# \#ptcruiser **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/ptcruiser/11116.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Car won’t go past 2.5k rpms](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-won-t-go-past-2-5k-rpms/184342)
**Author:** [@Abluedeer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Abluedeer)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2022, 8:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-won-t-go-past-2-5k-rpms/184342 "2022-05-30T20:30:24Z")
I’ve got a 2007 PT Cruiser, base model. Almost every day sometimes multiple times per drive, my engine light will turn on, and right when it turns on, my car will no go past 2.5k rpm’s. All I do is unplug the negative ba… --- ## [2004 Pt Cruiser Turbo just install a new power steering switch and it’s already leaking again?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-pt-cruiser-turbo-just-install-a-new-power-steering-switch-and-it-s-already-leaking-again/179175)
**Author:** [@Turbopig](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Turbopig)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2021, 3:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-pt-cruiser-turbo-just-install-a-new-power-steering-switch-and-it-s-already-leaking-again/179175 "2021-09-05T03:26:46Z")
Not sure if I’m missing something. The power steering switch was leaking so I replaced it, but within a week the switch seems to be leaking. It could be faulty. Does anyone have experience with this issue. Is there anot… --- ## [2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser P0562 code](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chrysler-pt-cruiser-p0562-code/175211)
**Author:** [@greg1951nc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/greg1951nc)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2021, 11:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chrysler-pt-cruiser-p0562-code/175211 "2021-02-17T23:59:01Z")
P0562 code low voltage alternator checked good Grounding problem? Computer? Best guess? --- ## [2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser oil light beeps only when braking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chrysler-pt-cruiser-oil-light-beeps-only-when-braking/171215)
**Author:** [@JudyJim](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JudyJim)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2020, 10:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chrysler-pt-cruiser-oil-light-beeps-only-when-braking/171215 "2020-10-14T22:47:28Z")
Oil light comes on and beeps when I hit the brakes. Then it goes off when the car is moving… --- ## [2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser wouldn’t start after storm](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chrysler-pt-cruiser-wouldn-t-start-after-storm/169463)
**Author:** [@Todd38](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Todd38)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2020, 10:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chrysler-pt-cruiser-wouldn-t-start-after-storm/169463 "2020-09-02T22:31:51Z")
My daughter’s 2004 Pt Cruiser would not start after the huge storm we had with 140 mph winds. Before that it was running perfectly. It had a recent tune-up that included a water pump and timing belt replacement. I doesn’… --- ## [Volkswagon Beetle vs Chrysler PT Crusier?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volkswagon-beetle-vs-chrysler-pt-crusier/168707)
**Author:** [@Zumerical](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Zumerical)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2020, 4:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volkswagon-beetle-vs-chrysler-pt-crusier/168707 "2020-08-25T04:22:57Z")
Hello! I am a 16 year old new driver and am currently looking into these models (open to others though just love the retro stuff!), and was wondering which is better a PT Cruiser (what year as well) or a Beetle (same as … --- ## [Rhythmic thumping on front Driver side](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rhythmic-thumping-on-front-driver-side/167886)
**Author:** [@Bananahammock427\_169453](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bananahammock427_169453)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2020, 9:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rhythmic-thumping-on-front-driver-side/167886 "2020-07-28T09:40:30Z")
Hi everyone, New to this forum, I was hoping to get some ideas from all of you on this issue. I have a rhythmic thumping coming from the front Driver side of a 2003 pt cruiser. Notes: It starts at about 20 mph. It h… --- ## [2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser - cost to repair thrown rod?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chrysler-pt-cruiser-cost-to-repair-thrown-rod/159977)
**Author:** [@HeartsillGilbreth](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HeartsillGilbreth)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2020, 2:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chrysler-pt-cruiser-cost-to-repair-thrown-rod/159977 "2020-03-03T14:22:20Z")
How much will it cost to fix Throwing a rod issue due to running the car with out oil on a 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser GT 2 4L V6 --- ## [2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser - thermostat change for geography?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chrysler-pt-cruiser-thermostat-change-for-geography/152945)
**Author:** [@Frankiepaula](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Frankiepaula)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2019, 2:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chrysler-pt-cruiser-thermostat-change-for-geography/152945 "2019-11-17T14:25:02Z")
Do you need to change the thermostat for Florida compared to nebeaska --- ## [Help me diagnose my 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-me-diagnose-my-2001-chrysler-pt-cruiser/152914)
**Author:** [@Roseanna](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Roseanna)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2019, 12:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-me-diagnose-my-2001-chrysler-pt-cruiser/152914 "2019-11-17T00:56:36Z")
The radio does not work. The time shows on the display until you turn the radio on then you cannot change stations, switch from AM to FM, or search for signal. I put a disc in the player and now it will not eject it. … --- ## [2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser - electrical shuts off when I brake](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chrysler-pt-cruiser-electrical-shuts-off-when-i-brake/152492)
**Author:** [@GerryTurnbull](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GerryTurnbull)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2019, 5:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chrysler-pt-cruiser-electrical-shuts-off-when-i-brake/152492 "2019-11-10T17:53:09Z")
When I hit the brakes the entire cars electrical turns off. I’ve checked wiring and there’s no shorting out or crossed wires and all insulated well. Any clues? --- ## [Stalling 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stalling-2008-chrysler-pt-cruiser/152450)
**Author:** [@KathleenMPeltzman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KathleenMPeltzman)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2019, 5:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stalling-2008-chrysler-pt-cruiser/152450 "2019-11-09T17:02:01Z")
My 2008 PT Cruiser will stall unexpectedly while driving. This is obviously an unnerving experience for the driver. My mechanic thinks it is some kind of short somewhere in the electrical system, but the labor involved… --- ## [2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser - wipers turn on by themselves](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chrysler-pt-cruiser-wipers-turn-on-by-themselves/140827)
**Author:** [@sharon04](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sharon04)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2019, 10:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chrysler-pt-cruiser-wipers-turn-on-by-themselves/140827 "2019-05-24T22:21:28Z")
PT Cruiser 2007 wipers turn on by themselves and can’t be turned off --- ## [Low beam voltage too low](https://community.cartalk.com/t/low-beam-voltage-too-low/105307)
**Author:** [@RecordingFil](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RecordingFil)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2019, 5:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/low-beam-voltage-too-low/105307 "2019-05-12T17:02:13Z")
I just put away my old Honda Accord with almost 300,000 miles on it and picked up a 2006 Pt Cruiser for my daughter to drive at college. While I was replacing third brake light, running light and a low beam headlight I… --- ## [Stripped oil pan plug hole in 1993 Chrysler PT Cruiser](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stripped-oil-pan-plug-hole-in-1993-chrysler-pt-cruiser/132603)
**Author:** [@DaleOtto](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DaleOtto)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2019, 10:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stripped-oil-pan-plug-hole-in-1993-chrysler-pt-cruiser/132603 "2019-01-15T22:40:35Z")
IS stripping of oil pan plug hole caused by dealer negligence or could there be a manufacturer defect? --- ## [2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser hatch won’t stay up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-chrysler-pt-cruiser-hatch-won-t-stay-up/132482)
**Author:** [@AnnieMcClarin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AnnieMcClarin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2019, 11:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-chrysler-pt-cruiser-hatch-won-t-stay-up/132482 "2019-01-11T23:32:44Z")
2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser Hatch wont stay up just falls no warning --- ## [2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser starting trouble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-chrysler-pt-cruiser-starting-trouble/132359)
**Author:** [@Denny52](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Denny52)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2019, 5:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-chrysler-pt-cruiser-starting-trouble/132359 "2019-01-11T05:04:14Z")
I have a 2001 PT Cruiser with 118,000 miles. Sometimes when I try to start it, and turn the key, nothing happens. I turn the key 4-6 more times and it starts right up. I had the ignition taken out and they said nothing w… --- ## [New water pump vs rebuilt engine?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-water-pump-vs-rebuilt-engine/129875)
**Author:** [@Sue26](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sue26)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2018, 1:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-water-pump-vs-rebuilt-engine/129875 "2018-12-03T01:11:23Z")
Need a water pump replaced in 2003 PT Cruiser- anyone know a good mechanic -should I just get a rebuilt engine put in instead of fixing water pump? --- ## [2005 PT Cruiser starting problems/Possible bad PCM](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-pt-cruiser-starting-problems-possible-bad-pcm/89231)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.cartalk.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2018, 9:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-pt-cruiser-starting-problems-possible-bad-pcm/89231 "2018-11-04T21:11:39Z")
I got in my 2005 PT Cruiser and tried to crank it to go to work Monday morning. The motor turned over twice, but then the lights went dim, the engine stopped and then it started turning as if there was a bad battery. I… --- ## [Chrysler Pt Cruiser possessed, please help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chrysler-pt-cruiser-possessed-please-help/70889)
**Author:** [@Wvladimir](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Wvladimir)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2018, 3:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chrysler-pt-cruiser-possessed-please-help/70889 "2018-11-03T03:54:36Z")
I have 2006 Pt. Cruiser Touring with 150,000 miles on it. It has been well cared for with oil changes, tire rotations, tune ups, and preventative maintenance done regularly. My problem is this. Sometimes when I dri… --- ## [2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser - can’t open trunk](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chrysler-pt-cruiser-can-t-open-trunk/127701)
**Author:** [@pat25](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pat25)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2018, 7:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chrysler-pt-cruiser-can-t-open-trunk/127701 "2018-10-29T19:21:35Z")
trunk wont open with remote and has no way to open with key --- ## [2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser power windows don't work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chrysler-pt-cruiser-power-windows-dont-work/127390)
**Author:** [@Michael47](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Michael47)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2018, 10:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chrysler-pt-cruiser-power-windows-dont-work/127390 "2018-10-23T22:13:25Z")
Engine shut off while driving, requiring a tow back home. Still had full power, just no starter or ignition. Problem was traced to a bad ignition relay fuse under the hood in the fuse box. Problem solved. Now, driver’s s… --- ## [Trapped inside my 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trapped-inside-my-2007-chrysler-pt-cruiser/125114)
**Author:** [@LauraHattersley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LauraHattersley)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2018, 8:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trapped-inside-my-2007-chrysler-pt-cruiser/125114 "2018-09-16T20:13:05Z")
I’m trapped inside my Chrysler PT Cruiser. I don’t understand the instructions from the manual. The door is permanently locked. I don’t know how to open the door on the driver’s side to get out. I keep having to roll … --- ## [2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser radiator hose](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chrysler-pt-cruiser-radiator-hose/124578)
**Author:** [@VickieClark](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VickieClark)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2018, 4:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chrysler-pt-cruiser-radiator-hose/124578 "2018-09-12T16:13:10Z")
We purchased a car as is. I didn’t notice that they had two clamps on the radiator hose. One for going in and one hose clamped off for going out. I drove it one time for about a 2 hour trip and it started smoking and … --- ## [Sick cruiser](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sick-cruiser/123225)
**Author:** [@Roland\_Smith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Roland_Smith)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2018, 9:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sick-cruiser/123225 "2018-08-20T21:02:40Z")
My cruiser has 230k+ miles on it and I’ve been trying to keep it running. It’s a 2001. I’ve replaced the plugs and wires and a cam sensor along with a few other things and it runs fine. I’m having an issue where it keeps… --- ## ['05 GT Cruiser intermittently won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/05-gt-cruiser-intermittently-wont-start/123213)
**Author:** [@Amber\_McAnelly](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Amber_McAnelly)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2018, 5:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/05-gt-cruiser-intermittently-wont-start/123213 "2018-08-19T17:58:37Z")
2005 GT Cruiser intermittently won’t start. Replaced engine switch actuator and switch relay, No improvement. I have to attempt to start it and then wait 15 minutes. Cranks (weak cranks though) and runs fine when it do… --- ## [Fog lights kept coming on by themselves](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fog-lights-kept-coming-on-by-themselves/123009)
**Author:** [@Nick\_Mills](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nick_Mills)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2018, 4:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fog-lights-kept-coming-on-by-themselves/123009 "2018-08-15T16:16:17Z")
My fog lights kept coming on by themselves so I pulled the fuse to get it to stop draining my battery. I since researched that the switch for the fog lights needs to be repaired but I really dont have the extra money at … --- ## [2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser overheats sometimes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chrysler-pt-cruiser-overheats-sometimes/122862)
**Author:** [@BrooklynGolden](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BrooklynGolden)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2018, 6:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chrysler-pt-cruiser-overheats-sometimes/122862 "2018-08-13T18:13:30Z")
Hi guys. My car (a 2005 PT Cruiser) is overheating at times, and then other times it’s perfectly fine. When it overheats, the fluid reservoir is bone dry, when it’s not overheating there is fluid in there. There is defin… --- ## [2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser shuts off when driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chrysler-pt-cruiser-shuts-off-when-driving/122359)
**Author:** [@willie48](https://community.cartalk.com/u/willie48)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2018, 3:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chrysler-pt-cruiser-shuts-off-when-driving/122359 "2018-08-06T03:23:19Z")
our car is not starting and we checked every thing but no start our car turns off while we are driving please we need help this is very frustrating --- ## [Why is my pt cruiser stalling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-is-my-pt-cruiser-stalling/122092)
**Author:** [@Roland\_Smith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Roland_Smith)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2018, 4:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-is-my-pt-cruiser-stalling/122092 "2018-08-01T16:13:17Z")
I have a 2001 pt cruiser with 230k miles on it. I’m having an issue where my car stalls randomly when accelerating sometimes at a stop or when the automatic transmission changes gears. When thus happens I notice that my… [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/ptcruiser/11116.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=ptcruiser)