2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser overheating car then shut off and

2001 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER
125,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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COCOAY
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My car overheated the gage went all the way to the top and the check engine light came on and it was rattling.I was driving slow trying to make it home,so I came to a stop light and the car shut off and now it wont turn over.It acts like it wants to turn over but will not.
Feb 4, 2009 at 5:36 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi:
If you got it that hot and kept driving it, there may be major engine damage. I need you to check for spark and fuel to the engine. If you are getting both, we need to check engine compression.

Let me know what you find.
Joe
Mar 19, 2009 at 4:23 AM
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