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Check engine turns on and stalls

Chrysler PT Cruiser 2004  176000 miles
Hi everyone, I have a 2004 PT Cruiser 2.4 Turbo and after 2 weeks of usage, the Check engine light turned on. It kept working for a while but suddenly stalled. I tried to start it back but was not able; it seemed as though there was a fuel deficit, even though 3/4 of the tank were full. After waiting for 30 minutes, the car finally started, with the Check engine off. But the following day, it turned on again and this same thing has been happening for almost three months. Spark plugs, ignition coil, spark plugs wires and TPS valve have been changed; the oxygen sensor has been cleaned, the wirin… Read complete
Bette from United States 9 years ago  
BE
12 reports 
KeyPlayer from Canada 5 years ago
Mine is a 2005 non-turbo which «kicks» and then stalls. MAP sensor has been replaced THREE times but the «cure» is always short-lived and failures occur randomly and in very inopportune locations like the fast lane of a major highway! I'm now told that replacing the MAP sensor was not what «cured» the problem but the RESET of the computer (which is part of the MAP sensor replacement process) is all that was necessary. I'm now looking for my own Diagnostic Device so I can reset the computer when it has its next hissy-fit.
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Starting in the morning

Chrysler PT Cruiser 2001  186000 miles
Hi everyone, I have a PT Cruiser 2001 and it is really hard to start the vehicle in the mornings. The engine needs to be powered many times and the accelerator pressed hard until it finally starts. Sensors, spark plugs and even fuel pump have been changed but the starting in the mornings is still a huge trouble for me. Has somebody had this problem and can please tell me what to do? Thanks
odo from United States 8 years ago  
OD
2 reports 
Anne from United States 8 years ago
You should check the passage of gas valve, which needs to be cleaned and this is not indicated by the scanner. You might as well need to change the gas hoses, located behind the throttle body, which usually get damaged. The same happened to me with my PT 2001 and I also cleaned the injectors in order for it to respond properly and it is now working alright. Hope it solves your problem.
Pt o from South Africa 8 years ago
I have a Pt 2005 2.4 L. It simply wont start in the morning,it was runing smooth till 2 weeks ago but now i must push it in the morning and only then it starts. This happens after a couple hours of not moving...please help cause i really LOVE my PT.
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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

Over heating.

Chrysler PT Cruiser 2007 2.4 4cyliner 212711 miles
Overheating but there is no oil in the water and it does not smoke I've replaced the thermostat thermostat housing cooling fan fan relays and still overheats?
April fox from United States 2 years ago  
AP
4 reports 
Duane from United States a year ago
Stays hot for hours after driving
kimberly from United States 10 months ago
Mine was doing the same thing change the water pump the timing chain it ended up being the radiator so replaced it with a new one
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Starting

Chrysler PT Cruiser 2001  20000 miles
The engine takes up to two minutes to start working.
suki from United States 8 years ago  
SU
2 replies 
Winnie from United States 8 years ago
You should check the spark plugs wiring. It is a similar failure to a fuel pump power loss, so you could remove the fuel tank, clean the encapsulated filter and thus improve the fuel pressure to the injectors system.
suzanne from United States 8 years ago
Your problem is the camshaft's sensor, located on top and to one of the sides of the engine, near the air filter. You should change it and see a change.
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Engine failure

Chrysler PT Cruiser 2001  170000 miles
I own a pt cuiser 2.0 ecc 2001, and would appreciate any information you could share with me about my car's failures. After changing the gasket, cylinder head and bent valves, it started presenting many sensors' failures : camshaft, oxygen, acceleration and MAP. The engine apparently starts properly when in dead center, it accelerates properly but, when changing to either D or R, the engine chokes and loses power, and even stalls. I would like to know if the problem is in the sensors, in the electronic control unit or in the gearbox. Thank you!
MATT from United States 9 years ago  
MA
1 report 
Dorinda from United States 9 years ago
The same happened to me and it was the crankshaft position sensor.
monte from United States 9 years ago
Your problem is that the ignition point is out of time, buddy.
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kicks, p0562, p0218

Chrysler PT Cruiser 2006  90000 miles
I usually drive without any problems in the morning, but suddenly I start it and, when trying to speed it up, it feels as if the car kicked. I then drive for a few meters and Check engine is indicated. When scanning it, these two codes appear: p0562 and p0218. Both the battery and alternator have been checked but they are ok. I have been told it might be the computer that is failing. Has somebody had this problem?
Huldah from United States 9 years ago  
HU
2 reports 
Becca from United States 9 years ago
Your problem must be in your fuse module, that feeds the transmission computer. You should check this.
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Overheating

Chrysler PT Cruiser 2006  120000 miles
I notice every time I use the heater or air-conditioned my car overheats
Adri from United States 3 months ago  
AD

Car no crank, no sounds , dash lights and alarm indicator blinks.

Chrysler PT Cruiser 2006 2.4l turbo ,  60000 miles
2006 pt cruiser 2.4l turbo , using black keyfobs and immobilizer plug no light , turn to start , no starter sounds , odbii codes are u01415,uo100,u0141 , replaced pcm , still no strat or crank
welchjimd from United States 3 months ago  
WE

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

Chrysler PT Cruiser 2005 Automatic 2.5 124404 miles
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  
SA

Doesn't want to hidle ,start

Chrysler PT Cruiser 2022 Hatchback  140096 miles
The engine had a problem so we bought a new 2nd hand one, but now its failing to start, we even changed the the rings , pistons and cylinder head gasket
Waan from South Africa 2 years ago  
WA
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