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PT Cruiser Electrical/Lighting Problems
by pf_flyer HOST
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Oct 14, 2006 (7:15 am)
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This is the place to work out solutions to electrical problems with your Cruiser.
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Fog lamp switch won't turn off
by gordonm
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May 06, 2005 (7:54 pm)
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I have a 2001 Limited with 50,000 miles on it. Recently, the fog lamps were coming on by themselves with the car off and parked. I have found that the switch cap that turns on the fog lamps is not staying pushed in where it belongs. With the turn signal arm centered, I can push in on the switch cap and the fog lamps go out. If I have the right turn signal on, I can't push in on the switch cap at all and the fog lamps remain on. Fortunately, in the left turn signal position, the switch cap stays where it should and the fog lamps are off. I just have to remember to turn on my left signal when I shut off my car or risk running down the battery. Has anyone had any similar problems? What was the fix and how much did it cost you?
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Re: Fog lamp switch won't turn off [gordonm]
by preynolds
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May 19, 2005 (8:07 am)
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Replying to: gordonm (May 06, 2005 7:54 pm)
My problem is the opposite, my fog lamps won't go on. Bulbs and fuses have been changed, but no luck. Dealer said electrical work is needed, costing lots of $, so I've passed for now. My big problem is that I hardly ever even used the fog lamps!
Frustrating.
Good luck with your problem...
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Re: Fog lamp switch won't turn off [gordonm]
by smartcard007
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May 22, 2005 (11:24 am)
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Replying to: gordonm (May 06, 2005 7:54 pm)
I'm having the same issue with my 2003. The Fog lights will just come on by themselfves and causing my battery to run down... Did you ever get a solution? 
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Re: Fog lamp switch won't turn off [smartcard007]
by jonid
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Jun 02, 2005 (3:48 am)
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Replying to: smartcard007 (May 22, 2005 11:24 am)
My PT Cruiser 2001 just started doing the same thing - fog lights turn on by themselves.
Does anyone have a solution yet?
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Re: Fog lamp switch won't turn off [jonid]
by tomrobison
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Jun 04, 2005 (3:02 pm)
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Replying to: jonid (Jun 02, 2005 3:48 am)
This sounds like a recall... I just had an almost dead battery: after calling a tow truck the car started and now is recharged... who knows a process for initiating an investigation leading to a recall?
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Re: Fog lamp switch won't turn off [tomrobison]
by tomrobison
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Jun 04, 2005 (7:27 pm)
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Replying to: tomrobison (Jun 04, 2005 3:02 pm)
I noticed an earlier comment stating that turning on the left turn signal when leaving the car did not allow the fog lights to come on inadvertently for one driver. Think I'll try that.
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Re: Fog lamp switch won't turn off [gordonm]
by incruiser
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Jun 07, 2005 (9:32 pm)
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Replying to: gordonm (May 06, 2005 7:54 pm)
I had the same problem today. I was on my way home from work and I noticed a burning smell in my car. When I pull over to let wait for my friend to pick up her son from daycare I noticed smoke in front of me. Coming from my hazard light switch. That also when I noticed the fog light signal was on on the dashboard. Well the smoke would not stop so when my friend returned to the car we drove around the corner to the fire station and they had to cut my battery cable to disconnect and avoid a potential car fire. I am trying to find others like you to see if this is a major problem or just an isolated incident. I will making calls tomorrow and doing some more research on the internet. I love my cruiser, I have had it for 3 years now and this is the only major issue I have ever had with it but it could have been a very major potentially dangerous issue had I not noticed the smoke in time. If anyone has had issues with their light signal switches sticking please let me respond.
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Re: Fog lamp switch won't turn off [incruiser]
by jenkins1
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Jun 14, 2005 (12:13 pm)
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Replying to: incruiser (Jun 07, 2005 9:32 pm)
Great to hear someone that is having the same problem. Today my dad couldn't get the fog indicators off, and we smelled a burning smell that kept getting stronger and stronger. We pulled the battery cable as soon as possible and are pretty freaked out about the whole thing. I will also be checking around to see what the problem is with our PT's and try to get some answers. Please let me know what you find out in your search, and I will also keep you posted. Let me know what you discover.
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