20 Most Recent 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser - Page 5 Questions & Answers

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where is the key? why do you need to hotwire

Put the car up on a car lift and inspect all the parts in the rear and front suspension for damage.

replace ignition i know on some cars you can buy just the tumblers

http://www.ptcruiserlinks.com/forum/tech-performance-forum/45744-error-code-p0204.html https://www.obd-codes.com/p0204 Hope this helps

check for a dash light control and turn it up a bit

Your car has an interference engine, which means if the timing belt is broken, the pistons will strike the valves. If your engine turns over and there is no noise of internal metal-to-metal contact, your timing belt is not broken. If your engine does not turn over, and you suspect the timing belt may be broken, remove the valve cover and SLOWLY rotate the crankshaft a few degrees by hand, watching if the camshaft rotates. If the camshaft rotates, the timing belt is not broken. You provided no information on why you think the timing belt may be broken, although you refer to having good electrical power. Does the starter engage? If not, it has nothing to do with the timing belt. Does the starter engage but the engine doesn't start? If so, timing is way down on the list of things to check. After checking spark, fuel delivery, compression, etc.

can you hear if the heater motor is running? check to see and make sure the heater inlets are not blocked with leaves or anything else. I no you said you have done a bleed but if there is an air lock in there it wont heat up.

Did you hook back up crank sensor?

Have you checked your IOD fuse ? Quick Tip Signs of blown IOD Fuse on Chrysler Dodge Jeep Fiat or Ram...

car wont run with less than 11 voltsdont delay in getting the car looked at most likely cause faulty alternator or regulator /statorold battery the battery light might be on constant or flash on and off every now and again

you have a sensor or component going bad and every time you disconnect battery your resetting it but when computer cycles thru the bad part will set off the trouble light ---have the vehicle scanned for the code most auto places offer this service for free with the code you can fix the problem

Are you using the original key or a spare?

Here's a video John on your crankshaft sensor removal. 2005 PT Cruiser crankshaft sensor replacement

sticking thermostat, if you cannt say when it was last replaced, try that first

The problem has to do with a speed sensor either on the front wheels but more likely on the out put shaft of the transmission

Overheating is caused by: 1. plugged radiator core 2. Wrong mix of water and coolant. 3. Low coolant level. 4. stuck thermostat 5. hoses collapsing. 6. Air lock in system 7. Bad fins on water pump.

I believe you are referring to the immobilizer in your key for your car. Unfortunately there is not a way around this factory anti theft system. However most delearships have the ability program new keys for you. If you had two valid keys that were already programed to the car's immobilizer you can simply buy another key with a programmable immobilizer chip, usually referred to as a sentry key. These keys are available at some hardware stores for cheaper then you would find at a dealership. So if you have the old keys and a new blank key you can follow the following procedure in most cars to program the new key: 1. Bring the replacement sentry key to a hardware store or dealership. Have it cut to match the original valid sentry keys.

2. Place the first valid key into the PT Cruiser's ignition and turn to the ON position for a minimum of three seconds and a maximum of 15 seconds. Turn ignition switch off until it is in the LOCK position and remove the key.

3. Within 15 seconds, insert the second valid key and turn the ignition to the ON position. Wait ten seconds or until a chime sounds and the vehicle security light begins to flash. Turn the ignition off until it is in the LOCK position and remove the key.

4. Within 60 seconds, insert the new blank sentry key into the ignition switch and turn it to the ON position. Wait 10 seconds or until you hear a single chime and the vehicle security light stops flashing. Look for the indicator light on the dashboard. If it turns on for three seconds and then turns off, the key has been successfully programmed.