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I have a 2002 Chrysler Sebring Convertible w/2.7 liter engine. A few weeks ago, I couldn’t start it (no start/no crank). I researched and found that the Starter Fuse (20 amp) in the Power Distribution Center was blown. I replaced it and happily found that the car started up. I ran it for a day or two when the same thing happened, I found that the fuse blew again, I replaced it again realizing that I had a bigger problem. Now, I can’t get the car started at all. Every time I turn the key I blow the fuse. I replaced the Starter Relay, but to no avail. I moved the car a few feet, and tried again, but that didn’t work. I researched on the internet and the possible problems were (1) a Fuse (true but keeps blowing), (2) Starter Relay (that I replaced), (3) short in the wiring and (3) Starter Solenoid switch. I’m pretty sure (about 85/15) that it’s not the starter motor. Now one thought, and I don’t know if this is relevant, but on the days I tried to start it, it was VERY COLD when it wouldn’t start and blew fuses, on the days when it was warmer (40 degrees or so) replacing the fuse worked fine.
At this point I’m ready to take it to the shop, I’m looking for advice on trying anything else to get the car started.
Thanks for you help!
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If the starter fuse blew.I would suggest disconnecting
the starter power.with either a meter or test light check
for 12v at the starter.if you have 12v and the fuse does
not blow.The starter is then suspect.You could pull it and
take it to an auto part store and have it tested for free.Yea, you can also do a voltage drop to see if you have a short or too much resistance somewhere in the circuit.
There’s possibly a ground wire thats come undone or came off where its supposed to go on at. I know the fuses were constantly blowing instantly when my radio’s ground wire was undone. It had come off the metal where it was previously attached. Was sitting there not connected to nothing. But when I plugged the ground wire back on to the metal, no instant blowing of the fuse the instant I turned the key anymore. So just having a ground unhooked caused my fuses to blow the instant I turned the key on. Good luck, post your solution when you find it out. Thanks!
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