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When is the worst year for PT Cruiser problems?

When is the worst year for PT Cruiser problems? In general, 2006 is the worst year for PT Cruiser problems. Here the engine light is constantly on and the engine idles rough. The engine light will repeatedly turn on after solutions to fix the problem are attempted. Is the Chrysler PT Cruiser a good car? Will recommend Shelleys and will continue to purchase from them. Btw, this was the second vehicle we've purchased from Shelleys. Had a great experience! I love my little car! my experience was very good. He made my wife and I welcome and let us take...
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How can I remove the radiator core without breaking the dash?

How can I remove the radiator core without breaking the dash? If you absolutely can't or don't want to remove the air: Pull the dash back where you can get to the heater core. Drain half of the radiator coolant. Cut both pipes off of the heater core with a hack saw of some kind that yo can reach them. Remove it and hoses. How to remove the core from a Dodge heater? Get the new one and cut the bent ends pipes off both pipes leaving as much straight part over the core as possible. Flare and smooth the...
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Why does my CD sound scratchy?

Why does my CD sound scratchy? If it sounds "fuzzy", that indicates a bad reflection from the disc. It could indicate a dirty lens, or low laser emmision. It doesn't cost anything to clean the lens and is definitely worth a try. Try different discs and see if the behavior changes. Why is my disc making noise? Hard drives have moving parts and when things move, they often create sound. Typically, hard drives will make low-pitched whirring or whining noises – particularly when they're booting up or accessing/storing data – or clicking noises. These are usually perfectly normal and not...
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What AMP is a car cigarette lighter?

What AMP is a car cigarette lighter? 15 Amps For example, a car cigarette lighter fuse has 15 Amps and most cars use a 12V system, you take 15 and multiply it by 12 and you get 180 Watts which is your safety zone. If you happen to surpass that 180 Watt ceiling, then your fuse will blow. What kind of Fuse do you need for a cigarette lighter? The fuse for the cigarette lighter may be listed as: 1 12v Power point 2 12v Outlet 3 Cigar lighter 4 Cigarette lighter 5 Aux power point What can I do...
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Does anti theft turn off fuel pump?

Does anti theft turn off fuel pump? Other kinds of anti-theft systems can disable the fuel pump. The job of the fuel pump is to transfer gas from the tank over to the engine. If the fuel pump doesn't turn on, no gas makes it to engine, the car won't run. Why does my fuel pump only run for a few seconds? This sound is the electric fuel pump trying to prime the fuel system. It will only run for a few seconds and then shut off. If you are not sure you could hear it or if there is...
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Is being repaired or is repairing?

Is being repaired or is repairing? "It's being repaired" is correct and idiomatic. What tense is repair? The past tense of repair is repaired. The third-person singular simple present indicative form of repair is repairs. The present participle of repair is repairing. Is being repaired tense? To make a past passive form we use was/were + past participle of the verb. My car was repairing at that time. My car was being repaired at that time. To make a past passive form of a continuous tense we use was/were + being + past participle of the verb. What is the...
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Why does my Chevy Tahoe Air Conditioner stop working?

Why does my Chevy Tahoe Air Conditioner stop working? Fast forward to four days ago, the air conditioner stopped working, again... Before it completely stopped working (before the snowflake would blink three times and not allow the compressor to kick on), I could here an occasional hissing noise in the rear cargo area, it wasn't constant, but it could be heard about every 30 seconds. Why does my Chevy Tahoe clutch stop working? Ended up being the clutch was bad and when it disengaged would never reengage. When it blows hot, pull over, restart and see what that does. For...
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How can I tell if my spark plugs are bad?

How can I tell if my spark plugs are bad? Check Engine Light – For many people, the check engine light might be the only sign your engine is having spark plug problems. The ECM is far more sensitive than many drivers and can detect a single cylinder misfire in thousands of good ignitions. Hard Starting – Proper ignition is most difficult when the engine is “cold.” What causes a spark plug to misfire in an ECM? As the ECM has no control over spark strength or oxygen content, it adds fuel to compensate for poor combustion. Misfire – A...
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How do you know what ECM I have?

How do you know what ECM I have? The least invasive way to diagnose your ECM is to connect an onboard diagnostic (OBD or OBD II) tool to the diagnostic port. From there, you can scan to see if your engine computers have produced any error codes. There are many of these codes, and your diagnostic tool's manual should have information on what they mean. Is the VIN number in the ECM for the vehicle? I took it to a Dodge dealership and when they tested it, it wasn't showing that the VIN was programmed into the ECM. I called...
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What does it mean when your car says StabiliTrak?

What does it mean when your car says StabiliTrak? This is actually a common message that usually means there is nothing to worry about. It just means that StabiliTrak is not currently able to initialize. This can be due to a variety of reasons including road conditions or improper tire size. If the message persists, then you should take your vehicle in for service. Are there any problems with the Chevy Tahoe StabiliTrak? After 4 days at the 'big' dealership in town I have resorted to looking for my own answer.... After my last tire rotation it seems that the...