Chrysler 300M

easyrider300m

is there a tsb on that tranny bump problem---someone above mentioned that the tcm would have to be reprogrammed---anyone have that done to correct the problem?

My M goes in on Tuesday with a large list of minor stuff that I want to get on record as my warranty is nearly up. Overall my M has been one fine automobile. No major problems and now at 35k.

would disconnecting the battery or tranny fuse help cure the problem?

fastdriver

easyrider300m-

"would disconnecting the battery or tranny fuse help cure the problem?"

It will help for a while, but eventually comes backs. Removing the TCM fuse under the hood is the easiest method that I found way back when. Leave it out for 15-20 minutes. You will notice a difference as it relearns your driving pattern.

fastdriver

fastdriver

Thought this site would be useful for many of you-

http://www.seansa4page.com/resource/autotech.html

fastdriver

sdmike2

Awesome! I've added it to my 300M page. Thanks for the great link.

fastdriver

sdmike2-

You're welcome. I'll see if I have anything else. USA Network has been showing Stephen King movies all day. No Christine though, that I have heard. Right now IT is on!

fastdriver

99_300m_ric_va

Jason, maybe you can write a screenplay for Mr. King to make a sequel to his original movie starring a red 300M. Mike could offer BigRed up for the starring role. LOL!

uxca300m

SDmike-Emailed you a picure of nine of my daughters friends in front of my, what do you call it?
My red thing, my car. Heck I lost concertration. I do remember that is is red. I think!

denverm

Hey, if anyone should know what violates TH standards, it's you ;-) I really think Pat should deputize you so you can help out sanitizing stuff like that off this board when she's not around. Maybe we should vote; all in favor of guesswho1 becoming deputy TH monitor, say aye.

sdmike2

Car? what car?

sdmike2

I'll offer up Big Red if she can develop the skill of fixing her own damage like the original Christine did! Goodbye door dings forever!

sdmike2

Anyone know a good on-line source for an adapter that converts a 1 1/4 inch hitch receiver to a 2 inch receiver? The Mopar trailer hitch for the M apparently is a 1 1/4 inch receiver, but the bike rack I'm buying requires a 2 incher. Thanks in advance.

silverbullet4

Mike, what bike rack are you getting? Is it a "hanger" type or a "tray with upright support" type? Let me know how it works out, please. My family is starting to ride together on weekends, and I can only throw one bike in the trunk.

Silver

denverm

One forest fire maybe 40 miles southwest of Denver is smoking out the metro area. Not so bad yet that automatic headlights come on, but it's getting worse. Went to the store and came back out to the car to find it sprinkled with ash. My back deck. Need HEPA filtration in the M!

sdmike2

I'm getting the two bike tray type, as my experience with hanger types is that the bikes find a way to hit the trunk and bumper. Here is what I ordered: http://www.performancebike.com/shop/Profile.html?SKU=14520 . It's a real good price compared to other manufacturers (e.g. Hollywood Racks), and it can be expanded to 4 bikes. The problem is that the mopar hitch assembly has a 1 1/4 inch receiver and this rack (and others) require a 2 inch receiver. Turns out the adapter can be found relatively easily, but the darned thing costs about $45.

achance

sdmike, I had the same problem with one of my wife's vans; never did find a way to use 2 inch stuff with it, and there's not a lot of 1 1/4 stuff out there. Good hunting!

300michael

You first have to remove the rear seat. Next remove the side trim panals, on eather side of the rear window. Next remove the rear deck cover, and it is peek-a-boo I see you 6X9's

guesswho1

i hear ya!!! :~)

guesswho1

what do you mean remove the rear seat, fold it down? help???

guesswho1

installed these puppies today, real infinity speakers. they make a big difference, i can really crank the system now!!! i'm going to switch out the 6x9's as soon as i get time to tear out the back seat.

http://www.crutchfield.com/cgi-bin/S-udV4rXcdBYl/ProdView.asp?s=0&c=10&g=52000&I=108652I&o=m&a=0

glennbp

The other way to do this is to VERY CAREFULLY cut out the portion of the rear deck mat directly over the speakers and then use the speaker grills that come with the new speakers to replace that portion which was cut out. The advantage here is never having to remove your rear seat as well as having some really cool (well some of them are cool!) grills showing. No, I haven't done this. I was chicken, but I really thought hard about it!

glennbp

Lift up HARD on the bottom cushion and it will come loose. Remove it. Remove the two 3/4" bolts at the bottom of the back seat cushion near the center. Lift up to release the back cushion from the "L" brackets and remove it. Pry out the side panels next to the rear window. You may also need to pry off the side trim molding at the rear of the rear doors. You don't have to remove the seatbelts. Now pry out the 3 plastic retainers that hold the rear mat in place, then pull the rear mat straight out (not up). Voila! There are your 6x9's. Putting it all back is simply the reverse of removal.

300michael

I mean remove them.
Lift up front of the bottom seat and remove from car.
Remove the bolts holding the rear seatbelts, next lift up on rear seat back to disinguage top hooks.
Remove rear trim on each side of the rear window. These pull out (meaning no screws) It is a combination of L shaped hooks and friction fasteners. Be carful not to break the L shaped hooks.
Remove the rear deck cover by taking out the push in fasteners (on the bottom facing out towards you.

sdmike2

Here's a guy selling those 6 1/2" Infinity Reference speakers for $59 per pair plus shipping. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1358939123

Here's the model up from those, for $82. Crutchfield wants $150 for these suckers: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1358939110

99_300m_ric_va

"Putting it all back is simply the reverse of removal."

Dude, you should write for Chilton.

sdmike2

If they didn't do it that way the manuals would be twice the price.

easyrider300m

106-103---Nets cant beat em

drpixel

greetings from the Doc.....a wee bit fuzzy, right now-pain med's kicking in.....hope all is well with you...denverm: hope those fires arent too close to where you are.....NJ still under a drought emergency so still cant wash eMIly...drat. Also am still working on Project S..have 2 more or less completed. Will send you location....
Have to go..getting very sleepy....

Doc

sdmike2

Thanks for checking in and letting us know you're ok. Just stay away from the M until you're off those pain meds.

sdmike2

I've been a Kings fan for 15 years, and it hurts to see the cocky lakers cruise to their third straight when it should have been the Kings winning their first. Sorry Nets fans, I'm just bummed (and hate the lakers).

videoman1

OK, I've been researching this to death cause I gotta find a solution. I've been thinking about taking out the kit I already installed and getting one from either Discount Dash (thanks glenbp for your website address) or Dashesonline who sells the Sherwood dash kits.
Here's the dilema.
Discount dash doesn't sell real wood kits (they are synthetic), however, they are 3D molded. They include all the parts I need including the long piece that goes across the entire dash. Their kit is installed on top of existing wood trim pieces.
Sherwood dash kits are real wood but are flat kits. They actually replace the long piece that goes across the dash instead of taping on top of it. They also replace the long door panel pieces.
However, in both cases, the earliest 300M model is 2000 and I have a 1999. This means that the shifter wood trim piece doesn't have individual holes to show the gear selections. They have a long oval that shows all of the gear selections. You'd have to see an example of their kit to understand what I'm talking about.
Do you think this would matter?
Thanks for your help. I hope to get this self inflicted problem solved soon.
-vman

99_300m_ric_va

The solution to your shifter trim problem is simple. Upgrade to the 2000 model shifter trim. I did. This gets rid of the fish scale plastic covers around the shifter and replaces it with the leather boot. It looks soooo much better. The down side is the trim piece is expensive. I paid 237.00 in March of 2001. You should be able to beat this with an online parts wholesaler. I have since learned my local dealers only sell at the List Price.

fastdriver

drpixel-

Glad you're feeling better. Bring eMily to CT. I'll wash her for you! NO drought here- plenty of rain. How could it all be missing you??

fastdriver

PS WHO took the horns out- toot, toot!!

cmyers300m

Did those Infinity speakers fit ok? I logged onto Crutchfield site and put in my '01 300M and possible upgrades, the ones you installed didn't come up as a possible match. Wierd! They look great though. Did you have to modify anything?

cmyers300m

Wow, this is even MORE strange. I can't even find that speaker you posted from their website. It's like they removed it from the website! I'll keep looking.......

fuzzywuzzy

From experience the Infinity 2 way's fit. The 3 WAYS do not. I tried a pair of the Kappa 3 ways in my doors a while back & while they fit the hole, the grill wouldn't go on because the tweeters stuck out too much.

pjyoung

My 99M had the "speed sensor" go out Saturday (check engine light and permanent second gear). The warranty expired about 1,500 miles ago, but I took it in to my 5 star dealer and said that the Edmunds board showed that this wasn't an uncommon problem. Result - they fixed it as a warranty item. No hassles. Dropped it off at 7:00 a.m. and they called me to pick it up by 10:00. My 5 star is still a 5 star (Keystone Chrysler - Mission, Kansas). Thanks to Edmunds for providing these boards and thanks to all of you posters. It really helps when you can take your car in and just tell them what's wrong, and it may just give us a little leverage with some of these problems. I can hardly wait to get back in the saddle and feel the joy of third and fourth gear again!

toms99

Hey,as a diehard Nets fan from Nooo Joisey, I'm just glad the team MADE the finals. Sure they are out-matched...I accept that. It will probably be 4 and out, but at least THEY ARE THERE!! Compared to last year's record, I'm thrilled that at times they are actually CLOSE in scoring. If you look just at the match-ups and the inability to contain Shaq, then I guess the Nets don't get any respect....BUT if you look at where they were and where they are now, they deserve a ton of respect.

Relevant Post: Just got a rear spoiler and will put on this week. Will post pics of course!

toms99

I have a 99 with just over 40K....No speed sensor problems yet. I'm wondering if I should have them both replaced just as "preventive maintanance"!!

no1trust

Or were the problems resolved at the plant w/the later model years?

underbloom

Hi There

With much thanks to this board, I've added a K&N Aircharger and Bosch 4+ plugs. Now, I've compiled my shopping list for adding dual exhaust to my 99 300M and wanted to ask the all-knowing board members if there's anything obviously wrong with my choices (esp. my inlet/outlet sizes) before I hit the "Check Out" button.
Here's what I have:

collector:
Magnaflow p/n 12258
(dual 2.25" in - single 2.5" out)

muffler:
Magnaflow p/n 14266
(single 2.5" in / dual 2.25" out)

tips:
Chrome dual resonator tips (2.25" in / 2.5" out)

Does anyone see anything wrong with this setup and/or does anyone have any insight regarding use of a Flowmaster 42583 vs. the Magnaflow 14266?
Which is louder, etc?

Thanks so much!

j

silverbullet4

Mike, are there any 2" hitches available for the M? Does DC have the only game in town? I am leery of adaptors. Just something else to break or rattle.

PS How's the job market looking for you? Good luck.

Silver

videoman1

Where are you getting the parts for your dual exhaust? That's my next mod once I get my wood trim fiasco fixed.

-vman

sdmike2

Hidden Hitch makes one for the M, but I'm not sure of the details. I didn't like the looks of the pictures, as they made it look like the hitch wasn't as hidden as the mopar. The first one to check it out should post the information here for the other.

Mike

sdmike2

I know the 12258 works with the stock cat pipes and the stock intermediate pipe to the rear muffler, so you have that covered. Seems like the rear muffler will work too given the specs you gave. Just make sure the single inlet and the dual outlets are in the right positions, and also double check the muffler dimensions for overall fit.

As for your final question, I believe the flowmaster will be the loudest option that you have for duals. The Magnaflow will be quieter, and the Dynomax that I used will be even a little quieter than that.

Have fun! Make sure to tell the installer how far you want your tips to stick out, otherwise you'll leave it up to their personal preferances.

Mike

sdmike2

here's the other one I found. I can't tell if it's 2" or 1 1/4.....yet

http://www.hiddenhitch.com/Products/DisplayHitch.asp?HitchID=90338

sdmike2

Hitches Online indicates that there are only class I and class II hitches for the M, and both of them use a 1 1/4 inch receiver tube. They're pretty inexpensive though....$95 for the class I and $120 for the class II

guesswho1

here's a great store, i've bought two from them and they even took one back i had for a year, great service. they may even have that 1 1/4 to 2 converter. i know i've seen one of those on eBay before. if you can't find one any welding shop will be able to make you one.

http://www.hitch-web.com/

guesswho1

they fit good had to make new holes using self starting screws. no sense in getting kappas, no sound comes through the tweeters. the woofer has a long throw, so they can be cranked as loud as you want and there is no baffle. i had to turn down the treble a little, it was hurting my ears it's so loud now. and the rearview mirror shakes more now, i have a 200watt 10" sub, but my mirror shakes even more now, can't wait to get the 6x9's to match.

sdmike2

Thanks for the link. Their hitches seem to be about 30% more expensive, so I think I'll stick with the Mopar one. Thanks for the suggestion of eBay. I was able to snag an adapter for $22.99 plus shipping, about 1/2 what the sites charge. Silver, you might want to call them to see if they have another:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1835297035

underbloom

Thanks Mike!

Videoman -

I'm getting everything from Husker High Performance:

http://shop.store.yahoo.com/exhaustpros/index.html

I have the exact URLs and prices if you want them.

If there's a compelling reason to go with a Flowmaster instead of the Magnaflow, I found it here.

On a related note, does anyone know what the setup pictured here is? http://www.chryslerpro.com/exhaust.html

My next mod / board question will be about the pros/cons of installing the ProwlerPro gearset. I assume gas mileage would take a hit, but is it worth the fun?



Thanks!

Jeff, seeing just how fast I can spend money this summer