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Doom lights won't shut off

Chrysler PT Cruiser 2007 2.0 171000 miles
After exiting the car & close the door, the doom lights stay on & doesn't shut off. I have to remove battery cable to stop battery drain.
Roy B. Lund from United States a year ago  
RO
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Bruce from United States a year ago
There could be a few potential issues causing the dome lights to stay on in your PT Cruiser. Here are a few things to check:

Door switch: Make sure the door switch is functioning properly and is not stuck in the "on" position. The door switch is located on the door jamb and is responsible for turning the dome lights on and off when the door is opened and closed.
Wiring: Check the wiring between the door switch and the dome light. Make sure there are no broken or frayed wires.
Fuse: The dome light circuit may be protected by a fuse. Check the fuse panel for any blown fuses related to the dome lights.
Dome light assembly: The dome light assembly itself may be faulty. In this case, you may need to replace the assembly.
It's also worth noting that some PT Cruiser models have a feature that keeps the dome light on for a short period of time after the door is closed. This is to allow you to find your way in the dark if you need to retrieve something from the car. If this is the case, the dome light should turn off after a few minutes. If it does not, there may be an issue as described above.
Roy B. Lund from United States a year ago
Thanks. I haven't tried the fuses yet but that's my next step. The door switches that I can find are only on the both back doors! Where on the front doors are they? I did replace the rear latch , too. Well anyway thanks again.
Roy B. Lund from United States a year ago
I am still trying to find my problem? It is pretty cold here right know, so its hard to work bear handed. I will further updates later.
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Electrical failures

Chrysler PT Cruiser 2006  110000 miles
Hi, I have a PT 2006 and hope someone can help me with the electrical failures it has been presenting. Sometimes, when turning the ignition key, it is only after the third attempt that it starts. Occasionally, all the speed selector's lights turn on and no speed change can be made and it only reaches 40 mph and 4000 rpm. Some other times, the dashboard indicates Gas cap, the battery signal turns on and even sometimes the car stalls when driving. The front door windows sometimes stop working, but then I stop the car, start it again and luckily they start working properly once more. I personally believe it has something to do with the electrical part of the engine starting. What do you think? Thank you in advance.
carlotta from United States 8 years ago  
CA
5 reports 
percival from United States 8 years ago
Your problem is the battery, check it because it must be failing. The transmission is electrically controlled so, when not having enough electrical current, the computer starts failing.
Petey from United States 6 years ago
Battery would not cause your problems while driving. Check the ground forst

Dome light doesn't turn on when open the door

Chrysler PT Cruiser 2004 PT Cruiser Touring Edition 25000 miles
2004 pt cruiser dome light will not come on when I open the door. They work manually however. Is there a switch I’m missing or selected in the wrong position?
Joe A. from United States 2 months ago  
JO

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My window will not go up and it won't go down.
Sunshine from United States 5 months ago  
SU
2 reports 

Windshield wiper blades won't turn off

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Windshield wipers won't turn off
Jimmy from United States 9 months ago  
JI
2 reports 

'05 Cruiser; paid $3k in Dec '21 now I've got $7k in it for AAA' tos

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Bought this 05 cruiser from a snake oil salesman from a craigslist post of $2985.00 with who claimed it would last me a long time as long as I took it easy. Instantly dismissing the shaking that I felt in the steering wheel at approximately 30+ mph from the first test drive. Said oh that lil shimmy, it's no biggie I just drove it to ___ (city 1hr away) and it drove fine. Then the very last thing he showed me before I drove away in my newest craigslist investment was how the ignition would lock the key unless I jiggle thr gear shift (then it releases the key it like a normal ignition does when… Read complete
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Sad PT Cruiser ShaMa from United States 10 months ago  
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Front window do not work

Chrysler PT Cruiser 2006  2500000 miles
Front window don't work up
Gilda from United States a year ago  
GI
2 reports 

Code po 501

Chrysler PT Cruiser 2005 base 82900 miles
No speedometer but speed sensor ok no odometer, no rolling door locks
banshee from United States a year ago  
BA
1 report 

Ground short I think

Chrysler PT Cruiser 2007  150385 miles
Windshield wipers works sporadically Blower motor for the air conditioner works sporadically horn honks by itself and the transmission stop shifting
Mike from United States 2 years ago  
MI
2 reports 

Trunk power

Chrysler PT Cruiser 2007 Convertible 100000 miles
I have a power outlet in my trunk but can't figure out what fuse controls that power?
WonderWoman from United States 2 years ago  
WO

My noisy door

Chrysler PT Cruiser 2005 Touring hatchback  120000 miles
My ignition switch went bad and a mechanic fixed it. But after he fixed I had no radio. Explained my radio worked before fixing. He got radio to work but noticed that my driver door when it’s open or stays open it makes the same warning noise it makes when u leave ur lights on. It never did that before. Not with the door
Nancy from United States 3 years ago  
NA
1 report 
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