the car starts and runs for 3 seconds and shuts off

Asked by rowan123 Jul 16, 2013 at 04:51 PM about the 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser Wagon FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

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If you have a red light on in the dash, it is the theft control. Disconnect the battery and then reconnect. This has worked on my 2006 Cruiser twice now. I would imagine it has something to do with the ignition.

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Yes I got a 2009 pt cruiser did the same thing bought a cam sensor saw your message disconnected the battery for 5min engine light off crank like a champ

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Battery reset worked but airbag light is always on

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