Engine light and codes

June 22,2009 I took my car in because check engine light was on. The chrysler dealer tested it for $98-00 &recommended replacement of leak detection pump.
At a price of $588-00, if I get fixed within 3 months the $98-00 that I payed for test would apply for total of $490-00. On july 9,2009 the check engiine light went out and is still fuctioning properly. Someone told me although they are not sure that ounce the light has been on it remains in the computer and could keep the car from being smoged as I live in calif. The light has been out for a month now and was not cleared by dealer before the light went out because I told the dealer I would get it fixed later when I get more money. Hope you can explain if I need to get cleared from computer as would sav me lots of money.

I got a answer to my question from Mc cuune chrysler dealer locally before you sent your answer, but thanks for the help.

My '04 Cruiser has been cruising right along since I purchased it in July '07. I got in one day and when I started it the engine began bucking and rolling. After awhile the "Check Engine Light" came on and would not reset. I took it in for service and I was informed the "code" stated cylinder #4 misfire. I was talked into a "major" tune up since I was above 30,000 miles. Won't tell you the cost. Anyway after plugs, wires, throttle plate and air intake cleaning, etc. I received my car and it worked fine - for 40 miles. While cruising at about 60 mph the "Check Engine Light" popped on and approximately 1 minute later the engine gbegan running rough. I could accelerate slowly and get to about 45 mph. Back to the shop where I was told the battery was on its last leg and it needed a new battery. After another $125.00 I got the car back. This time I was able to travel about 150 miles when - while cruising at about 45 mph the "Check Engine Light" popped on and after about a minute it began running rough. I could accelerate slowly to about 45 mph to get it home. Two days later I got in and started the car and the light reset and the car ran fine for 2 1/2 days (about 150 miles). This time I was traveling about 60 mph when the "Check Engine LIght" popped on and after about a minute it began running rough. I could run with an occasional bout of missing. Got to work and left early to stay out of traffic and get it home. While running on the interstate it would start "missing" at high speed and I would have to coast for a few seconds then continue. Eventually I had to get off the interstate and use the back roads because of the inconsistent acceleration. Finally got it home and that is where I am now. I am getting it ready to take it back to the shop but I am afraid of what I'm goinf to hear next as the problem. I found a couple of forums that talked about this problem. The only "fixes" major tune-up (done), new plugs/cables (done) replace PCM. This last one was mentioned as a potential but one the company won't suggest because they have to replace it under warranty but it makes sense. The only other thing I noticed was the alternator output sometimes is low (using a lighter plug-in meter). Something is causing the Check Engine LIght to go on before the ignition problems begin in earnest. I guess that's about it - any insight/help/assistance is deeply appreciated. I would like to better prepared when I go back to the dealer.

Thank You!

Do these solutions apply if the engine light comes on and the car sputters. The car has been sputtering off and on, but today the engine light came on briefly and went off as well.

On June 22, 2009 I took my 2004 pt cruiser in to the dealer with only 31,000 miles on it to be checked because the check engine light had come on while driving. They charge me $98. Oo dollars & recommend replace leak detecton pump for $588-00. The amount would be $490-00 because of the $98-00 ipayed for test if done within 3 months. I didn"t have the money then so I told them I would bring car back later. On Juily 9, 2009 the light went out and is working properly & is still ok after more than a month, however, someone told me that once light comes on it remains in computer and may cause it to fail smog, is this true &what should be done if it is? I don"t want to spend that much money if I don"t have to. The dealer had not cleared the light after the test. My phone: 619-265-2881 thanks.

Check engine light came on and car does a chugging thing until I get up to 30+ mph. Tried putting fuel injector cleaner in, light went out for couple days, then back on. Code reader says misfire cylinder 2. Is this an easy fix?

My 2004 PT Cruiser check engine light came on. It then went out after a week. Now it came back on again. I was told by a mechanic that the engine is misfiring. I am trying to
change the spark plugs and wires. I was able to remove the (5) bolts holding down the intake manifold cover but could not proceed further. What do I need to remove in order to get free access to the plugs?

Why check engine light comes on and off one day is on the other day is off

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Ok the coded are po882 and po700

I have a code p0882. I checked the wiring diagram and the procedure to resolve the problem. The manual says to check the T15 circuit for open or shorted to ground. The circuit is not shorted or open so now I have two more option either the TIPM or the computer is bad how can I verify it?