You are here:

Chrysler Repair/97 Sebring coupe/tranmission in limp in mode

Advertisement

Expert: - 6/13/2011


Question
I see where you answered someone else about this problem and helped him.  Link here: http://en.allexperts.com/q/Chrysler-Repair-807/2011/1/96-Sebring-coupe-Transmiss...

I am having the same problem with my 97 Chrysler Sebring LX coupe.  It's a V6 with a 2.5l engine, automatic.

Now that I know what part I need, no one seems to have it.  I even show them exactly what I need by showing them under the hood.  They tell me if I give them a part number they can give me the part.  Trouble is, none of the numbers on the relay coincide with any of the parts stores.

Aside from going to the dealer, how can I get this part number.

Appreciate your help in advance!

Barb

Answer
Hi Barb,
I wonder if you might not be able to get a part number that referenced to a '96 Mitsubishi automobile that has the 2.5L V-6 with electronic transaxle. Your Sebring coupe was built by Mitsubishi but marketed by Chrysler so I would believe that a similar year Mitsubishi with the same engine/transmission would have the identical transmission control relay. Referencing the part to a domestic Chrysler Sebring Convertible is probably why you can't find what you need. The model called a Dodge 'Avenger' would also have the same relay in all likelihood. So try that as well. I would not expect the part number in your car to agree with a part number in the auto parts store. But their catalog should indicated a transmission control relay for a Dodge Avenger with the same engine as yours and the electronic automatic transmission.
I don't have parts catalogs so can't look it up myself.
Roland

Chrysler Repair

All Answers

Answers by Expert:

Ask Experts

Volunteer

Roland Finston

Expertise

I specialize in Chrysler/Dodge/Plymouth cars, minivans, and SUV's for the model years 1982-2008 based upon my 50-year DIY experience, factory shop manuals and wiring diagrams. I offer fast repair advice to help you minimize repair costs by helping you diagnose and do it yourself. Problems with electronically controlled engines and transmissions as well as body wiring problems are my specialty.

I take questions one at a time between 8am and 10pm CT and attempt to answer within 20 minutes. "Maxed Out" means I am answering another question of otherwise busy, so try again later.

There are answers on file to more than sixteen thousand Chrysler questions at your finger tips: put a few key words in the "find" box (above) or click on "view past answers" for a chronological list of my q and a's. Don't use "Add to this answer" if you still have a question...ask it. As to trucks and jeeps I only have manuals for the '04-'06 model years.

Experience

Five decades as a 'do-it-yourselfer' on domestic and imported cars

Organizations
Yahoo Autos Group called The Chrysler Lebaron Club (co-moderator)

Education/Credentials
Degrees in Physics/bruised knuckles.

Awards and Honors
"Top expert of 2010" and "2011" at Allexperts. Among top 50 experts for years 2006-2009 at Allexperts.

Quickest "average response time" at Allexperts (currently no. 1).

©2012 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company. All rights reserved.