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#234 of 257 Re: Lose of Acceleration [dea2221] by nervoust Jul 02, 2009 (4:23 pm)
Replying to: dea2221 (Jun 06, 2009 6:32 pm) I just took it to an mechanic that specializes in electrical issues and he's trying to narrow it down. He's thinking it has to be the wiring under the panel in of the steering column, but he's not for sure for sure. Now one of my friends knows of a Cruiser that had the same or extremely similar problem, I told her to ask the dealership selling the car what they did to solve it. Also by any chance, on your PT have you had any after market work done to it that would interfere with the wiring or involve any of the wiring. Oh quick question for you; I keep hearing that there are two fuse boxes in my car but can't find the other one for anything. I know of the one under the hood, but where's the second one? Would you happen to know?
#235 of 257 Battery drains by tmstech Jul 17, 2009 (5:06 pm)
Our '03' Cruiser battery dies. We experienced this a month ago, and I recharged batt. Then it happened again a week later, so I decided that the original batt must be giving up the ghost. Got new one at WalMart, and no problems for a month, then yesterday morning - dead batt -. Put the charger on for an hour, then started car and ran for about 5 minutes. After shutting off engine, I removed neg (-) terminal and looked for power drain by using milliAmp reading from neg (-) post and the now disconnected neg (-) cable. Initially I was in the 70 milliamp draw, but that dropped to about 9 milliAmp after about 3 or 4 minutes (I assume computers shutting off for the delay). So I went to bed happy that there was no batt drain. Today after no use all day, I went out to it this afternoon and it is totally dead again. To note, our weather has been in the 100's for a few days now. We also have noticed for a few weeks that the AIRBAG light stays on during engine running time. we have noticed a couple of times the FOG lamp is lit, but that has only been a couple of times in the last 6 months. Replies to this message: geek5 (Jul 20, 2009 4:16 am)
#236 of 257 Re: Battery drains [tmstech] by geek5 Jul 20, 2009 (4:16 am)
Replying to: tmstech (Jul 17, 2009 5:06 pm) pull the fog light fuse (or replace the control cluster unit on the steering column with the turning signal and light controls).   just LAST WEEK i finally got my problems fixed   after i replaced the battery, ignition module, two starters and the computer. oh, and several tows home from Philly.   the battery cables were bad - specifically the positive cable. it looked good and i had plenty of power for lights - but not enough to the starter.   so far so good - AND it was under $100 for the cables - almost $200 for the diagnostics and the labor - BUT it's fixed - knock on wood!!!   GOOD LUCK!
#237 of 257 Re: kramerd [kramerd] by poe4 Jul 22, 2009 (12:03 pm)
Replying to: kramerd (Oct 27, 2008 10:12 am) Did you ever get this problem fixed? I have a 2007 PT Cruiser that is doing the same thing and they are going to replace the hazard switch which is apparently the hottest of all the knobs (but they all get hot). I don't think switching one switch is the answer. I can smell something burning, but apparently the technicians can't. I am also afraid it will catch fire. Replies to this message: nervoust (Jul 22, 2009 5:38 pm) poe4 (Aug 20, 2009 5:39 pm)
#238 of 257 Re: kramerd [poe4] by nervoust Jul 22, 2009 (5:38 pm)
Replying to: poe4 (Jul 22, 2009 12:03 pm) I have a guy that's going to look at my wiring for my tail lights and interior dash. Did anybody check your wires to make sure nothings rubbing and it shouldn't be or there aren't any lose wires somewhere? You really shouldn't even be driving that car if it smells like somethings burning.I really hope you get that checked out and fixed soon. Replies to this message: poe4 (Aug 20, 2009 5:39 pm)
#239 of 257 Dashboard dead by nanjef Aug 20, 2009 (1:26 pm)
2005 PT convertible turbo. The dash suddenly stopped working. No odometer, fuel gauge, speedometer, etc. Radio works interior lights do not. Car starts and runs fine. Anyone with similar problems? Fuses appear to be fine checked dash fuses with continuity tester.
#240 of 257 Re: kramerd [nervoust] by poe4 Aug 20, 2009 (5:39 pm)
Replying to: nervoust (Jul 22, 2009 5:38 pm) Thanks for your reply. The dealer checked everything, at first couldn't find anything wrong. Then he burned his finger on the emergency flasher, which he replaced. It hasn't got sizzling hot since, but warm, but only when the lights are on, which isn't often. Haven't smelled anything burning since.
#241 of 257 2003 PT cruiser wont start. by 26ptgirl Aug 24, 2009 (4:56 pm)
I have a used 2003 pt cruiser. About a week ago the electrical light came on while I was driving. (The one that looks like a battery.) After a while the vehicle started to drive funny...Like it didnt have much power. I took it home and parked it. It was starting fine...until one evening (couple days later) when I desided I would drive it. It wouldnt start. The dash would light up but the engine didnt turn over instead I heard clicks. Soooo...We got a new battery. It started but then...it cut off. So now we are thinking it may be the altenator?? Replies to this message: geek5 (Aug 24, 2009 6:42 pm)
#242 of 257 Re: 2003 PT cruiser wont start. [26ptgirl] by geek5 Aug 24, 2009 (6:42 pm)
Replying to: 26ptgirl (Aug 24, 2009 4:56 pm) get new battery cables $60 and install or have them installed. i replaced two perfectly good starters, the battery, ignition module and the computer first. it was the positve cable. light were bright but very low current getting to the starter.
#243 of 257 the never ending struggle of the check engine light! by havoc2 Aug 30, 2009 (9:26 pm)
i have a 2002 PT Crusier. check engine light came on one day while driving my roommates to work. i changed all fluids and it remained on. i started to get frustrated for severial reasons. why have so much of the engine depedant on the computer board, or the OBD. needless to say, the light is still on. what would cause the light to remain on after changing all fluids and changing the spark plugs   Replies to this message: billybug (Aug 30, 2009 11:01 pm) nervoust (Aug 31, 2009 5:40 pm) jpf (Sep 01, 2009 8:49 am)

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