Chrysler Repair: 97 Sebring Conv. 2.5L Code, computer distributer, vacuum gauge


Question
I have a 1997 Sebring Convertible 2.5L V-6 engine and the problem is after swapping out the Engine Computer, Distributer{coil & cam sensor included}, Cap, Rotor, Crank Sensor, Wires, Plugs, Air Idle Sensor, EGR Valve, and Battery. The car starts perfect but after it warms up the temp gauge works but the fan does not turn on and the engine stalls out giving a MIL of 11 intermitting CMP or CKP or Misfire numertor at limit or something like that. I notice that when I disconnected the Engine Cooling Temp Sensor the Fan comes on but the Temp Sensor is showing a drop in resistance as the car warms up, and when I reconnect the sensor the fans kicks off again, now the car is notorious for Electrical Problems mainly the Body Control Module which has only worked when it feels like it and the car was purchase with that problem and I've drove it for a year with the BCM like that and no problems. Now so far the car drives fine with the ECT disconnected well at least for 10 miles being I'm scared to drive it further then that. Any ideal on what can cause the MIL code 11 to appear? Remember I have installed new components listed above. Thank You for any help in this matter.

Answer
Code 11 can be intermittant loss of cam or crank signals, no crank reference at PCM, or timing belt skipped 1 tooth or more.  In addition it could be the misfire adaptive numerator at limit which basically means it's been running like poop so much it just quit counting.

It really sounds like a bit more diagnostics and less parts swapping should have happened here.  First thing you need to do is have the fault codes retrieved using an actual scan tool.  Code 11 is helpful but as you can see by the number of parts thrown at the car your options are plentiful as to the actual cause of the problem.  If you came back with "Check engine light on, code P1390 then I would have recomended hooking up a vacuum gauge to the car and giving me the readings.  Based on that I could have told you whether or not all of those electrical components would have even been a possibility.

Get the actual "P" codes retrieved from the computer and that may help narrow things down considerably.
Doug