Bought an srt4 have problems
JattGsr
10-30-2005, 12:02 AM
Okay so i just bought an srt4 and was really excited but not anymore. First of all when I test drove the car it was awesome, it pulled like crazy and had no problems whatsoever. But after the purchase was made and they took the car to the back of the shop to be "cleaned" the car runs like shit.
It hesitates at idle and at speed and when you step on it more the more it hesitates like crazy and runs rough but if your easy on the pedal it seems better. Also when you drive around for quite a bit the car seems to be running much better like normal. Also i have a check engine light on consistently and when its flashing its worse and when its on all the time the car runs better.
i needed this car badly for a car that has run even worse (that I traded) so im very stresed and sad right now, and if its not fixed fast enough im afraid i have to get a car somewhere else. Its a 2004 and i like it a lot. Thanks for your help.
It hesitates at idle and at speed and when you step on it more the more it hesitates like crazy and runs rough but if your easy on the pedal it seems better. Also when you drive around for quite a bit the car seems to be running much better like normal. Also i have a check engine light on consistently and when its flashing its worse and when its on all the time the car runs better.
i needed this car badly for a car that has run even worse (that I traded) so im very stresed and sad right now, and if its not fixed fast enough im afraid i have to get a car somewhere else. Its a 2004 and i like it a lot. Thanks for your help.
TEXSRT4
10-31-2005, 08:07 PM
NEVER DRIVE A CAR WITH THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT FLASHING!!!!!!!!!!!!! get it back to the dealership asap, and demand that they give you a rental while they fix it! thats why you bought a new car
JattGsr
10-31-2005, 09:28 PM
NEVER DRIVE A CAR WITH THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT FLASHING!!!!!!!!!!!!! get it back to the dealership asap, and demand that they give you a rental while they fix it! thats why you bought a new car
Well texsrt4 I have recieved a car to drive and in the meantime it's getting diagnosed at the dealer because I got a warranty and thats their problem. Before I gave it to them it was sitting in my garage overnight and I did some troubleshooting and found out its misfiring on cylinder #3. I managed only to check the wires and inspect the coil and it seemed fine. Anyways like I said its their problem and they better get it fixed or they lost a customer.
Well texsrt4 I have recieved a car to drive and in the meantime it's getting diagnosed at the dealer because I got a warranty and thats their problem. Before I gave it to them it was sitting in my garage overnight and I did some troubleshooting and found out its misfiring on cylinder #3. I managed only to check the wires and inspect the coil and it seemed fine. Anyways like I said its their problem and they better get it fixed or they lost a customer.
TEXSRT4
10-31-2005, 11:16 PM
there can be tons of problems like that. how many miles on the car? was it new when you got it? if not, what was done to it? what have you done to it? any other problems?
cyl 3 is not a common one to have problems. number 1 has a head issue, due to an oiling problem (nothing serious, but makes an annoying ticking noise). how much boost were you running before you had the problem? i smell a boost controller, be honest! they will figure it out, or you get a new one. thats teh beauty of a new car!
cyl 3 is not a common one to have problems. number 1 has a head issue, due to an oiling problem (nothing serious, but makes an annoying ticking noise). how much boost were you running before you had the problem? i smell a boost controller, be honest! they will figure it out, or you get a new one. thats teh beauty of a new car!
JattGsr
10-31-2005, 11:30 PM
there can be tons of problems like that. how many miles on the car? was it new when you got it? if not, what was done to it? what have you done to it? any other problems?
cyl 3 is not a common one to have problems. number 1 has a head issue, due to an oiling problem (nothing serious, but makes an annoying ticking noise). how much boost were you running before you had the problem? i smell a boost controller, be honest! they will figure it out, or you get a new one. thats teh beauty of a new car!
No, no tex you gotta understand I just bought the car when the problem started to happen. Now you might be right about a boost controller or aftermarket thing but the car looked stock when i bought it and the previous owner was a old person who traded it because the exhaust was too loud ( Well thats what they said ). I didn't even get a chance to even drive it more than an hour when this crap started to happen. Can this be cause by washing the engine because it was fine before they took it to be washed, after that the car ran like crap. And the car has around 32000 miles.
cyl 3 is not a common one to have problems. number 1 has a head issue, due to an oiling problem (nothing serious, but makes an annoying ticking noise). how much boost were you running before you had the problem? i smell a boost controller, be honest! they will figure it out, or you get a new one. thats teh beauty of a new car!
No, no tex you gotta understand I just bought the car when the problem started to happen. Now you might be right about a boost controller or aftermarket thing but the car looked stock when i bought it and the previous owner was a old person who traded it because the exhaust was too loud ( Well thats what they said ). I didn't even get a chance to even drive it more than an hour when this crap started to happen. Can this be cause by washing the engine because it was fine before they took it to be washed, after that the car ran like crap. And the car has around 32000 miles.
TEXSRT4
10-31-2005, 11:43 PM
it can be if they steamcleaned the motor. that can cause problems if somthing got wet. be sure to let us know what they claim the problem was/is
JattGsr
11-03-2005, 10:25 PM
it can be if they steamcleaned the motor. that can cause problems if somthing got wet. be sure to let us know what they claim the problem was/is
Well I got my car back and it seemed to be a simple problem. The problem was that water got into where the spark plug was and the number 3 spark plug was shot. So they replaced all the spark plugs and its good as new. The car runs great and I think its the best bang for your buck you can get its awesome.
Well I got my car back and it seemed to be a simple problem. The problem was that water got into where the spark plug was and the number 3 spark plug was shot. So they replaced all the spark plugs and its good as new. The car runs great and I think its the best bang for your buck you can get its awesome.
TEXSRT4
11-03-2005, 10:36 PM
hmmmm. weird. so water got into the hemi-tube, and corroded your plug/wire. that would make sense. glad it got up and running. now enjoy it
JattGsr
11-04-2005, 08:17 PM
hmmmm. weird. so water got into the hemi-tube, and corroded your plug/wire. that would make sense. glad it got up and running. now enjoy it
well i got another problem my engine light is back on and now its giving me a code of p0440. This code means gereral evap system failure. Now If im correct 99% of the time its the fuel cap that is causing the problem. But I checked the fuel cap and i think it is fine. What else can I check and does it seem to be a major problem.
This is actually surprising in one week I get two codes and the reason I bought this car is so it would be trouble free. Go figure.
ps. I know this car will drink alot of gas because its turbocharged but it seems to be drinking gas like crazy and im not even using the turbo half the time.
well i got another problem my engine light is back on and now its giving me a code of p0440. This code means gereral evap system failure. Now If im correct 99% of the time its the fuel cap that is causing the problem. But I checked the fuel cap and i think it is fine. What else can I check and does it seem to be a major problem.
This is actually surprising in one week I get two codes and the reason I bought this car is so it would be trouble free. Go figure.
ps. I know this car will drink alot of gas because its turbocharged but it seems to be drinking gas like crazy and im not even using the turbo half the time.
TEXSRT4
11-04-2005, 10:03 PM
on average, expect to get 20-25 miles per gallon. get teh evap system checked as well. that can cause a lot of problems
JattGsr
11-04-2005, 11:40 PM
on average, expect to get 20-25 miles per gallon. get teh evap system checked as well. that can cause a lot of problems
ya i plan to get it checked soon surprizingly the car runs fine so i don't think its major. Anyways Tex what year is your car and did you check the wiring harness that could be touching with your clutch pedal when its depressed I just checked mine and its rubbing a bit but its not to bad you should check yours.
ya i plan to get it checked soon surprizingly the car runs fine so i don't think its major. Anyways Tex what year is your car and did you check the wiring harness that could be touching with your clutch pedal when its depressed I just checked mine and its rubbing a bit but its not to bad you should check yours.
TEXSRT4
11-04-2005, 11:59 PM
i have one of the first 03s in existance! i already fixed that wiring harness. i needed that little bit of extra clutch play
JattGsr
11-05-2005, 12:12 AM
i have one of the first 03s in existance! i already fixed that wiring harness. i needed that little bit of extra clutch play
hey is their anything else that you learned about your car and how long did you have it. Is it stock and what problems if any did you have. I plan to keep this awhile and was wondering if I put mopar parts on this car if it would void my warranty.
hey is their anything else that you learned about your car and how long did you have it. Is it stock and what problems if any did you have. I plan to keep this awhile and was wondering if I put mopar parts on this car if it would void my warranty.
TEXSRT4
11-05-2005, 12:27 PM
i have done a lot to my car. it looks nearly bone stock, but probably have 10g in it on top of the price of the car. all of the problems i have had with it are typical of hte srt. TPS sensor problems, Ticking in teh head (for the 03's, too small of an oil passage, blew my tranny, etc. all was covered by warranty, even with all of my mods)
i really enjoy the car, and its a blast to drive everyday!
my mod list:
AEM intake, custom 3" turbo-back exhuast, Crane 193-0012 camshafts with fidanza cam gears (soon to be Crower cams), mopar stage 1 (stage 2 is in my World Touring Car that i work with), stage 2 wastegate running 18psi, mopar stage 3 coilovers, hotchkis swaybars, dcsport strut bars, prothane bushings all around, wilwood big brake kit in front and powerslot/hawk combo in rear, 18 bronze icw wheels with 235/40/18 sumitomo tires (soon to be 245/35/18s). mopar short throw shiter, greddy turbotimer, and i know im forgetting suff!
as soon as AEM gets off their butt, i am first on the list for their plug-n-play standalone computer, and that is going to be matched up with a mopar stage3 turbo assembly. this way the car looks stock, but should be pushing 400hp on pump gas
i really enjoy the car, and its a blast to drive everyday!
my mod list:
AEM intake, custom 3" turbo-back exhuast, Crane 193-0012 camshafts with fidanza cam gears (soon to be Crower cams), mopar stage 1 (stage 2 is in my World Touring Car that i work with), stage 2 wastegate running 18psi, mopar stage 3 coilovers, hotchkis swaybars, dcsport strut bars, prothane bushings all around, wilwood big brake kit in front and powerslot/hawk combo in rear, 18 bronze icw wheels with 235/40/18 sumitomo tires (soon to be 245/35/18s). mopar short throw shiter, greddy turbotimer, and i know im forgetting suff!
as soon as AEM gets off their butt, i am first on the list for their plug-n-play standalone computer, and that is going to be matched up with a mopar stage3 turbo assembly. this way the car looks stock, but should be pushing 400hp on pump gas
JattGsr
11-06-2005, 06:29 PM
i have done a lot to my car. it looks nearly bone stock, but probably have 10g in it on top of the price of the car. all of the problems i have had with it are typical of hte srt. TPS sensor problems, Ticking in teh head (for the 03's, too small of an oil passage, blew my tranny, etc. all was covered by warranty, even with all of my mods)
i really enjoy the car, and its a blast to drive everyday!
my mod list:
AEM intake, custom 3" turbo-back exhuast, Crane 193-0012 camshafts with fidanza cam gears (soon to be Crower cams), mopar stage 1 (stage 2 is in my World Touring Car that i work with), stage 2 wastegate running 18psi, mopar stage 3 coilovers, hotchkis swaybars, dcsport strut bars, prothane bushings all around, wilwood big brake kit in front and powerslot/hawk combo in rear, 18 bronze icw wheels with 235/40/18 sumitomo tires (soon to be 245/35/18s). mopar short throw shiter, greddy turbotimer, and i know im forgetting suff!
as soon as AEM gets off their butt, i am first on the list for their plug-n-play standalone computer, and that is going to be matched up with a mopar stage3 turbo assembly. this way the car looks stock, but should be pushing 400hp on pump gas
hey what options came with the 03 04 05's. I'm a bit confused because my vin says my car is a 2004 but when I looked at the door it say it was built in 09/03. So does my car come with a limited slip? and do you have a sunroof or do the 04, and 05's have them.
i really enjoy the car, and its a blast to drive everyday!
my mod list:
AEM intake, custom 3" turbo-back exhuast, Crane 193-0012 camshafts with fidanza cam gears (soon to be Crower cams), mopar stage 1 (stage 2 is in my World Touring Car that i work with), stage 2 wastegate running 18psi, mopar stage 3 coilovers, hotchkis swaybars, dcsport strut bars, prothane bushings all around, wilwood big brake kit in front and powerslot/hawk combo in rear, 18 bronze icw wheels with 235/40/18 sumitomo tires (soon to be 245/35/18s). mopar short throw shiter, greddy turbotimer, and i know im forgetting suff!
as soon as AEM gets off their butt, i am first on the list for their plug-n-play standalone computer, and that is going to be matched up with a mopar stage3 turbo assembly. this way the car looks stock, but should be pushing 400hp on pump gas
hey what options came with the 03 04 05's. I'm a bit confused because my vin says my car is a 2004 but when I looked at the door it say it was built in 09/03. So does my car come with a limited slip? and do you have a sunroof or do the 04, and 05's have them.
JattGsr
11-06-2005, 06:32 PM
also tex what is the first things that i should do to increase the fun and performance of my car for not much money. And does mopar parts void the warranty. Sorry about the questions But you seem to know these cars really good.
TEXSRT4
11-07-2005, 05:17 PM
with a build date of 9/03, you have an 04 model year. you should be equiped with the better quality axles and the LSD.
the 04's have LSD, sunroof option, stereo option, sideairbags option.
the 05's are the same as the 04's, only with a slightly differnt computer. and of course each year has limited color choices.
power output through all the years is the same, so there shouldnt be a concern about which one you got!
for power, full turbo back exhaust is HUGE! you will also need a stage1 or higher computer if you want to make any real power, otherwise you will be fighting the computer the whole time
the 04's have LSD, sunroof option, stereo option, sideairbags option.
the 05's are the same as the 04's, only with a slightly differnt computer. and of course each year has limited color choices.
power output through all the years is the same, so there shouldnt be a concern about which one you got!
for power, full turbo back exhaust is HUGE! you will also need a stage1 or higher computer if you want to make any real power, otherwise you will be fighting the computer the whole time
ahunter15
11-11-2005, 07:30 AM
the evap code that your car is throwing could have something to do with the charcoal canister in the fuel tank. my car did the same thing so I juast cleared the codes and brought it to the shop and they said thats what it was.
JattGsr
11-11-2005, 11:53 PM
the evap code that your car is throwing could have something to do with the charcoal canister in the fuel tank. my car did the same thing so I juast cleared the codes and brought it to the shop and they said thats what it was.
ya well the code has been fixed it had something to do with a leak sensor and it has been fixed under warranty. Anyways do you guys have any problems with the shifting of the vehicle or is it just me. I know its susposed to be notchy but sometimes when downshifting it just won't go into second. Also when my lights are on at night can you also have the foglights on or not? Thanks.
ya well the code has been fixed it had something to do with a leak sensor and it has been fixed under warranty. Anyways do you guys have any problems with the shifting of the vehicle or is it just me. I know its susposed to be notchy but sometimes when downshifting it just won't go into second. Also when my lights are on at night can you also have the foglights on or not? Thanks.
TEXSRT4
11-12-2005, 12:02 AM
fogs can be on only with the low beams, they shut off with the highbeams. pull out on the light switch to turn them on. if you havent changed out the tranny fluid, it will be notchy. the mopar fluid sucks. find your local AMSOIL dealer and buy 3 quarts of ATF. that will make it like butter! trust me, only run the AMSOIL
JattGsr
11-12-2005, 01:20 AM
fogs can be on only with the low beams, they shut off with the highbeams. pull out on the light switch to turn them on. if you havent changed out the tranny fluid, it will be notchy. the mopar fluid sucks. find your local AMSOIL dealer and buy 3 quarts of ATF. that will make it like butter! trust me, only run the AMSOIL
ya well its notchy but also it seems that their might be something wrong with the tranny because even with the clutch depressed it feels like the tranny is grinding gears when shifting from one gear to another. And when i'm out of my car and idling and i depress the clutch it makes a noise when its depressed up and down is this normal?
Anyways i can't afford this car having problems so thats why its staying stock right now, and also becuase i don't want to void my warranty in case i need it. Hey tex even though you modded your car so much have the dealers hassled you or do they even care.
I've heard that they even wont repair your vehicle if you have the mopar bov only!!!
ya well its notchy but also it seems that their might be something wrong with the tranny because even with the clutch depressed it feels like the tranny is grinding gears when shifting from one gear to another. And when i'm out of my car and idling and i depress the clutch it makes a noise when its depressed up and down is this normal?
Anyways i can't afford this car having problems so thats why its staying stock right now, and also becuase i don't want to void my warranty in case i need it. Hey tex even though you modded your car so much have the dealers hassled you or do they even care.
I've heard that they even wont repair your vehicle if you have the mopar bov only!!!
TEXSRT4
11-12-2005, 01:25 AM
i have always had my stuff fixed! i get hassles but they always fix it eventually. but i got problems when it was ALL stock, so yeah. just dont take crap, but be polite and nice and your ok
SBrowning82
12-13-2005, 06:00 PM
well i got another problem my engine light is back on and now its giving me a code of p0440. This code means gereral evap system failure. Now If im correct 99% of the time its the fuel cap that is causing the problem. But I checked the fuel cap and i think it is fine. What else can I check and does it seem to be a major problem.
This is actually surprising in one week I get two codes and the reason I bought this car is so it would be trouble free. Go figure.
ps. I know this car will drink alot of gas because its turbocharged but it seems to be drinking gas like crazy and im not even using the turbo half the time.
--I'd Like to know if you have discovered a cure or the root of the problem for your Code: P0440--
This is actually surprising in one week I get two codes and the reason I bought this car is so it would be trouble free. Go figure.
ps. I know this car will drink alot of gas because its turbocharged but it seems to be drinking gas like crazy and im not even using the turbo half the time.
--I'd Like to know if you have discovered a cure or the root of the problem for your Code: P0440--
xample24
01-12-2006, 02:39 PM
if ur car was made after july it is considered an '04 and yes it does has the limited slip
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