chrysler pt cruiser

2001 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER
133,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD
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TAKABOOK
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did head gasket & cam belt now pt cruiser has no spark
Jul 18, 2011 at 10:51 PM
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RASMATAZ
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No snapping blue spark continue to troubleshoot the ignition system-power input to the coil/coil packs,coil's resistances,cap and rotor,distributor pick-up coil, ignition control module, cam and crank sensors and computer Note: If it doesn't apply disregard it and keep testing
Jul 18, 2011 at 11:07 PM
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TAKABOOK
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i have voltage of 12v to center of the 3 terminals to the coils when the key is 1st turned on then it drops quickly to 0v. On cranking the voltage is at 9.5v. when connected to the coils i have no spark at the plug leads
Jul 18, 2011 at 11:25 PM
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TAKABOOK
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cam sensor is new
Jul 18, 2011 at 11:26 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Check the crankshaft position sensor-
Jul 18, 2011 at 11:41 PM
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TAKABOOK
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where is it on the engine & are the connectors easy to get at
Jul 18, 2011 at 11:50 PM
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RIVERMIKERAT
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This picture should help you locate it on the bottom of the engine near the oil filter.
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Jul 21, 2011 at 6:52 AM
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