Stratus Coupe V6-3.0L VIN H (2001)
2.
If the door's rear edge is flush to the body, replace the lower door bumper with p/n MB402060 (Fig. 6).
3.
Verify that the sound is eliminated and the rear edge of the door is flush to the body after bumper replacement.
Technical Service Bulletin #
23-022-01
Date: 010824
Doors - Various Noises When Opening/Closing
NUMBER: 23-022-01
GROUP: Body
DATE: Aug. 24, 2001
SUBJECT:
Door System Improvements
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves identifying sounds made by the door system and making repairs based on build date.
MODELS:
2001
(ST)
Sebring/Stratus Coupe
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
Several different sounds may be heard from opening/closing the door glass or door. Some of the sounds are dependent on temperature and may be
ditficult to reproduce. Following is a list (with build date correction) of sounds and conditions in which they may be heard.
1.
DOOR UPSTOP BUMPERS - Vehicles built prior to March 7, 2001 (MDHO3O7XX) - A loud "POP" sound may be heard when rolling down the
door glass from the full-up position during cold temperatures.This sound may only occur the first time the glass is opened after sitting overnight
and may not be easy to repeat.
2.
LOWER SASH - Vehicles built prior to February 15, 2001 (MDH0215XX) - A "GROAN" sound may be heard from the door glass during the
first 6 inches of travel of the full open (down) position. The glass can be moving in the up or down direction when the sound is heard.
3.
INNER BELT LINE MOLDING - Vehicles built prior to January 26, 2001 (MDH0126XX) - A "SQUEAK" sound may be heard during window
operation (up or down) when wet.
4.
LOWER DOOR BUMPER - Vehicles built prior to February 16, 2001 (MDHO216XX) - A "P0P" or "CRACK" sound may be heard when
