my 03 p.t cruiser has been rigged somehow so that the cooling fan turns off when the engine does. Before, the fan would not turn off and would wear out the battery. The mechanic told me to be sure and add coolant daily to prevent overheating. It has become a pain to do this. I put a new thermostat in, checked the overflow tank, checked for leaks and the hoses. I'm thinking of adding a can of the head gasket fluid to seal any holes that i cannot see. Help please!

10

Asked by Geri Dec 05, 2018 at 08:36 PM about the 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser Wagon FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Not sure of trim. It is a turbo.

3 Answers

43,800

The engine cooling fan is designed to turn off with the engine. Or it certainly would run the battery down. If a fan kept running, it would be a stuck fan relay. Okay. Adding coolant everyday must mean a leak that needs fixed. If you can not find the leak, it may be the head gasket. Not sure those sealants really work. Time to trade.

10

Thank-you. I had Auto Zone test it but head gasket didn't come up, just spark plugs so I changed them. I also replaced radiator cap. I desperately want to be free of it, but who would want it?

25

I had the same problem. It was the fan relays that caused the problem. They are not expensive at all, and on my 07 they are almost easily accessible.

Your Answer:

PT Cruiser

Looking for a Used PT Cruiser in your area?

CarGurus has 12 nationwide PT Cruiser listings starting at $5,488.

Postal Code:

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    Kelly Little Ashford
    Reputation
    4,510
  • #2
    Gypsy Rose
    Reputation
    3,370
  • #3
    docwade931
    Reputation
    2,910
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Chrysler Crossfire
16 listings starting at $8,495
Used Volkswagen Beetle
15 Great Deals out of 140 listings starting at $4,490
Used Chevrolet Silverado 1500
171 Great Deals out of 5,940 listings starting at $3,995
Used Ford Mustang
49 Great Deals out of 1,268 listings starting at $4,995
Used Chevrolet Camaro
32 Great Deals out of 345 listings starting at $10,500
Used Jeep Grand Cherokee
113 Great Deals out of 3,318 listings starting at $4,995
Used Ford Escape
121 Great Deals out of 4,529 listings starting at $2,995
Used Ford Focus
22 Great Deals out of 496 listings starting at $995
Used Toyota Tacoma
54 Great Deals out of 1,033 listings starting at $8,708

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.