What makes my gauges go crazy and I sometimes loose power in my 06 PT Cruiser?

25

Asked by Guru9B2KG Jun 30, 2017 at 08:10 PM about the 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring Wagon FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I will be riding along and the bell will ding and the speedometer goes down, the
gas gauge goes down.  Sometimes I loose power altogether, most times it
picks back up and straightens out.  Only a few times I have has to stop, put
the car in park and restart it to go on.

5 Answers
144,795

T_S_T answered 7 years ago

Check your battery connection,s and make sure battery and alternator are good,then have the ECM scanned for code,s.

8 people found this helpful.
Mark helpful
20

GuruWT63X answered 6 years ago

I jad the battery checked to day and it good ??? Whats next???

2 people found this helpful.
Mark helpful
90

Glenn answered 5 years ago

had this problem with my wifes car turns out there is switch in the steering column that needed replacing , works fine ever since , 2009 pt cruiser

9 people found this helpful.
Mark helpful
110

Guru1HHN9 answered 5 years ago

Thotmaximus, what is the switch you are talking about on the steering coelom?

11 people found this helpful.
Mark helpful
40

Guru1Y2LV answered 4 years ago

I got a 04 pt cruisr the gas gauge go to fuil and go to E when I start it new fuil pup in it

Mark helpful

Your Answer:

Related Questions

  • What makes my gauges go crazy and I sometimes loose power in my 06 PT Cruiser? 5 Answers

    I will be riding along and the bell will ding and the speedometer goes down, the gas gauge goes down. Sometimes I loose power altogether, most times it picks back up and straightens out. Only a fe...

    2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring Wagon FWD

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • My 2006 PT cruiser instrument panel lights come on and gages go crazy and car stall 7 Answers

    I have been having problems with my 2006 PT cruiser all the lights in the cluster go on all gages moving bells going off and car stalls, in a few minutes I can star again, may go a day or so then it...

    2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser Wagon FWD

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • Why is my 06 PT Cruiser Overheating??? 2 Answers

    My 06 PT cruiser is overheating. I changed out the radiator cap & thermostat & the coolant level was fine, no loss of coolant. This took me an hour and a half so the engine had cooled significantly...

    2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser Wagon FWD

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • What could the Bubbling Sound in My 2002 PT Cruiser engine when I stop and car is at rest be? 5 Answers

    Cars in good shape, water is full, oil is full, winder shield wiper fluid is good, when I stop and my car is resting after I turn the engine off, it makes a bubbling gurgling sound.

    2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited Wagon FWD

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • My pt cruiser is revving 1 Answer

    My pt cruiser is revving in park and in drive but is humming correctly in neutral and reverse. Idk what to do can someone help me plz

    2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

PT Cruiser

Looking for a Used PT Cruiser in your area?

CarGurus has 333 nationwide PT Cruiser listings starting at $1,699.

ZIP:

Own this car?

Share your experience with others.

2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser

Write a car review

Review another car

Shortcuts

Search Chrysler PT Cruiser Questions

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    Kelly Little Ashford
    Reputation
    4,520
  • #2
    Gypsy Rose
    Reputation
    3,370
  • #3
    docwade931
    Reputation
    2,910
View All

Know more, shop wisely

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Volkswagen Beetle
138 Great Deals out of 1,821 listings starting at $2,495
Used Ford Mustang
947 Great Deals out of 19,852 listings starting at $1,950
Used Chrysler 300
276 Great Deals out of 5,093 listings starting at $700
Used Honda Accord
1,522 Great Deals out of 30,102 listings starting at $1,200
Used Toyota Corolla
1,396 Great Deals out of 27,607 listings starting at $1,450
Used Toyota Tundra
1,044 Great Deals out of 31,840 listings starting at $2,999
Used Nissan Murano
640 Great Deals out of 11,294 listings starting at $2,599
Used Chrysler Sebring
11 Great Deals out of 301 listings starting at $1,995
Used Jeep Grand Cherokee
2,319 Great Deals out of 50,257 listings starting at $1,796
Used Chevrolet Malibu
1,044 Great Deals out of 24,268 listings starting at $1,500

Used Cars For Sale

2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring Wagon FWD For Sale
3 listings
2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring Wagon FWD For Sale
8 listings
2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring Wagon FWD For Sale
13 listings starting at $3,350
2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring Wagon FWD For Sale
22 listings

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.