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13 volts 550 cold cranking amps. There we go. It's bad battery. Somebody worked on it once upon a time.
they put a lot of parts in it and they couldn't get it running and they took it apart and I still couldn't get it running and it's still apart. So now I'm gonna try to get it running I Just don't know. This is a found dead type of a project here so for fun let's see if it's gonna crank. It's just there's our our positive ah it is capable of cranking.
See that. let's see if it'll start and it doesn't run. Doesn't crank, doesn't start the water. Need to order a PCM that's the problem happening Z Hood Crap I Have a special delivery Hello everybody Oh good day to you! Welcome back! Glad you're here! Um I think this is going to be a short video.
If I'm right, it's going to be a short video. Um, if I'm wrong, it's going to be a very long video or maybe two videos. Or maybe it won't even be a video I don't know but uh, got a package today. it contains PCM for a 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser 2.4 liter non-turbo which I have a silvery looking one outside in the parking lot.
we uh, we checked it out and diagnosed it a few weeks ago days ago I don't know how long ago in the past and uh I determined based on what I was coming up with that the PCM had a failure. The vehicle does not crank. Um, it doesn't come on I cannot communicate with the PCM using my scan tool. so if something's going on with it, the PCM that's in the car has all its necessary powers and grounds.
But it is not accepting commands from its inputs and it's not delivering outputs. So we ordered a new one. I'm pretty sure that all I really need to change this thing is going to be a 10 millimeter and uh, maybe a screwdriver. So let me.
uh, let's run out. Well, let's collect some tools. we'll run out there. Uh, toss this unit in and then we're gonna see if this thing's gonna come back to life or not.
Socket Connector Now Usually when I diagnose a failed control module, I'll spend three times as long trying to convince myself that it's not a failed control module. and and I've done my due diligence. But uh, what I'm saying is that I'm never confident with control module failures. or I'm never confident that even though I find a bad module that I have not solved what has destroyed said bad module.
I Guess let's find out if this battery has any power left in it I Think it does. Yeah, we've got power here. See that. No cranking.
It does nothing. At 127 399 miles, it's not a security issue I can talk to security and the key is okay. But uh, like I said, the PCM has has got its inputs coming in, but it is not sending any outputs out and that includes the cranking signal that also includes the infamous Chrysler ASD relay. Anyway, enough jaw.
Jack And let's uh. let's pull this thing apart and see uh, if we can get it to come back to life. Tiring down should be fairly easy. You take module, bring it over here, unplug it, plug the new one in, start the engine. like I said. This could be a short video, but it's not going to be any kind of video. If I can't get this connector to come off, Come here. All right.
There's one connector two. pinch pry gently. There we go. Number two.
Okay, now taking a look at these connectors. they all appear to match up the tabs. The Locking connectors. Yeah, this is good.
So I'm gonna put the new one in. let's see what she does and I have the battery disconnected you back in your home I don't remember did I unbolt this PCM last time when I was in here or was it already unbolted when we got here? I'll have to go back to the other video and check that out. Oh by the way, I'll put the link to that first video down inside of this video's description. Okay, moment of truth, let's go keep this thing on powering on.
All right. let's see what it's gonna do. Keys Ignition Fingers crossed you guys. Is it gonna live? Hope so Booyah Look at that.
Look at that All right. It's alive. So far, so good. no check engine light flashing I accept that.
let's see I guess I should bolt this thing back in now. What do you think we can do that? Uh, we can put the air box back in and I think I'll go ahead and pull this thing into the shop because got a flat tire and it's got some panels and whatnot that need to be uh installed. So I can kind of Tinker this thing back together. drunk.
Let's see, let's get the air box. Oh this is cool. I'm so glad it runs is my uh, the snorkel so it sucks up water. Okay we've got a little PCV hose right here.
hook that guy up air filter coming in see what else we have. foreign for the fuse block. Let's get that guy situated in there. Please come in there.
There you go. Okay, air box is back together I Still need to tighten the battery clamps. but uh, there you go. All right.
let's get this thing into the shop. take a look at it. So uh, it appears this thing has been parked here for a while. Look at all that rust on the brakes.
That's all. that's a lot. There's our flat tire. Okay, well.
I guess the next challenge is gonna be to see if this thing moves. Put her in gear. We went into gear. it's moving windows.
foreign. Let's get some things plugged in and secured a little bit here. Let's turn the AC on isn't gonna work. I bet the AC is out.
we'll see I bet everything's broken. We'll see there we go. Let's see if it has coolant. It is a PC Cruiser After all, screw it.
this is good. Yeah, that's nasty. It's also nasty. Engine's running so I'm not going to check that right now, but it needs an oil change because I guarantee that's nasty.
Okay I I Need to get air in that tire. so uh, let's do that real quick. like I'm letting this thing kind of warm up and come up to Temp So I'm done with the air pressure. I'll check the AC and see if it's making cold and it's good. Maybe the fans running it's butt off over there. so I'm hoping it's making cold but we'll see nice extra long valve stem on a on a car tire. that's whoever did that. do better.
It's uh, that's inappropriate. Ugly air pressure, huh? Fill it on up. Okay. 35 pounds of air I uh I already went and got the other ones.
Let's see that's oh. I'm dumb. look at that. I have it on heat.
That's probably why it's hot in here. Yeah, Good job. Ray You're smart. Yeah.
I Feel air I feel cold air. This is good. It's cooling off. it's gonna be good to go.
It needs some gasoline I Don't want to let it run too long. It runs out of gas I Have to push it and that'll be back. So all right guys. Agnostic: Um I Know this video was really far apart from the first one, but I was waiting on that ECM to scale up.
So uh, let's just go ahead and take that long. Um, again, if you missed the first video, just check that inside of this video description for the link. It'll take you back in time. You can watch me diagnose that bad.
PCM So that being said, as always, thank you guys for watching and most importantly, don't forget to have yourself a great day! See you guys later! End of short video.
YAYYYYYYYYYY
Another PT video, even if it is a revisit. 🤩✌
Another PT Loser lives for another day, to get more stuff fixed on it. As a former owner of a new 2003 Dodge Neon (long
ago and 3 cars later) I feel for the owner.
I love your videos Ray, and I feel for your life. But, you need to clean up that shop. Your fans are going to stop using your service if they think that your a slob. Spend some time getting organized and cleaned up. I know you started before you were ready because your clients needed you. But, come on!
OH NOOO….its a PT LOSER……LOL
For future reference red means hot/heat and blue means cold. Sorry I must be a wise arse. It is genetic.
PT Cruiser's seem to be a pretty good revenue resort auto mechanics.
You keep saying it doesn't crank. Anytime the starter motor turns the engine it is cranking, it may not start, but it IS cranking.
When cranking at the beginning of the video, it sounded like one cylinder has less compression.
" and the crowd went wild "
The first thing to check on any ECM/ECU/PCM is its GROUNDS. It controls grounds to almost everything. So if the bolts holding it to the body are loose or corroded you will have many issues, just like this PT.
You have to have the brain working, wish we could do that to humans. When you cut the head off the chicken, the rest doesn't know what to do.
Perfect length for video at lunch. Thanks.
That was so easy a caveman could've done it, but takes a scientist to tell a caveman that the PCM is bad……………
As they say . A fried module is better than a fried brain.
🚙You can always replace a fried module
Take it for a ten minute drive and all that surface rust will disappear🙃🌵
When th PCM module is replaced, does the old one sent away for rebuilding or recycling?
It's alive! It's alive! It's ALIVE!!
I have taken the covers off modules before and found it obvious where the magic smoke escaped. It's kinda fun!
Had same issue 96 Ram.
Lesson, caution when cleaning engine compartment
Nice "psych" there Mr. Rainman. While you were filming the flat tire rolling… You put in the brake clean sound and I immediately looked all over for the can. Ivan Pavlov would be proud of you!!!!
Was waiting for you to throw down the old PCM while yelling " Anotherrrr…."
was that PT Cruiser a customer or are you going to just sell it?
Cranking that thing sounds like its low on compression.
Mechanic States: I'm a mechanic and know what I'm doing.
Keep up the good work sir!
My only criticism tools, I'm a sparky by trade, without my tools I can't work, so please Ray look after your tools, you work hard, you invested a lot if money so look after your tools keep them clean and put them a way after use , your always find them when you want them and they will give you year after year of good service. Other than that your doing a great job
sucks up water…LOL!!!…clever and sneaky reference….😉
needs an end-of-day tool organizer person.. great vids!
Hay we'll done.
all the electronic sensors and bs should be outlawed all it is is a path for legal robbery. send letters to your congressman
Don't lose that 10 mil
Ray it's been trying tell You that Tire fed is Only Flat on One Side!!!!
What a piece of junk. Chrysler PT. Sheesh.
All your education and have the heat on and cant understand why the AC isn't making cold air. Dude thats a girl move lol
"And the crowd goes wild!"
Ray what do you think of the Ford F-150 5.0 engine.? I am thinking of buying a 2015 with 96.076 ks on it’s a good deal? Thanks you in advance.
Does everyone in FL drive PT Cruisers?
YOU CANT START A CHRYSLER PRODUCT BY JUMPING THE STARTER! THE AUTO SHUTDOWN RELAY NEEDS THE KEY TURNED FORWARDS THE SAME INSTANT THE PCM ENABLES THE CRANK ENABLE RELAY!
It may be a junky-ish little car, but now it's a functional junky-ish little car.
engine sounds terrible, is this a Chrysler feature?
PT Cruisers rank right up there with GEO Metros in my book. Send them all to the scrap yard.
Your "neighbor" needs a new hobby! 🤣 How about old Mustangs?!?!
Thighten up the battery and strap it down.
Also remove the blue rags.
PT "Cruiser" was an apt name for these pieces of crap, as their constant need for repair has probably enabled more mechanics to buy boats……
Only drive on the round side of the tire, stay away from the flat side.
Good news: The PCM was the problem and replacing it got the vehicle back in service. Bad News: We don't know what fried the PCM in the first place and have no idea how long the vehicle will remain in service. Only an automotive engineer thinks that putting complex, fragile expensive electronics in an engine bay is a good idea, but that is a different video.
Ray.. whos are all these cars you have in the yard, are they kinda ex auctions and you fix them up for resell or for someone else on site ?
Diagnosis is correct. Ray once again proves his superior mechanic's skill.
Everybody send Ray your dead PT Cruiser!
Awesome Ray!! I am learning a ton from you over here on the Left Coast!
Full circle success. KUDOS
My wheels have valve stem envy.
I would've loved to have seen a road test.
Sad that something in that PCM failed. Water intrusion perhaps? Nice that you got it going! Wonder what a PCM is worth?
Crank no start.
I'm so happy to see that you're back to working on real cars.
Another job well done! I always thought PCM's had to be programed and couldn't just be slapped on willy nilly. I wonder if that would be the case on a FCM for my 06 dodge magnum. Been trying to find one at the junkyards around here and nothing. Vehicle runs but the word brake is illuminated all the time and it drives me bananas seeing warning lights on. (Yes vehicle brakes safely)
And the win goes to Ray!!!!!
You saying please to the fuze box cover, I said there you go…….
Wait for it, wait for it…..
Then you said it !
🤣
So the original VIN# is coded into the new PCM from the retailer?
Well done ,it's gooooood
It's alive
Remove zzz engine
have you tried using a head mounted camera so you could have both hands free , you do like to tease your viewers the flat tyre !
What model is that battery tester you use?
Oh no, another PT Cruiser is returned to the road🤣…..just kidding, someone will greatly appreciate you getting their car working after what seems like it's probably been given up on by someone else.
Ray saving the world one PT Cruiser at a time
For weeks and months, PT Cruisers have been gathering in the area of Florida they call The Promised Land, waiting for their Saviour to see them and heal them. They huddle together for warmth and protection in the frigid winter of the land.
Some are hurt more than others, but none have been as bad as Silver. He couldn’t even make it to this place on his own and had to be carried by some of his friends in the hope that he could be revived. Many of his tribe crowded around him in an effort to give him comfort because he had been seen and the prognosis wasn’t great. His left rear leg was hurting and breathing was difficult. His friends tried to encourage him to hold on although some were whispering that Silver might be finished. Rumours began that indicated he may need some delicate brain surgery. They even formed a prayer circle around Silver.
FINALLY, from out of a bright light – Ray, the Savior of PT Cruisers – emerged. Using subtle instruments created specifically for the delicate operation, Ray began as all the PT Cruisers gathered round held their breath.
Then the SOUNDS they all were waiting for emerged from the patient and a cheer went up throughout the encampment. “SILVER is SAVED!”, “He LIVES”, “Ray is the ONE sent to all of us!” “ALL HAIL RAY!!!”
New logo is cool. I would add a balloon to your face saying "Reeeee"
Sounds like a really bad water pump bearing, Ray.
DOOR!!!
Quick fix more time to play. Lol 😁
Those pt cruisers built the structures and the gravel lot. Then they died in said lot. Because they are trucks after all. Like maximum overdrive.
Short but sweeeeet! Haha
I have a question maybe someone can answer. Why was there no check engine light set when the engine was running and the MAF was not seeing the intake air flow on start up?
Like your new intro, has an 80's feel to it, plus gravity😜
oups, brain fart
Why are you installing the air box with the car running You're trying to get something sucked into the engine Also it's going to relearn the incorrect fuel trims
Success!
You forget to tighten battery terminals
I think we all breathed a collective sigh of relief.
But we never doubted you Ray.
thank you Ray,short but sweet,see you in the next one.👍👍
Did it come preprogrammed? But yeah replacing the PCM/ECM in a car is like replacing the motherboard or CPU in a computer. They aren't components you suspect first because the problem usually always lies elsewhere but when you need to do it you really need to do it.
A Ten Cent car with $5000 repairs
The former PCM died from the shame of being on a PT cruiser
The Polished Turd cruiser lives
Rainman you get an "atta boy" for that brilliant work.
BORING FROM THE UK
The whole car is nasty 🤣
I would have pt cruised it into the ocean
Always nice to have one work out, especially if an ECM is involved.
As a 2001 PT owner, I'm curious what was most likely to destroy that ECM?
"Ray's Auto Clinic " PT Cruisers Series. Episode 5ish…lol
Typical PT Loser. Not a single fluid in good shape. Not even the fuel level.
I was just thinking the same thing. How in the world can you work efficiently with your tools scattered everywhere. Each time I finish any mechanical work, I put all of my tools away, throw my trash in the garbage, put cat litter down on any remaining fluid wet spots remaining, then sweep the floor, if needed. It just the way I do things. I can't work in a mess. Not everyone is the same and that's ok. To each, his own.
I've always heard that you can tell if someone is a genius by how messy their workspace is.😁
Rainman Ray, PT Cruiser Whisperer
It's alive!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I toadaso …I frickin toadaso .
It's nice to prove all these car specialists on here that thought they knew the problem. Why do people still doubt Ray's intelligence lol.