I have a PT cruiser 2005 convertible, it start overheating, went home to find it did not have coolant at all. I add coolant to the car & next day it start to overheat again, the weird thing is it only overheat when I was running when I stopped in stop light in started to cool down. Any suggestions?

mike loshbough

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• Posted on Jan 25, 2009

SOURCE: where is the crank sensor located on 2005 chrysler pt cruiser?

the crank sensor is located on back right side of engine by were the trans. bolts up.is the no start when could or hot?

SOURCE: Overheating??

I had the same problem, it was the thermostat.

HOWEVER - also check that the fans come on, that you've got plenty of antifreeze, no leaks, etc.

From the erratic nature of the overheat, it's likely the thermostat.

When you take the old thermostat out, check and see if (after running it under cold water) opens up in a pot of hot water. Mine wouldn't.

SOURCE: Overheating engine

Check your oil dipstick for coolant, or a mucky substance. Your symptoms sound like a blown head gasket.

mike loshbough

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• Posted on Jul 31, 2009

SOURCE: 2005 pt cruiser misfire low rpm

Have your plugs and wires checked for replacement:)

SOURCE: 2004 kia optima overheating when in town driving.

I had this same problem with the same car. I changed the thermostat, temp sensor, water pump and timing belt and it still overheats with the AC on primarily.