Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser Base, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Liftgate Indicator Inoperative
- Disconnect Black 2-pin liftgate ajar switch connector, located in center of liftgate. Using a jumper wire, connect harness connector terminal No. 1 (Tan/Black wire) to ground. Using scan tool, select BODY, ELECTRO/MECH CLUSTER and INPUT/OUTPUT. LIFTGATE AJAR SW state should be CLOSED. If switch state is not closed, go to next step. If switch state is closed, replace liftgate ajar switch. After repair, perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST under VERIFICATION TESTS.
- Remove jumper wire. Using ohmmeter, check resistance between harness connector terminal No. 2 (Black wire) and ground. If resistance is 5 ohms or more, repair open or poor connection on Black wire to ground, located on left quarter panel, below window. If resistance is less than 5 ohms, replace instrument cluster. See ANALOG INSTRUMENT PANELS - PT CRUISER article. After repair, perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST under VERIFICATION TESTS.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.