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29 Oct 2015, 09:29 pm
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SCARY! Engine and electrical quit while driving!
YIKES!
Tonight on the way home I was making a left turn, shifting into second when suddenly without warning the engine and all lights, dash, radio - EVERYTHING quit for a split second and then came back on.  ALL of the dash lights lit up for a second or so, and then everything was back to normal like nothing happened. It was almost as if the car did a complete system reboot. The whole episode took less than five seconds. I did the 'key dance' and there are no codes. I haven't had a chance to check it with my scanner yet I have snooped around a bit on the forums and so far I don't seem to find any answers yet.  Any ideas?
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29 Oct 2015, 10:09 pm
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Re: SCARY! Engine and electrical quit while driving!
First thing I would suggest is to have a battery load test done. Make sure you don't have any loose battery cable connections. Some members have found the battery cable connector loose or completely corroded through and came off. Check your battery fluid level.
Do you have many keys on your key ring when you use the key to turn the ignition on? What is the manufactured date on the drivers door of your PT Cruiser? The reason I am asking is to find out if your PT Cruiser has a TIPM.
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If at First You Don't Succeed - Try, Try Again Last edited by ptcruisersteve; 29 Oct 2015 at 10:14 pm.
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30 Oct 2015, 05:59 am
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Re: SCARY! Engine and electrical quit while driving!
Hi ptcruisersteve-
I had a similar thought about the battery cable. I recently had the cruise control repaired by the dealer and I wonder if the negative cable is not on tight. Nope no extra keys on the key ring at all. My cruiser was built in Sept of '05. It's an '06 and I believe it does have a TIPM.
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2006 Limited Edition, Inferno Red, 5-speed, Bassani dual exhaust, Chrome backup light bezels, taillight trim, fuel door, antenna mount, Ventiports, door spear covers & hood prop. Silver painted lower front grille. American Racing 383 Casino wheels, w/Chrysler emblems, '02 engine cover, PT Cruiser mudguards, cargo mat. EGR Window Visors, dark gray lock pulls, dual horns, Fuzzy Dice, flames and MOPAR emblems added to front door logos, gold Chrysler emblem on rear hatch. Upgraded to RAK radio with 6 CD changer, Cassette Tape and RDS info. Name: "FIREBALL" I bought it Aug 10, 2015, with just over 35,600 miles on it. 2004 Limited Edition Platinum Series, Graphite Metallic, Standard Turbo, automatic, RBQ radio with Sirius Radio & 6 CD changer, VentShades, chrome exhaust tip, door spears, grille inserts, door lock pulls, bright pedals and steering wheel spokes. Red spoiler from a donor PT. Known as: "The RATMOBILE" I bought it Apr 28th, 2016 with 62,400 miles on it.
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11 Nov 2016, 04:19 am
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Re: SCARY! Engine and electrical quit while driving!
What's a TIPM?
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11 Nov 2016, 07:28 am
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Re: SCARY! Engine and electrical quit while driving!
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11 Nov 2016, 07:34 am
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Re: SCARY! Engine and electrical quit while driving!
I agree with Steve, Wingman. Check those battery cables and connections. I think it's a little too "coincidental" that this has happened after having the cruise worked on. I DO NOT believe in coincidences.
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11 Nov 2016, 07:52 am
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11 Nov 2016, 08:10 am
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Re: SCARY! Engine and electrical quit while driving!
For the first time ever all exterior and interior lights shut off while driving in the dark a couple months ago. They came back on so fast that I was wondering if I imagined the whole thing. A bit unnerving!!
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11 Nov 2016, 02:24 pm
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Re: SCARY! Engine and electrical quit while driving!
ed9msi, there is absolutely NO advantage to having a PT (or anything else) with the TIPM. At least with the 03 model you have, you can trouble shoot various problems that may arise and not have to worry about having to replace a very expensive item. The TIPM controls all of the electrical in those cars equipped with it. Personally, I don't like them. I have a 2013 Chrysler with one and I hope that nothing electrical ever goes wrong with it.
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11 Nov 2016, 06:19 pm
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Re: SCARY! Engine and electrical quit while driving!
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 Reprogrammed some vehicle options today - FUN! Last edited by rob302; 11 Nov 2016 at 06:23 pm.
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