But you can't win them all
My sisters boyfriend's brother has this 2013 Chrysler 200 Touring, 2.4 with a 62TE, 199k
They told me they thought this was it, check engine light, something catalyst efficiency, they were told it's not worth it to fix, etc
I said bring it by, I'll do what I can for it
I cleaned all the compost and debris out of the cowl and drainage ports (was completely clogged)
I doubt it's been washed since Obama was in office
Wrong size busted wiper blade, it could either be latched onto the arm, or not bind on the trim
Not both
Run to Costco, $15.75 later, you can see
It took darn near a gallon of coolant, washer fluid bone dry, power steering fluid low, oil suspiciously clean and correct
TO THE DAY
I then scanned for codes
Okay, P0420 as I was told, the P0740 was news to be
But I pressed on
As much as the EPA hates it, some people are in their struggle era, so I spun a O² sensor spacer on the post cat oxygen sensor
Cleared the codes
Proceeded to change the plate lights, change the front marker lights (many words in vain
), inspect the tires (one missing lug nut 
)
Air up the tires, clean the inside of the windshield, minor tasks
Alright, it's shaping up to be a car that can earn an honest NY inspection
Wipers, lights, fluids, tread, brake pad life, what more could you want out of a 200k Chrysler product
I've put about 50 miles on it, and I seem to have got away with the catalyst efficiency code
Unfortunately, the more I drove it this afternoon, I don't think the transmission is all that healthy
It shifts reasonably, but on the highway I feel like converter lockup is slurred or not happening
Any experts on the 62TE here?
Then there's the noise (whine?) When it warmed up
This is about 30mph
I doubt it's been ever serviced, it has a capped dipstick tube, I don't own the graduated gauge to do the checks
Maybe it's weeped it way low?
Or is 200k the service life for a 62TE?
Oh, and the airbag light/chime is constantly intermittent, in 30 second intervals
I don't know why, but there's a open 2016 Recall (16V-668/S61), for a replacement Occupant Restraint Controller
I don't know what they're gonna do with/for it
I'm kinda disappointed that I couldn't exactly save it, luckily my spend was maybe $30
That would cover my costs
If they choose to continue to drive it, at least it'll be safer on the road, and less likely to be pulled over with all working lights and proper blades
It's got a decent set of Cooper's on it, not really much rust, everything else is just average
I tried, luckily all I lost was an afternoon
My sisters boyfriend's brother has this 2013 Chrysler 200 Touring, 2.4 with a 62TE, 199k
They told me they thought this was it, check engine light, something catalyst efficiency, they were told it's not worth it to fix, etc
I said bring it by, I'll do what I can for it
I cleaned all the compost and debris out of the cowl and drainage ports (was completely clogged)
I doubt it's been washed since Obama was in office
Wrong size busted wiper blade, it could either be latched onto the arm, or not bind on the trim
Not both
Run to Costco, $15.75 later, you can see
It took darn near a gallon of coolant, washer fluid bone dry, power steering fluid low, oil suspiciously clean and correct
TO THE DAY
I then scanned for codes
Okay, P0420 as I was told, the P0740 was news to be
But I pressed on
As much as the EPA hates it, some people are in their struggle era, so I spun a O² sensor spacer on the post cat oxygen sensor
Cleared the codes
Proceeded to change the plate lights, change the front marker lights (many words in vain
), inspect the tires (one missing lug nut ) Air up the tires, clean the inside of the windshield, minor tasks
Alright, it's shaping up to be a car that can earn an honest NY inspection
Wipers, lights, fluids, tread, brake pad life, what more could you want out of a 200k Chrysler product
I've put about 50 miles on it, and I seem to have got away with the catalyst efficiency code
Unfortunately, the more I drove it this afternoon, I don't think the transmission is all that healthy
It shifts reasonably, but on the highway I feel like converter lockup is slurred or not happening
Any experts on the 62TE here?
Then there's the noise (whine?) When it warmed up
This is about 30mph
I doubt it's been ever serviced, it has a capped dipstick tube, I don't own the graduated gauge to do the checks
Maybe it's weeped it way low?
Or is 200k the service life for a 62TE?
Oh, and the airbag light/chime is constantly intermittent, in 30 second intervals
I don't know why, but there's a open 2016 Recall (16V-668/S61), for a replacement Occupant Restraint Controller
I don't know what they're gonna do with/for it
I'm kinda disappointed that I couldn't exactly save it, luckily my spend was maybe $30
That would cover my costs
If they choose to continue to drive it, at least it'll be safer on the road, and less likely to be pulled over with all working lights and proper blades
It's got a decent set of Cooper's on it, not really much rust, everything else is just average
I tried, luckily all I lost was an afternoon
many young folks (guess he is) need someone to show them the way with cars these days. too many just know where the key goes.
