What are the problems with a 2007 PT Cruiser?
Unfortunately, engine lights that will not turn off seem to be a prevalent PT Cruiser problem. The common symptoms for the 2007 PT Cruiser are overheating accompanied by the engine light turning on. The code P0340 is often displayed as the problem for owners.
How much does it cost to fix a PT Cruiser engine stall?
The car this issue conflicts is the 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser. Typical repair cost for an engine that stalls and shuts off while driving is $700. This is the most dangerous of the PT Cruiser problems. It involves the engine to completely stall out while driving.
What’s the best way to fix a PT Cruiser?
The best solution is to have a professional car mechanic well versed in PT Cruiser problems. A tempory solution was to turn the car off and back on. But this only stopped the problem temporarily and quite often the problem would arise again upon the next time the owner drove the car.
What causes engine light to come on on PT Cruiser?
11 people found this helpful. my 2007 pt did same thing, engine light came on , car was jerking and bucking, ( had nothing to do with the a/c or heat) it was the cam positon sensor, on line the part is 35.99 to 55.99 depending on where you buy it, local garage did mine part and labor for 162.00 29 people found this helpful.
Unfortunately, engine lights that will not turn off seem to be a prevalent PT Cruiser problem. The common symptoms for the 2007 PT Cruiser are overheating accompanied by the engine light turning on. The code P0340 is often displayed as the problem for owners.
The car this issue conflicts is the 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser. Typical repair cost for an engine that stalls and shuts off while driving is $700. This is the most dangerous of the PT Cruiser problems. It involves the engine to completely stall out while driving.
Why is my PT Crusier engine shutting down?
Our PT Crusier has been dying while driving 55/60 mph. We thought fuel pump, but after letting the cruiser sit for 10 mins or more, it may start back up. This problem has been going on for about 2 mos or so. Battery is brand new and had fluids, oil, and a seal for transmission leak done in Feb. Of this year.
The best solution is to have a professional car mechanic well versed in PT Cruiser problems. A tempory solution was to turn the car off and back on. But this only stopped the problem temporarily and quite often the problem would arise again upon the next time the owner drove the car.
When was the last time a PT Cruiser was made?
1.35 million PT Cruisers were built during its nine-year lifetime. With that many vehicles produced, there are bound to be some PT Cruiser problems. While the last PT Cruiser was produced in 2010, many of them are still on the road.
How is the speed of a PT Cruiser controlled?
It is controlled by the sensor near the thermostat on the passenger side which has a slide mechanism as well as a clip like the radiator fan to secure it. High speed operation can be checked by disconnecting the sensor, while low speed can be checked while engine is idling without disconnecting it.
What’s the problem with my Chilton PT Cruiser?
Middle dash bezel (panel) peeling was a problem on some 2001 models; a service bulletin exists and a dealer might replace it for free (they do not have to). Replacement looks easy in the Chilton’s manual: remove the climate control knobs, pull off the bezel (“middle section”).
How much does it cost to repair a PT Cruiser dashboard?
Typical repair cost for a cracked dashboard is $200. The dashboard from the 2001 PT Cruiser will suddenly crack with no correlation to a causing event. It isn’t a result of being out in the sun. The cracks often start within 2-3 years of owning the car.
What does the code p0340 mean on a PT Cruiser?
The common symptoms for the 2007 PT Cruiser are overheating accompanied by the engine light turning on. The code P0340 is often displayed as the problem for owners. This code means that the camshaft position sensor circuit sensor A bank 1 is malfunctioning. As we will see below this code makes sense since replacing the camshaft fixes the problem.
How much does it cost to fix a PT Cruiser engine?
Typical repair cost for an engine that stalls and shuts off while driving is $700. This is the most dangerous of the PT Cruiser problems. It involves the engine to completely stall out while driving. It can happen sporadically while driving, giving the driver no warning as to when it will happen next.