PT CRUISER THE WAY TO GO

I agree with the turning, it stinks
"Richard" > wrote in message
...
> 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.
>
>

hmm I havent seen that yet, dont think i have had to replace a multifunction
switch to date

Glenn Beasley
Chrysler Tech
"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.
>
> SRG
>
>
> "Richard" > wrote in message
> ...
> > 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.
> >
>
>

hmm I havent seen that yet, dont think i have had to replace a multifunction
switch to date

Glenn Beasley
Chrysler Tech
"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.
>
> SRG
>
>
> "Richard" > wrote in message
> ...
> > 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.
> >
>
>

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

"maxpower" > wrote in message
...
> hmm I havent seen that yet, dont think i have had to replace a
> multifunction
> switch to date
>
> Glenn Beasley
> Chrysler Tech
> "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.
>>
>> SRG
>>

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

"maxpower" > wrote in message
...
> hmm I havent seen that yet, dont think i have had to replace a
> multifunction
> switch to date
>
> Glenn Beasley
> Chrysler Tech
> "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.
>>
>> SRG
>>

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

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

On 14-Dec-2004, "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.

Negatives 1 and 2 are closely related<smile>.
I was at first disappointed with the performance of my PT w/automatic
(delivered June 2000); after a short while, I learned where the power curve
is on this vehicle and found enough power for my needs. The worst mileage I
ever had was 20mpg in mixed driving, during summer with A/C in frequent use.
No or little A/C, in mixed driving I get 22mpg. I have never taken it on a
long, highway only trip, therefor have no idea what mileage it could get.

Never noticed the trning circle issue.

The problems I have had (other than two recalls, which were taken care of
before becoming a problem) are electrical. The radio controls stopped
working; the radio played just fine, I just couldn't change the station,
change the volume or turn it off; repaired under warranty. The only other
problem was smoke started coming out of the steering column, where
turn-signal lever goes in; turn the key off, still smoke. As it happened, I
was driving past a dealer when it started, I turned around, pulled in the
dealer's service area and 45 minutes later was on my way; no, charge.

Even with those problems, this was the best new car I have ever bought. Fit
and finish were outstanding; four-and-a-half years later, fit and finish is
still good.

On 14-Dec-2004, "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.

Negatives 1 and 2 are closely related<smile>.
I was at first disappointed with the performance of my PT w/automatic
(delivered June 2000); after a short while, I learned where the power curve
is on this vehicle and found enough power for my needs. The worst mileage I
ever had was 20mpg in mixed driving, during summer with A/C in frequent use.
No or little A/C, in mixed driving I get 22mpg. I have never taken it on a
long, highway only trip, therefor have no idea what mileage it could get.

Never noticed the trning circle issue.

The problems I have had (other than two recalls, which were taken care of
before becoming a problem) are electrical. The radio controls stopped
working; the radio played just fine, I just couldn't change the station,
change the volume or turn it off; repaired under warranty. The only other
problem was smoke started coming out of the steering column, where
turn-signal lever goes in; turn the key off, still smoke. As it happened, I
was driving past a dealer when it started, I turned around, pulled in the
dealer's service area and 45 minutes later was on my way; no, charge.

Even with those problems, this was the best new car I have ever bought. Fit
and finish were outstanding; four-and-a-half years later, fit and finish is
still good.

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.