I tried starting my car on a cold day a couple months ago,but i just ran the battery down. i bought a new battery but the engine wouldn't turn over. would some starter fluid work?
It won't turn over , or it won't start?
SOURCE: 2001 pt cruiser limited won't crank
needs a battery but be careful cause sometimes a bad alternater will cause the battery to go bad
SOURCE: Replacing 2004 PT Cruiser Starter
He can do it. Tell him to just be patient (everything is a tight fit in a PT) and remember to disconnect the battery first. No special tools are required. He may have to move a bracket or two for access. It lives on the left side (front) of the motor and easiest to get to from underneath.
SOURCE: replacing a starter in a PT. Cruiser 2001
Remove battery and battery support you'll be able to undo starter bolt's trough there and slip starter out.
Testimonial: "This didn't help, because you had to remove the engine structural collar under the starter to get at the starter bolt. It was more complicated."
SOURCE: 3002 Pt Cruiser GT -
It sounds like a sensor is intermittantly loosing the data stream. Since the engine light came on, I would go to a reputable shop and have them check for codes. Many auto parts stores will do this as well and sometimes for free. Can't beet free. If I were to guess I would say something like the camshaft postion sensor is going bad, Or the crankshaft postion sensor, Or something like that. The code will tell which one it is.
Good luck, and if you have any further questions please....ask!
Testimonial: "It was the cam shaft sensor - stuck open -I liked that you were able to give a reason for the suggestons you gave, it wasn't done off the cuff."
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