2000 Dodge Stratus FUEL INJECTION PUMP

2000 DODGE STRATUS
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ABLAKKDIAMOND
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2000 Dodge Stratus 4 cyl Automatic 93000 miles
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HI,I RECENTLY PURCHASED A USED 2000 DODGE STRATUS AND I RECENTLY JUST STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS STARTING IT UP, IT TURNS OVER HOWEVER IT TAKES A FEW TRIES FOR ME TO ACTUALLY GET IT STARTED, I TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC WHO TOLD ME TO TRY FUEL CLEANER AND IF THAT DOESN'T WORK I MAY NEED A FUEL INJECTION PUMP. I AM WONDERING HOW DO I KNOW IF THAT IS EXACTLY WHAT IS WRONG WITH IT? I AM WONDERING APPROXIMATELY HOW MUCH IT COST TO GET FIXED? AND IS IT POSSIBLE TO DO IT MYSELF. I AM A SINGLE MOTHER WHO JUST RECENTLY HAD A BABY AND DO NOT WORK, HOWEVER I HAVE SOMEONE IN MY FAMILY WHO IS MAY BE ABLE TO DO IT IF IT IS THE KIND OF THING YOU CAN DO YOURSELF. PLEASE HELP. I APPRECIATE IT THANKS
May 21, 2008 at 12:03 AM
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RASMATAZ
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For a DIY start-check the coolant temperature sensor and check the fuel pressure to rule out the fuel pump.
May 21, 2008 at 12:26 AM
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