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259 messages, Last post on Nov 29, 2009 at 5:56 PM
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I test drove an '06 pt cruiser. It not only vibrates at idle, but also while cruising at highway speeds, under load. (When stepping on the gas). I had it checked by my mechanic, but they didn't take it on the highway, and said the motor mounts were good, and vibration at idle, is normal. I don't remember the other ones I drove, doing this. (An '03,'04, another '06 and an '07) Any thoughts on this? Or, has anyone else experienced this? The body is just cherry on this car. No nicks or scratches. Inferno Red. Very slick. Every power option that I like. But, don't want to buy it, if it's going to be trouble. Been there, done that.
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Replying to: bjc25 (Sep 12, 2007 7:51 pm)
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I have a 2005 Turbo Convertible that is just creeping up on 40,000 miles  . Nothing was wrong so I thought today I would fix that problem  . I decided to replace the spark plugs, figured 40,000 was a good point and I wanted to try the new Iridium plugs anyway. Bought four NGK 2314 plugs, removed the old plugs and installed the new plugs. Again, nothing was wrong before I started. After putting everything back together I started the car to see how much better it ran.  It now sputters and coughs, won't start unless you try at least twice and generally sounds like it is running on two cylinders. When you only have four to begin with, that's a problem. Put the old plugs back in, same problem. Apparently it is not the new plugs. I think I must have screwed up a spark plug wire or two during the job. If you are going to change the plugs in your cruiser, have a new set of wires handy, the old ones are real fragile apparently. I now have to order new wires, I am looking at Magnaco wires for $70 delivered. Hopefully that will put me back on the road. The car is now a fixture in the garage until the wires arrive...bummmer...
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Replying to: angees (Sep 15, 2007 1:21 pm) |
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Replying to: britsoft (Oct 07, 2007 8:47 pm) You might want to try a Google search for some PT Cruiser enthusiast forums - there are a few really good ones and you generally won't encounter the same rude responses you see here. I'd post links to a few but I'm at work and a Google search cannot be done from here (firewall). My wife has an 03 GT Cruiser that I surprised her with for Christmas a few years ago and I occasionally "cruise" the forums for advice and money-saving tips. In the future, try twisting the plug wire boot before pulling on it to break the seal. Also, apply some dielectric grease in the boots to make them easier to remove next time. |
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| I Have a 2001 PT with 108,000 miles on it. My mechanic (non-dealership) diagnosed a broken lower motor mount. To change it will require about 6 hours of shop time, he says. Any ideas on an easier fix? Also, any problems if I don't change it? | |
I BOUGHT A 2001 CRUISER WITH A 2003 ENGINE INSTALLED AND CAN'T GET IT RUNNING.THE DEALER SAID THAT THE CRANKSHAFT SENSOR WAS NOT COMPATABLE WITH THE ENGINE CONTROLER. DOES ANYONE KNOW IF THIS IS CORRECT? AND WHAT CAN I DO TO GET IT RUNNING SHORT OF GOING BACK TO A 2001 ENGINE 
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