2013 Charger 5.7L; problems after sitting for years

[Bailey28]

Got a 2013 Dodge Charger 5.7 R/T I got that has been parked for a few years. Now that I am trying to get it on the road it seems when I fix one thing, another thing breaks.

Repaired the power steering pump, got a wheel speed sensor light.
Got the fender painted, looks ok, got a TPMS light.
Got the wheel speed sensor replaced, a/c now needs a 'humidity sensor' to stay on recirculate.
Drove around the block, came back to a fluid leak that wound up being a leaking hydraulic motor mount.
Got the coolant changed. Installed a new radiator cap as the old one was hissing a little, yesterday is started leaking coolant at the upper radiator hose to radiator connection.

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[skyactiv]

How many smiles are on it?

 

[Bailey28]

74k. No mods, all stock. No rust. 5.7, NAG1 5 speed trans, RWD.

 

[SC Maintenance]

Sounds about right. Modern cars don't like to sit.

Don't give in. Just keep fixing stuff. You will catch up eventually. Also more excuse to hide in the garage away from everyone.

Good luck. Pics?

 

[BHopkins]

Bummer. Hopefully you will eventually be able to get it all sorted out.

One thing is for sure. Cars do not like to sit idle. I'm a firm believer that many problems can be avoided by regularly driving a car, even if it is only weekly.

Which color? Does it have the wide R/T stripes down the side?

 

[ripcord]

Keep at it... You'll get her there.

 

[Bailey28]

Silver, no tint, 245/45/20 tires, The woman who owned it got frustrated after the powersteering stopped working. Sat for 2ish-3 years. Still has the old fuel, I replaced the battery and found the glove box light killed the old battery, so, that has no bulb in it now. It really drives well, just a bunch of silly things. The cooling system was ok when I got it but I am certain it was never changed and I did a coolant dump along with opening both block drains. A/C works fine, just needs that humidity sensor.

This a project, and I have had several projects over the years.

 

[We're Metals]

How many smiles are on it?

Its a Dodge, no Smiles.

 

[Bailey28]

I owned a Dakota with the 318 years ago and it broke if you looked at it funny. I said no more Dodge products...but here we are!

 

[Kira]

Right on!
Weatherstrips OK? No mouse nibbled wiring....
Were there several styles of wheel? Tires OK?

 

[Dave Hess]

If this was a Honda or Toyota you wouldn’t have all these problems.

Just kidding. LOL

Fix the small problems and keep that Charger.

 

[The_Jeff]

I had a 97 Taurus like your car once. Blech.

 

[SubieRubyRoo]

That thing is gonna nickel & Mercedes you to death. Get out while you can, before the expenditures convince you it’s cheaper to keep it, lol.

 

[meep]

I’ll counter @SubieRubyRoo for the fun of it! - get the kinks worked out and it’s a nice platform with a great transmission. NAG1 is one of my all time favorites - simply never had a single hiccup from it Ever. Could be a great DD and highway cruiser!

 

[ripcord]

I can afford a lot of nickels and dimes when not making a ginormous car payment.

 

[daves87rs]

As long as the price is right- it can be a fun car.

 

[OilStainedNapkin]

If all goes south, I believe this is a vehicle that’s quite popular with urban youth so you can probably find a buyer

 

[Bailey28]

Right on!
Weatherstrips OK? No mouse nibbled wiring....
Were there several styles of wheel? Tires OK?

Weatherstrip is great. Wiring works, no squirrel damage. The driver's side window down button gets sticky and needs cleaning or replacement. It will go up and down fine once you stand on the switch. Unfortunately it has aftermarket wheels that contribute to the vehicle that would be preferred by what OilStainedNapkin refers to as 'urban youth'. The tires are fine, a tad dry from sitting. Left rear TPMS has to be replaced.

I also will open another can of worms and do a transmission filter and fluid change soon.

 

[Bailey28]

Pic of the sled!

 

[Bailey28]

If this was a Honda or Toyota you wouldn’t have all these problems.

Just kidding. LOL

Fix the small problems and keep that Charger.

I have to wait until Car Wizard comes along and tells me I shouldn't have bought this.