Dodge Stratus

Try Chilton's or All Data for instructions. This is a 4.5 -5 hour ordeal for a professional and a 2 day mess for an amateur. Plus you must remove the timing belt on the 2.4 4 Cylinder to get to the pump. Mess up here and you can damage your engine. Good Luck!

# Disconnect the negative battery cable. This procedure requires removing the engine timing belt and the auto tensioner. The factory specifies that the timing marks should always be aligned before removing the timing belt. Set the engine at TDC on No. 1 compression stroke. This should align all timing marks on the crankshaft sprocket and both camshaft sprockets. # Raise and safely support the vehicle to a level that allows access from above and below. # Remove the right inner splash shield. # Remove the accessory drive belts. # Place a drain pan under the radiator drain plug. Drain and properly contain the cooling system. # Support the engine using a floor jack and block of wood, then remove the right motor mount. # Remove the timing belt, tensioner and camshaft sprockets. WARNING With the timing belt removed, DO NOT rotate the camshaft or crankshaft, or damage to the engine could occur. # Remove the rear timing belt cover to access the water pump. # Remove the water pump attaching bolts. # Remove the water pump.

Fig. 1: Water pump location on the cylinder block-4-cylinder engines

Fig. 2: Water pump assembly-4-cylinder engines

To install: # Thoroughly clean all sealing surfaces. Replace the water pump if there are any cracks, signs of coolant leakage from the shaft seal, loose or rough turning bearings, a damaged impeller or sprocket, or a loose or damaged sprocket flange. # Install a new rubber O-ring into the water pump. Make sure the O-ring is properly seated in the water pump groove before tightening the screws. An improperly located O-ring may cause damage to the O-ring and cause a coolant leak. # Install the water pump and tighten the bolts to 105 inch lbs. (12 Nm). # Using a cooling system pressure tester, pressurize the cooling system to 15 psi and check for leaks. If okay, release the pressure and continue the engine assembly process. # Rotate the water pump by hand to check for freedom of movement. # Install the rear timing belt cover. # Install the camshaft sprocket(s), timing belt and tensioner. DO NOT allow the camshafts to turn while the sprocket bolts are being tightened, in order to maintain timing mark alignment. WARNING Do not attempt to compress the tensioner plunger with the tensioner assembly installed in the engine. This will cause damage to the tensioner and other related components. The tensioner MUST be compressed in a vise. # Install the timing belt covers. # Install the right engine mount bracket and engine mount. # Remove the floor jack and wood block from underneath the engine. # Install the crankshaft damper. # Install the right inner splash shield. # Lower the vehicle. # Install and tension the accessory drive belts. # Refill the cooling system using the correct quantity and type of coolant. Bleed the cooling system. # Start the engine and check for proper operation. # Check and top off the cooling system, if necessary. 2.5L Engine See Figures 3 through 7 # Disconnect the negative battery cable. # Place a large drain pan under the radiator drain plug. Drain and properly contain the engine coolant. This procedure requires removing the engine timing belt and the auto tensioner. To help assure proper alignment at assembly, it may be helpful to set the engine at TDC on No. 1 compression stroke. This should align all timing marks on the crankshaft sprocket and both camshaft sprockets. # Remove the accessory drive belts and crankshaft damper. # Remove the right engine mount. This requires safely supporting the engine with a floor jack and wood block so the mount can be removed. # Remove the timing belt covers. # Remove the timing belt and tensioner.

Fig. 3: Remove the water pump mounting bolts

Fig. 4: Pull the water pump assembly off of the engine and inlet pipe

Fig. 5: Open the water pump housing and examine for cracks or damage

Fig. 6: Replace the water pump housing gasket using a scraper tool

Fig. 7: Always keep the water pump's mounting bolts lined up with their correct mounting holes

# Remove the water pump mounting bolts. # Separate the water pump from the water inlet pipe and remove the pump. To install: # Thoroughly clean all sealing surfaces. Inspect the pump for damage or cracks, signs of coolant leakage at the vent, and excessive looseness or rough turning bearings. Any problems require a new pump. # Install a new O-ring on the water inlet pipe. Wet the O-ring with water to make installation easier. DO NOT use oil or grease on the O-ring. # Install a new gasket on the water pump and fit the pump inlet opening over the water pipe. Press the assembly together to force the pipe into the water pump. # Install the water pump-to-engine bolts and tighten to 20 ft. lbs. (27 Nm). # Install the timing belt and timing belt tensioner. Set the timing belt tension. # Install the timing belt covers. Install the right engine mount. Remove the floor jack and engine block from underneath the engine. # Install the crankshaft damper. # Install the accessory drive belts and set to the proper tension. # Connect the negative battery cable. # Fill and bleed the engine cooling system. # Start the engine and verify proper operation, with no leaks.

Fuses That "Blow" Repeatedly

Without being able to "hands on" troubleshoot the circuit served by the repeatedly blowing fuse, none of us can identify the specific defect which is causing your problem.

Therefore, the following generic answer can be applied to any electrical circuit, whether in a vehicle, or in a building, whether direct current [DC], or alternating current [AC].

Fuses [and Circuit Breakers] are safety devices designed and installed in electrical circuits TO PROTECT the conductors [wires] and other components from short circuit conditions and/or overload conditions which cause an extremely large flow of electrical current [measured in Amperes], which causes overheating of the conductors that results in damage to the insulation and the conductors.

And in a worst case scenario, the probability of a FIRE which could destroy the vehicle, house, or other structure in which the circuit is located.

When a fuse or Circuit Breaker [and replacement fuses, or repeatedly "tripping" Circuit Breakers] "blow," especially if it happens repeatedly, is an indication of an UNSAFE CONDITION in that circuit, usually a short.

The fuse or circuit breaker is doing what it was designed, intended, and installed to do; that is to protect the conductors and components of the circuit which it serves.

The proper "fix" for this issue is for a qualified technician, who knows what he or she is doing, to troubleshoot the involved circuit, find and identify the defect, and make proper repair [s], BEFORE replacing the fuse again [with the properly sized fuse or before resetting a circuit breaker].

Some ignorant few people will suggest installing a larger fuse or breaker to solve the problem, BUT that will only increase the hazard, not correct it.

Do not follow "bad" advice by installing a larger fuse in a misguided attempt to correct the problem. To install an oversized fuse would almost guarantee damage to the wiring and the probability of an electrical system fire.

Follow the below steps to replace the camshaft sensor 2003 stratus:

1) Loosen the two bolts securing the air inlet resonator, the large plastic component that the air filter outlet tube connects to, using a ratchet and socket. Now, pull the air filter outlet tube from the air filter housing.

2) Pull the oil separator tube from the air filter outlet tube using a slight twisting motion. Remove the air filter outlet tube and resonator from the engine compartment, exposing the camshaft position sensor.

3) Unplug the camshaft position sensor's wiring harness. Remove the screws securing the camshaft position sensor using a ratchet and socket.

4) Remove the screw securing the camshaft magnet to the camshaft using a ratchet and Allen-bit

socket. Then, pull the magnet from the end of the camshaft.

5) Line up the dowel pins on the new camshaft magnet, which comes with the new camshaft position sensor, with the locating holes on the end of the camshaft; then, place the camshaft sensor back onto the cylinder head in the same position it was in prior to removal.

6) Press the air filter outlet tube onto the outlet on the air filter box, then tighten the hose clamp to between 20 and 30 inch-pounds.

Guide the resonator's hose onto the inlet on the throttle body and tighten the hose clamp to between 20 and 30 inch-pounds.

7) Set the resonator in place on top of the engine, aligning its bolt holes with those on top of the engine.

Dodge does not use inertia/reset switches.

Dodge does not use inertia/reset switches.