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#1 of 104 Chrysler PT Cruiser Transmission Problems by pf_flyer HOST

Oct 14, 2006 (8:05 am)

Discuss PT Cruiser transmission issues here.

#2 of 104 Transmission Slipping by susanz

Dec 26, 2003 (1:05 am)

I bought a 2004 PT Turbo, automatic, LTD and I love it but it feels like the transmission slips when I take off from a stop, as if stopping at a red light which suddenly turns green.(not a California stop). It also cuts out or "misfires" when pulling a small hill at 45 mph, especially if I down shift. My dealer says their computer indicates my computer is Ok, there is no "adjusting" the transmission, and that others complained about the same thing, yet my salesman has never heard of this. It's embarrassing to take people in a new car which displays this kind of behavior. I have an appointment to take a ride with the service team. If they still tell me this is normal, I'm requesting a test drive a 2004 PT Turbo off of their lot. Before I embarrass myself I wonder if anyone else really has complained about this.

#3 of 104 Re: Transmission Slipping [susanz] by jlawyer

Apr 22, 2006 (3:28 am)

Replying to: susanz (Dec 26, 2003 1:05 am)
Have someone check the wiring to the O2 sensors. There might be a kink in the wiring, that will intermittently kill the sensors, giving the computer faulty air/fuel mixture readings, and cause this exact problem. It affects not just idle, but acceleration. What you described is exactly the problem my 2003 GT was having. Trust me, I replaced the plugs, plug wires, and the dealer still couldn't find the problem (my car spent 7 weeks in 3 months in the shop). I took it to another dealer and they found the problem only after their diagnostics found 2 faulty O2 sensors(what are the odds of that happening?).

#4 of 104 manual transmission problems by jconner

Jul 08, 2006 (1:18 pm)

I have a 2001 Pt Cruiser. It developed a problem that it won't shift into reverse. Acted up for about a week and now won't shift into reverse at all. Any suggestions.

#5 of 104 Re: manual transmission problems [jconner] by jconner

Jul 10, 2006 (7:43 am)

Replying to: jconner (Jul 08, 2006 1:18 pm)
Found problem....shifting cable has gone bad.....$153 just for the cable.

#6 of 104 Re: manual transmission problems [jconner] by ericmay

Aug 09, 2006 (2:36 pm)

Replying to: jconner (Jul 08, 2006 1:18 pm)
Can you shift it into reverse when the engine is shut off? If you can't, the shifter linkage needs to be adjusted. If you can . . . transmission repairs.

#7 of 104 Re: Chrysler PT Cruiser Transmission Problems [pf_flyer] by masspt

Nov 30, 2006 (5:29 pm)

Replying to: pf_flyer (Oct 14, 2006 8:05 am)
Hi,
I have a 2001 PT cruiser and I am getting an intermitent shimmy as I drive down the highway. It not a tire or anything. It will shimmy almost as if it is stuttering then it goes away then it happens again. Anyone have this issue?

#8 of 104 pt shimmy by mmgeier

Jan 08, 2007 (3:07 pm)

I have a 2001 PT that i got 2 months ago and i'm experiencing intermitent shimmy. i have had it to the dealer 3 times and they can't find anything. any suggestions? Also, i have noticed it takes a while to get heat . .
Missy

#9 of 104 pt shimmy by mmgeier

Jan 08, 2007 (3:07 pm)

I have a 2001 PT that i got 2 months ago and i'm experiencing intermitent shimmy. i have had it to the dealer 3 times and they can't find anything. any suggestions? Also, i have noticed it takes a while to get heat . .
Missy

#10 of 104 major transmission break down by redflame

Feb 03, 2007 (5:48 am)

the four speed automatic does not work. the car drives on one speed. what could be the problem

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