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Won't crank over
Chrysler PT Cruiser 2007 134100 miles
Thought starter went out replaced it. But when I turn the key it just clicks 2 or 3 times never turns over. I've tested the relays. Any ideas
CommentWon't start after replacing oil pan
Chrysler PT Cruiser 2005 Touring edition 197000 miles
2005 pt cruiser, our daughter ran over a concrete rock and punctured the oil pan. It was never driven after this happened because it wouldn't crank and she was not aware it damaged anything. It sat there where she parked it for a few days until we could get it towed home. It still had a bit of oil in it. So, we've since replaced the oil pan,oil, & gasket. Thinking that it was the only thing damaged and it would start right up, but it doesn't. It turns over, and sounds as if it is going to engage and start but doesn't. I'm wondering what else could be damaged underneath that could cause it to not start? Or maybe a hard enough jolt that could have jarred something a loose?
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CommentWon't start
Chrysler PT Cruiser 2004 2.4 288100 miles
Blows the 12 v fuse under hood 3rd one on the back side
'05 Cruiser; paid $3k in Dec '21 now I've got $7k in it for AAA' tos
Chrysler PT Cruiser 2005 Automatic 2.5 124404 miles
Bought this 05 cruiser from a snake oil salesman from a craigslist post of $2985.00 with who claimed it would last me a long time as long as I took it easy. Instantly dismissing the shaking that I felt in the steering wheel at approximately 30+ mph from the first test drive. Said oh that lil shimmy, it's no biggie I just drove it to ___ (city 1hr away) and it drove fine. Then the very last thing he showed me before I drove away in my newest craigslist investment was how the ignition would lock the key unless I jiggle thr gear shift (then it releases the key it like a normal ignition does when… Read complete
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TICK click
TICK click
No combustion, starter not spinning flexplate,
Voltage reduces reasonably.
Spark Pack is okay
Plugs okay
Boots and wires okay, conditioned, and attached. All connectors cleaned and lubed.
Possible complications to mention ;
Fuel injector on Right-most Cylinder 4 mounted to intake manifold, may not have been functional during attempts to start vehicle,
Maybe that was the 3 awkward plop pop pop I heard during first set of start attempts which popped some DTC stating MIL Illumination due to P#### [will update when I can find it]
DTC stating ECU/PCM/TCU/TCM error, wiring/programming/disconnected /unresponsive
Edit: Unplugged, cleaned, lubricated, reattached Transmission speed sensors , and other connectors under battery tray on EATX Solenoid Pack
Additional information
Replaced OEM Air Box and Filter with a simple cylindrical FRAM Honda filter of similar surface area (retaining IAT Sensor)
Replaced Hose leading to pre-filter segment (lower compartment) of air box, using a Spectre conical, small filter.