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21 Jul 2009, 01:38 pm
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2001 Pt cruiser malfunction
Hey everyone, let me start by saying I am not car savvy, I know how to change a tire and check oil, and that's about it. But I switch cars with my mom and my car worked the day before just fine, and when i went to switch cars back i saw it on the side of the road with a T-shirt in the window. I was wondering how does a car just cut off like that, when it drove the the day before just fine. My dad said he checked the oil, it was good, he said the battery was good, he said it maybe the fuel pump or fuel filter. I tried to start the car and it just wheezes. It literally sounds like an old man trying to catch his breath. I also read how to check the check engine light by pressing the odometer and letting go when you start the car. It said no faults. So if anyone can help me....PLEASE do so cause I need a car!!!! Any help or suggestions would be most appreciative. Thank you all in advance
    
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21 Jul 2009, 01:57 pm
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Re: 2001 Pt cruiser malfunction
I hate to be the bearer of bad news but it sounds like your timing belt broke or skipped a tooth if it's "wheezing". How many miles are on the car?
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1973 Barracuda 340/auto Modifications: Too many. 2002 PT Cruiser N/A 2.4L/5-speed Modifications: Boogers, Maddog 80% STS, Auto throttle body, Airbox modifications, Eibach Pro springs, Energy Suspension control arm bushings & motor mount inserts, disabled balance shafts. 1989 Caprice Wagon 307/auto Modifications: Lowered 2" front and rear, flat black paint, emblems and trim removed and filled, pinstriping, big 'n little tires.
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21 Jul 2009, 02:09 pm
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Re: 2001 Pt cruiser malfunction
156,000 miles
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21 Jul 2009, 02:38 pm
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Re: 2001 Pt cruiser malfunction
That's quite a lot. Do you know when (or if
 ) the belt was replaced?
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1973 Barracuda 340/auto Modifications: Too many. 2002 PT Cruiser N/A 2.4L/5-speed Modifications: Boogers, Maddog 80% STS, Auto throttle body, Airbox modifications, Eibach Pro springs, Energy Suspension control arm bushings & motor mount inserts, disabled balance shafts. 1989 Caprice Wagon 307/auto Modifications: Lowered 2" front and rear, flat black paint, emblems and trim removed and filled, pinstriping, big 'n little tires.
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21 Jul 2009, 02:41 pm
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Re: 2001 Pt cruiser malfunction
Odds are that your timing belt snapped.
Depending on the mechanic, starts at $700 and goes up....
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'05 Limited Turbo Lite, (Silver, of course)4-wheel ABS, Sunroof, Spoiler. Mods: E&G Classic grill, K&N FIPK, BTG duals, rear lowered 1.5", LED washer lights, $20 catch can, Aoogah horn, Weatherflectors, Sunroof Deflector, Fuzzy Dice, rear logo flames, rear pinstripe graphic, Gen3 Taillights, rear sway bar, hood struts, Strut bar. Traded in '02 Silver Touring Edition w/87,000 miles
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21 Jul 2009, 02:41 pm
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Re: 2001 Pt cruiser malfunction
no idea, i bought from a friend at work, but she no longer works there w/ my luck...but she did say that when we bought the car that they checked everything and gave it a tune up and an oil change, but I don't know if they check for that sort of stuff when you go for your car to get inspected or when you get a tune up
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21 Jul 2009, 02:48 pm
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Re: 2001 Pt cruiser malfunction
duhneese79, sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but a normal check up does NOT check the timing belt. That is what it sounds like to us.
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21 Jul 2009, 05:19 pm
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Re: 2001 Pt cruiser malfunction
thanks you guys really helped me...Guess i'll suck it up and dish out the cash
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21 Jul 2009, 06:16 pm
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Re: 2001 Pt cruiser malfunction
Ask around to see if any family, friends or coworkers know of a good independent shop. That'll be cheaper than having the dealer bend you over.
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1973 Barracuda 340/auto Modifications: Too many. 2002 PT Cruiser N/A 2.4L/5-speed Modifications: Boogers, Maddog 80% STS, Auto throttle body, Airbox modifications, Eibach Pro springs, Energy Suspension control arm bushings & motor mount inserts, disabled balance shafts. 1989 Caprice Wagon 307/auto Modifications: Lowered 2" front and rear, flat black paint, emblems and trim removed and filled, pinstriping, big 'n little tires.
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21 Jul 2009, 08:44 pm
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Re: 2001 Pt cruiser malfunction
Just curious,whats the mileage to replace the timimg belt,is it 90 thousand or what?
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