Check engine light on?

What is the EXACT trouble code that is indicating?

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That would enable me to understand the problm and get the required information.

The code on the 04 Dodge Stratus is P0440.
Thanks for the help!
Mario M

DTC P0440: GENERAL EVAP SYSTEM FAILURE
When Monitored and Set Condition:

When Monitored: Engine Running. Fuel Level greater than 12%. Ambient Temperature between 4°C and 32°C (39°F and 89°F)

Set Condition: The PCM does not see the NVLD switch close during the medium/large leak test. The PCM will then increase the vacuum supply to the EVAP system by increasing flow through the EVAP Purge valve. If the switch does not close with an increase in vacuum, an error is detected. Two Trip Fault.

Possible Causes
GOOD TRIP EQUAL TO ZERO
VISUAL AND PHYSICAL INSPECTION
EVAP PURGE SOLENOID VACUUM SUPPLY INSPECTION
EVAP PURGE SOLENOID STUCK CLOSED
NVLD SWITCH OPERATION
(Z1) GROUND CIRCUIT OPEN
NVLD ASSEMBLY
(K107) NVLD SWITCH SIGNAL CIRCUIT OPEN
EVAPORATIVE EMISSION LEAK DETECTION
PCM

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2004 Dodge Stratus 6 cyl 69,000 miles
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Within the last couple of weeks I've had the same problem. At first the car would turn off when I came to a stop. When i hit the accelerator the car would jerk and the check engine light turns on and the car turns off. If i caught it in time and hit the accelerator before it turned off it would keep going but the check engine light would stay on. I took it to my mechanic and he repaired it for some sensor that came up when he scanned the car for the check engine light. The problem is still occuring and now it's even jerking as I'm driving on the highway. I read through the forum and someone is having the same exact problem but no one has yet to reply. Any suggestions/help?!?!?!

Knowing the exact code would be great, the problem may be related. Any tune up done yet? does it feel like the engine is misfiring? Is the check engine light still on?

i just started having this problem a few days ago, i too dont know what could be the problem if you figure it out could you email me at [email protected]

Have the technician check the MAPS sensor. I had the same problem and they changed it. I have a 2.7L V6.

Was out of town and the check engine light came on.

Stop at a local mechanic and he checked it out with his computer. He turned the light out and said it was the O2 Sensor. He couldn't change it but said it would be ok to drive it home and have a local mechnic look at it.

I drove it home 120 miles and the light stayed out.

Could his computer have had a false reading or could the O2 sensor have started working once again?

it could have had a glitch and missread it causing the pcm to set the code, i wouldnt worry about it unless it comes back on.

Is it true that if the O2 sensor goes out, the only consequences is the fuel will burn lean and result in poorer gas mileage?

I don't want to get stranded somewhere waiting on someone to fix it.

IT wont just die out on you, you may notice a harder time starting it and you will have poorer gas mileage and it will run roughly.

it wont strand you tho.

The other day I went to start my car and it had a hard time starting. It did start however the check engine light came on. While driving the car seemed to sputter a bit. I am wondering if maybe this is something to do with the fuel system??

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2004 Dodge Stratus 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic 58000 miles
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The other day I went to start my car and it had a hard time starting. It did start however the check engine light came on. While driving the car seemed to sputter a bit. I am wondering if maybe this is something to do with the fuel system??[/quote:fdb562a600]


its possible but if you can scan for codes or get the codes that will help the job of the check engine light is to take the guess out of the equation
and pin point the trouble area

check if it need a tune up

how do i reset the check engine light

Using an OBDII reader /eraser
disconnecting battery would reset all
if light come back you have a problem and need to check for codes

Electrical problem
2004 Dodge Stratus 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic
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the codes says cruise brake switch... where is that and to check it

Its the brake switch
on top of the brake paddle under the steering



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I have a dodge stratus 2004 2.4L dohc and my engine light keeps turning on. I took it to a car shop and was told that my catalytic converter is broken so it kept breaking my oxygen sensor. I replaced the cat and the sensor and disconnected the battery and it was off for about a day then it turned back on what do you thing the problem is? Do i need to have it cleared by a store like autozone?

I would recommend having the computer rescanned to see if it is the same code. Did you do the work or was it done at a shop?

a shop changed the catalytic converter but i changed the sensor.

Have a parts store scan the computer and let me know what code is coming on. Have them reset the check engine light to see if it comes back on. It should be done with a scanner.

My engine light is on and I read the code it is P0404 and from my research they point to the EGR valve. But I fine out that my engine the 2.7L V6 has no EGR Valve. What else woould cause this code to come up?

Very simple just ignore it-due to programming issues of the PCM

Oh! try and erase the code

Why does the engine light comes on

The "check engine" light is an indicator for a system that monitors many electronic functions in the system, also called the "malfunction indicator lamp" (MIL). It can come on for any of hundreds of different causes from any of the systems that the computer monitors. Some are very important and can lead to further component or engine damage and some are emissions related not as serious but still a problem and need to be repaired.

Your first step is to have the computer scanned to retrieve the trouble codes that were set when the check engine light came on. Those codes will give you specific information about what the computer saw and will get you pointed in the right direction to find your problem. With a 1996 or newer and some 95 cars and you have an AutoZone or Advanced auto parts in your area, they will read them for free. Once you have these code numbers, we can be a lot more specific about what your problem may be.

My engine light came on and i scan for the code P0304 misfire on cyl. 4
Can you guide me on what to check first. Car idle a little rough but still drives ok. I have check and it could be spark plugs to some other things. I would like your oppion before i start.

At the mileage you listed the spark plugs should have been replaced a long time ago so start with that. You didn't list the engine size so I don't know which ignition system you have. If the misfire is still there and you have an individual ignition coil on each spark plug, swap the coil on cylinder 4 with one of the other ones, then see if it sets a misfire code for the cylinder you moved the coil to. If it does, suspect that coil.

Computer problem
2004 Dodge Stratus 4 cyl Automatic 42k miles

I bought a used 2004 Dodge Stratus this past June (it had about 39k miles on it) - I haven't even put 3k miles on the car and the engine light went on. Is this serious? I hate bringing it back to the dealership. Do car parts stores do diagnostic testing?

Go TO Checker O'Reilly. They'll do it for free. Get back to us with the codes and descriptions.

just had o-l-f done had cooling system flush add all new coolant driving service engine soon light came on car runs drives great

We need to know the codes in order to help diagnose the problem.

miss fire cly 2

If tune-up has never been done, especially with that many miles, I would definitely do a tune-up: plugs and wires to the very least.

If tune up has been done, remove the #2 spark plug. Check to make sure that you don't see any crack on the the plug wire (in the inside, too) and gap on the plug is good.

If you are doing the tune-up, make sure that you get the RIGHT plug and wires. There are 3 different 2.4L engines in the Stratus. Give the part store attendant the 8th digit of your VIN number. It will either be X, G, or J.

I have a 2004 dodge stratus and the other day I was on my way to jiffylube to get an il change an my check engine light came on. I came to a stop light and once I pull away the car started idling at really high RPMS, and then i also realize that I couldnt go over 30-35 miles an hour because the RPMS were running so high. And they dont drop back down they just stay high. The jiffy lube guy said he didnt see any leaks or any thing bad he jus said I should prolbably get an air filter change soon. Is that the problem, or is it something more serious. PLEASE HELP

The air filter isn't the problem. What I need you to do is this. Take the vehicle to a nationally recognized parts store and have them scan the computer for trouble codes. Most will do it for free. Have that done and let me know what you find.

Joe

where does the engine management and ignition go. it is a 2.7 l dohc

please explain. does not make sense.

Roy

its a part where does it go on the engine. dad says it goes under the air intake but nothing is under there

what is the problem you have???

Roy