Raymond, your in a mostly metal building, that being said WIFI and Cel phone service will be limited If your computer network is in the office, and your in the last bay you could have 2 metal walls blocking the signal, so to fix the problem You add a wifi router in the shop I would put one on the far wall in the center by the office up high 8' Or one on the newest lift wall in the center up @ about 8' Something that works as a mesh would be best. I think its Wilson who makes a mesh system for RF this can also improve cel service inside the building. Wifi should connect faster but you also want dul band.
maybe use it as a loaner car for customers that need a vehicle during repairs. Put a magnet sign on the door for advertisement. Also, maybe even lease the vehicle to the company. EX: 350.00 a month and you can use all lease payments made from company as a tax write off. Just a thought, help those customers in need and save money.
No. Too much liability on Ray's end. Never mind the fact that they will abuse his car, if they cause a serious accident, Ray is at risk of being sued because he and/or his business, owns the car.
@@ryanravencaller Lehto's Law has covered several dealerships who have been sued because of test drives gone bad. Insurance companies like to drag everyone into the mix to try and mitigate their costs. It's no longer about who is at fault, it's about who has money and how can we place them at fault.
My absolute favorite part is the sound effect you make for the satellites linking up! I've heard it a thousand times and it makes me smile every time! Love what you do and so happy for your families success with the new shop
21:03 I once added steering fluid to a Plymouth Voyager with the engine running; the fun began once turned off: fluid erupted from the reservoir! “Clean-up on aisle three!”
Glad to see the ECU was still in the PT Cruiser in the back. Solved one of its problems. I look forward to seeing what the ABS/Wheel Speed Sensor issue is. All in all it was a good day for the car. Great diag on tracking down the no crank/no start. Another incidence of an owner fouling things up. Again, am glad at least the owner didn't toss the original ECU. Thanks for another great video.
Yeah, reaplacing an ECU can suck. Not sure about the PT, but on mine the VIN can't be erased from memory; thus a $1000 part needed instead of buying used.
As a person who has owned multiple PT Cruisers and still owns a 2003 with 66,636 miles right now, I personally enjoy the PT Cruiser. Where they are a nightmare to work on and replace even the simplest things, I do enjoy driving them as they are TANKS in the snow. Even in a foot of snow they are tanks. I have been able to get through snow that even trucks get stuck in. I had a 2008 from Tennessee that I loved more than any other PT I had but I sold that for a larger vehicle. Biggest mistake ever. Sold it for a 2013 escape. Transmission went as i drove off the lot. In 7,000 miles, the transmission was replaced 2 more times. Dealer bought it back and got me a deal on a 2020 escape. Transmission failed at 34,000 miles. Bought a 21 F-150. Transmission failed at 16k. Determined Fords after 2013 are Junk. Bought a 2020 2.0T Equinox and its been better than any Ford. 50k miles of Hard towing and it still runs like i drove it off the lot. My last PT Cruiser I have, I will rebuild, repair, replace whatever as long as i can. May not be the most desirable but they are reliable and great vehicles if you MAINTAIN them properly.
That's a nice number. I only own 2. A 2001 with 140k miles and a 2003 with 86k miles. I bought my 2001 3 years ago and my 2003 4 months ago. What ones do you have?
SKIM is the acronym for Sentry Key Immobilization Module. The chip in the key must be programmed into the module. From the factory the vehicle has two keys matched. They do on occasion cease communications to the module. On the first start attempt with a key that does not match, the vehicle will start and run for about 3-4 seconds and die. After that the vehicle will crank for a few attempts and then sill stop cranking.
One of the cars I used to drive had the timing belt break... at 206,000 miles. It was the original belt and this was after 20 years. It was a 1966 Pontiac Tempest LeMans Sprint. It was the first engine to use a timing belt and fortunately, it was non-interference and my father had a spare belt at home. We swapped it in the parking lot and I was able to drive it home. For modern cars, always change the timing belt at the recommended interval.
The yellow markings on the ecm that you took out Ray screams junkyard part to me. The junkyards use those yellow paint markers on many of their parts that they remove and shelve waiting to sell.
Great job Dave!! I'm sure after you get the last few bugs worked out of it Ray, it'll be one solid car😊 I fully agree with keeping the car for the use of being a loaner and/or parts runner/ lunch pickup. It'll be great on gas!! I'm glad to see y'all were able to bring it back to life.
Agreed it'd be good for parts fetching, but gas mileage probably isn't much better than his PU; maybe 21 MPG? I've seen base models sell for $5K locally.
I love the look of the PT Cruiser. I had a 2002 that I drove the wheels off of. I keep looking for another one to buy and fix up, but finding one without a lot of "weight reduction" here in NY, is a bit challenging.
I rented a compact car when I flew home to visit family. They didn’t have one and gave one of these (convertible) as the replacement. It wasn’t too bad, but then again it was brand new.
The PT Cruiser acually has a semi interference motor. So the valves cannot hit the piston in those cars. But the valves can hit each other. Also the previous guy probably just plug n played that PCM. When you replace those you have to program the PCM to SKIM with a 4 digit code the dealer provides. And the VIN into the PCM. Also SKIM stands for Sentry Key Imobilizer Module. Hope this helps for anyone wondering.
Brought back some memories for me. I bought a PT in 2003 - only new car I ever purchased. Weird how so many people hated them - kinda like the Smart Car. Anyways, I liked mine. Good to see you getting to do some diagnostics again - seems like you do less of that nowadays ... I liked the video!
People hated the cruiser for good reason like engine and transmission issues. The they hated the cruiser because of the horrible body style. I don't like a car because it's 'smart'.
@@deplorablelibertarian SMART was the brand, a collaboration of Swatch and Mercedes. Known for the ForTwo, and in other regions the ForFour and ForMore
To be such a horrible car I constantly see them when I'm out on the road. It's actually a running joke with family and friends on who can count the most PT Cruisers we see in a day.😂
I think you should keep the PT Cruiser as a shop vehicle. Apply some Ray's Auto Clinic graphics with Wife Unit. Kind of like a "first responder" theme.
Once upon a time in NC I ended up with a PT as a rental. It was miserable in handling. It would be nice to donate it to someone worthy who needs a car. But I like the idea of it being a shop loaner also.👊
Back in 2003, I bought a 2003 PT Cruiser GT. I loved that car! Great for getting around town. And after a few mods, was able to get that turbocharged I4 up to almost 250 HP. It had a little zip, I’ll tell what.
There is no way you'll ever get paid enough for all the diagnosis let alone the machine work and repairs. And you still have to pay Dave! Amazing diag. You da man!
The abs sensors are as rusty as the brake discs from long periods of parking. Nothing complicated compared to cylinder head grinding. Good vidéo as usual
I think it's cursed, Ray. Once it's alive again, I'd re-sell it. That makes me realize that you could prolly make a decent chunk of change selling cars off your lot. Your customers would know that they've received the Ray Stamp Of Approval.
When I had ECU/ECM (computer) start dying in my 2005 GMC Canyon, I did some looking around to see what my options were. One that wasn't a good one, buying a used one from a scrapyard. That would never work directly swapped in, from what I have learned. I found online a few places that sell refurbished units. They had to program it with data from the vehicle to make it be useable. So, later, after I received it in the mail, I swapped it in, connected the battery, and had to perform a key relearn. After finding info to do that, the truck started right up. P0315 code (needing to relearn variable valve) showed up, and usually does on this kind of swap. My cheap $200 scan tool could not initiate the relearn test. That required me to take it to a shop that has the tool to do it. It would not pass smog without having that code cleared after the test was done.
probably the best thing would be to use it as a loner, that way your customers will have a auto to still drive while theres under repair. great job. hope you can fix the last items.
13" Dayton wire wheels, with knock offs hydrlics and 57k watt sound system with 4 18" subs. Neon undercarriage glow Vouge tires streched to fit the wheels. California style.
My daily driver is a 2004 PT Cruiser. 75K miles. Very clean. It was free, I just had to fix it. A shop had replaced the water pump and upon reassembly, they rammed the main engine mount bolt in with an impact and snapped it off. They never said a word. They kept selling the lady other parts to 'fix' the problem but never owned up to their mistake. She got disgusted with it and bought another car. Sad that a 'professional' shop would do this.
Good work! Doesn't matter how big or small a job is, once everything goes back together and it starts and drives, I am very happy. Glad to see that cruiser finally running.
I had a California Special, full bell and whistle EVERYTHING. Turbo even. I loved that car. A buddy and my mechanic as well said dump it at 70,000. It blew up at 71,283. Trans, engine, struts..name it. It was a comfortable car that hauled ass. Sad
Turbo for a PT is EZ to set up. 1) cut hole in driver side floor, 2) Put on tennis shoes, 3) when you want turbo, stick feet through floor and run,run,run
@RainmanRaysRepairs Your speedometer stopped working around the 27 minute marker and then it starts too work right before you pull into your shop. Didn't know if you realized it. Love the content!
Great video Ray! To this day, I don't understand all the PT Cruiser hate. I'd drive that car all day. I agree that it would be a great loaner/ parts hauler. And if I had any money, I'd buy it. It looks really clean. As far as the wheel speed sensor, I agree that it's probably corrosion from sitting. The good news is, if it's anything like my Jeep, the parts are cheap and easy to fix. I had one go out and I fixed it in about 20 minutes, (15 of which was spent getting myself down under the Jeep), for about $20, and I know almost enough to be dangerous.
Not a fan of PT Cruisers, however that one looks good. You got lucky finding the original ECU! I'm hoping there will be a video of you going to war with that W123 wagon in the future.
I remember you taking an electrical part from one of those a while back. But that PT Cruiser is still tidy and once you've chased out the remaining gremlins, a new owner will likely thank you for it.
Ray, you can keep the car as a substitute vehicle for those who needs it. With the repairs you done to it, it's reliable enough to lend it to people and not good enough to make someone keep it indefinitely.
I know they have issues, but I happened to love the PT cruiser. The only reason I got rid of the one I had was because it was totaled by hail. And a lot of days I really wish I had It back.
We use to have a fleet of chryslers as a loaner car, running our dealer plates which are linked to the bussiness insurance. But in the clause for loaner vehicals it stipulated that in case of an accident, the persons insurance shall be used as primary coverage for incidents.
I've always wanted a PT Cruiser but I didn't have money for one when they first came out. Now a days when you see these things they are all bent out of shape and not taken care. Numerous things broken and the like. All things considered this one is in pretty good shape. I'd buy it. I still have to find time to schedule an appt with you to take a look at my car. However it got into a minor fender bender and now I have some body work to do on before it can be driven again. Looking forward to how this thing turns out.
Ray nice video The coolest thing is to reference other channels like Eric on I do cars Have a good day. A spare car for a loaner is always cool or give it to a person in need.
We rented one in Ks about 20 years ago, a white one. I know it's a car that gets a lot of flak but everyone loved it and it was a really useful car, not fast but it kept up with traffic easy to drive and very easy on fuel. Well done Chrysler for not just doing the easy safe thing. And, a W123 Estate in your lot? what's the story with that?
Ray, I am one of those people who have never been fond of the PT Cruiser. Just don't care for the overall look and remarks about them. Good video, tho! Thanks!
He was saying that it wasn't a very good battery to begin with and it was just to make sure everything started an worked. He will put a new one in when all the bugs are worked out😊
You can use that vehicle for a courtesy vehicle if a customer has no other option. for a part's run on if needed, if a employee needs a ride overnight if they are working on their car.
also let this be a lesson to anyone with a timing belted engine... change the belt ON SCHEDULE! the 2.4L in the PT has a 90k mile belt schedule. DO IT. also do the water pump and cam seals while you're at it, since you have to do a timing job to replace them anyways. the former is scheduled at 120k, and you'll find lots of reports of the water pump failing shortly after 130k. which is reminding me, my SRT4 is 18 years old now, with only 54k on it, but I need to do the belt. ah the joys of car ownership.
It looks like a pretty solid car to commute to/from work on days when you don't need the heft of the Silvery-ray-doe. Otherwise run a raffle or auction and send profits to a charity that everyone can get behind. Really nice for the owner to leave the old confuser in the back!
Testing for BENT VALVES! Teardown Chrysler 2.4 2010 PT Cruiser ua-cam.com/video/SIkpZBjieD0/v-deo.html
seems like speedometer wont work always @27:20 . nice vid as usual 👌
Raymond, your in a mostly metal building, that being said WIFI and Cel phone service will be limited
If your computer network is in the office, and your in the last bay you could have 2 metal walls blocking the signal, so to fix the problem
You add a wifi router in the shop
I would put one on the far wall in the center by the office up high 8'
Or one on the newest lift wall in the center up @ about 8'
Something that works as a mesh would be best.
I think its Wilson who makes a mesh system for RF this can also improve cel service inside the building.
Wifi should connect faster but you also want dul band.
$6-7K they sell for easy sell in this market when more ppl are buying used cars.
28:40 you parked parallel to a white S123 from the '70s or am I wrong?
Why don't you have a raffle on it?
maybe use it as a loaner car for customers that need a vehicle during repairs. Put a magnet sign on the door for advertisement. Also, maybe even lease the vehicle to the company. EX: 350.00 a month and you can use all lease payments made from company as a tax write off. Just a thought, help those customers in need and save money.
Good idea honestly a good use for a cheap pt cruiser
No. Too much liability on Ray's end. Never mind the fact that they will abuse his car, if they cause a serious accident, Ray is at risk of being sued because he and/or his business, owns the car.
@@82ndAbnVet Seems like that should be on whoever’s driving it’s insurance just like a rental car from enterprise
@@ryanravencaller Lehto's Law has covered several dealerships who have been sued because of test drives gone bad. Insurance companies like to drag everyone into the mix to try and mitigate their costs. It's no longer about who is at fault, it's about who has money and how can we place them at fault.
For my own part, there are two things that determine where I should service my car: Proximity to my home and whether they have a free loaner car.
My absolute favorite part is the sound effect you make for the satellites linking up! I've heard it a thousand times and it makes me smile every time! Love what you do and so happy for your families success with the new shop
I remember when Ray was replacing ECMs between a lot of the PT Cruisers in the yard.
Total recall. Yep.
That's what I was thinking. But I'm not sure if it was this PT Cruiser or another.
That was my first thought as well.
Leapfrogging...plug and play
I came here to say the same thing.
21:03 I once added steering fluid to a Plymouth Voyager with the engine running; the fun began once turned off: fluid erupted from the reservoir! “Clean-up on aisle three!”
Glad to see the ECU was still in the PT Cruiser in the back. Solved one of its problems. I look forward to seeing what the ABS/Wheel Speed Sensor issue is. All in all it was a good day for the car. Great diag on tracking down the no crank/no start. Another incidence of an owner fouling things up. Again, am glad at least the owner didn't toss the original ECU. Thanks for another great video.
Yeah, reaplacing an ECU can suck. Not sure about the PT, but on mine the VIN can't be erased from memory; thus a $1000 part needed instead of buying used.
Isn’t it amazing that a machine operates when it has all the correct parts to it… 🥴
Ray, you're still the king of the PT Cruisers. More of them will now begin to migrate to you for help.
And old Jeeps too!🤤
He made the rod for his own back no symphathy here.
Whatever you decide to do with it somebody is going to get a car that has all its issues fixed. Have a great day and thanks for another great video.
Yea but it's still a Chrysler and still a PT Cruiser, currently the worst brand and one of the worst models ever made.
Yes, but for how long? Worst car ever made.
As a person who has owned multiple PT Cruisers and still owns a 2003 with 66,636 miles right now, I personally enjoy the PT Cruiser. Where they are a nightmare to work on and replace even the simplest things, I do enjoy driving them as they are TANKS in the snow. Even in a foot of snow they are tanks. I have been able to get through snow that even trucks get stuck in.
I had a 2008 from Tennessee that I loved more than any other PT I had but I sold that for a larger vehicle. Biggest mistake ever. Sold it for a 2013 escape. Transmission went as i drove off the lot. In 7,000 miles, the transmission was replaced 2 more times. Dealer bought it back and got me a deal on a 2020 escape. Transmission failed at 34,000 miles. Bought a 21 F-150. Transmission failed at 16k. Determined Fords after 2013 are Junk. Bought a 2020 2.0T Equinox and its been better than any Ford. 50k miles of Hard towing and it still runs like i drove it off the lot.
My last PT Cruiser I have, I will rebuild, repair, replace whatever as long as i can. May not be the most desirable but they are reliable and great vehicles if you MAINTAIN them properly.
Great to see a UA-camr giving someone else cedit for their work.
Thanks for saving another PT. I bought my first one 16 years ago and now own 5. I love them!
That's a nice number. I only own 2. A 2001 with 140k miles and a 2003 with 86k miles. I bought my 2001 3 years ago and my 2003 4 months ago. What ones do you have?
The speedometer was not working either😁thanks Ray for a great video as always to start my day💯👍👍
wow 95k miles that's pretty amazing.
SKIM is the acronym for Sentry Key Immobilization Module. The chip in the key must be programmed into the module. From the factory the vehicle has two keys matched. They do on occasion cease communications to the module. On the first start attempt with a key that does not match, the vehicle will start and run for about 3-4 seconds and die. After that the vehicle will crank for a few attempts and then sill stop cranking.
Thanks Ray Ron white reference was great blessings to All
One of the cars I used to drive had the timing belt break... at 206,000 miles. It was the original belt and this was after 20 years. It was a 1966 Pontiac Tempest LeMans Sprint. It was the first engine to use a timing belt and fortunately, it was non-interference and my father had a spare belt at home. We swapped it in the parking lot and I was able to drive it home. For modern cars, always change the timing belt at the recommended interval.
The yellow markings on the ecm that you took out Ray screams junkyard part to me. The junkyards use those yellow paint markers on many of their parts that they remove and shelve waiting to sell.
Great job Dave!! I'm sure after you get the last few bugs worked out of it Ray, it'll be one solid car😊
I fully agree with keeping the car for the use of being a loaner and/or parts runner/ lunch pickup. It'll be great on gas!! I'm glad to see y'all were able to bring it back to life.
Agreed it'd be good for parts fetching, but gas mileage probably isn't much better than his PU; maybe 21 MPG? I've seen base models sell for $5K locally.
NO, it will be an old Dodge
I love the look of the PT Cruiser. I had a 2002 that I drove the wheels off of. I keep looking for another one to buy and fix up, but finding one without a lot of "weight reduction" here in NY, is a bit challenging.
You'd love a PT Bruser. They put a Viper V10 in it. RWD
The looks are the only thing going for it.
I rented a compact car when I flew home to visit family. They didn’t have one and gave one of these (convertible) as the replacement. It wasn’t too bad, but then again it was brand new.
The PT Cruiser acually has a semi interference motor. So the valves cannot hit the piston in those cars. But the valves can hit each other. Also the previous guy probably just plug n played that PCM. When you replace those you have to program the PCM to SKIM with a 4 digit code the dealer provides. And the VIN into the PCM. Also SKIM stands for Sentry Key Imobilizer Module. Hope this helps for anyone wondering.
Brought back some memories for me. I bought a PT in 2003 - only new car I ever purchased. Weird how so many people hated them - kinda like the Smart Car. Anyways, I liked mine. Good to see you getting to do some diagnostics again - seems like you do less of that nowadays ... I liked the video!
People hated the cruiser for good reason like engine and transmission issues. The they hated the cruiser because of the horrible body style. I don't like a car because it's 'smart'.
@@deplorablelibertarian SMART was the brand, a collaboration of Swatch and Mercedes. Known for the ForTwo, and in other regions the ForFour and ForMore
To be such a horrible car I constantly see them when I'm out on the road. It's actually a running joke with family and friends on who can count the most PT Cruisers we see in a day.😂
The subframe rusting out in a couple years is part of it.
I don't mind the styling. It'd be nice if manufacturers took design risks like this one today, since mostly everything looks the same.
Dave to the rescue, YOU GUYS WORK GOOD TOGETHER, WHAT A TEAM😅
I have owned 2 New Chrysler Vehicles, they were Both Triple Lemons, learned my lesson...
I think you should keep the PT Cruiser as a shop vehicle. Apply some Ray's Auto Clinic graphics with Wife Unit. Kind of like a "first responder" theme.
Once upon a time in NC I ended up with a PT as a rental. It was miserable in handling. It would be nice to donate it to someone worthy who needs a car. But I like the idea of it being a shop loaner also.👊
This particular vehicle holds the top spot as the most unsatisfying vehicle to the looks!! 😅
back in the day they swore that computers would kill the paper industry. So yea, tech is so great.
Back in 2003, I bought a 2003 PT Cruiser GT. I loved that car! Great for getting around town. And after a few mods, was able to get that turbocharged I4 up to almost 250 HP. It had a little zip, I’ll tell what.
There is no way you'll ever get paid enough for all the diagnosis let alone the machine work and repairs.
And you still have to pay Dave!
Amazing diag. You da man!
The abs sensors are as rusty as the brake discs from long periods of parking.
Nothing complicated compared to cylinder head grinding.
Good vidéo as usual
I think it's cursed, Ray. Once it's alive again, I'd re-sell it. That makes me realize that you could prolly make a decent chunk of change selling cars off your lot. Your customers would know that they've received the Ray Stamp Of Approval.
I agree with this comment. At least where I live there is always a market for good honest second hand cars. Another string to your bow Ray
The red security light looked to be illuminated when you were cranking it when checking that there was a compression problem
It appears Ray has a new person in the shop. Saw him when Ray was pulling out.
Parts delivery?
@@opendstudio7141 He was there when installing the ecm and when he was backing out.
When I had ECU/ECM (computer) start dying in my 2005 GMC Canyon, I did some looking around to see what my options were. One that wasn't a good one, buying a used one from a scrapyard. That would never work directly swapped in, from what I have learned. I found online a few places that sell refurbished units. They had to program it with data from the vehicle to make it be useable. So, later, after I received it in the mail, I swapped it in, connected the battery, and had to perform a key relearn. After finding info to do that, the truck started right up. P0315 code (needing to relearn variable valve) showed up, and usually does on this kind of swap. My cheap $200 scan tool could not initiate the relearn test. That required me to take it to a shop that has the tool to do it. It would not pass smog without having that code cleared after the test was done.
I agree with drc, loaner vehicle. Free advertising, just like the dealership I work at.
your videos help me do my job as a mechanic better and easier.
It’s nice to see the “dead” PT back on the road!
Finally some optimistic comments : ))
Put a wrap on paint with wild colors and RainMan Auto Repairs. Free advertisement
I think that the PT Cruiser would be a nice little parts runner.
I wanna see a drag race between this hot rod and your neighbors Chinese 🚙
Race pink slips.
❤🎉🫣🥰😍🤩🍋
Good thing you have that tow truck!
If he doesn't hit a pot hole.
I am very impressed that you managed to get that car moving again.
probably the best thing would be to use it as a loner, that way your customers will have a
auto to still drive while theres under repair. great job. hope you can fix the last items.
13" Dayton wire wheels, with knock offs hydrlics and 57k watt sound system with 4 18" subs.
Neon undercarriage glow
Vouge tires streched to fit the wheels. California style.
Yea dog we hook up the Karco.
My daily driver is a 2004 PT Cruiser. 75K miles. Very clean. It was free, I just had to fix it. A shop had replaced the water pump and upon reassembly, they rammed the main engine mount bolt in with an impact and snapped it off. They never said a word. They kept selling the lady other parts to 'fix' the problem but never owned up to their mistake. She got disgusted with it and bought another car. Sad that a 'professional' shop would do this.
they all do it.... i don't trust ANY of them.!!!!
Settling back for another great video. Cheers Ray and Wife Unit !!
Fantastic video Ray... Loving the PT Cruise Series..... Keep' em coming
Good job fixing this PT Cruiser.
It was nice to see this move once again.
Keep it at the shop as a loaner/ parts runner.
Not a bad idea.
After that fall my nose hurts lol. Great vid, I love when things are completely diagnosed wrong.
16:10. I ❤ my 1/4" drive Snap-On mid deep well sockets 👍🏼💯🇺🇸
Probably the most used from my tool box guessing
Good work! Doesn't matter how big or small a job is, once everything goes back together and it starts and drives, I am very happy. Glad to see that cruiser finally running.
I had a California Special, full bell and whistle EVERYTHING. Turbo even. I loved that car. A buddy and my mechanic as well said dump it at 70,000.
It blew up at 71,283. Trans, engine, struts..name it. It was a comfortable car that hauled ass. Sad
Turbo for a PT is EZ to set up. 1) cut hole in driver side floor, 2) Put on tennis shoes, 3) when you want turbo, stick feet through floor and run,run,run
Looks like a clean car
@RainmanRaysRepairs Your speedometer stopped working around the 27 minute marker and then it starts too work right before you pull into your shop. Didn't know if you realized it. Love the content!
i didn't catch that....
Penalty on the play - illegal procedure - use of wedding band during maintenance operation.
Go-fer / part runner car perhaps. Donation is nice but it will be up to the new owners to make sure they maintain it. Nice as usual Ray!
Hi Ray. Just sell the PT Cruiser and use the money to buy brake cleaners and viscosities.
Great video Ray!
To this day, I don't understand all the PT Cruiser hate. I'd drive that car all day. I agree that it would be a great loaner/ parts hauler. And if I had any money, I'd buy it. It looks really clean.
As far as the wheel speed sensor, I agree that it's probably corrosion from sitting. The good news is, if it's anything like my Jeep, the parts are cheap and easy to fix. I had one go out and I fixed it in about 20 minutes, (15 of which was spent getting myself down under the Jeep), for about $20, and I know almost enough to be dangerous.
outstanding ray always great to watch you keep it up ray but the most important thing is to have yourself a great day ray
Not a fan of PT Cruisers, however that one looks good. You got lucky finding the original ECU! I'm hoping there will be a video of you going to war with that W123 wagon in the future.
PT Cruiser was a decent car. Basically a Neon if i remember correctly. Still see them on the road, especially the convertible model.
Congrats men. For bringing back to life that car. ¡¡¡ I consider this source of inspirtation to finish repair mine too¡¡¡
I remember you taking an electrical part from one of those a while back. But that PT Cruiser is still tidy and once you've chased out the remaining gremlins, a new owner will likely thank you for it.
Ray, you can keep the car as a substitute vehicle for those who needs it. With the repairs you done to it, it's reliable enough to lend it to people and not good enough to make someone keep it indefinitely.
Would have loved to see the timing belt and the rest of the new parts being installed .
Then go watch the previous videos. Are you new here?
he never did a timing belt on a pt. cruiser > check the videos are you new here lol @@Gizmetti
It's linked in the description@@carguy0000
I know they have issues, but I happened to love the PT cruiser. The only reason I got rid of the one I had was because it was totaled by hail. And a lot of days I really wish I had
It back.
We use to have a fleet of chryslers as a loaner car, running our dealer plates which are linked to the bussiness insurance. But in the clause for loaner vehicals it stipulated that in case of an accident, the persons insurance shall be used as primary coverage for incidents.
I guess I'm strange, but I like the PT Cruiser.
hey Ray! the mattress is still up there on the side of the road lol thought you were gonna trash it @ 28:37 😹
Great! Now it has water weight gain and bugs.
Nothing really mattress...
@@rolfrevman I see what you did there . . .
It is there for use at night to star gaze in a comfortable and easily accessible location
Good job Ray, not keen on PT's but enjoy the diagnosis side.
I've always wanted a PT Cruiser but I didn't have money for one when they first came out. Now a days when you see these things they are all bent out of shape and not taken care. Numerous things broken and the like. All things considered this one is in pretty good shape. I'd buy it. I still have to find time to schedule an appt with you to take a look at my car. However it got into a minor fender bender and now I have some body work to do on before it can be driven again. Looking forward to how this thing turns out.
A Nutty friend had one. He took good care of it, at the time. I think it's a pro Chrysler thing when it came to an economic vehicle.
I always loved the look of the PTs but with my huge hands I just couldn't get in the engine bay lol
Good car ! Had mine from new lasted one month before it was towed away 😊
Ray nice video The coolest thing is to reference other channels like Eric on I do cars Have a good day. A spare car for a loaner is always cool or give it to a person in need.
it's cute when youtubers work together.
That was an awesome video. You repIred that p t cruiser. Finish fixing it, then sell it for $2500
We rented one in Ks about 20 years ago, a white one. I know it's a car that gets a lot of flak but everyone loved it and it was a really useful car, not fast but it kept up with traffic easy to drive and very easy on fuel.
Well done Chrysler for not just doing the easy safe thing.
And, a W123 Estate in your lot? what's the story with that?
Just follow the diag manual to fix head gasket problems replace the ECM.
That would be a great car for my little photography business.
Perfect for a SEMA build!!! Can drop a hemi in it!
Forget Sema...I say Wilberts.
How about an Allison V1710? If more is better then too much is about right.
Ray, I am one of those people who have never been fond of the PT Cruiser. Just don't care for the overall look and remarks about them. Good video, tho! Thanks!
Hope you have an awesome night man!
The PT Cruiser would make a good parts runner.
Perhaps you forgot to tighten the battery connection?
I didn't see it done.
It needs yellow/orange paint on post(s).
He was saying that it wasn't a very good battery to begin with and it was just to make sure everything started an worked. He will put a new one in when all the bugs are worked out😊
At least the old owner had left the old computer as well.
Yes he thought it was a parts cannon issue, good thing the original owner left the old one
That car is such trouble; I feel really bad for you, Ray (and the owner)
You can use that vehicle for a courtesy vehicle if a customer has no other option. for a part's run on if needed, if a employee needs a ride overnight if they are working on their car.
Without the fancy color coded connections I never would have figured out 2 comes after 1 and before 3
nothing wrong with these little pt cruzers, great gas savers
When I saw the thumbnail.... Wait... someone would STEAL a PT Cruiser?????? 🤣
My scanner can write vin into new ecm and pin code to new skim module. It can even change the mileage on the odometer, but we all know that's illegal.
On my jeep I bought a new pcm disconnected the skim from the key halo and no issue.
also let this be a lesson to anyone with a timing belted engine... change the belt ON SCHEDULE!
the 2.4L in the PT has a 90k mile belt schedule. DO IT. also do the water pump and cam seals while you're at it, since you have to do a timing job to replace them anyways. the former is scheduled at 120k, and you'll find lots of reports of the water pump failing shortly after 130k.
which is reminding me, my SRT4 is 18 years old now, with only 54k on it, but I need to do the belt. ah the joys of car ownership.
I vaguely remember you taking an ECM from one PT cruiser to another quite some time back, perhaps you mixed them up later.
It looks like a pretty solid car to commute to/from work on days when you don't need the heft of the Silvery-ray-doe. Otherwise run a raffle or auction and send profits to a charity that everyone can get behind.
Really nice for the owner to leave the old confuser in the back!
I seem to remember you changing the ECU out in the parking lot on the start of this PTLoser series.
your video where it showed it cranking it also displayed the security light on the dash.
Rainman Ray's first loaner vehicle