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#219 of 258 Now won't start by ptbroke Mar 17, 2009 (9:42 am)
Replace vavles dealing with oil pump in Dec and replaced spark plugs had a tune up. THen las week needed water pump, electric fan and timing belt replaced. Now 9 days later: My car won't start!!!! Not a battery issue, car is just refusing to turn over..it clicks instead. Anyone with ideas?
#220 of 258 fog lights by margiept2001 Mar 21, 2009 (1:31 pm)
Hi My fog lights are coming on by themselves...If I put my finger under the end of the turn indicators they go off.....Should I have the mechanic run and diagnostic test on the electric...replace the turn indicator Help Thanks Margie Replies to this message: texasptdriver (Mar 22, 2009 6:51 pm) texasptdriver (Mar 22, 2009 6:55 pm) speedy63one (Sep 28, 2009 4:07 pm) bobbie2380 (Nov 02, 2009 3:08 pm)
#221 of 258 Re: fog lights [margiept2001] by texasptdriver Mar 22, 2009 (6:51 pm)
Replying to: margiept2001 (Mar 21, 2009 1:31 pm) Yes, the Multi-Purpose Switch needs replacing. It controls the turn signals and lights. Replacing it fixed my problems, which were the same as yours. This appears to be a common PT problem. The switches must be made in a substandard Chinese factory. Although mine is working fine at present, I am expecting that it will fail again in in a year or two. The repair is expensive. I think it was about $200.00. Good luck with it.
#222 of 258 Re: fog lights [margiept2001] by texasptdriver Mar 22, 2009 (6:55 pm)
Replying to: margiept2001 (Mar 21, 2009 1:31 pm) Correction: The cost was about $150.00 to replace the Multi-Function Switch. Replies to this message: speedy63one (Sep 28, 2009 4:07 pm) bobbie2380 (Nov 02, 2009 3:08 pm)
#223 of 258 dead dash by geek5 Mar 24, 2009 (11:12 am)
anybody ever figure out how to resuscitate a dead dashboard? i have an odometer reading but no lights and no radio. I saw similar posts in the past but no remedy?
#224 of 258 starter problem - sound familiar? by geek5 Mar 24, 2009 (11:18 am)
my 2003 PT would occassionally not cold start - finally will not start at all. replaced battery - that was good for a week but i think it's daed now. replaced the starter - and i do believe the old one was bad. this one will crank - if i bypass the ignition switch but vehicle will not start. dash is totally dead. needles use to jump now and then when dash worked. wondering if dash problems related to car not starting. reigning theories now if that the ignition needs replacing and that my key might be bad. i've seen tons of these posts in here but never any solution. i'd be happy to install a starter button just to drive it so i can trade it in. for you foglight problem people - i pulled that fuse years ago.
#225 of 258 starter problem by geek5 Mar 24, 2009 (11:33 am)
keys are ok. i can jump the starter with the ignition on (and with ignition wires connected) but no spark - it won't start.   all fuses are ok. is there a fusible link in the pt?   tia! Replies to this message: geek5 (Mar 30, 2009 12:29 pm) geek5 (Apr 02, 2009 6:28 am) geek5 (Apr 02, 2009 11:43 am)
#226 of 258 Re: starter problem [geek5] by geek5 Mar 30, 2009 (12:29 pm)
Replying to: geek5 (Mar 24, 2009 11:33 am) OK. Now have a new battery, a new starter and a new computer. I still have no dash lights and will not crank the starter. If I jump the starter, it has no spark and will not start. Only things left is the ignition module and wiring. This forum seems to have gone dead - did you all set your Chryslers on fire or what?    I'll report back if anything gets this P.O.S running again. Replies to this message: geek5 (Apr 02, 2009 6:28 am) geek5 (Apr 02, 2009 11:43 am)
#227 of 258 Re: starter problem [geek5] by geek5 Apr 02, 2009 (6:28 am)
Replying to: geek5 (Mar 30, 2009 12:29 pm) i replaced the ignition switch. no help. I've checked the relays and fuses and the new computer looks real clean but nothing has helped. no dash lights, no starter. I saw a mention of a fusible link but parts stores only list one for the 2003 PT for the stereo - it says it's in the trunk?!?!   another mentions a fusible link to the alternator. I can just see the alternator. but i'll want a confirmation before i pull the motor out to look closer. Replies to this message: geek5 (Apr 02, 2009 11:43 am)
#228 of 258 Re: starter problem [geek5] by geek5 Apr 02, 2009 (11:43 am)
Replying to: geek5 (Apr 02, 2009 6:28 am) Ahah!   30 Amp fuse was making/breaking contact. It looked good visually and continuity check at one point was good but it was blown, ever so slightly. Suggestion for haunting syndrome of electrical problems: don't check the fuses, REPLACE THEM!

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