1999 Dodge Stratus Idle Jerk

1999 DODGE STRATUS
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DRAGON73
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I have 98688 miles on my 1999 dodge stratus 4 cinl 2.4L it drives fine but every once in a while if I am stopped she will like jerk. almost like she wants to stall . Could it have anything to do with the fuel filter and or trans filter? any thoughts to what the problem could be?
Aug 14, 2006 at 12:55 PM
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MIKEYBDMAN
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[quote:ad7fbd605c="dragon73"]I have 98688 miles on my 1999 dodge stratus 2.4 cl it drives fine but every once in a while if I am stopped she will like jerk. almost like she wants to stall . any thoughts to what the problem could be?[/quote:ad7fbd605c]

Could be a sign that a MAP or MAF sensor is getting dirty, or going bad. May be a sign its time for a tune up.
Aug 14, 2006 at 1:01 PM
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CPIZNEE
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I cleaned my throttle body and it works fine. If you have low idle stall problems try buying throttle body cleaner. Open up the blade get a toothbrush and scrub it clean. Make sure the cleaner is safe for O2 sensors. I opened it up and sprayed scrubed,sprayed scrubed. I used half the can.

Disclaimer: The information above is only a form of opinion from my own past experiences. I am not responsible in any way if you decide to use my opinions on your personal vehicles. You may have other problems that may contribute to the stalling. For this and other reasons, I only post the above information as a shared experience. You should always consult your dealership before performing any work that may possibly void your warranty.
Aug 17, 2006 at 12:12 PM

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Clean the throttle body thoroughly with O2-sensor-safe cleaner. Also inspect or clean the MAP or MAF sensor and consider a tune-up if the idle jerk continues.

Conversation Summary

A 1999 Dodge Stratus 2.4L with about 98,688 miles occasionally jerks and nearly stalls when stopped but otherwise drives fine. The owner asked whether the fuel or transmission filter could be involved. An expert suggested a dirty or failing MAP or MAF sensor, or that a tune-up may be due. Another user reported that thoroughly cleaning the throttle body with O2-sensor-safe cleaner resolved a similar low-idle stalling problem.

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