1997 Dodge Stratus Vibration on the Brake Pedal

1997 DODGE STRATUS

164,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC

LINKINXP

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HI! my cars vibrates when a gear its set , i mean while P or N its ok! but then in D or other speed the Brake pedal vibrates a little bit i wonder why? engine mounting?

thanks in advance

Mar 23, 2008 at 7:05 PM

BMRFIXIT

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check tranny and motor mount
check for a tune up
check for vacuum leaks

Mar 23, 2008 at 7:50 PM

LINKINXP

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Will be easy to replace it by myself? do i need to go to a mechanic? and how many does it have ?

Mar 23, 2008 at 8:31 PM

BMRFIXIT

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what did you find ?

Mar 24, 2008 at 6:15 PM

LINKINXP

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So let me see how to explain myself the vibration in the brake pedal was the little plastic that goes inside the PCV HOSE! :O yea cause i change it ( THE HOSE) and i forgot to put that little plastic that goes in the engine side of the hose :P and i found it today and BAMB!! its working like a charm today :D i hope this work for future diagnostics thanks for the help will ask again here for sure.

Mar 24, 2008 at 6:52 PM

BMRFIXIT

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That was the vacuum leak
good job you found it
happy driving

Mar 24, 2008 at 7:23 PM

LINKINXP

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Thanks ! but!! now i have an error 12 21 55 ( CHECK ENGINE ) and i dont know if its because of that maybe the hose its to FAT , i guess ill have to go to the dealer to purchase the Real one but if u guys know something please let me know thanks....

Mar 27, 2008 at 6:22 AM

BMRFIXIT

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P codes will identify the troubled area but I think code 21 is a downstream o2 sensor you may need to check it check fuses and wires
replace o2 sensor
code 12 beginning and 55 ending of codes
good luck
jack

Mar 27, 2008 at 5:11 PM

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