I know someone else had this problem.....

[yobiebs]

...but I can't find it in the search. I got my GT at the end of March. Lately, it seems that once I start the car, if I put it in reverse or drive, it'll start hiccuping. Then, it'll either be okay after a few seconds, or stall. Over the last two days, it's been stalling about four or five times before I can get moving.

I thought maybe it had something to do with my turbo timer, but I shut that off and it still happened. Then I thought maybe it was because I was turning on the A/C before putting it in drive, but that didn't change things either. It started out not just when I was starting the car, but sometimes just sitting at a traffic light.

I took it to my dealer this morning. They said that they could not recreate the problem, checked all sensors and vacuum lines, and did not find anything wrong at all. So I left. And as soon as I did, it happened again!!!

Has anyone else had this problem? Or have any ideas on what it could be? So frustrating!!!!!! [xx(]

[bobs turbo pt]

i had a simliar problem 2 or 3 times would put car in reverse and seemed like it didnt want to go would put it in park then try again and all seemed ok never had a chance to report it as soon after car kept going into safe or limp mode and now today is the 36 day car is still in shop for that problem !! <<[:I]limp mode problem any codes in your computer popping up??

[yobiebs]

The dealer confirmed that there were no codes coming up in the computer. [:I]

[bobs turbo pt]

mine happened when car was warm after a ride never noticed it when car was cold as i don't need to put car in reverse at that time , if it happens and you can drive right to the dealershipdo that that what i did when my problem happened and dont shut the car off go in and tell them to come outside and see if it happens again i hope you find answers as i havn't after 36 days !!

[MEXICANPT]

I HAD THIS PROBLEM IN A DC2, THE DEALER CHANGED THE ECU UNDER WARRANTY AND VOILA, PROBLEM SOLVED.

[DC2-1301]

I have noticed my doing this too. I have a 5-speed. I pull straight into my parking space at work and into my garage at home. I find that when I start, then shift to reverse, and back out of my spot, everything is fine. But when I shift into 1st, and then try to go, I tend to stall. My co-workers get a chuckle out of it. You would think that after driving manual trannys for the last 25 years, I would know how to let the clutch out
However, now I have found that it only seems to happen when the engine is completely cold. Once I take off and drive somewhere (even a short distance), then I can't re-create it. It simply goes away. I'm going to start letting it warm up a little bit longer and see if that helps.

[Geeksterman]

I'd noticed this in mine as well, recently (got it in April). I would start it up, put it in reverse and as I put it in gear, the engine would act like a huge load was put on it and slow down. After backing up and putting it in drive, it would do the same thing. It doesn't happen every time, but often enought that I've noticed it. It hasn't stalled yet, either, but a couple of times, it seemed like it was about to! I think it's time for a trip to the dealer! I'm due for a check up anyways....

[yobiebs]

So for those of you who have had experience dealing with the service departments at your local dealers, how do I get them to replace the ECU? There's no guarantee that'll fix it (especially since they couldn't find anythingwrong with it in the first place), and I think they'd be less willing to help me because I didn't by the car from them (but I'm not driving another 6 hours to the dealer I did get it from!)

Suggestions welcome!

[Gear_Head]

Here is a TSB that requires a PCM Change to repair:
Here it is: TSB# 18-029-03
Date: August 8, 2003
Subject: Slight Engine Misfire Above 5200 RPM

Here's a little more info for the non-believer(s)

TSB# 18-029-03
Date: August 8, 2003

SUBJECT: Slight Engine Mis-Fire Above 5200 rpm

OVERVIEW: This bulletin involves replacing the Powertrain Control Module (PCM).

MODELS: 2003 (PT) Chrysler PT Cruiser

NOTE: This bulletin applies to vehicles built prior to January 22, 2003 (MDH0122xx) equipped with a 2.4L Turbo engine and manual transmission or prior to March 18, 2003 (MDH 0318xx) for vehicles equipped with a 2.4L Turbo engine and automatic transmission.

SYMPTOM/CONDITION: Vehicle operator may describe a random or slight engine mis-fire when operating vehicle above 5200 rpm. There will be no DTC logged in the PCM. If there are DTC’s present additional diagnosis should be done to determine the problem. This condition is caused by a internal hardware issue in the PCM.[}]
Alan

[yobiebs]

But Alan, this didn't happen above 5200 RPM. You think I could still get by?