20 Most Recent 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser - Page 6 Questions & Answers

Ch. Best not to jump to conclusions, if the engine light is on, there is a trouble code which will probably tell why the vehicle stalled. Take vehicle into a good shop, have scanned for trouble codes, diagnosed and estimate for repair. "I hope this helped you out, if so let me know by pressing the helpful button. Check out some of my other posts if you need more tips and info."

imoboliser not deactivated

Go here and look up the meaning and possible cause. www.obd-codes.com

Faulty sensor. See if it starts in neutral, if you have success the park position on your shifter may have worn out. If not the sending switch is likely worn out.

No cold start valve ,sorry ! What color smoke ? Your best bet is to have it diagnosed by a qualified repair shop . Could have bad crankshaft position sensor ,fuel pump problems , cam sensor ,temp. sensor etc.. To know for sure testing needs to be done . Scan tool data checked , fuel pump pressure an volume testing . Check spark plug color , the color can tell you if running rich ,lean etc...

run fault codes to check for ambient temp sensor problems . check for fuel pressure in the manifold

Replace the ignition switch.

Check battery. If OK, starter is going out.

FYI http://www.obd-codes.com/p0401

could be an emergency cutoff switch make sure that your emergency brake is off.

A label which identifies these components is located on the underside of the cover. On this website you find fuse box description for Chrysler 200 http://www.autogenius.info/en/chrysler-200-mk2-from-2014-fuse-box-diagram

Check the fluid first. Fill as necessary and test drive it again. If it good, repair the leaks. Clear the codes. If not, it needs diagnosed. Most times it is just the solenoid pack that needs replaced.

check the fuses.

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It is built into the BCM. body control module. I believe it is under the dash, passenger side beside the glove box. You should have the codes read first. Not much security on these. A bad door latch will cause a security problem.

Do the easiest things first: Check the battery earth lead (bear in mind that if you disconnect the batter you will probably have to re-enter the radio code). Check where it connects to the body/engine block - make sure it is clean and secure. Then check every other earth lead you can find

Advise suspension and drive train check.

The message is there to allow the inspectors that check for emissions compliance to know whether or not you (or someone else) has disconnected the battery in any attempt to erase or clear codes in the last 50 start-stop cycles. In jurisdictions that only use the on board computer to verify emissions compliance, they will often automatically fail the vehicle for emissions on this message and you must return after the message clear to prove the vehicle is fault-free.

I'd have the VSS checked in the car.

When it shuts off will it easily start again or does it have to sit awhile ?