My 2002 PT cruiser (126000 miles) recently started boiling over from the coolant fill reservoir, but ONLY while idling. While driving at highway speeds, the temp indicator stays at halfway (even in 102 degree F ambient temperature). This began after Goodyear did an oil change for me and left the radiator cap halfway on. Checked fan operation: it works while idling. Cleaned bugs off the radiator fins. Top radiator hose is hot, so I assume the thermostat is working.
Sounds like an air pocket in your cooling system need to bleed system and add missing coolant
SOURCE: 2002 PT Cruiser LE (no Turbo) Overheating. (Fan
There is no machine for this,however a VERY skilled auto electric shop might be able to help.They really have to have a Gift with car wiring to fix your problem,it can be FIXED,find the right shop in your area.I will try and think this through to help you,this is what I used to do,It's not a book problem it is experience that will fix your car. I do have a question? How does your car run without the AC on?
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Check your oil dipstick for coolant, or a mucky substance. Your symptoms sound like a blown head gasket.
SOURCE: 2001 pt cruiser running hot after changing
I have a 2001 PT and it overheats the rad fan will not turn on. I took it to auto zone to hook it up to the code reader and it said that BBECM has detected an open or shorted condition in the radiator fan relay circuit Probable cause open or shorted high speed radiator fan relay.
What dose this mean is it a relay or the computer. I have read alot about the pcm needing re-programed is this something the Chrysler deal should take care of it seem to be happening to alot of people.
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Ensure coolant system has been properly filled.
Carry out all air bleed operations as specified by the manufacturer- (don't forget to open the heater core supply valve).
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If the thermostat is good as well than you may have a blown head gasket!!!
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GOT IT FIXED!! The radiator cap was damaged by the Goodyear guys who changed the oil. A new cap appears to have fixed the problem!
OK, I was wrong. It WAS the fan motor. Duh - it has two speeds, two windings, and the idle side of the motor was burned out. $99. Coulda been worse.
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