There’s a range of possibilities here. The first is that even though the battery had enough urge to illuminate the dashboard lights when you turned the key, it didn’t have enough to actually spin the engine to start it.
Conversely, you might also find that there’s a problem with the wiring that takes power from the battery to the starter motor, which would also see the engine refuse to crank. But don’t rule out the obvious stuff like a blown fuse or relay in the starting system.
You might even have a problem as simple as a poorly adjusted switch that prevents the engine from starting if the transmission is not in Park. Try starting it with the gearbox in Neutral and see if that works. If it does, your transmission safety switch is a dud and needs to be either replaced or repositioned.
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I'd be looking at spark, that's more often the cause of misfires. If the plugs and leads are in good order, I would be looking at engine sensors, their connections and the wiring.
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Belts perish and stretch over time and need to be replaced even though the mileage is low in your case. We couldn't establish a recommended time, from mechanics or Chrysler dealerships, but I would suggest it would be worth changing the belt given the car is eight years old.
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| Chrysler PT Cruiser Model | Body Type | Front Tyre Size | Front Rim | Rear Rim |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Classic
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Body Type: Wagon | Front Tyre Size: 195x65 R15 | Front Rim: 6x15 in |
Rear Rim:
6x15 in
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Grand Tourer
|
Body Type: Wagon | Front Tyre Size: 205x50 R17 | Front Rim: 6x17 in |
Rear Rim:
6x17 in
|
|
Limited
|
Body Type: Wagon | Front Tyre Size: 205x55 R16 | Front Rim: 6x16 in |
Rear Rim:
6x16 in
|
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Route 66
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Body Type: Wagon | Front Tyre Size: 205x50 R17 | Front Rim: 6x17 in |
Rear Rim:
6x17 in
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The Chrysler PT Cruiser 2005 prices range from $3,410 for the basic trim level Wagon Classic to $5,940 for the top of the range Wagon Limited.
| Chrysler PT Cruiser Model | Body Type | Specs | Fuel Consumption |
|---|---|---|---|
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Classic
|
Body Type: Wagon | Specs: 2.4L ULP 5 SP MAN |
Fuel Consumption:
9.3L/100km
|
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Classic
|
Body Type: Wagon | Specs: 2.4L ULP 4 SP AUTO |
Fuel Consumption:
10.1L/100km
|
| Chrysler PT Cruiser Model | Body Type | Height x Width x Length | Ground Clearance |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Classic
|
Body Type: Wagon | Height x Width x Length: 1601x1704x4288 mm |
Ground Clearance:
126 mm
|
|
Grand Tourer
|
Body Type: Wagon | Height x Width x Length: 1601x1704x4288 mm |
Ground Clearance:
126 mm
|
|
Limited
|
Body Type: Wagon | Height x Width x Length: 1601x1704x4288 mm |
Ground Clearance:
126 mm
|
|
Route 66
|
Body Type: Wagon | Height x Width x Length: 1601x1704x4288 mm |
Ground Clearance:
126 mm
|
| Chrysler PT Cruiser Model | Body Type | Specs | Braked Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Classic
|
Body Type: Wagon | Specs: 2.4L ULP 4 SP AUTO |
Braked Capacity:
450kg
|
|
Grand Tourer
|
Body Type: Wagon | Specs: 2.4L ULP 5 SP MAN |
Braked Capacity:
450kg
|
|
Limited
|
Body Type: Wagon | Specs: 2.4L ULP 5 SP MAN |
Braked Capacity:
450kg
|
|
Route 66
|
Body Type: Wagon | Specs: 2.4L ULP 5 SP MAN |
Braked Capacity:
450kg
|