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The other day my car kicked and now out whistles and the acceleration has been cut in half i don't know what has caused this
You may have a bad turbo or the inlet hose to the turbo. Have this checked and also scan the computer for stored codes and get them diagnosed.
Squealing brakes
Your brakes can squeal for a number of reasons. If the brakes are worn out, then the wear indicators can make noise. If the brakes have glazed over from heat then this can occur also. I start by removing the...
Oil light goes off and on.
This light will usually come on when one of two things are happening. Either the motor is in fact low on oil or the oil pressure sending unit (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/oil-pressure-sensor-replacement) is not working properly and may be producing a faulty reading....
Car overheating and not defrosting properly.
Hi, I have seen this issue quite often on the PT Cruiser. This is typically caused by a failure in the heater core that is located in the dash. This part carries hot coolant into the interior of the car...
SRT4 idles fine, but dies when light throttle is applied, no check engine lights, no codes.
Hi Nicholas. Thanks for contacting us today. Although I'm sure your clutch driving skills are great, it's quite possible that the clutch itself is the source of your problem. Most of the time when an engine falls flat while releasing...
Car sputters and takes effort to start, overheats, and has a cylinder misfire
Hi Aubrie. Thanks for contacting us today. Although it would be fantastic if all of these issues were related, it's likely that they are all independent problems. Let's start with the overheating issue. Although a coolant leak is common, it...
P0551 Code Power Steering Switch.
Hi there: Typically the power steering switch won't cause the ignition system to activate unless there were multiple electrical shorts in the steering column that could disrupt the flow of power from the ignition switch to the coil. It's possible...
Car is giving codes P0032 and P0038 and stalls
Hi there. Diagnoses needs to be performed. As you already know, replacing components can be expensive and time consuming without resolution. The P0032 (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/p0032-obd-ii-trouble-code-ho2s-heater-control-circuit-high-bank-1-sensor-1-by-john-nelson) and P0038 codes could be the result of a blown fuse (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/fuse-replacement), a wiring issue from...
Possible vacuum leak on my 2005 PT Cruiser. How bad is it?
You may have a vacuum leak in the intake air tubing between the turbo and the throttle body or mass air sensor. I would recommend having the engine checked and diagnosed (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/engine-idle-speed-is-high-inspection) by a certified mechanic from YourMechanic.
Slave cylinder rattling
Hello there, clutch replacement on your 2005 Dodge Neon is a large job. If the rattle started after the repair was performed then it's likely the repair caused the rattling. The throwout bearing slips over the release lever and should...
White smoke
White smoke from the tail pipe on start up is normal. Your PT Cruiser's exhaust system gets hot and attracts moisture when it cools. Much like the condensation on your windshield in the morning. When you first start your car,...
Possible electrical problem
Describing the symptoms is very important when your car is not running like it normally does. Only you know what the car usually acts like. If the vehicle is: not starting, blowing fuses, having battery trouble, showing flickering lights, etc.,...
My car wont start.
Hi there. If the two battery terminals were triggered by the ratchet, it's more likely that the main relay is damaged or a fuse has popped. If the starter will activate, then the issue is most likely due to an...
Engine loses all power under light throttle at low rpms, but no problems if more than 50% throttle or high rpms.
Nicholas. If you're 100% certain that this is not a clutch issue, then like you said, it's likely a fuel restriction or ignition timing issue. Since you know your car, and what repairs have been completed, you are better equipped...
I have a 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser turbo. The car starts right up, but after a few seconds starts to lose power and want to die unt
It is not clear if the poor engine operation you were experiencing is somehow linked to the present no start condition. In any event, before the engine can be diagnosed, it has to be running and so that is the...
Rough engine idle lights flicker loss of power PT Cruiser 2007 Turbo
It sounds like you may have a weak battery, a failing voltage regulator or failing alternator. As you may know, the alternator charges the battery while the engine runs by generating amperage and recharging the battery while the engine turns...
Heater and oil light issues.
Hello. From what you describe it would appear that your vehicle is experiencing two separate issues. Problems with the heater can be caused by a few different things. The first thing I would check is to make sure that the...
I can't figure out why there's a leak coming out of the coolant reservoir tank
Hi there. Check the radiator cap to see if it is sealing. Put a pressure tester on the radiator cap and pump it up till the pressure spits out, then let it sit. If the pressure drops down, then the...
Engine running rough and won't accelerate
Hi, thanks for writing in. The camshaft (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-camshaft-position-sensor) and crankshaft position sensors (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-crankshaft-position-sensor) are a possible cause of the symptoms you described. Having these sensors tested professionally using the manufacturer's recommended procedure would by my best recommendation. If one of...
Blown fs/asd fuse shuts down while driving
Hi there, thanks for writing in. Unfortunately, this is an issue that is still somewhat unresolved to the car community. I would recommend taking the car to the Dodge Chrysler dealer to interpret these codes, as these are not readily...

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