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2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser 2.4L Hesitation, Surge, Stall, MIL Lamp on, Speedometer
Posted to Chrysler Driveability on 7/30/2008 4 Replies

Intermittent speedometer will peg out or drop to 0 mph. Transmission does not shift during that time, engine surges and bucks. Found electrical short from ground squirrels chewing on wiring under car by leak detection pump and in engine compartment by fuse box...

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car Vehicle Data

2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser

VIN 3C4FY48B42
Engine2.4 L / 4 cyl / GAS
Trans4-speed Automatic (Electronic)
DeliveryFI
EmissionsOBD-II Compliant
SymptomsHesitation, Surge, Stall, MIL Lamp on, Speedometer
OccursIntermittently

Trouble Codes

P1282Fuel Pump Relay Control Circuit Malfunction
P1495EVAP Leak Detection Pump Circuit Malfunction
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car Vehicle Data

2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser

VIN 3C4FY48B42
Engine2.4 L / 4 cyl / GAS
Trans4-speed Automatic (Electronic)
DeliveryFI
EmissionsOBD-II Compliant
SymptomsHesitation, Surge, Stall, MIL Lamp on, Speedometer
OccursIntermittently

Trouble Codes

P1282Fuel Pump Relay Control Circuit Malfunction
P1495EVAP Leak Detection Pump Circuit Malfunction