Troubleshoot 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser Fog Light Issue

[severedneed]

You can just put the blinker for the left signal on and the lights stay off. Did you find out what the problem was?

[TheCarlover97]

Typical pt loser peice of junk

[LamborghiniReven1000]

@TheCarlover97 FUCK U IF U DONT LIKE EM ive got the turbo 2.4 and NO PROBS AT ALL!

[Annihilator1111]

the transmission on the 2000-2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser

Transmission

5-speed Getrag manual

4-speed 41TE automatic

[Annihilator1111]

the 2000-2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser was assembled in

Toluca, Mexico

Graz, Austria (2002–2010)

[TheWodog7]

Replace the turn signal switch 40 to 65 dollars for the part and it is simple to replace. There is a video on you tube that explains how to replace the part.

[keebler156]

its a commonn problem with pt cruisers the problem lies with the multifunction switch (the switch that controls the lights and the turn signals and what not, you have to get that replaced, probably a 50 dollar part, for a temporary you can pull the fuse until you can fix it

[jnnyhtt]

Did he fix the problem, or did he end up selling the car with the fuse pulled for the fog lamps. You would think he would follow up on the video after the dealer fixed the problem. Ive also never seen someone be so rough on a vehicle. ex: slamming the shifter from Park into Drive, Drive into Reverse...so on and so forth. Also...what is his point in trying to rev that poor engine above 3500 RPM with no load on the engine. Not sure if I would want to buy a vehicle from this guy.

[jnnyhtt]

Did he fix the problem, or did he end up selling the car with the fuse pulled for the fog lamps. You would think he would follow up on the video after the dealer fixed the problem. Ive also never seen someone be so rough on a vehicle. ex: slamming the shifter from Park into Drive, Drive into Reverse...so on and so forth. Not sure if I would want to buy a vehicle from this guy.

[269VaneM]

That's how you're supposed to jump a car anyways...

[wearenoteven]

The fog light problem is almost always the multifunction switch. They overheat and you end up with an intermittent fog lights that won't stay off. There is a DIY fix on one of the PT boards, but most people just pull the fuse. The car will start with the fuse pulled, I've had mine out for about 2,000 miles.

The car does not have a rev limiter or redline at 3800 rpm. You just can't rev them that high in park. If he put it in drive he'd be able to get up to the real redline.

[M67v]

I saw the negative attachment 1:36

[Cartmanland98]

not quite buying that rev limiter thing... it looked and sounded like you were just slowly getting it near 3800 and letting off. That doesn't sound like an engine hitting the limiter at all..

[montec70]

btw the only fuse that turned them off was ignition or accy underhood, there is no fog light fuse, i can live without the fog lights

[montec70]

i have an 03 with this fog light problem, you can pull the fuse but the car wont start without it so i just reached under the car and disconnected the fog light plugs, light on dash still on but no battery drainage, until you decide to fix the problem in the switch.

[pappyredux]

It would have been nice if you'd showed what fuse to pull - interior/exterior & which number. I'm having a real hard time finding which one. Manual indicates #21 in the under hood box -- yet there is no fuse in that slot!

By the way, this is apparently a widespread issue with the PT's and is caused by faulty plastic switch design that wears down.

[damagebrain1]

my dad had this same problem in his.. but we found out if you push down the blinker while the car is off the fog lights will turn off....some weird random thing but not sure if it will only work with ours but we got it fixed

[SilentServiceCode]

It actually points to the negative jump point. The chassis is negative, so. I'm not sure why you haven't seen that.

[algill1279]

@SilentServiceCode 

[nocturned85]

oh man i just discovered this with my cruiser yesterday as the fog lights started going on randomly, my last trip out was around 3 pm and came back at 4 to wash my car in the driveway. I sworn I turned everything off as my family came home around 6 pm and told me I left my lights on. what the hell

[1rickjamesbitch1]

I don't get how this vid can be called trouble shooting if you didn't look on what was causing the problem. It only a 7:53minute vid on how to remove a fuse.

[flyingxk]

my greek 2002 model just burned the left fog light

[2fast4uFED]

keep the lights, loose the car

[andrenegwer]

Solution : remove the fog light fuse

[Sonata0610]

If I ever pass a car dealership at night and I see a car with the fog lights coming on, I'd say "That car is haunted!"

[ZytxZeeb]

I have the 01 PT Limited, & the fog light issue like how yours is, was the same on my car. Turned out to be a bad ground wire under the car. For some weird reason, Chysler put the plugs on the bottom of the airdam (aka the black plastic lip under the radiator) right where they could get whacked, &/or wet. I replaced the ground wire plug assembly & never had the problem since. I also have the 5spd version. There's no rev limited on the standard trannys that I can find. Only the autos.

[Turtle889]

kyle did u ever figure out the problem becuse im going to sell mine soo and i have the fog light issue. too

[frank7299]

yo kiero una de esas pt

[SuperPrettiboiiswagg]

CHRYSLER SUCKS

[CrashTestUmpire]

Lol Chrysler really sucks!

[fakeBULL]

i kind of laughed when you knew the battery was dead and u still tried to start it..only problem i have really seen is the bearings fall out of the ignition switch leaving you stranded in a pos...still better than some cars but i like sports/trucks not compact gocart type deals

[pinkamaniac]

never had any problem at all with mine...a 2001 limited...

i think i put 1500$ on it since i bought it...the best car i have so far...

[filaretoseasy]

thank you, very usefull 

[syyenergy7]

You'll need a new battery if you 100% discharged it several times. Also it is better to ground to the body vs the battery anyway. True Chrysler quality is pretty poor.

[M67v]

Those fog lights are screwed. Your right, Its weird. you cant ground it. When it comes to battery charging, the PT is screwed. I kind of like how ti sounds, not a lot

[M67v]

@M67v Scratch that! I saw there was a tag that said negative.

[marikakyra]

Pull fuse for foglights, leave turn signal at left turn when shutoff. Later replace headlight or multi function switch from Rockauto Airtex 1s2129 (they have pic of part) about $53. Disconnect + battery cable. then two screws to remove shroud around switch, unplug connectors 2 on left,one on right, two screws to remove entirely.Split turn signal from windshield wiper stalk(they are attached in middle with two torx screws), attach wiper stock to new turn switch with torx .Reinstall DFW

[yoguelmi]

Yo tambien quiero comprar uno pero e dijeron lo mismo que es un auto con muchas fallas...si alguien tiene uno y puede desmentir esto por favor que deje un comentario.

[johnonneboy]

yo quiero comprar un pt cruiser de sugunda mano pero me an dicho muchisimo que es un auto muy malo que suele tener falla tras falla, la vdd no quiziera comprar un auto que no funcione, aun que el pt cruiser me gusta muchisimo alguien tiene un comentario porfavor...

[MegaBerserker1]

switch in my 01 limited edition cruiser and my wife's 05 convertible gt high output turbo cruiser both went bad ya gotta pull the fuse so your battery doesn't get drained...If you notice you hooked the jumper to the negative connection it is funny because they both went bad about 4 years

[MegaBerserker1]

switch in my cruiser and my wife's cruiser both went bad ya gotta pull the fuse so your battery doesn't get drained...If you notice you hooked the jumper to the negative connection

[relkoms]

just pull ouyt the foglight fuse and its all good

[relkoms]

i have the same issue open up your fuses under neath the left side of the steering wheel then look at the cover and find the one that says fog lights and pull it out and they wont come on its something from wear and tear

[uakronsam116]

My grandfather's 2004 PT Limited does the same thing, except when he leaves the turn signal switch in the left turn signal mode when he turns off the car, then they stay off. I know you probably sold it, but just saying to try that the next time you may have a similar issue. :)

[LorenzoMoore1000]

Me and my mom just bought a 2002 pt cruiser Limited. Does any body know the HP

numbers on these.  Thanks

[liebestbrittany]

1996 dodge ram 1500 error code p1899 solution?

[freetobejbp]

It is the switch that is faulty the switches are national back order.

[pell557]

i have the same problem with my 2003 pt cruiser, the fog lignts ran the battery dead , i jumped the battery and now i cant seem to turn them on at all but the fuse is good , weird hein ?

[mojo31979]

I just pulled the fuse for our fog lamps. I could not figure out what the problem was and it was just killing my battery.

[holidayjay9704]

I had that same problem I just replaced the fog Steering wheel lights Control switch cost $89 for it easy to do but the box connectors are fragile and brake easy.

[filthydirtyhooker]

I like how he says "there is no negative" when at 1:33, I can clearly read the word "negative"

Chances are, it's 2 separate problems, a weak battery and a foglight problem, likely the switch

[TJC450]

@filthydirtyhooker I didn't see that either

[markymark9172]

a quick solution to the battery drain is to remove the fuse. on pt's it normally the switch (multifunction) that causes the fog's to come on randomly. Fed up fitting them now, 8 years as a master tech.

[yorkandpomona]

@markymark9172 where is this fuse located and is it just for the fog lights? or does the fuse have multi function? having this exact problem....

[HotLeadMini]

Yeah, same thing with both my '03 GTs... Stupid ass part. Otherwise I love the GTs!

[chepo773]

i have a probelm any that might help me i took the motor out on my pt cruiser i rebuild it and when i put it back i accidently connected the ingition coils wires to the caqmshaft sensor and the cams to the ingnition coil and now i dont get a spark in the sparkplugs now that i got it right can some one tell me wat happend or wat to check thnxz

[youngstown1977]

i have no problem

[Turtle889]

this is the same problem with my 2001 pt cruzer

[boricuaperro]

hechele gasolina

[RACErocker]

i had the same problem, it could be the multi function switch that sits on top of the steering column, costs about 90$ through the dealership, but you should take it off and check the connection where the wiring harness connects to the switch, mine was slightly melted and was causing a bad connection, hope this helps :), good luck

[WHOO222]

lol this vid was posted a long time ago and he already sold the car

[OUfootball2010]

what a gay ass car

[Slightlyevil]

I thought so too, till I owned one...

[Goldenrod636]

Chrysler makes kick ass leather seats.

[MrMigs24]

we have that same problem but to keep the lights off is to turn on the turn signal

[EddieVersatile]

Did you ever figure out what the problem was with the fog lights? My gf's PT Cruiser was having the same problem, I pulled the fuse as well, and unplugged the bulbs... Let me know what you figured out or what the mechanic told you they had to do to fix it! PLEASE! and thanks :)

[TheChevyLover]

k my grandmothers pt is starting ot get them on the bumpers.

[TheChevyLover]

wat do u do to polish out the tape lines on the bumpers?

[WiiMan1012]

I heard that WD-40 and fine grade steel wool will even it out, i am planning to to this experiment to my 2003 pt.

[NickWilliam89]

We have a purple PT Cruiser, but man, those jump start attachments to that car are f***ed up.

[saabkyle04]

haha I know right

[fordescort98]

If you put the car into neutral and rev it, it shouldn't hit the 3500 rpm redline because it should only do it in park. haha "There's those stupid lights again!!" haha You don't have much luck with chrysler products do you? :) We are luck we didn't get this car. Nice vid, two thumbs up :)

[saabkyle04]

haha thanks man yeah I've fixed it up nice lately, polished out the headlights and detailed it, everything's fixed on it now, it's like brand new!

[EmptyDude111]

@fordescort98 Thumbs up if youre watching this in 2011!

[djkain2007]

3500 rpm rev limiter... damb!!! my 1999 chevy cavalier rs coupe doesn't have a tachometer but it also doesn't have a rev limiter like davesfarm - his 1994 cavalier has a rev limiter

[saabkyle04]

hmmm that is strange

[djkain2007]

i know.... i wish my cavalier had a tachometer because it sounds like it's reving to the red-line but idk becasue it doesn't have a tach

[naterade21]

@djkain2007 the limiter in my old mans malibu is 4000rpm

[fakeBULL]

@djkain2007 caviqueerssssssss

[thecarexpert18]

i know someone that drove his pt crusier from new york to chicago and i can tell he's hinting that it died on him while driving and he needs a new car

[saabkyle04]

Dang that's terrible!!

[Wannabe000]

It looks nice but is kinda garbage lol nice vid dude

[saabkyle04]

haha yeah man thanks!

[thommyd48]

My sister has a 2001 PT and has the exact same problem with the fog lights and the battery going dead. She has to something weird I forget what to keep it from going dead.

[locoguy2427]

hey, could you do a start up for the Blazer and Suburban? Thanx :-)

[ajb1431990]

i know whats wrong with the fog lights, its that stalk that u were turning on and off, they have had problems with them i think since 2001 till 2003, GET IT FIX, cuz it has cause fires. i had to get mine replaced but the dealer paid for it, altho that was back in 2003. hope this helps.

[xxTornadowarrior1xx]

is that a silver ford freestar? can you start that one?

[randomrazr]

do fog lights actually make a difference in fog? or just for loooks .

[NorthStarOlds]

they do actually

[randomrazr]

damn, must suck to put the key into thedoor and turning it, gotta miss pressing the button :p Lol

[saabkyle04]

Haha it works now! Thing cranked perfect today, it's like new once again!

[saabkyle04]

Good looking out, we're getting on it!

[bd398226]

my grandmothers 300c just died

they just got a 2009 malibu

[naterade21]

base model malibu???

[saabkyle04]

dang that sucks! Those new malibus are pretty sweet

[saabkyle04]

hmmm I guess it's a problem on a lot of pt's!

[saabkyle04]

haha

[saabkyle04]

Yeah I'm going to do a vid for subscribers and requests soon

[jmurray01]

cool. could you do a start of the taurus and the oldest (in age) and newest car on the lot.

[saabkyle04]

Yeah I can do that

[jmurray01]

thanks

[JPishere88]

sounds like a stuck relay

[saabkyle04]

it very well could be

[cameron7710]

ya i hate those cars that have 2 rev limeters

[saabkyle04]

Haha yeah, do you or anyone else out there know why they do that, I know davidsfarm has had cars like that, idk if it's just cars with low powered engines or what

[cameron7710]

im pretty sure its a a warrenty thing cause im sure it makes more sence to put the 2nd rev limter so that people wont sit in there drive way reving the car to redline then breaking it and taking it back to them for the free repairs

[ajb1431990]

actually i think its a automatic tranny thing, cuz i know my pt witch is a manual only has one at redline. not sure tho.

[PoliceWillProtect]

btw what cars do you have on the lot do you have some sort of website?

[saabkyle04]

I used to have a myspace, and was going to make a facebook but never did haha, one day I'll make a vid that just briefly shows the cars we have, I just usually did in the start up videos

[naterade21]

ur facebook name is kyle william lindsay correct??

[saabkyle04]

yeah I have no idea haha, it just might be

[PoliceWillProtect]

Lol it could be a wiring problem or just the switch is dead. And to be honest i hate the look of those cars.

[saabkyle04]

Yeah I do too man, they're cheap little cars

[blazerlover25]

actually the ground is on the left hand strut tower should have a sticker that says so most if not all chryslers use this method

[saabkyle04]

Yeah that's the way my 300M was, this one is actually where I put it, if you go back and look at the video carefully, it says negative next to the big screw haha