Top 20 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser Questions & Answers

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Hello. Be sure the copper strands of the cables are 'firmly' seated and tightened to and in their respective cable ends. Also, there is a 'secondary' ground wire that must be attached to 'ground' cable. If that secondary cable is not connected, the starter may not work. Good luck and keep me informed; if you want to.

Check engine oil level with dipstick. If low, don't run engine until you have checked for leaks and added oil.

This would be pointing to the wrong fuel being filled up. Drain the fuel tank, flush the system, change the filter and re-fill with correct fuel.

can be a few problems if any codes have scanned and start with that if no codes start with checking fuel pressure --egr valve--cat converter --throttle body --etc

Dropping the fuel tank is the only way without access plates . Two tank straps, may need to loosen exhaust, electrical connection to pump and fuel lines, tank fill neck hose and a couple of small hoses . Draining the tank first helps . Fire extinguisher nearby . Brass punch for pump retaining ring .

Run an obd scanner on it for fault codes.

It should be listed on the access cover of the fuses. Look carefully. If that doesn't work, go to library and look it up with car repair manual.

Is it the nut on the pressure line?If so cut the line flush with the nut and use a socket to remove the nut.

2002 PT Cruiser radiator replacement https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KDZRTfc5D9s hERE ARE 2 VIDEOS THAT SHOULD HELP YOU.

Dont you hate sitting at a stop with your foot on the accelerator pedal trying to keep it from dying? :)

Idle Air Control Valve

It can be cleaned, but relatively inexpensive and given age of vehicle, just replace. Could be bad electrical connection or other but again... replace first and troubleshoot further if doesn't fix issue.

Wiring, schematic, electrical diagrams, torq settings, parts info, error/fault codes, full assembly/dissembly, service instructions and a lot mor etc are basic contents of these online books they here on this website https://big-manuals.com/

Left lower left fender inside o if you mean the solenoid pack because is not shifting right on top of the tranny

There are actually four mounts. The two on the passenger side are called motor mounts. The two on the driver's side are both called transmission mounts. I've included two photos of what yours will look like. The top photo is the right side upper motor mount. before ordering inspect the upper mount for a broken bolt. The bolt in the center sometimes breaks.

The engine runs the power steering pump. When the engine dies, you lose power steering ASSIST. You do NOT lose steering! It does NOT lock. It's just harder to steer. There is no way for us to guess what's causing your engine to die with the scarce information you provided. Get it to a shop to have it checked out.

pull the fuel tank out of the vehicle , needs to be flushed out .

You need to drain an flush out the fuel tank , line's an change injectors . Clogged with bad fuel , unless the fuel was run out before sitting for a year .

TPS throttle position sensor may be wearing out causing hesitation issues .

Check the ignition system .