# 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser - Limp mode stuck

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chrysler-pt-cruiser-limp-mode-stuck/179065>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** chrysler\
**Created:** [August 30, 2021, 4:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chrysler-pt-cruiser-limp-mode-stuck/179065 "2021-08-30T04:23:10Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 2\
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**Author:** ![valarie08](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/3e96dc/32.png) [@valarie08](https://community.cartalk.com/u/valarie08)\
**Post date:** [August 30, 2021, 4:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chrysler-pt-cruiser-limp-mode-stuck/179065/1 "2021-08-30T04:23:10Z")

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stuck in limp mode. when I unhook the battery and hook it back the car will shift gears perfectly but then goes in limp mode after a few minutes.

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**Author:** ![Nevada\_545](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/nevada_545/32/41232_2.png) [@Nevada\_545](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nevada_545)\
**Post date:** [August 30, 2021, 4:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chrysler-pt-cruiser-limp-mode-stuck/179065/2 "2021-08-30T04:58:40Z")

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When the Transmission Control Module detects a system fault the transmission is placed in limp mode. The TCM must be checked for faults, could be a failing input or output speed sensor, could be a failing torque converter clutch. Could be a minor repair, might be a major repair.