2001 PT Cruiser Problems??????

Recently bought one. Love it! Anything in particular I should watch for?
Anybody have anything positive or negative to say?

Bud

 

I love my 2001 PT Limited.

Look for worn bushings in the front and rear sway bars. I replaced them with
urethane and aftermarket front links. Easy do it yourself job. Big
improvement. Even one of my rear links broke, but I replaced both with OEM
parts.

Use Ceramic pads in the front to eliminate the OEM pad dust if you don't
like darkened dirty wheels.

Noise in the steering system was cured with a fluid flush.

Better tires are a real improvement. I really like the Goodyear
TripleTread's I have on it now.

Replaced the low beam bulbs with Toshiba made inferred reflecting type bulbs
for a big improvement in already good lighting without an extra current draw
on the system.

That's about it in 70,000 miles or so since new. I do use Mobil One 5W-30
with good success.

Richard.

 

Only problems with my 2001 PT were the following:

An onboard computer died while under warrenty, thank goodness-

The cable that drives the speedometer had to be replaced, as it got crimped
in production. The speedometer became posessed, and had a mind of it's own
at 12000 miles.

and the air bag sensors-driver's seat and passenger needed to be replaced.

Otherwise, just hit 90000 miles, and still going strong. next year I'll
replace the water pump and timing belt.

Enjoy it!

 

"The cable that drives the speedometer had to be replaced, as it got crimped
"

Who told you that crock? That vehicle has no cable for the speedo, Chrysler
Hasnt used a speedometer cable in years.

Glenn Beasley
Chrysler Tech

 

Hi...

Perhaps he was referring to electrical "cable"?

Ken

 

Yes-

I meant the electrical cable. Not the old fashioned speedometer cable. If
I'm not mistaken, is the electrical cable similar to a HDD cable in a
computer??? that is, since everything is run by a computer on the PT?

 

Only other tip: The OEM plugs and wires should be changed at about 40,000
miles. I recommend Champion dual platnium plugs and quality after market
wires, including those sold by MOPAR performance.



Richard.

 

Thanks much


Bud

 

other's while driving hung up the phone and drive

 

I'm not sure I understand this response.

Bud

 

LOL me either

 

Could you explain more about the air bag sensor failure? My 2001 PT
Cruiser has had the air bag light on for months - sometimes it stays off
for days though. My local Chrysler dealer did a quick reconnect of the
wires, but said if the problem comes back the front passenger air bag
needs to be replaced - at over $700. Have not been to another dealer
for a second opinion and have let this slide since I do not have anyone
ride with me. What was it that went wrong in your PT?

Aside from this, that is the only major problem I have had with my 2001
since buying new and now have 52k miles on it.

 

If the dealer told you the air bag needed replacing, it could be due to a
bad connection at the air bag itself, has nothing to do with the sensor. If
thats the case you may want to have someone cut out the connector and
hardwire it.

Glenn Beasley
Chrysler Tech

 

I think he intended to say, in response to what to watch out for: "Look out
for others, hand up the cell phone, and drive."

Does that work?

Richard.

 

bud
i LOVE mine !!!! 01 pt turing 5 spd. and tonight i hit 99,000 miles and it
runs like a champ with all the TLC i give it my wife has refered to it as
the other women/lol. just make sure all the recalls have been done !! 2 of
the first ones are big ones. fuel pump and fuel line. i drove this one off
the lot and i tell my kids they will need to puchas 4 plots for me to be
burried in it.buy the time my wife gets the next new car a yr and a half
from now and the teenager getts donw with high school i will have about
500,000 miles !!!! i get any wheir from 25-28 miles pg. good luck

silver 01 pt