2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

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The blinkers run though the Hazard switch. Have you done work recently on the radio or anything in the dash where it could have come unplugged? I would check the switch and make sure it's all connected there first. I have seen several people with this issue and most just recently installed a radio (or had one stolen) and the hazardbutton never got plugged back in... Locksmith Kenmore Ny 24 Hour Locksmith 716 848 0099 in Kenmore Ny

by sub frame I`m guessing you mean the frame under the engine & transmission. if so you have to support the engine/trans with an engine brace and disconnect every thing that is attached to the sub frame then unbolt the frame bolts and lower the sub frame. note this is heavy weight so make sure you have help and something to support the frame when doing this.

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My PT has done the same thing twice. I have found the car will start with my spare set of keys. After starting this way it will accept either set of keys. Weird!

check your timming marks

I doubt it is the PCM, though it could be, as the voltage is regulated by the PCM. It could also be the fusible link. There is a way to test, if you have a voltmeter. With the engine running, check the voltage at the alternator terminal. It should be at least 14 volts or more. Also check it at the battery. It should be the same. If lower at the battery, replace the fusible link.
If it's the same at the battery and both are above 14 volts, the charging circuit is probably fine and the problem may be a short in the car. I can send troubleshooting steps for a short if someone is good with electric circuits.
If the voltage is lower than 14 at the alternator terminal, then either the alternator is bad or the PCM is bad, and your mechanic may be right.

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Check the fuel supply. There may be a blockage in the fuel line or the air vent for the fuel tank is blocked.

Check the ground connections (black wires) attached to the car's sheet metal under the hood and near the main computer (wherever it is located). Bad ground connections (loose, rusty, etc.) can sometimes cause problems like these. If that doesn't work, use a voltmeter to determine if power is being supplied to the sensors when the ignition is turned on. --If yes, it's either a problem with the wiring/connections from the sensors back to the main computer, or a problem with the computer itself (somewhat unlikely). --If no, either buy a repair manual for your specific year/model or visit a model-specific forum and see if you can find a wiring diagram. That should tell you where the power to the sensors is supposed to be coming from -- the computer or another source. Tracing those wires/connections will hopefully identify the problem.

Sound like low engine compression head gasket gone between the cyl

Remove door panel and check for power to door lock actuator - if power is available when remote is pressed then replace door actuator.

You will want to install both the lower hose and the smaller heater hose to the tube before inserting it back into the water pump housing. Make sure that the new o-ring is lubed up and start by betting the rear part of the o-ring started first. Then you can use a small screw driver to help the edge of the o-ring into the housing while applying pressure on the tube itself. It should eventually just pop in. It is a major pain in the rear, and would help if you could grow another arm out of your head, but it is doable.

I just used a flat head screwdriver and went in through the grill... one opening from top. Vertically placed screwdriver just behind where latch cable enters hood latch. (Looks like a "J" shape metal part). I placed minimal pressure pushing handle toward passenger side and hood released right away. Just did this 5 min ago after interior latch release broke off.

I would start at the battery terminals. Loosen them and move them around to see if you get any lights, Even if the cables are tight they can still lose connection at times. Beyond that you could follow the negative cable and see if it is tightly connected to the body of the car. Maybe flex the cables to see if there is any corrosion under the rubber coating. If you have a volt meter test the ends of the battery cables (if possible) to at least verify you are getting power to the fuse box, or solenoid.

Under the hood in the engine compartment , has the fuse's an relays inside .Black plastic box near the battery .