Exterior Lighting Problems of Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Chrysler Pt Cruiser owners have reported 184 exterior lighting related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 15 most common exterior lighting problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's fog light switch (82 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's exterior lighting (28 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Exterior Lighting problems of Chrysler Pt Cruiser

The Fog Light Switch problem

Vehicle was parked. Turned off. Multifunction switch that had been replaced previoulsy malfunctioned again. Fog lights just came on out of nowhere luckily I turned around and noticed it. When I opened my car door I noticed the switch was smoking. After some quick thinking I pulled the fuse.   Read details...

The Exterior Lighting problem

My exterior front lights are very dull and aren't bright when turn them on.   Read details...

The Headlights problem

I replaced my vehicles battery 2 days ago(Nov 12, 2019)(very old battery and with the cold in massachusetts it needed to be changed). Now with a properly functioning battery the voltage regulator in pcm (not alternator) is signaling alternator to raise charging voltage intermittently to as high as   Read details...

The Headlight Switch problem

The contact owns a 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser. The contact stated that the high beam head lamps would illuminate randomly day or night. The contact stated that the failure occurred at least six times in one week.   Read details...

The Turn Signal problem

The rear brake lights and rear turn signals quit working. The bulbs have been changed and the car has been tested. It is the light control system that is faulty and the dealership said it is an expensive repair. The brake lights and turn signals will not work and this is a very dangerous issue.   Read details...




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