01 Sebring. Intermittent start / blowing fuse

[Mr. Ram]

Hello fellow members.

I really need some help here please, I don't know where else to turn. My problem lies with my girlfriends 01 Chrysler Sebring (2.7L)

Lately it has had trouble starting, one minute it is fine the next its dead as doornail, no starter clicking ..... nothing just dead. When this happens the fuse located under the hood labelled "START / FUEL" which is a 20 amp fuse is blown. You can replace it with another and sometimes immediately it will blow it again. There is an aftermarket remote car starter installed on this car (worked fine for approx 1 year) and I have had it rechecked and reprogramed by the installer, according to him all connections checked out. After having this done the car was fine for one week, started numerous times, then tonight nothing. I have noticed that the overhead dome light makes a very audible buzzing noise that just doesnt seem right. Also I have noted that sometimes after having repeatedly trying to start the "dead" car the dash display will display the word "DONE"? Can anyone tell me why this is? I really hope someone out there can tell me what that fuse is connected to and why it keeps blowing. Is this a starter issue? A remote starter issue? Fuel delivery related? All I know is that it has to be electrical related as the fuse just keeps getting blown. Any information or help would be greatly appreciated. I look forward to the replies and hopefully I can get this annoying issue resolved. If any other info is needed by someone here please post back and I will try to provide it to you the best I can.

Thanks everyone

 

[arkainzeye]

My g/f has the same car.and im worried for her. the car runs great now. But i talked to a few people that work at a chrsyler dealership. and they said when these things breakdown they cost alot! and parts are sometimes hard to get. she has not had the problem that you are stating. (her year is the same) her's is a convertible 2.7l. But i have noticed something that worries me about her car. at night when i drive it i notice the interior dash and radio lights will randomly dim & then get brighter all by themselves. and when this happens you hear a click. i got her to purchase the extended warranty, as she already had a drivers side electric mirror problem. I love the car. its power is unreal. but i was warned it is a nightmare just waiting to happen. now about your fuse issue. even though you had the remote start checked. it could have abare wire showing which would be causing a short. i have a remote starter on my 99 tracker. and god knows i have had that remote starter in the shop 4-5 times. b4 they got it right. I just think it's funny how you are having the fuse blow on the starter part of the cars electrical system.. and you have a aftermarket wiring is on that same circuit... Makes you wonder.

 

[TLMjared]

At my shop we had a similar issue, was two things, starter motor and there was a short in the wiring. pulling through looms of wire looking for a short it not fun at all!