5 speed manual. 2002 . Hard to get in and out of gear when engine running. Car moves forward when clutch to the floor in 1st,after the e brake disengaged. Is it a clutch or transmission issue. Just recently fixed the shifter linkage bushings thinking that would rectify the problem. Still shifting just as bad and works better when it's cold outside, and hasn't been running long. Has been a great car otherwise. Blew a timing belt at about 200,000 km, at 343000 now and engine light is on. Any ideas?
I recommend bleeding the clutch using instructions pasted from autozone.com below. As for the engine light, please get the computer scanned and send us the diagnostic trouble code.
Hydraulic System Bleeding
NOTE
It is necessary to bleed the clutch hydraulic release system if the system has lost an excessive amount of fluid and has allowed air into the circuit. Air in the system typically results in a spongy pedal feel, and/or improper clutch release. If air cannot be removed from the system using this procedure, it is necessary to replace both the clutch master cylinder and slave cylinder assemblies.
Except Turbocharged Models
Turbocharged Models
CAUTION
While slave cylinder is detached from the transaxle, DO NOT actuate the clutch master cylinder. Damage to the slave cylinder will result.
NOTE
Due to the angle and design of the turbo hydraulic system components, gravity and pedal bleeding are less effective and less efficient than the reverse fluid injection method (reverse bleeding). Reverse bleeding is recommended for this system, and requires the use of commercially available injection bleeding equipment.
Alternate Procedure (Pedal Bleeding)
Recommended Procedure (Reverse Bleeding)
WARNING
Use care not to allow fluid to drain into clutch bellhousing. Excessive fluid will be agitated and sprayed around inside the clutch bellhousing by the rotating flywheel, contaminating the flywheel, disc, and pressure plate, resulting in poor clutch engagement.
CAUTION
Use care not to allow fluid to drain into clutch bellhousing. Excessive fluid will be agitated and sprayed around inside the clutch bellhousing by the rotating flywheel, contaminating the flywheel, disc, and pressure plate, resulting in poor clutch engagement.
Fig. Location of the bleed screw for the 2.4L engine
SOURCE: 2002 PT Cruiser Shifter Wont Go Into Reverse - Manual 5 speed
I had the EXACT same problem on my 01 PT. Very easy and inexpensive fix. There is a bushing that is located under the air box under the hood. It is in the shifter linkage. It falls apart from the heat of the engine and age. Mine was completely gone! The dealership didn't sell the bushing itself, they wanted to sell the whole arm for $$! I found this place that sells polyurethane bushing that work great. They sell you two, one for under the hood and one under the console. I just replaced the one under the hood.
All you have to take off is the air box, press the bushing into the sleeve then press it onto the pin and you are done. This place sells them as race parts that gives you a tighter shift.
http://www.boogerracing.com/boogerbushings.html
SOURCE: 2006 PT w/ manual transmission won't go into gear when it's hot
You have worn out your shift cables. They cost approx 500 to replace. Mine did the same thing, and of course not covered under extended warranty because it is a wear and tear part just like break pads.
SOURCE: when my 2006 pt cruiser gets hot it is hard to
I live in Tucson AZ and have the same problem with my 2006 Cruiser. During mild weather (below 90 degrees) the clutch behaves fine. When it gets hotter, as it always does in the summer, it gets very hard to shift. I had clutch work done at the dealer (replaced a slave cylinder) and they had a hard time getting it to bleed properly. Said it is tricky and requires a special technique or something. I like the car, but this is quite frustrating.
SOURCE: Recently my brake lights on my 2001 pt cruiser
your brake switch has to be activitated to put it into gear, either the switch is installed wrong or it is bad
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