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Will not start, or turn over to fire.
2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4 dr hatch back limited 150000 miles
I got the cruiser in November '24. It has always been hard to turnover when starting, it's gives maybe 3 er's. N catches. It has had 3 new Napa batteries, 1walmart. I have a full dash and out lights. We have tranny not shifting.
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My other problem is the transmission had excessive gasket sealer oozing from the outside I was going up a pretty steep hill and it would not shift out of first came home crawled under found the excess remove the transmission drip pan and there was excess inside the filters inside for anything have been cleaned and replace with new. It still will not shift it you up into drive I tried manually shifting it is automatic and I just put it in gear and basically floored it and it will not shift it gets up the RPM just keep climbing. Any ideas on that please
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CommentWon't crank over
2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser 134100 miles
Thought starter went out replaced it. But when I turn the key it just clicks 2 or 3 times never turns over. I've tested the relays. Any ideas
7 reports
RainbowWrench from United States 3 years ago
12.3 V Fuel Pump Functionality Nominal, Key to Start
TICK click
TICK click
No combustion, starter not spinning flexplate,
Voltage reduces reasonably.
Spark Pack is okay
Plugs okay
Boots and wires okay, conditioned, and attached. All connectors cleaned and lubed.
Possible complications to mention ;
Fuel injector on Right-most Cylinder 4 mounted to intake manifold, may not have been functional during attempts to start vehicle,
Maybe that was the 3 awkward plop pop pop I heard during first set of start attempts which popped some DTC stating MIL Illumination due to P#### [will update when I can find it]
DTC stating ECU/PCM/TCU/TCM error, wiring/programming/disconnected /unresponsive
Edit: Unplugged, cleaned, lubricated, reattached Transmission speed sensors , and other connectors under battery tray on EATX Solenoid Pack
Additional information
Replaced OEM Air Box and Filter with a simple cylindrical FRAM Honda filter of similar surface area (retaining IAT Sensor)
Replaced Hose leading to pre-filter segment (lower compartment) of air box, using a Spectre conical, small filter.
TICK click
TICK click
No combustion, starter not spinning flexplate,
Voltage reduces reasonably.
Spark Pack is okay
Plugs okay
Boots and wires okay, conditioned, and attached. All connectors cleaned and lubed.
Possible complications to mention ;
Fuel injector on Right-most Cylinder 4 mounted to intake manifold, may not have been functional during attempts to start vehicle,
Maybe that was the 3 awkward plop pop pop I heard during first set of start attempts which popped some DTC stating MIL Illumination due to P#### [will update when I can find it]
DTC stating ECU/PCM/TCU/TCM error, wiring/programming/disconnected /unresponsive
Edit: Unplugged, cleaned, lubricated, reattached Transmission speed sensors , and other connectors under battery tray on EATX Solenoid Pack
Additional information
Replaced OEM Air Box and Filter with a simple cylindrical FRAM Honda filter of similar surface area (retaining IAT Sensor)
Replaced Hose leading to pre-filter segment (lower compartment) of air box, using a Spectre conical, small filter.
CommentWon't start after replacing oil pan
2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring edition 197000 miles
2005 pt cruiser, our daughter ran over a concrete rock and punctured the oil pan. It was never driven after this happened because it wouldn't crank and she was not aware it damaged anything. It sat there where she parked it for a few days until we could get it towed home. It still had a bit of oil in it. So, we've since replaced the oil pan,oil, & gasket. Thinking that it was the only thing damaged and it would start right up, but it doesn't. It turns over, and sounds as if it is going to engage and start but doesn't. I'm wondering what else could be damaged underneath that could cause it to not start? Or maybe a hard enough jolt that could have jarred something a loose?
9 reports
2007 pt cruiser won't start click click click dash lights shut down
CommentWon't start
2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4 dr hatch back limited 150000 miles
Normally turned over very slow and start on 3rd turn. Now a single click no more nothing.
2 reports
Won't start
2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser 2.4 288100 miles
Blows the 12 v fuse under hood 3rd one on the back side
2 reports
'05 Cruiser; paid $3k in Dec '21 now I've got $7k in it for AAA' tos
2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser 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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Pt mechanic from United States 9 months ago
I have a 01 pt cruiser i do all my own repairs and maintenance wheels bearings oil changes brakes all of it have a small hole in my radiator but also before that had all those same issues other than milky brown oil thats a blown head gasket but these engines are fairly easy to work on just tight spaced i woukd suggest buying a set if wrenches and working on your car and diagnosing issues take it to oriellys or autozone they help i staright piped my exhaust with a glass pack cherry bomb so it flows better put radiator stop leak in and a new battery and so far had my pt i bought it for 300 bucks thou from a friend. So far out 5 k miles on it had it for over a year now
Pt mechanic from United States 9 months ago
Always a good idea to watch videos like Chris fix it on YouTube good start or 1a auto both are good help on vehicle maintenance and fixes
CommentIPM fuse/relay? Can not locate.Another name?
2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser 187000 miles
My car won't start sometimes. Is there another name for the Integrated Power Module IPM fuse. I cannot find anything in fuse panel matching IPM
5 reports
Blazer 76&80 from United States 2 months ago
I,believe its either called a ECM,or PCM! (ecm)- engine control module,(pcm) power control module
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