PT CRUISER overheating, in this video i show you step by step how i troubleshoot the engine fan circuit, also show how to replace the engine fan #howto #shorts #automotive
Good morning, mine was like this too, I didn't listen to the mechanic who immediately told me it was the head gasket. First I cleaned the entire water circuit then I changed the radiator because it was all encrusted, then I changed the thermostat and the temperature sensor, the car now runs perfectly, saved a lot of money, nothing but the head gasket!! !!!!!!!!!😀😀😀
We have a LTD 2008 Turbo well maintained . We purchased with 20 k miles in 2010. Has been an excellent car and will keep it forever. Looking at this I would say half/$$$ maintained. I problem ,motor mounts wore out ,shakes the battery cables loose,once a month will lose all electric in the most awkward places,could not find the problem. Finally a well known mechanic spotted it. Fixed!
Ive had 12-13 cars in my life and put around 300,000 miles on each and Ive never had overheading problems or timing belt issues !!!!! Made the mistake of purchasing a used 2010 PT and have replaced cooling fan, radiator, hoses, thermostat, thermostat housing, temp sensor, had system bled and still have overheating issues with one certified Chrysler mechanic telling me some of these engines were good but some were junk. He recommended bleeding the system several times per week and at some point I might get lucky and get all the air out of the engine water pockets. Mechanic said head gasket okay. A few months and three gallons of coolant later I still have the same issue. I think this one will be heading to the junk yard soon. Im told timing belt/water pump replacement at only 175,000 miles will run around $2000 which is a lot more than I paid for the car. I would not have another one of these cars if it were free.
Fyi I just did a timing belt last week on my 2005 PT cruser it was having overheating issues also so to the point here... if you ever change the thermostat be careful not to over torque the bolts. I discovered that another mechanic had done so and put a helicoil which resulted in me having to put another helicoil because his didn't hold up to me tightening the bolts possibly too much as well. ... lesson learned go easy on the thermostat bolts I forgot the torque spec but do look it up. But anyway my cooling issues was thermostat. Doing timing belt was a nightmare on this vehicle too but I got it done.
I had to replsce 3 fans in 1 yr bought all from auto zone junk now i just buying 4th fan but i got it from napa which they say stand by thir parts . These fans as well relays not good even if ur best top rated mechanic certified. The pt fan will stop aftef3 months more the likelihood i live in desert lasvegas temperatures reach well ovef 120f u need ac but dont want boiling all time from engine
I had to replace the radiator because it had a hole in it. Then had to replace the fan after had to replace the fan relays, and all where needed car runs fine now 07 touring
You are absolutely wrong ! We have over 300,000 on ours. It was my wife's car first, I bought it because we just had another daughter. Since then my first daughter drove the heck out of it and now the daughter that prompted us to get the PT is 19 and driving it now. Nothing but two radiator fans over the years, no we did have the belts and plugs changed one time one . Great transportation.
Good morning, mine was like this too, I didn't listen to the mechanic who immediately told me it was the head gasket. First I cleaned the entire water circuit then I changed the radiator because it was all encrusted, then I changed the thermostat and the temperature sensor, the car now runs perfectly, saved a lot of money, nothing but the head gasket!! !!!!!!!!!😀😀😀
Great work on troubleshooting this issue. Also, thank you for sharing !!!
Thank you for the video, very thorough and explained well, great job!😊
We have a LTD 2008 Turbo well maintained . We purchased with 20 k miles in 2010. Has been an excellent car and will keep it forever. Looking at this I would say half/$$$ maintained. I problem ,motor mounts wore out ,shakes the battery cables loose,once a month will lose all electric in the most awkward places,could not find the problem. Finally a well known mechanic spotted it. Fixed!
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Nice work! My first guess was going to be the fan relay, had many go bad on my 02 Town and Country, never had a fan go bad though. Thanks!
Ive had 12-13 cars in my life and put around 300,000 miles on each and Ive never had overheading problems or timing belt issues !!!!! Made the mistake of purchasing a used 2010 PT and have replaced cooling fan, radiator, hoses, thermostat, thermostat housing, temp sensor, had system bled and still have overheating issues with one certified Chrysler mechanic telling me some of these engines were good but some were junk. He recommended bleeding the system several times per week and at some point I might get lucky and get all the air out of the engine water pockets. Mechanic said head gasket okay. A few months and three gallons of coolant later I still have the same issue. I think this one will be heading to the junk yard soon. Im told timing belt/water pump replacement at only 175,000 miles will run around $2000 which is a lot more than I paid for the car. I would not have another one of these cars if it were free.
Great video, thanks
2:49 , its a coolant hopper
Own PT and it will test you😢..
Thanks for the vid
I'm buying a 2005
Tp cruiser
That is sed to
Over heat
So I got it cheap
can you show us your way of testing for a blown HEAD GASKET... This is what i suspect is wromg with my PT CRUISER
The cheapest easiest way is buy a block test kit from the parts store, it’s a chemical test you can do with the radiator fumes, it’s really easy
Fyi I just did a timing belt last week on my 2005 PT cruser it was having overheating issues also so to the point here... if you ever change the thermostat be careful not to over torque the bolts. I discovered that another mechanic had done so and put a helicoil which resulted in me having to put another helicoil because his didn't hold up to me tightening the bolts possibly too much as well. ... lesson learned go easy on the thermostat bolts I forgot the torque spec but do look it up. But anyway my cooling issues was thermostat. Doing timing belt was a nightmare on this vehicle too but I got it done.
I had to replsce 3 fans in 1 yr bought all from auto zone junk now i just buying 4th fan but i got it from napa which they say stand by thir parts . These fans as well relays not good even if ur best top rated mechanic certified. The pt fan will stop aftef3 months more the likelihood i live in desert lasvegas temperatures reach well ovef 120f u need ac but dont want boiling all time from engine
Thankyou.
I had to replace the radiator because it had a hole in it. Then had to replace the fan after had to replace the fan relays, and all where needed car runs fine now 07 touring
Grasias
You should have tested the fan before you let it overheat !
.i.
I feel sorry for anyone owning a hunk of trash like that. Your better off scrapping it cuz those things are sht. And Chrysler is sht
F√¢k3d up cars man they aint worth sh1t
You are absolutely wrong ! We have over 300,000 on ours. It was my wife's car first, I bought it because we just had another daughter. Since then my first daughter drove the heck out of it and now the daughter that prompted us to get the PT is 19 and driving it now. Nothing but two radiator fans over the years, no we did have the belts and plugs changed one time one . Great transportation.