Door Latch Problems of Chrysler Pt Cruiser

The contact owns a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser. While driving 60 mph, the doors attempted to automatically re-lock in intervals of 20 seconds. The failure occurred on four occasions. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and they concluded that the failure was unrecognizable and disconnected the automatic locking system. He stated that manually locking the doors worked for a month, however, the doors failed to lock once the vehicle was started. When the engine was shut off, the doors failed to unlock. The vehicle was taken to another dealer and they stated that the computer security system prevented them from accessing the computer. The current mileage was 70,000 and failure mileage was 62,000.

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(1) normal driving conditions. (2) electric locks began locking and unlocking themselves. Next morning came out and car had unlocked itself. Cannot trust the car to remain locked. (3) had an independent auto mechanic look at the problem. Was able to trace the problem to a $100. 00 part that Chrysler will not give to independent auto mechanics. Went to Chrysler dealer, said it would cost thousands of dollars to replace the part.

Inside door handle on Pt Cruiser has split, causing an extremely sharp sliver to cut my finger. Mr. Akkerman, asst. Service manager at the Chrysler service center in hemet agrees that this is probably a defective part but that Chrysler should not be responsible for replacing it. I wonder if there have been any other complaints or injuries from this handle or if mine is an isolated incident.

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Automatic door locks engage and disengage randomly both while driving and when the vehicle is shut off and parked.

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While driving power door locks locked and unlocked on their own. . The dealer inspected the vehicle but could not duplicate or correct the problem. .