Clutch is starting to slip on my 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser.

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It does have a low pressure port,. It has to for the pressure gauges set.

The low side valve is on the suction line, near the washer fluid reservoir filler.
Jun 2, 2011

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Fluid level checks Chrysler PT Cruiser 2001 2010 Petrol 2 4

It happened to me, I thought clutch.....but.....in my case it was the gear shift selector bushes. too much play, meaning, under bonnet/hood look down past the battery to see where gear select cable meets the gearbox bell housing, the rubber inside the joint wears out, it happens at both ends of the gear select cable, not a big expensive job. But it can make gearshift misses or failure to engage or release. I repeat...NOT EXPENSIVE ! also, check fluid levels and check for leaks. if not these.... then you are in clutch main assembly territory...good luck. Red

just replace it with a new one. replace also your fly wheel and release bearing.

the clutch is driven hydraulically. There is no adjustment available.

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does it use clutch fluid ,check the level make sure you have enough ,if not the clutch my need adjusted...

the shift cables can be adjusted but you will have to remove the cover around the console. Also look at the top of the transmission to see if any of the cables came off. Oreilly sells a chilton manual for pt cruisers on page 7a-2 it shows the cables and how to adjust them.

Check the fluid level and add the proper amount if needed. If the level is fine, take it to a shop. It sounds like the transmission is slipping, and the heat generated will quickly kill it.

usually when first gear wont go in this mean your clutch is worn out need new clutch before that i will check the clutch cable see if adjusted right or see the fluid is there and the system has no air

THE TRANSMISSION HAS FAILED, YOU EITHER HAVE A LOSS OF HYDRAULIC PRESSURE OR AS FAILED FORWARD/DIRECT CLUTCH PACK