ENGINE COMPRESSION
Ensure battery is fully charged. Check engine compression with engine at normal operating temperature at normal cranking speed, all spark plugs removed and throttle wide open.
VALVE CLEARANCE
Note. All models are equipped with hydraulic lash adjusters. No adjustments are required.
4-CYLINDER IGNITION COIL RESISTANCE
| Application | Coil Manufacturer | Primary | Secondary |
|---|
| Neon |
| 2.0L SOHC | Weastec (Steel Towers) | .45-.65 | 11,500-13,500 |
| Diamond (Brass Towers) | .53-.65 | 10,900-14,700 |
| PT Cruiser |
| 2.4L DOHC | Toyodenso/Diamond | .51-.61 | 11,500-13,500 |
| Sebring Convertible, Sebring Sedan & Stratus Sedan |
| 2.4L | (1) | (1) | (1) |
| Sebring Coupe & Stratus Coupe |
| 2.4L SOHC | (1) | (1) | 8500-11,500 |
| (1) Information is not available from manufacturer. |
| (1) | Information is not available from manufacturer. |
4-CYLINDER IGNITION COIL RESISTANCE - Ohms @ 70°F (21°C)
V6 IGNITION COIL RESISTANCE
| Application | Coil Manufacturer | Primary | Secondary |
|---|
| Concorde, Intrepid & 300M (1) |
| 2.7L & 3.5L | (2) | .40-.60 | (2) |
| Prowler (1) |
| 3.5L | (2) | .40-.60 | (2) |
| Sebring Convertible, Sebring Sedan & Stratus Sedan |
| 2.7L | (2) | (2) | (2) |
| Sebring Coupe & Stratus Coupe |
| 3.0L | (2) | .56-.68 | 9400-12,800 |
| (1) Coil on plug. (2) Information is not available from manufacturer. |
| (2) | Information is not available from manufacturer. |
V6 IGNITION COIL RESISTANCE - Ohms @ 70°F (21°C)
V10 IGNITION COIL RESISTANCE
| Application | Coil Manufacturer | Primary | Secondary |
|---|
| Prowler |
| 3.5L | Diamond | .52-.63 | 11,600-15,800 |
V10 IGNITION COIL RESISTANCE - Ohms @ 70°F (21°C)
4-CYLINDER HIGH TENSION WIRE RESISTANCE
| Application | Ohms |
|---|
| Neon |
| 2.0L SOHC |
| Ignition Coil Wire | (1) |
| Spark Plug Wires (2) |
| Cylinder No. 1 Or 4 | 2970-8910 |
| Cylinder No. 2 Or 3 | 2360-7070 |
| PT Cruiser |
| 2.4L DOHC |
| Ignition Coil Wire | (1) |
| Spark Plug Wires |
| Cylinder No. 1 Or 4 | 2970-8910 |
| Cylinder No. 2 Or 3 | 2360-7070 |
| Sebring Convertible, Sebring Sedan & Stratus Sedan |
| 2.4L DOHC |
| Ignition Coil wire | (1) |
| Spark Plug Wires | 10,800 |
| Sebring Coupe & Stratus Coupe |
| 2.4L SOHC |
| Ignition Coil Wire | (3) |
| Spark Plug Wires | (3) |
| (1) Direct ignition system. (2) Resistance listed according to high tension wire application. For cylinder identification, see FIRING ORDER & TIMING MARKS . (3) Cylinders No. 2 and 4 are coil on plug. Cylinders No. 1 and 3 are 19K/ohms maximum. |
| (1) | Direct ignition system. |
| (2) | Resistance listed according to high tension wire application. For cylinder identification, see FIRING ORDER & TIMING MARKS . |
| (3) | Cylinders No. 2 and 4 are coil on plug. Cylinders No. 1 and 3 are 19K/ohms maximum. |
4-CYLINDER HIGH TENSION WIRE RESISTANCE
V6 HIGH TENSION WIRE RESISTANCE
| Application | Ohms |
|---|
| Concorde, Intrepid & 300M |
| 2.7L & 3.5L | (1) |
| Prowler |
| 3.5L | (1) |
| Sebring Convertible, Sebring Sedan & Stratus Sedan |
| 2.7L | (1) |
| Sebring Coupe & Stratus Coupe |
| 3.0L | (2) |
| (1) Coil on plug. (2) Coil is built into distributor. Spark plug wire resistance is 19k/ohms maximum. |
| (2) | Coil is built into distributor. Spark plug wire resistance is 19k/ohms maximum. |
V6 HIGH TENSION WIRE RESISTANCE
V10 HIGH TENSION WIRE RESISTANCE
| Application | Ohms |
|---|
| Viper |
| All High Tension Wires | (1) |
| (1) Direct ignition system. Spark plug wire resistance should be 250-1000 ohms per one inch or 3000-12,000 ohms per foot. |
| (1) | Direct ignition system. Spark plug wire resistance should be 250-1000 ohms per one inch or 3000-12,000 ohms per foot. |
V10 HIGH TENSION WIRE RESISTANCE
4-CYLINDER SPARK PLUG TYPE
| Application | Champion No. |
|---|
| Neon |
| 2.0L SOHC | RC9YC |
| PT Cruiser |
| 2.4L DOHC | RE14MCC5 |
| Sebring Convertible, Sebring Sedan & Stratus Sedan |
| 2.4L DOHC | RE14MCC5 |
| Sebring Coupe & Stratus Coupe |
| 2.4L SOHC | (2) RC10YC4 |
| (1) Check spark plug application on underhood vehicle emission control label. If application differs from application listed, use application on underhood vehicle emission control label. (2) NGK BKR5E-11 or Nippondenso K16PR-U11 spark plugs may also be used. |
| (1) | Check spark plug application on underhood vehicle emission control label. If application differs from application listed, use application on underhood vehicle emission control label. |
| (2) | NGK BKR5E-11 or Nippondenso K16PR-U11 spark plugs may also be used. |
4-CYLINDER SPARK PLUG TYPE (1)
V6 SPARK PLUG TYPE
| Application | Champion No. |
|---|
| Concorde, Intrepid & 300M |
| 2.7L | RE10PMC5 |
| 3.5L | (2) |
| Prowler |
| 3.5L | RC12PEC5 |
| Sebring Convertible, Sebring Sedan & Stratus Sedan |
| 2.7L | RE10PMC5 |
| Sebring Coupe & Stratus Coupe |
| 3.0L | (3) RC10PYP4 |
| (1) Check spark plug application on underhood vehicle emission control label. If application differs from application listed, use application on underhood vehicle emission control label. (2) NGK ZFR5LP-13G spark plug. (3) NGK PFR6G-11 or Nippondenso PK20PR11 spark plugs may also be used. |
| (1) | Check spark plug application on underhood vehicle emission control label. If application differs from application listed, use application on underhood vehicle emission control label. |
| (2) | NGK ZFR5LP-13G spark plug. |
| (3) | NGK PFR6G-11 or Nippondenso PK20PR11 spark plugs may also be used. |
V10 SPARK PLUG TYPE
| Application | Champion No. |
|---|
| Viper |
| 8.0L | R12LYC |
| (1) Check spark plug application on underhood vehicle emission control label. If application differs from application listed, use application on underhood vehicle emission control label. |
| (1) | Check spark plug application on underhood vehicle emission control label. If application differs from application listed, use application on underhood vehicle emission control label. |
FIRING ORDER & TIMING MARKS
Note. 3.0L firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6. Illustration is not available from manufacturer.
Scheme 1
Scheme 1: Firing Order (2.0L Neon & 2.4L PT Cruiser)
Scheme 2
Scheme 2: (2.4L Sebring Coupe & Stratus Coupe)
Scheme 3
Scheme 3: Firing Order (2.7L & 3.5L)
Scheme 4
Scheme 4: Firing Order & Spark Plug Wire Routing (8.0L)
4-CYLINDER FUEL PUMP PERFORMANCE
| Application | Pressure - psi (kPa) |
|---|
| Neon |
| 2.0L SOHC | (1) 53-63 (365.4-434.4) |
| PT Cruiser |
| 2.4L DOHC | (1) 53-63 (365.4-434.4) |
| Sebring Convertible, Sebring Sedan & Stratus Sedan |
| 2.4L DOHC | (1) 53-63 (365.4-434.4) |
| Sebring Coupe & Stratus Coupe |
| 2.4L SOHC | (2) |
| (1) Manufacturer lists fuel pressure with engine off, ignition on and using scan tool to activate fuel system. (2) With engine idling and fuel pressure regulator vacuum hose disconnected, fuel pressure should be 47-50 psi (324.1-344.8 kPa). With engine idling and fuel pressure regulator vacuum hose connected, fuel pressure should be about 38 psi (262.0 kPa). |
| (1) | Manufacturer lists fuel pressure with engine off, ignition on and using scan tool to activate fuel system. |
| (2) | With engine idling and fuel pressure regulator vacuum hose disconnected, fuel pressure should be 47-50 psi (324.1-344.8 kPa). With engine idling and fuel pressure regulator vacuum hose connected, fuel pressure should be about 38 psi (262.0 kPa). |
4-CYLINDER FUEL PUMP PERFORMANCE
V6 FUEL PUMP PERFORMANCE
| Application | Pressure - psi (kPa) |
|---|
| Concorde, Intrepid & 300M |
| 2.7L & 3.5L | (1) 53-63 (365.4-434.4) |
| Prowler |
| 3.5L | (1) 53-63 (365.4-434.4) |
| Sebring Convertible, Sebring Sedan & Stratus Sedan |
| 2.7L | (1) 53-63 (365.4-434.4) |
| Sebring Coupe & Stratus Coupe |
| 3.0L | (2) |
| (1) Manufacturer lists fuel pressure with engine off, ignition on and using scan tool to activate fuel pump. (2) With engine idling and fuel pressure regulator vacuum hose disconnected, fuel pressure should be 47-50 psi (324.1-344.8 kPa). With engine idling and fuel pressure regulator vacuum hose connected, fuel pressure should be about 38 psi (262.0 kPa). |
| (1) | Manufacturer lists fuel pressure with engine off, ignition on and using scan tool to activate fuel pump. |
| (2) | With engine idling and fuel pressure regulator vacuum hose disconnected, fuel pressure should be 47-50 psi (324.1-344.8 kPa). With engine idling and fuel pressure regulator vacuum hose connected, fuel pressure should be about 38 psi (262.0 kPa). |
V10 FUEL PUMP PERFORMANCE
| Application | Pressure - psi (kPa) |
|---|
| Viper |
| 8.0L | (1) 44.2-54.2 (305-373) |
| (1) Manufacturer lists fuel pressure with engine off, ignition on and using scan tool to activate fuel pump. |
| (1) | Manufacturer lists fuel pressure with engine off, ignition on and using scan tool to activate fuel pump. |
V10 FUEL PUMP PERFORMANCE
FUEL INJECTOR RESISTANCE
| Application | Ohms |
|---|
| Concorde, Intrepid & 300M |
| 2.7L & 3.5L | (1) |
| Neon |
| 2.0L SOHC | 10-16 |
| Prowler |
| 3.5L | (1) |
| PT Cruiser |
| 2.4L DOHC | 10-16 |
| Sebring Convertible, Sebring Sedan & Stratus Sedan |
| 2.4L DOHC & 2.7L | 10-16 |
| Sebring Coupe & Stratus Coupe |
| 2.4L SOHC & 3.0L | 13-16 |
| Viper |
| 8.0L | (1) |
| (1) Information is not available from manufacturer. |
| (1) | Information is not available from manufacturer. |
FUEL INJECTOR RESISTANCE SPECIFICATIONS - Ohms @ 68°F (20°C)
IDLE SPEED & MIXTURE
| Application | (1) Idle RPM | CO Level |
|---|
| Sebring Coupe & Stratus Coupe | (2) 650-750 | (3) |
| All Other Models | (2) | (3) |
| (1) Check idle speed with engine at normal operating temperature, transaxle in Park (A/T) or Neutral (M/T) and all accessories off. (2) Idle speed is controlled by Powertrain Control Module PCM) and idle air control motor. No adjustment is required. Only throttle body minimum airflow idle speed may be checked. (3) Information is not available from manufacturer. |
| (1) | Check idle speed with engine at normal operating temperature, transaxle in Park (A/T) or Neutral (M/T) and all accessories off. |
| (2) | Idle speed is controlled by Powertrain Control Module PCM) and idle air control motor. No adjustment is required. Only throttle body minimum airflow idle speed may be checked. |
| (3) | Information is not available from manufacturer. |
