
08 Jan 2018, 09:29 am
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Dedicated Cruiser
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Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Ormond Beach, Fl. 32174
Posts: 2,299
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Re: Weather got cold. Now we are experiencing starting issues.
Was your PT running OK before the cold snap or had it been sitting for a period of time? Just a few things to consider. You mention a corrosive build up on the wheel rims causing the front tires to go flat because of a bad seal between tire and rim.
Is there any additional evidence of advanced corrosion under the hood? Wires, cables, fuel line, ground connections, any deteriorated component relative to preventing either properly distributed, timed electric power flow or, good fuel, from reaching the combustion chamber?
As Advanced deemed the battery OK, that battery drain is probably due to the high amp drainage as you're trying unsuccessfully to start your PT. Secondly, there could be a hidden parasitic draw pulling that battery down.
Although it just might be no spark as mentioned, it could be the fuel supply or quality of that fuel. Have you actually established that your getting fuel flow to the throttle body? If so has the water and old fuel been purged out of the fuel line? A blocked fuel line or fuel filter could be the culprit. Even though the interior of that pole barn might be warm enough to melt ice there still possibly water in the fuel.
Many of the old cars I've restored have had fuel tanks full of old fuel, (I loved that odor) no fuel, low fuel with water and in one case, mice. Many of them had badly corroded or damaged electrical systems. In one instance, again an other family of mice had chewed through wires.
If it is indeed fuel supply, as an alternative, I'd suggest a strong dedicated deicer additive added to the new fuel you put in the tank. I'm sure Advanced can recommend a product that might address any water in the fuel line degrading the fuel. I got some bad fuel in SOOO BIG one time and a dose of cleaner in the fuel tank cleaned out the blockage. Good luck. Happy PTin', ptprice
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SOOO BIG  2005 PT CRUISER, LIMITED EDITION, SIGNATURE SERIES
Cool Vanilla White, 3 Coats. 2.4 DOHC 16V SMPI Eng. Vanity Cover, 4 Spd. Auto Trans. 2.6 Overall Top Gear, Lock-up Torque Converter. PT Chrome Clad 16" X 6" Wheels, P205/55 R16 Cooper Starfire/Solarus tires, Touring Suspension. Chrome Package; Side Spears, Grills, Fuel Filler Door, Door Locks, Handles, PRND3-1 Bezel, Silver/Chrome Shift Ball/Knob, Bright Spoke Leather Tilt Steering Wheel. Chrome Tail Lights, 3/8" Belt Trim. Cruise Control, Power Mirrors, A/C, Deep Tinted Sun Screen Glass, Power Moon Roof, Fog and Back-Up Lights, Rear Spoiler, Variable Front Wipers W/Washers, Rear Wiper/Washer, Key less Entry, Replacement 2001 Dark Taupe Grey Suede/Leather Trim Seats, Dual Under Seat Storage Drawers, Drivers Side Power Seat Height Adjust. Full Length Console, Locking Glove Box, Overhead Temperature/Compass Console, Rear Shelf Panel, AM/FM CD GPS Navigation Radio, 6 Premium Speakers, Back up Camera/ 7" Monitor.
Last edited by ptprice; 08 Jan 2018 at 11:41 am.
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