2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser starting....

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T.REXX
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i own a 2001 pt cruiser lmt edition.... about 2 months ago the car would not start when turned over...but after a couple minutes tried again, and it started. this problem happened a few more times before finally not starting. i let the car sit for a day, still did not start. so i finally called a tow, went out, and the car started. took it in to get serviced.. they ran two diagnostics and found nothing....i replaced the starter jus as a procausionary measure... ran well for a month... now the problem has resurfaced.. runs well most of the time, then out of the blue , stuck.... wont start right away, but starts sooner or later... repair shop still has no clue, was hoping maybe you folks could help.... thanks
Aug 26, 2010 at 11:50 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Next time it refuses to start do below right then there to determine if its fuel or spark issue

Get a helper disconnect a sparkplug wire or 2 and ground it to the engine atleast 3/16 away from ground-have helper crank engine over-do you have a snapping blue spark? If so-you have a fuel related problem, check the fuel pressure to rule out the fuel filter/fuel pump/pressure regulator and listen to the injector/s are they pulsing or hook up a noid light. No snapping blue spark continue to troubleshoot the ignition system-power input to the coil/coil packs,coil's resistances,cap and rotor,distributor pick-up coil, ignition control module, cam and crank sensors and computer Note: If it doesn't apply disregard it and keep testing
Aug 26, 2010 at 7:46 PM
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