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I have fixed the grounds, and it has rarely done it. But it did do some codes the other day and I think the TIPM still needs replaced. Just haven't had the money to be able to replace it right now. I have replaced the headlight assemblies, put LED headlights and taillights in, and fixed the trim pieces. The TIPM will be an easy fix once I can get one for it.

The only thing I noticed was it idling a little higher on startup a little longer. But it. Could have been cause it was still pretty cold out. It started running a lot smoother after the flush like there was a compression issue that it fixed. I have since sold the car and it has been running well for the person who has bought it. That's all I know right now.

Yeah, for sure! Check out my other PT videos to see where I talk more about those TIPM's! But this is sometimes all it is, so it is worth trying this out before getting another TIPM off eBay or at the junkyard. This costs a lot less and if it works, you're good to go! ☺

You have a video on KZbin of the extra ground wire you added? I kinda wonder about ground looping 🤔

Unfortunately I don't have the soldering iron to do circuit board repair. Or any diagnostic equipment hardly for that matter. No power supply. But I could just use the 12v from the battery

@@Andrew_Stoffel one thing you could do is tke your relays out and clean the pins with some scotch bright. The pins get a little corosion and add resistance to the circut(s). I've done that with headlight pins and lights shine brighter.

I thought the relays in the TIPM were hard soldered in?

@@Andrew_Stoffel on the board they are soldered in but on the fuse panel are just plug-in. relays.

No way, that's crazy! Yeah, I am super happy with the purchase. The guy I got it from is super friendly! I told him all about what I plan to do with it to fix it and he was super cool, not mad about it. I am pretty positive it is either the grounds needing cleaned and/or the TIPM. The codes it sends off just went off recently. I also noticed the car seemed like the battery was a little low because it was sitting for about a month while I was away on business and the valve cover was off. After I got back I put it together again; and it took a few slower engine turns before it started. I have another 2007 naturally aspirated PT Crusier, base model, kinda like yours and it always starts right up. And that one has three times the mileage and still runs great! There is like five codes it sends when it spazzes out. Transmission control module low voltage was one. I think I had an ECU low voltage, and other similar codes saying something was wrong with random stuff. That is a sure sign that either there is a grounding issue or the TIPM, or both. Or maybe the low battery is causing the TIPM to exacerbate an issue in one of its relays. I don't think it has anything to do with the computer, because the computer comes after the protection from the TIPM, it's smart logic circuit boards and sometimes faulty relays built into the circuit boards (not protected by fuses mind you). It could also be a loose connection to the computer though, but that seems less likely since the dealership already replaced the computer and then gave up (but reseated those connectors and still got the same codes), saying to the previous owner "to part the car out." Literally so many of these cars probably go to the junk yard because people don't know that these are false positive codes a lot of times. But, with 1.3 million of these made, it makes sense why we see soo many there. First, I am going to clean all the grounds thoroughly and then spray with electrical terminal protection spray. And drive it for awhile and see if the codes come back. If they do, then I will know it's the TIPM. My TIPM in the other PT had problems until I replaced it. Good news, there is so many PT's in the junk yard that TIPM's are pretty readily available 😀 Then I have myself a 7k to 9k dollar car. That's why I feel soo blessed by this 😌

ebayvehicle.com/app/UmKA Check out the paint job on this one though! 😍

Yeah, immediately after the flush in the video the car still sounded a little rough. But it could have just been that it needed to bring thicker oil back up to the cam lobes. After driving it a little while it sounds better than I have ever known this car to sound since I've owned it at 200k miles. No weird idle hesitations. I honestly think if I got a compression check done, it would probably be around 150 to 160 on each cylinder now (I can see if my friend has a compression guage). It idles like it's brand new. And it has 235k miles 😆. Runs amazing, like it can go to 300k or 400k now.

@@Andrew_Stoffel that’s awesome! Put some good fuel injector cleaner like chemtool B-12 it will run even better keep it up!

@@Tommikegetitright101i Funny that you mention it, I did just put some of that in! I am going to put some Gumout Tune-Up through it also on the next fill-up. I also used the B-12 Chemtool in another vehicle, good stuff!

@@Tommikegetitright101i Honestly, I am starting to think these ethanol fuels they put in most gas stations is the culprit for a lot of our issues long term. Ethanol has its pros though, like adding more horsepower for certain car enthusiasts. But personally for me lately, I just want my vehicles to last as long as possible.

@@Andrew_Stoffel facts I totally agree with you sir.

Lol, the cheapest vehicle to easily upgrade to 1000hp! 🤣👋

How so haha 😆

@Chid Von They are cheap to start with, that's the main reason. But then they are also very simple vehicles, especially if you have a manual GT turbo version. The 5 speed manual in the turbo version is already capable of taking a lot of heat. Remove the muffler, put on a bigger turbo, bigger head and larger cams. Add wider front tires. Do a little air intake restriction removal and lastly add a tune. There you go! kzbin.info/www/bejne/gn63i359p7mta5Y

My friend who's a mechanic 🧰 calls his a pt loser . Had no idea always thought they looked ugly though like a hot rod had a baby with Plymouth prowler lol 😂

@@chidvon5064 Yeah, I think I like my convertible one more

Actually, check out my other video. I have a manual 2007 PT Cruiser N / A.

@@Andrew_Stoffel i have already posted your other pt vids, Hoping you do more, there is a big opening for a pt youtube site now.

I see some people really like the first gen Convertible more with the bumper styling. You don't have a TIPM to deal with, but I see they still need some electrical TLC. You have the only year they made a Convertible like that. That makes it more rare! Well, that and how many were made.

@@Andrew_Stoffel I haven't had any electrical issues with it yet just a few things like cam censor o2 censor, but it does have 100 thousand miles on it and guess that is to be expected. I real like the look and how good it runs.. It's a keeper for me.

Oh yeah, you don't have a TIPM! Hehe

For sure hehe

Stay tuned, I'll be releasing my other videos on my PT's soon. Yeah, that is one of the main culprits.

@@Andrew_Stoffel Looking forward to them.... sounds good!

@@SlowSpyder Any updates on your PT Cruiser and replacing the TIPM?

@@Andrew_Stoffel I've not put it in yet (don't know why, looks easy). But the weather is warming up, will do it soon. Recently been wondering where all my oil is going, it's not on the ground... thinking it's the turbo. Lots of upgrades and work coming this spring.

@@SlowSpyder You probably could either try putting some AT-205 into her or doing an engine flush. I just did one on my hardtop PT Cruiser and it feels like the compression is probably perfect now. Sometimes a slow bit of oil can either get past the valve stem seals when they get old (AT-205 can help) or some gunk buildup gets around the piston and oil rings, which a lot of people think you have to rebuild the engine, but you can just do an engine flush instead and that usually can work. This keep the oil from slowly getting past the oil ring as much and burning up in the cylinders. It is usually a slow enough loss that you can't see blue smoke out the tail pipe, but you can sometimes smell a strong oil smell out the tailpipe either on startup and/or when it's running normally up to temp. I personally believe when they switched to low compression rings in vehicles around the mid 2000's and then combine that with ethanol fuels, it has contributed to a lot of the problems we see today with vehicles consuming more oil.

Yeah, that was the plan. Haven't released my next video updates yet. Still editing.

@@Andrew_Stoffel Please excuse my enthusiasm, I've been searching for a PT since 2018. Now that I've found one I'm pretty excited about having a project. Being retired is boring.

@@PocoPortillo You will like my other videos of working on the PT's once I finish editing.

@@PocoPortillo Got more update videos up now!

I have done those. They are pretty easy unless you do the lift kit as well. Then I recommend getting four Camber Bolts to readjust your alignment in the front.

And congrats on your Touring Turbo Convertible. What color did you get? Both my Base model hardtop and Convertible GT are a lovely red 😍

Its dark graphite metallic. I used a micro polish and it cleaned really good. I also scrubbed the top with some warm soapy water and its in excellent condition.

@@PocoPortillo Nice! That sounds like a nice one!

Got it running again, just painted the valve cover nice and pretty. Though it's covered up by all the other beautification stuff inside the engine compartment.

Nice, you picked up on that! I am not sure how many people realize that, but I did a pretty in depth video that I haven't posted yet all about that and more.

@@Andrew_Stoffel i just replaced my tipm on my 2006 gt got one from the junkyard from a 2010 pt cruiser works great now

@@everyoneevenyou1684 Yup, that's great! It's a pretty easy fix. I noticed my 2006 PT GT has an AR date code one, rebuilt by Mopar in 2018. Not sure if I posted the video showing that yet or not. Been on a business trip and will continue working on the PT in about a week.

Is this Susan Parsons that took care of Kelly & Tom Brinkman's clients in the Springs?

Nice haha 😄 and thank you!

Benchinni!!!

Thank you! 🧡