1997 dodge stratus 4cl.load ticking when running.want to know why it,s making that sound.

do an oil and filter change first. you should put an engine flush in before doing that. as you can get a ticking sound due to dirty oil .or very thin oil higher mileage cars need thicker oil. like 20/40.

Any rattles that come from an engine are not a good thing. This is most likely a catastrophic failure of a component like connecting rod, piston, valve rocker etc. Time for a new engine .

sounds like the timing may be a bit off, then the heat near the siloniod is causing it to crank over

For how to replace alternator,click the link below:---How to replace alternator 1997 Dodge Stratus?http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/02/how-to-replace-alternator-1997-dodge.html---------But before replacing alternator i suggest you to test and confirm that alternator is faulty.Click the link below :---How to test alternator on Dodge Stratus?http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/02/how-to-test-alternator-on-dodge-stratus.html
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it usually runs on the same fuse as the radio & interior light which is the accessories fuse, if these two things still work you may have another problem with the wiring,you might need to pull the lighter out & check the wiring.....hope this helps.....cheers

you cannot do this because it will change the certificate of homoglonation and then it will not pass its annual mechanical inspection

Noise out of the engine. Noisy valves? Low oil level? Is the sound like tick, tick, tick, tick......that's how bad valves sound. I don't know if you have solid lifters those have to be adjusted after some mileage. Hydraulic ones are self adjusting. Only a good mechanic can tell for sure.

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Check the fluid level after the vehicle has cooled down to see if it is low....even if you had items fixed.

Try replacing the front end wheel baring(s) If it is a roar that you can hear resonating from the windows, this is most likely it.