2002 BASE JUSE DIES AT IDLE OR DRIVING

[FeelthySanchez]

Originally Posted by TwoCruisersOldGuy

I actually never throw parts at the wall hoping they stick. This is a list of items I had planned to do all at the same time as part of an updating/restoration for it ......... I buy gas everywhere so that is not it. A few have said it must be the PCM but that is expensive so I am not going to go there yet. The problem is that it can be a million things.

Some of the above is good to hear but at this rate, it would be easier to remove both license plates & just insert another PT in-between.
Which brand(s) of liquid FI cleaners have been tried?

It's been a while, but reconditioned ECMs used to be around for $200-$400 exchange, plus a trip to the dealer to blast the PROM.
Edit - here they are & still very cheap in Raleigh, NC: https://carcomputerexchange.com/chry...e/prod_24.html

[circus]

Did you replace fuel injectors or just clean them? Did your do a "repair" just before the problem started? I've learned to test injectors, specially new one, before installing. On my last purchase 5 out of 6 injectors didn't spray or didn't stop spraying.

[rockandroller]

If never any codes thrown, I'd suspect the computer.

I got a rebuillt ECU from Myckee a couple of years ago, and it fixed all the issues I was having. (The car previously had a ECU replacement in it's first year or so - long before it came into my hands, and was running great for about seven years then started acting up!)


https://www.ebay.ca/str/myckeesecus

Since I had the Turbo Lite, I asked Myckee for the "stage 1" tune, and that extra 40 HP is PALPABLE

** Gas mileage down accordingly, but it's worth it ...

[TwoCruisersOldGuy]

Cleaned tank when new pump/filter was installed. Checked all lines, new injectors, rail, etc. I have had five Cruisers, never had this problem before. Finally doing ambient air sensor, both oxygen sensors, different crankshaft position sensor, neutral safety switch as we speak. The car is much faster and much smoother otherwise. Never had one run this strong. Next would be key tumbler/ignition switch I guess. I think it is a ground/short. Thanks for all the tips.

[TwoCruisersOldGuy]

OK, Just installed, front and rear oxygen sensors at catalytic converter, and a "new again" crankshaft position sensor and it is MUCH MUCH worse. I now think it is the wiring for the Crankshaft position sensor. If no suicide, will update; don't hold your breath. This will be the first car that ever beat me. Lol

[TwoCruisersOldGuy]

Next is ROCK AND ROLLER advice

[circus]

Difficult finding something you haven't tried. I built a smoke generator using a small paint pressure pot, torch, low air pressure supply and some mineral (baby) oil. Hooked it up to the intake and looked for puffs of smoke (leaks).
In my case, didn't fine any but knew "that wasn't it" and it didn't cost anything.

[ptprice]

SOOO BIG was experiencing similar symptoms. The resolve was replacing portions of the ignition switch. PROBLEM SOLVED!