Matt... I bought a 2002 PT Cruiser Dream Series. You have been my go to guy for all of my repairs and preventive maintenance. Thank you sir!

@CarswithNash

Жыл бұрын

Some what jealous, we have been fighting the urge to find a series 1 to park next to the series 2. Glad to hear you found my videos helpful, I should have more coming, I’ve just been sidetracked from PTs a bit lately and also nothing has broken for awhile.

@lleyo6894

11 ай бұрын

@@CarswithNash that’s what good maintenance does. ya love to see it 🥲 i’ve got a wonky fuel gauge that i’m hoping this video is the solution for! thank you in advance you PT legend

@shondarourke5598

5 ай бұрын

I was wondering if you have a video showing how to check and add transmission fluid to a pt cursier I have a 2006 2.4 turbo and I believe it need fluid but I don't want to do it wrong thank you

@raullcalzadilla3541

3 ай бұрын

@@shondarourke5598 PT CRUISER AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID CHECK, STEPS. 1-Transmission Fluid must be at normal operating temperature (100F) Drive the vehicle several miles making frequent starts and stops to allow the transaxle to shift through all gears then, 2-With the vehicle on a level surface apply the parking brake: With the engine running apply the brake and place the gear selector lever momentarily in Reverse then Drive and repeat the sequence again ending with the gear selector in the Park position. 3-Wipe the end of the dipstick with a clean rag, reinsert the dipstick and the fluid level should be within the HOT range (100F) if not hot it should indicate in the WARM range. -Must prevent overfilling by doing this: Add fluid a little at a time, drive the vehicle, and check the level between additions of fluid

I wouldn't be nervous about buying a vehicle from you. Great maintenance video.

@CarswithNash

Жыл бұрын

That’s nice to hear. Thanks.

Great video, thank you! My cruiser just hit 175,000 miles and will go a few more thanks to your wisdom concerning old cars!

@CarswithNash

11 ай бұрын

So great to hear, thank you for your comment!

My 2005 2litre Cruiser will have a good connection clean this weekend. Thank for the video.

@CarswithNash

3 жыл бұрын

Happy to hear!(-:

From France, a big thank you for the time you take to explain your job.

@CarswithNash

4 жыл бұрын

Yann Rougeron Thanks for the feedback, much appreciated!(-:

@Steelbooking541

3 жыл бұрын

@Francis Davis lol what is happening here

Thank you making these videos Matt. I have a 2008 PT Cruiser Base Manual 5 speed Non Turbo and I decided to replace everything that I can a little at a time. I have had an issue with my headlights doing a single flicker every now and then. I am trying to track that down. First thought maybe it was due to when the fan kicked on but after watching this video I am going to check the ground. It is too cold to do all of my grounds right now but I will definitely do the headlight ground and then the rest of them in spring.

@BuddyBurks

2 жыл бұрын

My pt does the same thing with the headlights

Thanks, Matt. I realise that this only started after I parked the car in a damp area for several months - it had stuff growing on it, but it was still ok - then I had it resprayed because a pile of rocks fell of a truck in front of me, and they had to basically strip the car. Ever since then, I've had static on the radio, and the worse it is, the more often the tailgate unlocks, so I'll follow your procedure, hope for the best, and let you know the outcome.

And here I am again 🤣 this video is the start of my automatic locks and even the fog lights😒 thanks Matt

@wolfemancola

3 жыл бұрын

I never had issues with my $500 PT Cruiser GT 5-speed until I got a Diablo Sport Tuner and upped the boost from 9psi to 17psi then brought it to the drag track and it had really bad wheel-hop/shake from spinning on the very sticky prepped surface (ran a 14.1 at 101mph). After that it must have shook all the ground wires loose because the fog lights, head lights, gas gauge, and fuel pump stopped working all within the last 3 years and I fix all of them by adding a ground wire to each part that failed. The last thing to stop working is the cruise-control and I think it's probably also a bad ground. This video is very helpful to find the factory ground locations, thanks.

Dude you're a legend. I need to do some of this when it warms up next week, and likely do the ignition switch as well. Last night driving home all the dash lights flickered, then all came on, all guages dropped, complete loss of power steering and acceleration. Car was dead. Threw it in park, turned the key off, back on and was fine. Scary as hell as I had just got off the freeway.

@CarswithNash

4 ай бұрын

That does sound like a bad connection somewhere, make sure you clean up the alternator connection as well. I just buy the tiny little wire brushes now that are about the size of a toothbrush, with fine bristles and they work really good for cleaning up the connections.

Can't wait to do this on an upcoming weekend. I have codes p0700 p0882 from a 06 Pt. Cruiser. It goes into limp mode at times. When I shut it off and back on, it drives normal again. Enjoy watching your videos.

@shanealbertson8

9 ай бұрын

What was the outcome ? Please share lol !

Great video thank you! Oh man its deep winter in upstate NY but God willing spring I can some how do this! I'm so impressed by your knowledge!!!

@CarswithNash

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yes winter time car repairs are no fun, I always go over all our cars in the fall to avoid having any issues during the cold months. We’ve been lucky here this yeah though, much warmer then average.

Great video, very informative, I'm having these exact issues

THANK YOU! I love my PT Cruiser, but it's been nothing but trouble since I bought it. I realized it had to be something systemic, & this is exactly what I needed.

@CarswithNash

2 жыл бұрын

Happy to hear, hope it fixes some of the problems you’ve been having.

@dottyjyoung

2 жыл бұрын

@@CarswithNash I'm finally starting today! Question: The guy at AutoZone 🙄 is insisting that I can just use the CRC QD electric cleaner, & I won't need to take contacts apart. Does this even sound possible.

@CarswithNash

2 жыл бұрын

@@dottyjyoung If you’re not taking the contacts apart you’re not going to get them clean, it might clean up the outside of them so they look pretty but that isn’t helping the problem any. Since this video I have bought some little micro wire brushes that work really good for cleaning up the contacts, they have really fine wires on them so they don’t leave deep scratches, they just polish it up. But yes taking them apart is very key to success. I do this same process on all my vehicles, it’s literally one of the first things I do when I buy a vehicle.

@dottyjyoung

2 жыл бұрын

@@CarswithNash Thank you, that's REALLY what I thought. The guy was so helpful in every other area, but I was like, "This makes no sense...maybe he just hasn't done a lot of cleaning in his life."

@dottyjyoung

2 жыл бұрын

@@CarswithNash Holy crap, as soon as I got the air filter & battery out, the WHOLE CAVITY in there was FULL of loose, dusty, corrosion. The wires & eyes on the battery ground were corroded & bent, & it's NO WONDER I've had random electric malfunctions on this thing. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

Here I is. Now I cleanup grounds too but the only place that I us the electric grease on is under the battery terminals because I can't paint that. I clean up connections and then I paint them to seal them. The grease holds on to dirt and then dirt holds on to moisture so I like em clean, painted, sealed, and dry.

@CarswithNash

3 жыл бұрын

Sure I guess whatever works for you, any form of protection is better than none.

Great video! Thanks!

Hey Matt! What a great idea for a video. Thank you very much - This has inspired me to check all the grounds and clean/sand/grease them up on my PT Turbo swap project. Take care, Shane of PTBubbles

@CarswithNash

7 ай бұрын

It's the first thing I do when I get a PT, I even did it on the one I use for plowing snow. Thanks again, I always appreciate the feedback.

Thanks buddy for all your info you're very informative

@CarswithNash

7 ай бұрын

Thanks. I appreciate hearing that.

Thankyou thankyou you help me solve the fusible link problem on my pt

@CarswithNash

3 жыл бұрын

That’s what I like to hear!(-:

Deffinitely that's something to look for... I will get my hands to it as soon as i can. Can you please do a video on how to check the turbo (if it is working fine or not) and also if you can have some measurements on how many PSI are you getting from it. Thanks for the videos, and let the Dream Cruiser's keep on rolling for a long time.

@CarswithNash

4 жыл бұрын

Alejandro Martínez Thanks for the feedback. I will probably do a video like that when I move onto my black GT, I will be doing an engine rebuild on it as well, just not sure how soon that will be just yet.

@crearobotics8489

4 жыл бұрын

@@CarswithNash Thanks! I'm almost doing everyhting you are on your newest videos. Keeping my dream cruiser as updated as yours. Almost waiting for a new video and learn a couple new things. AWESOME JOB AND EXPLANATION

@CarswithNash

4 жыл бұрын

Alejandro Martínez That’s so nice to hear! If all goes well I may be adding another turbo PT to the fleet today, stay tuned!

@dongantt7824

3 жыл бұрын

@@CarswithNash bring it on Matt.. I just scored a 2005 turbo and that being my first would love to see you start a turbo series session on preventative maintenance and some upgrades and mods etc and i myself wouldn’t have any problems supporting your efforts on a monthly basis. You do good work and would like to see you go all pt cruiser models exclusively and start your own Pt Cruiser user group type club with dues. It’s time you get paid bro..

Thank you!

Great video, and good work. Lots of good information here. One thing I would also do, is clean the threads AND threaded holes with WD-40 first, wipe the threads clean, and also spray WD-40 into the places where wires are crimped into the eyelets, wipe off the excess WD-40, then coat everything with dielectric grease, and reassemble. If you're *really* paranoid and want additional assurance of no grounding issues, then add electrical flux and solder the wires to the electrical eyelets where they are crimped, clean the parts with WD-40 as previously mentioned, THEN cover with dielectric grease, and reassemble.

@CarswithNash

3 жыл бұрын

Rachel Black I don’t use WD-40 in my shop at all, I do a lot of painting and the two don’t go together.

@joeyallcock1011

Жыл бұрын

@@CarswithNash wd-40 is hydrophobic thats why good for water dispersal but as you point out teflon silicone & other hydrophobic products turtle wax t-cut will if recently used or area that is not open to enviroment will cause them fish eyes in paint i believe water based etching/or plain primer should put stop to the majority of this from happening

Hi Matt I have a 2ltr Petrol PT and the instrument cluster is not working any clues I have checked fuses and replaced the ignition switch

One more ground issue to address : my horn (01 PT) quit working, also clock/ radio-CD light were intermediate. Someone mentioned a horn problem in the comments. Every fuse/ component I checked tested good. I was perplexed Car only had 42K miles. Then I found this on the internet from a Chrysler mechanic, that I probably would never have discovered, which solved the problem and would probably be a good item to add to grounding preventative Maint (before it becomes a problem) Here is the Solution I found.... "I'm a mechanic in ny ,have just dealt with pt radio/horn problem ,it's nothing to do with any parts or wiring harness issues,it's a riveted connection between dash bracket and steering column support if you jump with a wire between brkt and support with key on your radio will light up,jump a 12ga stranded wire between the fwd support stud and rearward support bracket half's(stud towards rear of car is fully insulated from brkt),i,m going to try to attach pix,this will fix solve the mystery" Good Video. Thanks

@CarswithNash

2 жыл бұрын

Interesting. I actually have the inter-mitten radio light on my convertible currently so I might give this a try. Thanks for the info. Unfortunately there is no way to add anything to a video after it is published, it is what it is and posting another one won’t help either because this one has already got the views and is ranked. But people can see this comment you made so that should help a few people at least. Also I will keep a mental note in case somebody is having this exact issue.

My tailgate unlocks whenever I unlock the front doors. Rear doors don't, unless I do the double-press on the fob. So I shut it, and the damn thing will unlock while driving, even with the doors locked from the inside. Now I have got an ABS light, Traction Control light. and I'm quite tired of it. Goes great, but I've noticed that it has a non-original tiny battery, which slides around as it has nothing to hold it in place. Always starts. New battery first, then follow your procedure, or try with the current battery?

Very good

@CarswithNash

4 жыл бұрын

Juan Heras Thanks!

Only one break light is out, but the lightbulb works fine and flashes to the lock. Any ideas,

Hey Matt can you tell me where to find the turn signal relay? I'm changing it to an led compatible. I think it's called the light control module- lcm. Thanks

Hey Matt , Have done the grounds on my 09 .. Had a UO101 & P1603 CODE LOST COMMUNICATION .. Read that it can be a faulty interrupted ignition switch.. Also a PO 882 but that code won't set if I quick start it by inserting key and turning to start immediately .. I am going to replace ignition switch to see if that corrects both issues .. Thanks for all the knowledge !

@CarswithNash

16 күн бұрын

@quiteright623 Yes, in my experience the ignition switch can cause a lot of weird glitches. I do have a video on replacing it, so make sure you find that in the repair playlist.

I recently changed my ignition switch and actuator pin myself, so thank you for the video! Now I have to fugure out my headlights. The low beams weren't working when I bought it only the high beams work. They said they tried everything. Grounds , fuses, bulbs, etc. I have to get it inspected, so now im trying to troubleshoot that problem. I found 2 grounds off on the driver's side, so I took care of those, and now the low beams and high beam are constant when I put my high beams on but when I switch to the low beams I only have the driver side 1 working and They are new bulbs. Also, my marker light on the passenger side front I can't get working. The passenger side turn signal is really dim or weak in front. Any ideas?

My 02 pt cruiser dash console and shifter lights won't come on , the bulbs are all good all head light and turn and rear bulbs are working all fuses in car are good what could be causing it , it happened when it rained but everything is dry now what do you think?

Are you familiar with 2006 Ford ranger the problem i,m having is with the vehicle and everything else off I disconnect the positive battery terminal and connect a 12 volt test light between the disconnected positive terminal and the other end to the positive battery post and it lights up how can this be happening? I checked in the same way with volt meter and I'm reading around 11 volts again with the positive terminal completely disconnected. Do you have any idea on what might be causing this? Your response would be appreciated. Thank you!

Almost done but can't reach the grounding point on the right side, inner fender wall. It looks like I will have to remove the right-side upper torque strut engine mount. Is that how you did it? Thanks to your great video everything is exactly as you explained. Very grateful.

@CarswithNash

3 ай бұрын

Pretty sure I get in there with a 1/4 ratchet and a short socket. I have definitely never removed the motor mount to do it, but that is an option. Just make sure you realign it when you put it back.

Grounds are so important wife had a fiat 500 bad ground on the engine block electrolysis killed the rod bearings.

@CarswithNash

4 жыл бұрын

drazen cebic Yes for sure and sadly one of the most overlooked maintenance items.

I have replaced the multi function switch,all fuses and turn signal flasher, and new wiring harness end on the multi function switch and the turn signals still don't work. And it's on a 2003 PT Cruiser Limited non turbo. Any ideas as to why nothing works.??

hey matt my 05 pt crusier driverside front and back windows and convertible top will not roll down unless i disconnect battery for 3 mins then they all work until i turn the car off and start it again already changed window switch what do you think it could be ! any advice would really help

@CarswithNash

3 жыл бұрын

That sounds like a bad "body control module" to me, but I'm not an expert on how that all works, I just know most of that works thru it. Have you tried scanning the car, it might have a useful code. Sorry I'm late responding to this.

I have a 2006 PT Cruiser and I'm trying to get at those ground wires that are in the passenger side fender the one that grounds the passenger side headlight and blinker and so forth there's about eight wires in your video you show it but your air conditioning lines run different and you have more room to get in there mine are completely blocked by the air conditioning lines and by the timing belt cover would you have any suggestions on how to get at those ground connection was thinking I might have to go through the headlight then up any help would be appreciated

@CarswithNash

Жыл бұрын

I know what you mean but you should still be able to get in there with a little wrench, it might be time consuming but you’ll get it. I don’t think you’ll get access through the headlight.

I have a 2006 pt cruiser convertible. I'm having trouble with the windshield wipers. Sometimes, they work, and sometimes, it doesn't what could be the problem?

@CarswithNash

6 ай бұрын

It's likely the switch on the column, but that is just my best guess of course. Typically if it's intermittent like that, that would be the cause, the motor would probably just flat out fail and or blow the fuse if it went.

We'res Matt's garage

sorry to comment on an old video but the green wire on the starter, i noticed mine has exposure and looks burnt, can this be the culprit that plagues my pt cruiser's electrical problems?

@CarswithNash

8 ай бұрын

I would clean it up and or change it but as long as your starter is working it's probably not actually causing a problem.

Thanks for the very informative video, I have issues with two stubborn error codes after my pt has been sat on my drive for four years. The engine light is on and the two error codes causing it is p1684 and p601, errors to do with the pcm. I've done lots for the engine following your other helpful videos and my engine works great, it's just this engine light and these error codes that's stopping my pt passing its mot to get the car back on the road. Could it be as something as simple as corroded grounding connectors like in your video that's causing this? And cleaning them up could get rid of these errors? Have you fixed these errors before? I have a brand new battery in by the way, the old one was knackered. Your videos are great and have been a huge help to me, thanks :)

@darrylscott-windsor6556

3 жыл бұрын

Nah didn't work. Cleaned all of the contact points on all of the grounding connectors and I still have the engine light on with those two cursed codes! :(

I need help! I bought a 2007 PT Turbo. It's been out of service more than I've had a chance to drive it. I only bought it March 2022. It first started by not wanting to accelerate after every stop. Didn't matter how much gas pedal you gave it. Figured out after I'd shut car off it didn't have a problem for the rest of the day. Eventually shutting it off didn't work any longer. It eventually threw out a check engine light showing MAP, TPS & Crankshaft sensor. I changed one sensor at a time, eventually replacing all 3 sensors. Still had problems. At one point (only once) when I drove it home & idled in my driveway it sounded like a race car with popping noises upon giving it a little gas. That sound was a one time deal. Check engine light still shows TPS & MAP (no Crankshaft sensor though). Eventually it had a VERY bad idle each morning. Like it wanted to stall, smelled like raw gas. Once it worked is way out it idled & drove fine (for the most part). I've even replaced the computer (yes, it was flashed). New computer brought on a new problem. The car ran after computer. I THINK this is when it had the rough idle in the morning. I changed out plugs, wires, new O2 sensor. Now car doesn't want to accelerate.

@CarswithNash

Жыл бұрын

One thought is the catalytic converter might be clogged, try pulling the O2 sensor back out and run it with that open and see if it runs better.

Hi matt; What year is the PT cruiser you're working on? The connections look different than the ones on my 2006 model. What market is the car you're working on for?

@CarswithNash

3 жыл бұрын

It’s a 2003 Dream Cruiser from California. What connections are you finding that are different? We have an ‘06 also and to me it looks identical for the most part.

Matt, I cleaned up the terminals and the grounds and areas where they attach to. ... I just bought a 2007 PT Touring that has had a new alternator installed and has a fairly new starter,(I think). ... My problem is that The (+) cable and terminal end coming from the starter gets hot after about a minute after starting the car. ... The car starts fine, runs fine, just installed a new battery yesterday. ... I ordered a new Mopar cable harness last night, should have it in 7-10. ... Any ideas what may be causing this? THX!

@CarswithNash

3 жыл бұрын

sorry I missed your comment earlier... Sounds like just corrosion buildup in the cable, it can work up right under the casing and even though it's a solid wire still the corrosion creates too much resistance, that's why it heats up. The new cable should fix the issue for sure, be sure to coat the ends in dielectric grease to prevent the same thing from happening again.

@joeyallcock1011

Жыл бұрын

You have a short circuit unfused high amps will be fire hazzsrd check connections on alternator to ground & + then to fuse ss b4 fuse

Matt, I am about to follow your PT Cruiser Ground MX video to try and fix my no instrument panel lights problem. Thus far I replaced the all the lamps, the electronic ignition switch, the multifunction switch, and the keyed ignition switch because it was locking up anyway, and the panel itself. Still no panel lights, no highbeam light, and no radio time/frequency display. Your thoughts and recommendations, please. I very much enjoy your videos and have gleaned much useful information already. Your soonest response will be greatly appreciated, thanks.

@CarswithNash

8 ай бұрын

Firstly I just use a wire brush to do this now, I buy little ones that are about the size of a toothbrush and have stainless steel bristles and that works really good and faster than the scotch pad. Sounds like you might have a computer issue, but it could be a ground issue, I would definitely clean all the grounds as the first step. I literally just did this to my $50 plow car (an '08 PT) because no matter what I still want it to run.

@1951WINGNUT

8 ай бұрын

Thank you for your prompt reply. I have a set of wire brushes with brass bristles. Non-magnetic although still conductive. Will an OBDII code reader diagnose a bad computer for that malfunction? My timeline for return to Miami might have just been dealt a setback since I admitted my Mother to the hospital in Niagara Falls with a UTI and possibly a blood infection. The original ETD is 28 Nov 23. We will see. Again, thanks for your response and concern.@@CarswithNash

Matt, great video. I've done all that but I'm still reading 15.8VDC across the battery when the car is running, but my OBD scan tool shows about 14.6 (live mode)...basically perfect. My thought is the sense lead from the alternator. Any other thoughts or suggestions? Thanks.

@CarswithNash

3 жыл бұрын

Are you sure your meter is accurate? I mean if the regulator in the alternator goes it can certainly overcharge like that but I can’t see how you’d get two different readings from two different tools unless one was off.

@curthamilton4362

3 жыл бұрын

Matt. Yes it is....the scan tool is reading the voltage from the alternator, my DMM is across the battery. Since I checked the grounds, I'm leaning towards a bad sensing lead or alternator.

@CarswithNash

3 жыл бұрын

@@curthamilton4362 I really don’t see how the voltage could go higher, I could see if there was a drop... Is the car actually exhibiting any symptoms? I will admit I am no expert when it comes to electrical, I try to do the maintenance steps to avoid having any issues because they are the most plaguing issues to me. But this seems basic enough and I just don’t see how you’re going to get a voltage jump...🤷‍♂️

@joeyallcock1011

Жыл бұрын

BATTERY TEMP SENSOR CONTROLS WHEN & AMOUNT OF CHARGE FROM ALTERNATOR!!!!!@

👍🏁👍👍🥂my head lites flicker , probly should take your ignition key area advice . What is that cheap plastic part called? I'll be looking for the next vidio on this 😊

@CarswithNash

2 жыл бұрын

Yes I recommend replacing the ignition switch in that case, that is the electrical piece that the key turns, not the actual lock. I have a video in my PT repair playlist on that replacement.

Do you think a bad ground could be why my horn usually doesn’t work in the cold weather? Or maybe I should change the horn Relay? Thanks ahead Matt.

@CarswithNash

3 жыл бұрын

It could be any of those things or it could be a bad clock spring or the horn button itself. Start with the cheap and easy and work your way towards the more expensive fixes. I know I had a bad horn button on a Neon once and I just went to the wrecker and got another complete airbag assembly. If you end up having to remove the airbag make sure you check out my video on replacing a clock spring because it will show you the process, it’s not that simple unfortunately.

Hi Matt, I’ve been having a few issues with my grandmothers 2004 pt touring turbo, it will run good for a few miles, sometimes the whole day. But then it will throw a p0508 idle air control system circuit low, p0300 rand. Misfire, p0201 p0203 p0204 injector “a” circuit codes for 1, 3, and 4. There’s also codes for heater control circuit high bank one sensors 1 and 2. Does this sound like an electrical issue? I cleared the codes about 4 days ago and I currently have a returning p0032 p0038 p0508 and p0300. Trying to keep the car from being junked but at this point it may be headed that direction. Any help would be appreciated. Also, it has a new IAC valve, so it’s concerning that there’s codes pertaining to it.

@CarswithNash

2 жыл бұрын

That’s a lot of codes… Have you tried cleaning up the grounds and electrical connections? Does the car and run poorly when codes appear or is it still running perfect? If it is really misfiring then maybe that is throwing the codes on the other systems because of course if the engine is misfiring that kind of throws everything off. If the coil pack is original it might be worth changing and see if the misfire code goes away at least. Sorry I wish I could give you more exact advice but that is a tough one with that many codes, I don’t want to advise you wrong and have you spend a bunch of money on it pointlessly.

@dottyjyoung

2 жыл бұрын

I also have the 2004 PT Turbo Touring Platinum, & once I cleaned the battery ground & the fuse box ground, all of my engine codes went away. Seriously. However, I didn't clean the starter & alternator connections, bc the weather wouldn't cooperate, & it died on me in the middle of the road, while I was trying to limp home. Lesson learned: this stuff WORKS, but I have to do ALL of it.

I have a 2007 PT Cruiser it keeps overheating I replace the radiator the thermostat spark plugs and more I don't know what to do at this point

@CarswithNash

2 жыл бұрын

Is the cooling fan working correctly? This does seem to be a common issue on these cars but I have never experienced it myself. You definitely don’t want to let it overheat because it can cause a blown headgasket at that point.

Hey Matt, I just started driving and my Pt cruiser has a problem where the interior power does not work, that includes the horn, stereo, and a "No Fuse" message on the dash, all the window controls work, air control is perfect, just the stereo and the horn will not work, neither will the ceiling lights, any help resolving this issue? I already switched out the main fuses to the interior power for new ones, even some that didn't need replaced, even cleaned up the fuse sockets a bit. just find it to be a hassle not being able to use my stereo and having to use a bluetooth speaker instead. and I find it a bit annoying being unable to use my horn. ** NOTE MY HORN WORKS WHEN I PUSH MY STEERING WHEEL UPWARDS OR DOWNWARDS AND PUSH MY HORN AT THE SAME TIME** ^Even my stereo begins to flash for a few seconds but other than that they both stay off.

@burnnotice5086

Жыл бұрын

Under the hood the power fuse box under the air cleaner. IOD large fuse may need replacement.

awesome ! 2006 pt turbo bouncing RPM when AC is on and stalls at some point .NEED HELP

@joeyallcock1011

Жыл бұрын

It meant too!!!! Same as wen heater on windshield u hear a on 2 3 off 2 3 on 2 3 off 2 3

I have a 2006 PT cruiser that the transmission keeps going into limp mode at operating temperature particularity on hot days or when the A/C is on. cleaned all the wiring as in your video have tried a couple junk yard TIPMs any ideas.

@philwhipple4557

4 жыл бұрын

What error code do you get? It could be corroded terminals or corroded wires underneath the insulation or a bad ground. Depending on the error code. Possible the high speed sensor on the transmission. Very easy to replace and only around $10 on Ebay.

@o9cubb

3 жыл бұрын

I'm also having the same problem with my 06 pt crusier going into limp mode. Now sometimes if I turn the lights or turn signal on the whole car dies. I also replaced the tipm and it worked for about 300 miles before going into limp mode again. Did you figure out what was wrong with yours?

@josephmayotte8879

3 жыл бұрын

@@o9cubb I have the same issue on an '06.

HAD A STARTER REPLACED BY FRIEND AND AFTERWARDS IT WOULD NOT ENGAUGE INTO ANY FORWARD OR REVERSE? ANY IDEAS AS TO WHY?

@CarswithNash

4 жыл бұрын

give peace a chance Is it a manual? If so check the shift cables running on top the trans. Otherwise just look around to see if something is loose or not hooked up proper.

Hey man my 06 pt cruiser cuts off when I turn my rear winshield wiper on I got the motor changed already

@CarswithNash

3 жыл бұрын

Or Ganic Probably a worn thru wire in the harness running to the motor, that rear panel just clips on, you can pull it off and trace the wires, likely one is shorting to ground somewhere.

I got a ptoblem my head light dont turn on what cant b plese

I have a 2005 pt cruiser and issues with the the cat and O2 sensor not ready for smog

@CarswithNash

3 жыл бұрын

I am guessing one or both have failed, but I’m the wrong person to ask, we don’t have smog here and to be honest I normally cut them out or gut them when they act up.

Good job well done

@CarswithNash

3 жыл бұрын

Joe Cann Thanks!(-:

Random Traction Control, ABS and Oil pressure lights - serious static on radio, and flickering headlights. I'm sick of it, because I'm busy, and the car is now illegal. Cruise Control still works, so there is a definite earth/ground fault. Putting it up on blocks, and buying a Japper so I can get to work. I'll put the registration on hold, because it's in good nick. Hope to solve this during vacation.

@CarswithNash

Жыл бұрын

I do understand your frustration but any brand of car can have electrical faults at this age. I had a 10 year old Toyota that would randomly turn the highbeams on, I’d end up having to dim multiple times. If you can afford a brand new car with warranty that’s the best way to avoid having to deal with stupid car problems, but even that can backfire and I hear horror stories from new car owners too. Glad to hear you’re still going to keep it around and try to fix it.

I have a 2007 PT Cruiser. I have replaced the PCM and alternator. The battery will not hold a charge unless I start it everyday. Do you think doing this will eliminate the issue ? What are your recommendations?

@CarswithNash

Жыл бұрын

I would definitely start here. You might have a faulty door switch or something like that causing a draw. I do have another video in my PT playlist on diagnosing parasitic draws, they often seem to be intermittent on PTs so it might be hard to track down.

What exactly are those fibres? Sorry, I got a phone call when you were explaining that.

I got a electric shock when I turned my 02' pt cruiser off and got out.i touched the car and it shocked the f out of me.any pointers as to why this is happening?

@CarswithNash

3 жыл бұрын

That’s just static, you can put a ground strap on the back of your car that drags on the ground and that helps eliminate that. You can buy those at Walmart and places like that.

There is one more static ground i think at the back of the car at the muffler? Can you confirm this?

@CarswithNash

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah there is, any ground you find is best cleaned, the ones in the engine bay are just the most vital. There are ones throughout the interior as well but they don’t tend to corrode up like the ones under the hood.

@jamesvandread6695

3 жыл бұрын

The one on the muffler what is it for exactly

Man my dash lights and my interior lights all that works but it'll come on and cut back off but it stays off most of the time my speedometer won't work or my fuel gauge won't work until it decides to come on on its own then Cuts back off what you're doing in this video here will that fix my problem or is there a part that is bad could be causing it?

@CarswithNash

Жыл бұрын

The fuel gauge most definitely is probably the ground on the right side of the engine bay, the small 10mm one that’s kind of tucked up under the underside of the bracing there, that grounds the fuel pump and gauge. The dash lights might be a bad ignition switch and the interior lights might be a bad door switch, both pretty cheap and easy. I have an ignition switch replacement video and it fixed the dash lights on my car, they flickered.

@danielmiller3458

Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot

Which connections should I focus on if I’m going to replace a cam sensor.

@CarswithNash

3 жыл бұрын

NIGHTWING All of them lol, they all work together, things like starter and alternator connections you could skip but for sure all the grounds.

@nightwing4711

3 жыл бұрын

Matt's Garage also I plan on doing a tune up any thing I should look out for? I have a 2005 pt cruiser turbo

@CarswithNash

3 жыл бұрын

NIGHTWING All that stuff is pretty easy to access so I often just put a set of plugs in if the wires are still the originals I will replace them if they are newer I normally leave them, it’s not a bad idea to replace the coil pack too, but often they can last a long time so that’s up to you.

@Matt , What year an model PT Cruiser are you working on here?

@CarswithNash

3 жыл бұрын

2003 Dream Cruiser Series II, it’s the same as a GT just with some special appearance items.

@AlexRubio

3 жыл бұрын

@@CarswithNash really does it have the same SRT motor?

@CarswithNash

3 жыл бұрын

@@AlexRubio Yes indeed it does.

@AlexRubio

3 жыл бұрын

@@CarswithNash MAN i could of gotten that one for cheap $1200, but I thought the engine was the weaker of the two.

Anyone have an issue where voltage intermittently drops below 12V only while in idle below 900rpms? Could it be due to bad electrical connections like this?

@joeyallcock1011

Жыл бұрын

Battery temp sensor

Im a 50 year pro mechanic I agree there is benefit to cleaning the connections,but stay away from them with that dielectric paste.Just defeats the purpose.Even putting it on outside,it will work in and actually degrade connection.Remember the old oil filled battery terminal pads.Same deal

Head gasket can be affected by electrolysis 😮 interesting

One thing that's not visible in the video: when you take the air filter out, there's a curly formed hose on the left (engine) side of the filter box that EASILY breaks. I couldn't find one online, & found one in a pull-your parts junk yard the other day. 🖖 I'm so addicted to being able to fix my own cars now.

@CarswithNash

2 жыл бұрын

Because the hose was missing when we got the car actually… I have since replaced it with a scrap from another old hose because I also couldn’t find one.

@dottyjyoung

2 жыл бұрын

@@CarswithNash Awesome! Thanks.

Hey I have a 2008 pt cruiser with 122k and we had a flood now I’m getting a no bus and I check the codes and I’m getting a u1411 code what could this be plz help 😢

@CarswithNash

11 ай бұрын

I would make sure you pull apart any electrical connecters that got wet and dry them really good. Make sure they are not corroded inside + clean all the connections I showed in this video and then see where you’re at. That is a PCM or body control module related code but I think you probably just have water in something.

@kingrayj2333

11 ай бұрын

@@CarswithNash i definitely will try that

I have an 02 Pt with electrical issues. 1 New battery and 2 alternators later the battery light is still on and dies after running for 5 min

@CarswithNash

2 жыл бұрын

Did you try cleaning up the ground points and electrical connections? That’s actually what it sounds like is your problem.

I have a pt here that always has something hidden that kills the battery I took the radio fuse out and the battery never died overnight again now the negative battery post corrodes and battery dies over the course of a day or these cars are such a mystery

@b-radm4547

2 жыл бұрын

If it has fog lights take that fuse out. The stalks get worn and make the fogs drain the battery. See if that does it. If so replace the stalk or open it up and repair.

if you have such luck with PT's electrical maybe you can help diagnose my 04

@CarswithNash

Жыл бұрын

I can try, I don’t know everything. What symptoms are you having?

How many plug in for the computer, mine only has 3. I watch other videos and they have 4..what's the difference?

@CarswithNash

3 жыл бұрын

Does your car not have air-conditioning? Because I have noticed the ones without have one less plug I believe.

@rudysison9010

3 жыл бұрын

@@CarswithNash it has air conditioning.

@franciscobelloso6273

3 жыл бұрын

PT cruisers with a manual transmission only have 3 connectors going to the pcm

@CarswithNash

3 жыл бұрын

@@franciscobelloso6273 That makes sense because the two we have that don’t have the plug have no air conditioning and are also both manuals, for some reason I never thought about that.

@rudysison9010

3 жыл бұрын

I have a thought for you to make a Video for this and hopefully you will get more likes and new Suscribers for your Channel. Elaborate about it and see what comments you'll get...just a thought for you.

Ever come across rpm hiting red . I get just up to 55mph on freeway and it's hiting red

@CarswithNash

3 жыл бұрын

I assume you mean that you were trying to drive normal and it’s going to redline, not that you’re putting it to the floor and it’s downshifting and going to redline? Because certainly I have redlined a PT countless times... But if it’s redlining without you trying I would say it’s not shifting properly, you’d probably want to visit a transmission shop. Sometimes things like that can be just a computer issue, maybe try disconnecting the battery cables and see if that resets anything. Did the engine light come on by chance?

@Way2proiknow

3 жыл бұрын

@@CarswithNash the check engine light is on . If I gas it up on a residential street it will pick up normally. But hiting the freeway is different. Il take a quick video later . I appreciate the response and videos . Honestly Subscribed now. Cuz I keep coming back to your channel lol

@CarswithNash

3 жыл бұрын

@@Way2proiknow Glad to hear my channel is helping you with PT ownership. I do have a video in the playlist on the key dance method for retrieving the error codes. To me that sounds like a computer issue or something and it’s probably going to show up as a code so make sure you do that before trying to disconnect the battery to see if you can reset it.

In lieu of the scotch pad it might be much simpler and easier to use a dremel rotary tool with an fine abrasive polishing cone or similar. The job would go so much faster...

What side of the car is this drivers ir passanger

@jamesvandread6695

3 жыл бұрын

Nvm I see the terminal cable now

@CarswithNash

3 жыл бұрын

I’m in Canada so driver’s side is car’s left side.

@jamesvandread6695

3 жыл бұрын

Ya thats the same here in ohio

@jamesvandread6695

3 жыл бұрын

Is that cluster there part of the headlamp relay?

@jamesvandread6695

3 жыл бұрын

@@CarswithNash well I finally figured out the issue all the headlamp ground wires are very dark im thinking the ground wires fried so im just going to have to rewire those ground wires

I don't know what just happened but my entire thread just disappeared!! Does anyone see a thread written just now from K Penman?

@CarswithNash

Жыл бұрын

Sorry I do not see it, it’s definitely nothing that I did on my end, must be a KZread glitch.🤷‍♂️ Anything I can help you with?

Great video! But cleaning the positive side, two 10mm nuts connection at the fuse box (next to the jump-starting post), I would not touch it if the voltage measured there is the same as the battery voltage. Your danger warning about possible damage, makes me think twice.

@CarswithNash

3 ай бұрын

You absolutely have to disconnect the battery before starting this procedure, you will destroy the car if you try to do this with the battery connected.

@raullcalzadilla3541

3 ай бұрын

I agree, but thought that if the voltage at the connection is the same as the battery then it doesn't need cleaning. If not the same volts, then disconnect the battery and clean it. Do you agree?

@CarswithNash

3 ай бұрын

@raullcalzadilla3541 Nope. It literally takes less time to clean the connection then it does to check the voltage. I thought you were concerned with getting a shock. Connections can test good and later they can overheat under load conditions and lose connection completely, I have seen that many times. I had a commenter on here while go that begged me for help when their mechanic had tried everything and couldn't get their strange electrical problem fixed, the mechanic had already checked all the connections with his meter. But he decided to follow my instructions and remove and clean all the connections and it fixed the problem, so clearly his meter was lying to him.

@raullcalzadilla3541

3 ай бұрын

@@CarswithNash Fully understand and thank you for taking the time to clarify this for me. Love our 2001 PT.

good video, matt but the youtube mid-roll ads are very annoying and interrupt the flow of your video; please switch them off... yes, you can do that and still make your video monetization income... 😉

@CarswithNash

2 жыл бұрын

No I can’t do that because my videos just won’t show up in the search then, I have a few videos I didn’t monetize and they got absolutely no views. I don’t like the ads either but they are necessary, I make very little as it is off the channel, by the time I pay for my editing computer, cameras and just the extra time it takes to make the video it’s nearly a break even deal as it is. I believe KZread offers an ad free service called premium if you want to pay the monthly subscription, it’s just like Netflix then I believe.

@carlsmith6613

2 жыл бұрын

@@CarswithNash thanks for the reply, matt; you're the first content creator to give an answer, others don't or give snarky replies... other channels i follow have switched off the mid-roll ads and have no problem getting their videos seen; it's the youtube algorithm that pumps their videos, based on what a viewer watches, into the 'others watched' list of the viewer... would you want to pay over $60/month to watch ad free youtube videos...? that's what youtube (google) charges, so that's not an option for me... have you considered patreon...? or the pay button youtube has next to the like/unlike thumbs...? other youtube content creators i follow, who switch off the mid-roll ads, usually supplement their content income with merch and other ways (like patreon)... best of luck to you... i doubt i will be watching your future videos as i only needed info on my no-start 2007 pt cruiser; your video provided that... now, since i watched your video, your other ones from years ago will pop into my 'you might like this' list... after a while the algorithm will understand, no, not interested, then your videos won't be suggested...

@CarswithNash

2 жыл бұрын

@@carlsmith6613 I don’t like the idea of people donating to me, I feel like most my viewers would rather watch the extra ads then feel obligated to donate to me. Honestly when I started I was manually placing ads every 10 minutes on longer videos and I was getting the views and actually making more money than I am now… but KZread has changed a lot in the last few years and it’s become much much harder to make income from a channel. I will probably eventually have some merch, I’m just not big enough yet and haven’t had enough requests for it, it’s not something I want to push on people. I’ve actually been doing this channel full time for over 4 years now, I have health problems that come and go so I’m not able to work and thus I have been trying to make this my job and my income source basically by making videos about what I have always done in my shop. KZread doesn’t like that though, they like channels that are focussed on one thing, if I just did videos on PT cruisers and nothing else I’d probably do better. What I actually love doing is the custom car building, but I can’t get enough work done quick enough to post regular videos on that, so I have to make repair videos and car stories and stuff to fill the channel, as soon as you go a week without posting a video your numbers start to fall, it’s a constant battle. Anyways I always try to be straight forward to people who comment and as long as they are polite I am polite back, if somebody is rude or snarky I may be that way back to them. I’m glad to hear my video helped you out and hope you will at least scroll through my videos and see if there is anything else that interests you because I have a whole lot more on the channel then just repair videos. Either way I do appreciate the feedback and maybe if the channel gets a bit bigger I may switch up the way the ads are placed, but for now my numbers are going up so I am going to keep things as they are.

@carlsmith6613

2 жыл бұрын

@@CarswithNash hello, matt... thank you for the reply... sorry to hear you are experiencing health issues; never a good thing--hope you get better... i will guess you have done research on youtube and had to read their long policy about video posting, but just doing a perusing search about youtube policy on mutli-topic video content on a channel, i found: "There is absolutely no KZread rule against uploading different types of content on the same channel as long as your videos are meeting the Community Guidelines, so it is entirely your call." You mention you like doing custom building, and yes, camera setups and editing would be massive but if it's what you like to do, i say go for it... here's a link to a channel i follow whose videos are over 20 minutes with no mid-roll ads: kzread.info (i joined her patreon site at $5/month which gets subscribers certain perks depending on the tier one signs up for...) quinn (blondihacks) has been doing videos for a long time; they are great to watch even if one is not a machinist or metal lathe enthusiast... again, best of luck to you on your journey in 'video content land'...

@CarswithNash

2 жыл бұрын

@@carlsmith6613 You have to understand that is not a fair comparison, females have no troubles getting views and building channels quickly and just like my previous remarks you are not going to find that in the KZread policy but it just is the way it is, same as I’m saying that a channel with multiple topics doesn’t do as well, that is not in their policy, it’s just how it is, that is how the algorithm works. You seem to misunderstand what I was trying to say and clearly you never scrolled down my videos or you would notice that I have already done a lot of custom car building videos, that was my point is I can’t make enough of those videos to make a channel solely on that. As for the ads of course that matters to KZread because KZread is an income generating platform and if I’m making less off my ads than they also are making less money and so they are not going to promote my videos as much as another creators who are making them more money… Also that channel is already well established, once you get big it’s easy to grow and get your video seen. When I make PT cruiser videos they rank up very high in the search because KZread knows I am the channel to go to for PT content. Just check out this video here, I installed a Ford V8 into a Mercedes, The entire swap is covered in this one concise video, hundreds of hours of work, only 236 views two months later! Check it out it’s a good video: I Swapped a Ford V8 into my Mercedes Coupe! kzread.info/dash/bejne/moNnrtKLha64c9Y.html

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