# 99 Sebring Convertible - check engine soon/odd elec. problems

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-sebring-convertible-check-engine-soon-odd-elec-problems/23162>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Created:** [December 9, 2008, 4:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-sebring-convertible-check-engine-soon-odd-elec-problems/23162 "2008-12-09T16:23:04Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 4\
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**Author:** ![StarsFan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/839c29/32.png) [@StarsFan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/StarsFan)\
**Post date:** [December 9, 2008, 4:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-sebring-convertible-check-engine-soon-odd-elec-problems/23162/1 "2008-12-09T16:23:04Z")

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About 2 weeks ago, when the “check engine soon” light came on, I put my car in the dealership shop for service. The mechanics said they weren’t “getting a code” when they performed the diagnostic, so they simply re-charged the battery. They claimed everything was fine after that and I took it home.  
  
  
  
 Within a half a mile of my house, the “check engine soon” light reappeared and my car radio died. Also, when I turned the car off, the electrical (odometer, dash lights, etc.) remained on for about 45 seconds and I heard a “whirring” noise from the dash (as though the defroster was trying to start up).  
  
  
  
 I’ve checked the battery - the cables look ok and the posts look very clean (no corrosion at all).  
  
  
  
 What else could cause the strange electrical problems?  
  
  
  
 Thanks for your help!  
  
 Nancy in Arizona

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**Author:** ![ymisopoor](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/ecb155/32.png) [@ymisopoor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ymisopoor)\
**Post date:** [February 18, 2009, 5:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-sebring-convertible-check-engine-soon-odd-elec-problems/23162/2 "2009-02-18T17:55:26Z")

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Was this ever resolved? I have a similar problem with my 2000 Sebring and can’t seem to find anything wrong.

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**Author:** ![hellokit](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/6a8cbe/32.png) [@hellokit](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hellokit)\
**Post date:** [February 18, 2009, 6:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-sebring-convertible-check-engine-soon-odd-elec-problems/23162/3 "2009-02-18T18:25:22Z")

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Now, that the check engine light has come on, you have a Diagnostic Trouble Code set in the engine computer. You can get this code with a scan performed by many of the auto parts stores, such as Auto Zone, Advance Auto Parts stores,free.  
Get the scan and bring the code here. You only need the code: such as P0555.  
Ask around for a good independent repair shop. You should be able to find one which has the expertise to work this problem, hopefully.

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**Author:** ![Cougar](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/cougar/32/21348_2.png) [@Cougar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cougar)\
**Post date:** [February 18, 2009, 6:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-sebring-convertible-check-engine-soon-odd-elec-problems/23162/4 "2009-02-18T18:55:42Z")

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Since things are staying on even after you have turned the ignition switch to OFF then either the ignition switch is bad or there may be a power relay involved to those areas you mentioned, that is holding the power connection on due to stuck contacts.