PT CRUISER THE WAY TO GO

On 14-Dec-2004, "SRG" > wrote:

> Well, I've seen it in mine, at least one other club member, and its listed
>
> as one of the top 10 problems on PTDIY. I've also read numerous posts
> about it on different PT forums. As I said, "it seems to be cropping up
> more and more", probably because PTs are getting older.
>
> SRG

I just mentioned it in reply to another message in this thread. On my 2001
(delivered in 2000) the control started smoking and had to be replaced).
The problem occurred about a year ago.

"Richard" > wrote in message
...
> Three big negatives with mine.
>
> Too slow (for me) with automatic.

240 hp with turbo high output and mopar stage 1 in automatic


> Poor fuel economy (18 to 20 over three years).

yep it sucks!!!


> Very very wide turning circle with automatic.

never noticed, but you could practice 3 point turns, or emergency brake
turns : )

"Richard" > wrote in message
...
> Three big negatives with mine.
>
> Too slow (for me) with automatic.

240 hp with turbo high output and mopar stage 1 in automatic


> Poor fuel economy (18 to 20 over three years).

yep it sucks!!!


> Very very wide turning circle with automatic.

never noticed, but you could practice 3 point turns, or emergency brake
turns : )

"SRG" > wrote in message
m...
> Another problem that seems to be cropping up more and mo The
> multi-function switch, which controls the lights, fog lights, high-beams,
> dome (interior)lights and turn signals, fails and works erratically.

I belong to various pt groups and haven't come across this one yet,
hopefully that's a bug that's been ironed out of newer models.

"SRG" > wrote in message
m...
> Another problem that seems to be cropping up more and mo The
> multi-function switch, which controls the lights, fog lights, high-beams,
> dome (interior)lights and turn signals, fails and works erratically.

I belong to various pt groups and haven't come across this one yet,
hopefully that's a bug that's been ironed out of newer models.

Richard wrote:
> Three big negatives with mine.
>
> Too slow (for me) with automatic.
> Poor fuel economy (18 to 20 over three years).
> Very very wide turning circle with automatic.
>
> Other than that it has been a great experience.
>
> Richard.
>
>
I have an 01 6 speed manual. It too has a wide turn radius. Why would
the automatic have a wider one?

Jerry

Richard wrote:
> Three big negatives with mine.
>
> Too slow (for me) with automatic.
> Poor fuel economy (18 to 20 over three years).
> Very very wide turning circle with automatic.
>
> Other than that it has been a great experience.
>
> Richard.
>
>
I have an 01 6 speed manual. It too has a wide turn radius. Why would
the automatic have a wider one?

Jerry

"do not spam" <"do not > wrote in message
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>
> Richard wrote:
>> Three big negatives with mine.
>>
>> Too slow (for me) with automatic.
>> Poor fuel economy (18 to 20 over three years).
>> Very very wide turning circle with automatic.
>>
>> Other than that it has been a great experience.
>>
>> Richard.
> I have an 01 6 speed manual. It too has a wide turn radius. Why would
> the automatic have a wider one?
>
> Jerry

not sure, but it does have wider, I believe the tranny casing is bigger,
thus not allowing the steering "linkages...." to turn as much as the
standard car.

"do not spam" <"do not > wrote in message
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>
> Richard wrote:
>> Three big negatives with mine.
>>
>> Too slow (for me) with automatic.
>> Poor fuel economy (18 to 20 over three years).
>> Very very wide turning circle with automatic.
>>
>> Other than that it has been a great experience.
>>
>> Richard.
> I have an 01 6 speed manual. It too has a wide turn radius. Why would
> the automatic have a wider one?
>
> Jerry

not sure, but it does have wider, I believe the tranny casing is bigger,
thus not allowing the steering "linkages...." to turn as much as the
standard car.

Matt Whiting wrote:
> SRG wrote:
>
>> Another problem that seems to be cropping up more and mo The
>> multi-function switch, which controls the lights, fog lights,
>> high-beams, dome (interior)lights and turn signals, fails and works
>> erratically.
>
>
> This isn't unique to the PT. I've replaced the one on my 96 GV as well
> as my 94 Chevy K1500.
>
>
> Matt
>

I have never seen a good multi-function switch. They all have problems
because of all of the functions, and therefore connections and switches,
required in such a small space.

I have replaced them on Toyota Tercels, Dodge Neons, a Ford Taurus and
a Ford Escort GT.

Put the damned switches on the dash and reach, once in a while, it might
be good exercise! |>)

Dan