How to Remove and Replace a Starter - Chrysler PT Cruiser 2.4L
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- Step By Step Guide on how to replace the Starter motor and solenoid on a Chrysler PT Cruiser with a 2.4L DOHC Non Turbo Motor. If you go by the repair manual you'll have to do alot more work but if you follow mydetailed instructions in this video you will be able to squeeze the starter out of the engine without removing too many brackets and other components like the manual says.
Thank you, Sir
I have been freezing in the Montana winter, living out of my car with my dog, for lack of a starter. This video is literally helping me to improve the quality of our lives because someone helped me out today by taking one off of their parted out PT's.
Blessings to you and your family.
Subscribing right now.
I just did this job following the instructions.
I used [2] 8" 3/8" drive extensions AND a swivel extension then a 15mm socket. I went up from UNDERNEATH the car. If you snake this arrangement through the lower radiator hose, it will get you fairly close to a straight shot at the hidden bolt on the bottom of the starter. SOMETHING ELSE: When installing the new starter, put the top bolt into the starter BEFORE attempting to do the bottom bolt. I just tightened the top bolt enough to get the starter "CLOSE" to being tight, then went to putting all the wires on, then the bottom bolt, and tightened it up. Then back to tighten the top bolt. Took about an hour to do the install.
Hope this helps someone else.
Wow...Goin to try doing this Sunday..Your follow up is much appreciated as I was just thinking the video only showed taking out and not replacing it lol. Happy Holidays from San Diego, California👍
Yeah that's all that I needed there to get it done thanks man looks harder than it is
You're the man thanks
Who the hell thumbed this down?! It's a very clear and understandable video. I guess either their fingers slipped or they're just not the brightest bulbs. Thanks for posting this - I can now see where the crankshaft sensor is! (What I actually came here for)
Word!
I have been a body man for 20 years, and I hate turning wrench. I came across your video and love how real without edit. Most importantly I live how the lady in the background is giving you a hard time! "Are you the only person with friends"? Any person who hasn't been in same situation and lost his s**t hasn't work on enough cars. Great video I am now a subscriber.
I just did that today [04/02/2016 at 3pm] and all went PERFECT. I modified a bit your instructions & didn't have to lift the car. This is my 1st time & it took me 41 mins to take the old one out and the new one in.
1. Once I reach to 2:49 of this video, I continue taking out the grille (4 screws/ 7mm).
2. Disassemble the bar that holds the radiator (only the 4 screws/ 10mm, not the cable), the one that has 2 rubbers. Sit it on the bumper.
3. Unscrew ONLY the upper screw (10mm) of the vertical bar in front of the radiator (middle) & move it to the right.
4. Now take the radiator hose from the radiator only (hold it with the intake manifold)
5. Now you have complete access from the top by making room moving the radiator towards you and you can see where the connector & all the screws are.
5 more easy steps only, taking a few screws (9 total) out and no hassle or pain in the *ss. It doesn't hurt to try it, good luck!...
Joey Cymbals what year is your pt?
2003 Base model
Thanks bro. I got under mine at 8pm was done at 2 am. LOL! reason.. the upper bolt was easy. the lower bolt was a bitch n a half only because the space .it literally took me 20 mins to get the bolt out because it's so long and the i was getting 1-2 clicks per turn in the wrench . but once done. I was back up and running ..saved myself around 250+ in labor. Thanks for your input on this.ohi did lift the car alittle .just one side though.
2008 pt cruiser non turbo.convertible.
Nice!, good to heard that some of my ideas help someone save $$. Who doesn't want that, right?...lol... Funny is that I'm changing today the knock sensor in a few mins. and later maybe next weekend the Spark plugs with it wire set & the Vapor Canister Purge Valve / Solenoid (when I get it on the mail)...is like a tune up and a try to turn off the engine light.
Awesome this video helped me fix my sister car. The mechanic forgot to put the ground wire for the1 starter back on and the battery died. Fixed and good to go. Thanks buddy
Well, that didn't look too bad! Thank you for the video! I don't know what I would do without you guys doing these videos.
My PT just stopped starting. It worked, I drove to the store and after that the starter relay in the fuse box would click, but nothing from the starter. I managed to push the car and kickstart it fine. Before that I thought the battery was dead, we tried jumping it and nothing. The battery terminal was somewhat loose and a light type voltmeter said it was low, but electric windows operated strong and headlights were bright.
Car is home and I'm going to check a few more things, but after watching your video, I'm confident I can do it if it does come down to the starter.
Side note: all that yellow dust on the battery terminals made my hands itch and burn just looking at it. Glad you are parting it out, looks like it had no battery maintenance. 😆
Thank you so much for taking the time and making effort to put this video together!
Switch was quick and easy. Saved $350 paying quoted shop price on labour🔥🔥🔥
Easiest method by far and worked awesome for me
Your video has been most helpful thank you very much as getting older haven't done something like this in years but owning a car that's accessible to work on makes me want to get down and do it again
was having issues replacing the crank shaft senser, but this helped me figure out how to get the starter out of the way to get to it.
Thanks for the video! It helped out. I have a 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser and this worked for me.
Another route: I pulled the front grill off to slip the coolant fan out (need to pull forward on radiator a little. Needed to use a clean worn out sock to protect the radiator hose from dust, debris, etc…. My 15mm box wrench broke the grip on the lower starter bolt. Wish I could share 3 pics. Replaced the original starter today on an ‘01.
amazing video! everything was explained clearly and super easy to follow! thank you this video was a life saver!!
I agree with you 100%
This was a very good video. !Thank you very much for the clear and concise instructions on this!
I was hoping it was this easy on the turbo/gt cruiser but the hard lower intercooler pipe is in the way. Definitely will want to remove the upper and lower intake manifold pieces. Remove throttle cables, vacuum lines, rear mount bolts. Fuel rail can remain in place. Upper manifold bolts are 8mm, lower are 10mm bolts. Still a PITA! 😉 👌
you can also cut a piece of plastic that sticks out of the fan. will give you just enough space to get it out
Just had issues with the starter today. It definitely wasn't the battery as it tested at 80%. Not the fuel injection as the solenoid could be heard clicking. Waiting for the tow truck I had an idea. Stuck my hand down the front without removing anything. Felt for the cables to the starter, sure enough a cable had come loose so I popped it back on. My baby started!!!
Might want to try this before replacing one or having it replaced.
Good job on this video. The instructions were right on for my wife's '04.
Thank you for your perspective! I had trouble finding that bottom bolt.
Worked like a charm thank you very much.
I used your video to replace my own starter... And I'm glad I did because it was very clear and precise... By the way I'm a female so yeah I needed the clear details... Saved myself $300
I do have a question though... That positive red wire with the piece that connects to the starter is called what? Because it seems that mines is super damaged and I need to replace because now my car won't start
Much easier to remove and replace if the dip stick tube is removed with a simple tug upward since the bolt that holds it in place has already been removed.
You did an AMAZING job explaining and demonstrating how to remove the starter! Thank you so much. In your opinion, how long should it take a mechanic to remove and replace?
You're right that you dont have to remove the structural collar but Im having trouble getting the bottom bolt loosened. I got to recharge the battery just to move the car so might as well take it out. Its new I just forgot to disconnect it.
Explained tasks very well - straight forward. Thanks, Jim
Awesome my guy 👍 you was a big help with this video thank you
Thanks. Useful tips
Good video it's helpful 👍
there are two bolts there do i remove both of them thanks for the video
Very nicely done.
Theres a green n red wire. How do they connect to the solenoid? The red wire I believe goes to the positive side of the battery cable. And connects to the top part of the solenoid?
That bottom bolt is damn near impossible to get off man having a tuff time with it
I ended up using a swivel. Just changed mine today
me to my guy. literally 15 mins trying before i got enough grip on the bolt to get it to budge.
It seems everything is a pain in the ass on these cars ! You should try the heater core next you'll love it !
Steven Gordon, I watched a video on that. It's much faster and easier to cut a hole in the firewall. I will be doing that within the next week or two unless I decide to do without heat the rest of the cold season.
We hit a pothole yesterday, now the car wont crank. We have the 2004 PT Cruiser with turbo engine. We turn the key, everything comes on. Just dont crank. My husband has COPD and Emphysema so he dont have the strength to get everything off . I am in a panic cause I have to work, and we don't have a 2nd car.
Did you need a swivel to remove the bottom bolt? I’m having trouble with that
I saw that!
thanks for this dude!!!!
Franko Ortega np, thanks for commenting. cheers
Fabulous!!!!!
I have a 99 ram. what kind problems can seized brake caliper pins do?
Good job
Do you have a video to remove the bracket?
THAT WAS GOOD THANK YOU
Gosh if i wasnt mechanic dumb lol i just might try it myself u guys make it look so easy . my luck id get in thete n a screw will break or something n i can start screaming n yelling like my dad used to lol...
What does the green wire do
Thank you
Would you happen to have the tailgate latch motor to a PT Cruiser
Legend
i see the camshaft position sensor is off where you by any chance removing the starter to get to the crankshaft sensor?
No I was parting the car out, thats why you see all sorts of parts missing. Thanks for your comment.
Is this the SIMPLEST way to remove the starter motor??
Chepito2k10, the simplest way is to have someone else remove it for you for Free. Other than that, it starts to get complicated.
You only remove a few parts held on by simple bolts or clamps. Not that hard or complicated. If you have a screw driver, a socket wrench set, and a swivel adapter for that socket wrench, you are set. Not a mechanic myself but it was no trouble. Pleasant work on a sunny spring day with a cold beer to keep you company. Definitely take it to a mechanic in winter if you don't have a heated garage. Worth every penny then!
Nice battery terminals
excellent
Thanks
Red and green wire are on same terminal? Just double checking. Car still not starting, almost like starter isn't getting power
Starter may not have been your issue. Did you test it before replacing? Could be your neutral switch, relay, or fuse, just to name a few other causes for no start.
@@itsyourstateofmind I did. Starter was bad but not completely dead. Turns out it's the fuel pump though. Needed to replace starter and plugs anyway. So..all good I guess
Could you tell us what year this car was?
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Ty brother
Can you drive without the braket
I need help with my car. My key starter used to work then it suddenly stopped working. I thought the problem is only the key battery but I changed it, didn’t work. Then, I sent it to the shop get a look and they told me to contact Chrysler. I contacted Chrysler already but haven’t heard anything for months. I have second hand 2007 pt cruiser. If anyone has suggestions how to solve my problem pls help me. I need remote starter for my car with this cold weather in Canada
I had similar problems it was my acuator pin n ignition switch the first time it happened 2nd time it was just the switch n 3rd time its the starter lol i have a feeling if wed replaced the starter first it would been less hassel less money....
‘Thank you .
seems easy but I think I will pay to have it done.
PERFECT! Thank you! :)
Np, thanks for watching and commenting. cheers
should i drain my radiator amd remove the lower hose
No. I did this and then realized I didn't need to...
what year is it because I'm having problems getting my 2006 PT STARTER
I don't think this video works for that year, I have a 2006 also and I seem to be hitting a wall also
its the same way..sub for all PT Cruiser updates and diagnosis tips from a PT Cruiser ASE Master Tech.
It looks like 2002 because It looks like mine.
Holy shyt look at those battery terminals haha talk about a poor connection to start with haha
Nice job getting it out but you didnt show how to put it back in and i know why, its a fucking nightmare getting that last 15 mm in. I still had to remove the bracket to get it back in. Thank u though.
Have the right racket long arm swivel head racket
So basically you stole a car and now you’re parting it out in your dad’s garage making TH-cam videos??? Lol
You are really dumb.
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You don't need to pull the air box out. Simply remove the fan housing. You can easily reach from the top there on. You did WAY too much work. Lol
This car is just as bad as a Chevy 2004 Venture. Got to remove half the car before you can get to the problem
Pt cruiser are cheap poorly engineered cars! Shame on Chrysler!!
YEA. 🦉
Thank you.
Thanks