If there
is any design flaw or option that might be useful for
the Sebring, let me know. I don't start this until
June, but am shopping for ideas now. I want to design
something I can use rather than the goofy projects the
teachers assign. For my thermal design we designed a
heat exchanger for the exhaust on a 88 LeBaron to
rapidly defrost the windows. Thanks for your help!
P.S. I'm also looking for the wood grain dash plate
that goes around the radio/heater controls if you
happen to know of one or any parts cars.
LXiSebring: The only things that come to mind are the too-low
front fascia,
and, of course the iffy brakes.
T
Anyone had problems with road noise from their Sebring, the 95
I have
makes excessive road noise inside, it is actually quieter on the
outside, last year I had to change both rear stub axle assemblies,
now
the driver's side is worn out again and I have to change it again
before
the wheel falls off and causes more problems, also had to
change the
battery two years ago, and the starter and a power steering line
on the
rack last month, to say the least I am not impressed, the word
lemon
comes to mind and I can't wait to unload it on the first fool that
will
buy it, and yes the abs light will not go off, and I have had to
change
the brake shoes far too often, you shouldn't have to buy
aftermarket
parts that are superior to factory parts, this car has been very
poorly
engineered and or Chrysler must be using the cheapest materials
it can
find to slap them together, the car has 150,000 miles on it, a
pittance
by today's standards, the Ford I also own is two years older has
50,000
more miles on it, and is trouble free, good luck with your so
called
cars, a good piece of advice would be to unload the POS while
you can,
you want a reliable Chrysler.... buy a K-Car ha ha. My
problems will
soon be over, hello auction, hello sucker, goodbye heap......
Seriously,
good luck, you're gonna need it!
P.S. I must have the R/T version of the
Sebring....
requires towing.
LXiSebring: You got 150,000 miles on the car & you are
complaining? Goodness!
I have a 1999 Sebring LXi. I really enjoy my car except for the
continual brake problem. I have read that the rotors
are too under sized for these 17" wheels. I have also been told
by the service writer at my dealer,. that the metal
used in the rotor is cheap and therefor over heats quickly
causing it to warp. I read here some place about a
permanent fix, by purchasing different brake pads and rotors
from an outside source. I was also wondering if the
people who have downsized to a 16" wheel have seen an
improvement in there brakes. I know 17" tires are hard
to find and expensive as well. What do you think? your help
here would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
I have just purchased a new 2001 Ice Silver Sebring LXi Sports
Coupe. 5 speed, moon roof, custom wheels (SLR
142) Car should be delivered this week and wheels put on that
day. What a ride, had to order from the factory,
couldn't find one in this color with no ABS or Polished wheels,
which were two options I didn't want. Can't wait
and interested in your club.
The 1996 Sebring is a hot, stylish car. But beware of it's lower
front
end. It will not only 1) Scrub on deep parts of the roadway, but
most
importantly 2) the lower front will also yield to a quick reaction
to
turning or maneuvering. It's a smooth riding car, just don't turn
it quickly.
Hey whats up? Im Alex Stone and I own a 1998 Chrysler
sebring Lxi (caffe latte), I got my license in August and
this is my first car. I bought the Sebring at a Dodge dealership
in July, with a little help from my father. The car
is in mint condition, it has 41,000 miles on it and it runs like the
wind. I have quickly learned how to back out
of driveways with the minimal ground clearance of the car.
Most of my friends have "pocket rockets" but they still
are in awe when they see the Sebring.
Take it Easy
Yes, i'm pertaining to the quote you made about you hearing of
little to no serious problems with the chrysler. I
think not! My sister, who graduated the class of 97' had one.
My parents went and bought her a 1997 Chrysler
Sebring LXI. Paprika red with grey interior.And from day one
she had nothing but problems with it. The brake
thing, and the way it ran, and the ground clearance of the front
end sucked! Her radio speakers were always bad
and she just had a lot of problems with the engine a lot. So In
other words all your doing when you buy the chrysler
sebring is just buying a car that looks nice not a car with good
reliabilty like the mustangs.
I have a 97 sebring that have p215 50 r17 rims. There are 3 of
us at
Creative Automation in Hillside IL with the same issue. All of
us had
bent rims due to minor
bumps in the road. The rims are made of a very cheap alloy and
cannot be
repaired.
The cost is very high -- $305 per rims plus $130 per tire. Help
if you
can , the
test enginneers have egg on there face to miss this huge
problem.
Hi, my name is Michael. I am from Branson Missouri. I
purchased a '98 sebring last year. I would like to
showcase it on your site. What's special about mine is that I
have made some modifications to it. Some including:
ground effects (neon underbody), assorted neon lights inside (all
of which are purple), strobe light, new stereo
system (kenwood Minidisc player, MTX subwoofers in trunk).
Soon to add new 18" chrome wheels. Those are
on order. All in all I am hoping to make the best looking
Sebring anyone has ever seen. By the way, its black with
tan leather interior. Once finished, I would love to have a
picture on your website. Thank you.
Sir; do you have any info on engine power upgrades? I have
seen Mitsubishi engine turbo upgrades for
Chrysler/Mitsubishi products such as talons, eclipses etc.
hi,
I have a 97 Sebring and have had considerable trouble with it..in
the 3 years i have drove it...I have replavced the
Speed-ometer, the driver side window controls, Twice and the
CD player..this was all under warantee...after the
warantee...i have replaced the water pump for 875.00..the front
whell bearings for 975.00 and the spark plugs for
675.00..I have 155,000 KM's on the vehicle and now the struts
are making noise..just figured i would pass this
along..other than that she is a graceful car...if only the repairs
were not so much..
i have a 1995 sebring lxi with brown perforated leather..just
thought id let ya know...any ?? i can send pics...
Josh
LXiSebring: Brown? In 95 some dealers were doing dealer
installed leather trim options using
locally available upholstery shops. It was less expensive than the
factory version and many more colors. I havent
run into this in recent years.
Happy New Year!
I am having a problem with the power locks on my 95 sebrink
lxi. The passenger door works but the drivers door
does not, at first it just appeared to be sticky and would work
intermitently but not the driver door power lock does
not work at all.
Thx
Dino
PS Are you employed by Chrysler?
LXiSebring: Nope--I'm just an interested owner. The cure for
the door lock problem is a new actuator--will cost
about $260 total. $165 for the part. I just did that.
Hello there
I own a 96 LXi........I've added custom rims to it...........I will
be sending you pics soon.........but the reason I
emailed you is to ask you if you know where I can get those
clear headlight covers like "alex's sebring" he also
has smoke taillights.........do you know where he got those???
If so please respond..........thanks a lot man.......
The newest sebring owner
Hi, my name is alyson paul and i own a 97 sebring lxi. I
currently have
the original tires and have been told by the dealership where i
purchased
the car that they need to be replaced. I have done some calling
around to
local tire stores in the area and they have all told me that there
is only
one type of tire that will fit on my current rims, the goodyear
eagle
215/50R17, which are the tires i have now. I do not wish to put
these
exact same tires on my car because of many complaints i have
read and
certainly do not want to spend the money on tires i will be less
than happy
with. I have also begun to consider purchasing smaller rims.
Any
information or opinions would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Eric says
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I would consult the tire rack. Look them up on the Web.
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Hi,
I just bought a 98 Sebring LXI, my question is what is the little
antenna on the roof go to and what is the 3 key pad on the
drivers
sunvisor. The car did not have a handbook, how could I get
one? Your
help will be appreicated, Hank Burnley
Eric says .....................
The 3 key pad is for an electric garage door opener, the antenna
could be
cell phone or security??
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I am having recurrent problems with the fuse designated for the
starter ( #8 slot) blowing out when I try to start the vehicle. No
other systems are on and at times it will start and other times I
will
go through two or three fuses before it starts. Vehicle currently
at
the dealers....What do you think is the Px: I have not driven
the
vehicle through water nor has any (other that normal) amounts
of water
sprayed into the engine compartment. I have had the vehicle for
over
6 months and the problem stated, started just a few days ago.
Thanks
Eric says
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Could be that the starter is shorting out for some reason, I'd
have that
checked first.
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I have a 97 Sebring LXi. What are your recommendations for
platinum
spark plugs? Is it better to use them than any others? Also, I
need
new tires again. I have 73K worth of miles. What is your
recommendation? I am going to buy 1 at a time starting today
but if
there is a better model than the Eagles please let me know.
Thanks.
Eric says..........................
I would contact the tire rack for the tires, they are very helpful.
Also
check your manual for the correct spark plugs. Also listed under
the hood.
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Upon reading this member's site
I saw your email address
as
a technical reference for Sebrings.
I'm looking for a few replacement parts for my 1997
Sebring LXi. I
lost the wheel cover (the part that covers the lugnuts for the
wheel itself) off
my front right wheel. Also, one of my fog lamps is out: where
is the best
place to get a high quality lamp bulb (Mopar?) Do the dealers
offer these
replacements parts? If so, do you have a website that offers
these
replcaements? Price lists?
Any help would be much appreciated.
Eric says...................................
The dealer is the place to go for the hubcap. The foglamp takes
an H3 bulb
available at any auto parts store. This will require removing the
lamp
,unplugging the wires,and removing the rear twist off cover to
access the
bulb. You may want to have the dealer do that if your not
confortable with
it.
...................................
As you are apparently the Sebring guru, I would like to ask a
couple of
questions. My Sebring has about 15,600 miles and I was just
informed that I
need a front brake job. Does this not seem a bit premature?
Also, I
continue
to have a very whiney transaxle.....especially when decelerating.
Chrysler
put a new transaxle at 5K, but it continues to whine........Any
thoughts,
or
is this "normal"?
Thanks,
Eric says .................
Nothing abnormal at all, 15k is right on scedule and the trannys
just seem
to whine a little bit.
.
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2.) a ground effects kit (custom)
3.) custom indiglo gauges
4.) any possibly euro-like lights.
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how much is to change my interior to leather and add a sunroof ??
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I'm looking to assemble a list of Sebring owners with brake rotor
warping
problems. I plan to go to Chrysler Corp. and lobby hard for a
permanent
solution by them to this obvious design flaw. Can I please have your
name,
address, and phone number, and are you willing to help?
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I just bought a 98 Sebring lxi, and was wanting to know it you know of
any
web sites that sell accessories for styling or dress up.
thanks..
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That was the original letter. Here is the parts list I got from your site,
please verify when you have a moment.
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LXiSebring: The only way you could get better performance
from higher octane gas
is for the engine to be set up to use it with a higher compression
ratio.
High octane gas actually burns slower than low octane gas and
can
actually reduce performance on cars with a low compression
ratio
set up for regular (87) gas. My 95 V6 seems happiest running
89 octane (mid-test)
gas, however.
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The light under my automatic gearshift went out and I was
wondering how to fix it?
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LxiSebring: Why dont you just trade the car in at a dealers for
something you like and not waste the money on the lawyers? If
you are
eligible for your state's lemon law, you might convince the
dealer who
sold it to you to buy it back from you for what you paid less a
deduction
forthe miles you have on it. But even if that did happen, after
you paid
the legal fees you will probably be in about the same situation
as if you
had just traded it in. I wouldnt encourage anyone to keep a car
that has
a lot of problems. You didnt indicate the model year, but any
Sebring
with only 55,000 miles is still worth quite a bit of money even
as a
trade-in--perhaps enough to get you a car you are happy with.
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I am looking at purchasing a 1995 Sebring LXi from a friend of
mine.
Your site has been very helpful! I had some problems however
when
i was trying to view some of the pictures on your site. The ones
i really
wanted to see of course. (hows that for luck) I work in a
stereo store
and i was wondering about trunk space, how hard it is to do a
custom
install on one, din size, etc. Im not the car installer so thats one
reason
i dont know these things. Our installer is a condescending prick
so i
have no interest in asking him. anyway any input from you or
any of
your sites visitors would be greatly appreciated.
Cherryann
Boyce writes
If you have an LXi with the aluminum wheels you can check hte
condition and thickness of the brake pads with a flashlight.
Generally
they will squeel when you apply the brakes if they are about to
go bad.
Brake life really depends on how your boyfriend drove the car.
If He
tends to apply the brakes hard at speed to stop the car in traffic,
brake
life is seriously reduced. Anticipating stops and gentle brake
application
using the mostly the engine to slow the car instead of the brakes
will
greatly enhance brake pad life and reduce your prblems with
warped
rotors. Only a few high speed panic stops can greatly mess up
brakes.
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LXiSEbring: YOu should get lots of miles if you maintain the
car well.
And even if
something major eventually breaks iots worth fixing.
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LXiSebring: Have your brakes checked pronto at a dealer. You
may be
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leak.
Nothing to mess around with.
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I just purchase a new 2001 Sebring Coupe! So far I love it.
But... with
170 miles, who wouldn't...... I have one
question at this time though. Can I change the spark plugs on
this animal
myself in the future. Looks pretty tight,
on the V6. Another question I have is, how can I have a V6,
that is an
LX.... According to Chrysler the V6 should
be shown as the LXi, and the 4 clyinder would be LX.... No
problem,
just curious!
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HELP!
I have a 1999 Sebring LXI, In the past 6 months every tire has
either
gone
flat or shredded. I also have several bent rims. Chrysler says
that it is
a
combination of the 50r17 low-profile tires and the alloy wheels.
I live
in
the Midwest and we have more pot-holes than trees here, but I
can't
keep
replacing these tires at $170 a pop. Do I have any alternative??
The tire guy says they don't make steel rims for the 17" tires.
Can I get
something different for this car without losing the looks??
Maybe Mags
and
some smaller tires??? Thanks!
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those r pics of my (jeff aka Bring 95's) 95 sebring LXi
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Sometimes my cruise works and sometimes it
doesnt..and when
it does it just gets faster and faster.
There is a rattle in the dash that sounds horrible.
My windshield wipers are so noisy on even the slowest
speed
that it drives me insane.
My windshield on the inside, drivers side is peeling or
something..there is flaky stuff coming off of it.
>Other than those problems though...I love my car. It
runs good
and rides smooth. If you have any solutions to my
problems I
would love to hear back from you. Machelle
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Hey first of all.....thanks alot for giving me the chance to share
questions and ideas with you and all the members
here. You definately got a good thing going here.
I do have another question or idea for you or any other members
in
here. As I had said before, I own a 95 Sebring
LXi in the Silver color ( exactly like the yours in the picture ),
needless
to say I really like the cars exterior looks.
However.... my question or idea is in regards to the front
"non"-grill.
Has anyone actually cut out the dark
simulated grill area, and put in a homemade fishnet mesh grill?
If anyone has or hasn't, what or how would could I use to cut
that type
of plastic material with out any rough
edges? Or what kind of shop would know how to do such a
thing?
Any ideas or comments would definately be appreciated.
Thanks.
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LXiSebring says your Chrysler dealer stocks Bras for Sebrings
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-pioneer 2000 head unit
-pioneer 6 disc changer
-pioner 3-way 6x9's on the back deck
-sylvania cool blue hyper-white zenon low beams
ill send ya some pics once the weather gets nicer
....lata
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I have a 1997 Chrysler sebring LXi and I wanted to know if
you
could send me any information on where to find
performance parts such as headers, air intakes, exhausts, etc..
Thanks,
Otis Alexander
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I have a 1995 Sebring LXi, I was wondering what the wheel
bolt pattern
is on
that particular year. I think that it's 5x100 but I would like to
know for
sure.
Thanks
B
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