2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser "car shuts stop lights traffice" Questions

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Have a 2004 PT Cruiser (turbo) that is running hot. The overflow bottle seems to be empty all the time but I don't see anything on the ground. Replaced the thermostat, still running hot. Gurgul

...replaced, overflow bottle always empty, car continues to run hot, oil light comes on in stop and go traffic, car has recently shut off when too hot. could be burning it may need cylinderhead ...

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Idle problems trailblazer

idle problems trailblazer why does the ignition shut down especially when you stop at a traffic light or in slow traffic . Check or replace Fuel Filter... have somebody check your idle speed....

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The engine shut down while on stop and go traffic. Tried to restart but the throttle was weak and shut down again. After shutting everything down for 5 minutes, restarted the engine. The throttle w

...stop and go traffic If the car is having trouble maintaining idle (the tach dips and car dies) the common causes are the idle control valve and camshaft position sensors. The cam sensors failing will ...

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My 2009 sorento when i stop at a light or stop sign its like the engine wants to shut down but it stops when i take my foot off the break pedal

...stop light or traffice light Sounds like a misfire condition... This condition will set trouble codes that you can scan for at your favorite local auto parts store for free. Just go up to the parts ...

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My 1997 Dod Dakota has recently began to stop

but when i come to a stop sign, or get in traffic and need to push the clutch in, the rpms go down to zero and it shuts off. The engine light does NOT go on, however. HELP!!!!! Clean the throttle body

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Car shuts off when slowing down for stop sign or traffic light - starts back up again

car shuts off when slowing down for stop sign or traffic light - starts back up again Idle to low ,could have a vacuum hose fallen off ,if it has a carby ,a blocked idle jet possible.

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My car is shutting off when i stop at stop lights

...car is shutting off when i stop at stop lights or just stop in traffic. What could be the problem?I drive a Lancer 2002 It sounds like your EGR system is malfunctioning. EGR or Exaust Gas ...

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Hi all...I was stuck in a horrible traffic jam 4 2 hours...in which 1 1/2 hrs were less than 5 mph. My truck is a 2003 Ford Escape. My radio went out then the lights started 2 dim and a brake light ca

Hi all...I was stuck in a horrible traffic jam 4 2 hours...in which 1 1/2 hrs were less than 5 mph. My truck is a 2003 Ford Escape. My radio went out then the lights started 2 dim and a brake light ...

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Why is my car shutting off when i come to a slow stop, like in traffic or approcahing the traffic light

...car idols down it looses power and shuts off. as long as I am maintain a good speed there is no problem do you have a check engine light on? sounds as if the censers are bad or you have a vacuum leak ...

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96 maxima is shutting off without warning and takes a while to start up. Why?

...car would shut off several times when slowing down in traffic or stopping at stop light. why? and it takes a while to start back up. why? When it fails to start you will need to determine if it is ...