Underhood Wiring Problems of Chrysler Pt Cruiser

10-18-2011 I just bought my car last month (09-26-2011) and my control arms and bushing have already went bad. Now 2 nights ago (10-16-2011) my headlights stopped working. I took it into the dealership to have everything checked and was told that the wiring under the dash is messed up. I see that there are a lot of recalls for that happening to the 2002 Pt Cruisers and now the dealer I bought the car from will not fix it (even though I'm still within my 30 day warranty) I do not understand why I should have to come out of pocket to fix this problem. Also, the dealer I bought it from would not give me a carfax on the vehicle. Also, sold me the car with a recall already on it that was issued way back in 2004. (power steering pressure hose) that I was told could cause a fire under the hood.

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While driving went too a fast food line and while waiting to place an order noticed smoke coming from under the hood. No other cars were behind consumer's vehicle, so immediately put vehicle in reverse and quickly parked in a nearby parking lot away from other vehicles. Driver called 911. In a short time the front portion of the vehicle was engulfed in flames. The fire department arrived and was able to put out the fire. The fire department was very vague in their evaluation of the cause of the fire, but did say they thought it was electrical. Driver had similar experience with an electrical fire and thought the smell was familiar as an electrical fire. Aaa towed vehicle to a local dealer in the area, and that is where the vehicle is currently awaiting a visit from the insurance adjuster.

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On March 14, 2005 my vehicle was stalling and actually hopping. I was unable to drive the car and had it towed to a service facility that I have used over the past 10 years. The mechanic determined the wiring harness in my 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser was defective at 56000 miles. He notified me that the wires inside the harness were frayed and several bare wires were actually touching, creating a severe safecty hazard, I instructed him to replace the defective part. I did not know that the wiring harness was a warranty covered part because the manual supplied me from daimler Chrysler does not contain information about the wiring harness. I subsequently found out it was a warranty covered item under the California emissions warranty. Chrylser has refused to reimburse me for a part that was defective because I had it replaced at an a. S. E. Certified facility by a master technician. I have contacted Chrysler regarding this as a safety issue and they have refused to address this issue with me. The repair facility that I took my car to has kept the wiring harness because they believe the part was defective. I want to know if you have had other complaints about the wiring harnesses in Pt Cruisers. The wiring harness is not a moving part and without any outside influences such as moisture or excessive engine movement, which I did not have, the wiring harness should never have frayed and bare electrical wires. Please provide me with any information that I can use to convince the manufacturer of my car that a defective and potentially dangerous part was sold to me.

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While driving at 20 mph and turning right into a parking lot underhood began smoking and then caught on fire. Pe04028_cat.

Consumer heard a noise and saw smoke coming from under the hood. Turned off engine. Vehicle was towed to Chrysler, and Chrysler stated consumer ran over some powder in the road that caused vehicle to overheat. Please provide any further information.

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Defective installation of wiring harness caused open in crank sensor wire. Harness was not properly secured which allowed chaffing on cv boot. Result was complete loss of power in high speed lane of san diego freeway, placing the driver in extreme danger of collision from rear as car was coasted to safe shoulder.

When vehicle is driven between 25-55 mph engine completely shuts down without warning. Also, when engine shuts down oil light illuminates. Dealer replaced wiring harness which did not correct the problem.