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How to Troubleshoot a 2006 PT Cruiser

The Chrysler PT Cruiser is a compact-size vehicle first introduced in 2000. As with any automobile, there are a number of things that can go wrong with a PT Cruiser. A dead battery, bad alternator or loose wires are just a couple of things that can cause issues. You do not have to be a Chrysler mechanic to get your PT Cruiser back on the road. You can fix many of the small problems yourself in a relatively short amount of time.

Instructions

1

Listen for a clicking noise when attempting to start the car, which may indicate that the alternator is malfunctioning. Have the car towed to a service shop to get the alternator checked out.

2

Open the hood and check the battery connections to make sure they are tight. The battery is located next to the engine with two terminals attached to it.

3

Use a pair of insulated pliers or wrench to tighten the connection of the positive and negative terminals on the battery. If the car still wont start, use a battery tester to test the 12-volt battery.

4

Attach the red and black leads of the tester to the red and black leads on the battery. If the tester displays significantly less than a 12-volt reading, you can attempt to "jump-start" the vehicle.

5

Connect jumper cables to the positive and negative terminals on the battery. Connect the jumper cables to a another vehicle. Start the other car and then start your PT Cruiser. Allow the PT Cruiser to run for a minimum of 15 minutes to charge the battery.

6

Turn the engine off and then try to turn it back on. If the car will not start back up, replace the battery with a new 12-volt battery.

7

Remove the steering wheel cover if your turn indicator lights are dimming. Turn the key in the ignition, but do not start the engine.

8

Move the wiring harness while you turn the wheel until you get the wires to a point that the lights do not dim. Secure the wires in place with a small wire clip or tie. Put the steering wheel cover back in place.

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