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#389 of 418 Pulsating Dashboard Lights by xmtr Sep 30, 2004 (5:39 pm)
Does anyone have any problems with their lights pulsating all the time? They go dim, then bright. Had it to the dealer, they first told me it was "normal". Then they changed the battery and it was OK for 6 months, now it seems to be back. Replies to this message: aeb (May 03, 2005 6:27 am) limaromeo (May 05, 2005 2:30 pm) wheelman (May 22, 2005 2:33 am) pennie (Jul 11, 2005 11:30 am)
#391 of 418 New PT Owner Has Questions by mykie Jan 29, 2005 (5:22 pm)
2004 Limited automatic. Love this car! Does anyone miss not having ABS brakes? I miss the headlights not staying on after ignition is off. I heard 06 will have a V6. Thank you.
#392 of 418 Does the 05 GT really need premium gas? by alrfree Mar 22, 2005 (11:56 am)
I just bought the 05 GT (220 hp, turbo) with a stick shift. I live in So. California. There's a sticker on the gas cap stating "premium grade recommended." Does it really make a difference what grade gas I use or (my cynical side asks)did the oil companies give Chrystler $$$$ to put that sticker on the car? Is there any downside to using regular or middle grade gas? Replies to this message: fndlyfmrflyr (Mar 25, 2005 2:37 am) alrfree (Mar 31, 2005 5:57 pm) wheelman (May 22, 2005 2:53 am)
#393 of 418 Re: Does the 05 GT really need premium gas? [alrfree] by fndlyfmrflyr Mar 25, 2005 (2:37 am)
Replying to: alrfree (Mar 22, 2005 11:56 am) Your GT will accelerate faster and get a little better mpg using premium. Generally, an owner's manual will say that regular can be used, but performance will be reduced.   All three of my cars (including an 03 GT) felt okay using regular and ran fine too. However, mpg dropped by about 8% and, using a stop watch, lower performance was measured too (3 to 4 tenths 0-60 and slower passing times too). At today's prices, my tests show there is virtually no dollar savings using regular instead of premium.   Normally, as long as the engine electronics are able to adjust to keep the engine from knocking your engine will not be damaged using regular. Because the car will feel about the same you probably will not notice the lower performance. Replies to this message: alrfree (Mar 31, 2005 5:57 pm)
#394 of 418 Re: Does the 05 GT really need premium gas? [fndlyfmrflyr] by alrfree Mar 31, 2005 (5:57 pm)
Replying to: fndlyfmrflyr (Mar 25, 2005 2:37 am) Thanks! I guess I'll stick with premium.
#395 of 418 Re: Update at one year [fndlyfmrflyr] by hutch3531 Apr 05, 2005 (8:45 pm)
Replying to: fndlyfmrflyr (Sep 03, 2003 7:18 pm) I have a PT GT with a steering squeak also. It seems to come and go with temp. I took it to the dealer and they told me it would be more trouble then I would want to deal with to try to find it. What’s that supposed to mean? Does anybody know what the cause is. Replies to this message: fndlyfmrflyr (Apr 06, 2005 6:38 pm)
#396 of 418 Re: Update at one year [hutch3531] by fndlyfmrflyr Apr 06, 2005 (6:38 pm)
Replying to: hutch3531 (Apr 05, 2005 8:45 pm) Don't you love it when the dealer seems to ignore a problem? The noise in mine would only happen after everything was warmed up and the car had been driven a while. Once warmed up I could demonstrate the noise when the steering wheel was turned without the car being driven (but with the engine running). The problem surfaced at 5000 miles. The dealer thought it was the 'clock spring' under the steering wheel but the noise remained after that was replaced. They called DC and DC said to replace the steering rack, which took care of the problem. A side benefit was the dealer also installed a camber adjusting kit so they could properly align the front wheels.   The car is approaching 3 years old and this has been the only repair. Still a blast to drive and tight as day one.
#397 of 418 Love the Pt Crusier Turbo 2003 by davef3 May 01, 2005 (10:10 pm)
I bought a used Pt Crusier Turbo. I love the car great ride nice tight suspension and great to drive. This is a very cool car midnight blue with the shinney crome wheels.The gas mileage has me a little worried seems really bad. I drive to my trailer every weekend, it is about sixty five miles I am sure that would take half tank of gas. Is there anyway to make it better or is there some kind of kit any how any info would be great. Thanks P.T people.
#398 of 418 Re: Pulsating Dashboard Lights [xmtr] by aeb May 03, 2005 (6:27 am)
Replying to: xmtr (Sep 30, 2004 5:39 pm) I beleive there was a TSB issued to the dealerships about this problem, it is associated to a poor connection on the alternators ground (-) circutry.

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