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2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser Base, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
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- Section 1 (System Wiring Diagrams)
- Section 2 (System Wiring Diagrams)
- Section 3 (Firing Order & Cylinder Identification)
- Section 4 (Body - Interior & Exterior)
- Section 5 (Front Suspension)
- Section 6 (Vehicle Quick Reference)
- Section 7 (Tires & Wheels (Service Information))
- Section 8 (Mechanical Brake System - Base (Service Information))
- Section 9 (1.8L Engine (Service Information))
- Section 10 (Frame And Bumpers)
- Section 11 (Differential And Driveline)
- Section 12 (Steering System)
- Section 13 (Heating & Air Conditioning (Service Information))
- Section 14 (Lamps & Lighting System - Exterior (Service Information))
- Section 15 (Fuel System)
- Section 16 (Engine & Automatic Transmission Cooling System)
- Section 17 (Wiper System & Washer System (Service Information))
- Section 18 (Clutch System)
- Section 19 (Rear Suspension)
- Section 20 (Anti-Lock Brake System (Service Information))
- Section 21 (Electronic Control Modules (Service Information))
- Section 22 (Battery System)
- Section 23 (Anti-Lock Brake System - Electrical Diagnostics)
- Section 24 (Restraints System (Service Information))
- Section 25 (Instrument Cluster (Service Information))
- Section 26 (Diagnostic Code Index (Gas))
- Section 27 (Charging System (Service Information))
- Section 28 (Audio Systems & Video Systems (Service Information))
- Section 29 (Heated Glass (Service Information))
- Section 30 (Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) (Service Information))
- Section 31 (Starting System)
- Section 32 (Heated Seats (Service Information))
- Section 33 (Horn System (Service Information))
- Section 34 (Ignition Control (Service Information))
- Section 35 (Message Center (Service Information))
- Section 36 (Lamps & Lighting System - Interior (Service Information))
- Section 37 (Universal Transmitter)
- Section 38 (Power Top, Sunroof (Service Information))
- Section 39 (Power Distribution)
- Section 40 (Exhaust System)
- Section 41 (Emissions Control)
- Section 42 (2.0L Engine (Service Information))
- Section 43 (2.4L Engine (Service Information))
- Section 44 (T355 Manual Transmission (Service Information))
- Section 45 (DMT6 Manual Transmission (Service Information))
- Section 46 (Wireless Control Module (WCM) - Electrical Diagnostics)
- Section 47 ((Cabin Compartment Node (CCN) - Electrical Diagnostics))
- Section 48 (Body Verification Test - TIPM)
- Section 49 (Diagnostic Code Index - TIPM)
- Section 50 (Air Bag Restraint System - Electrical Diagnostics)
- Section 51 (Checking For An Intermittent DTC, Pcm/TCM Programming, Pre-Diagnostic Troubleshooting Procedure & Pcm Verification Test)
- Section 52 (Communication System - Non-DTC Diagnostics)
- Section 53 (Transmission Control Module (TCM) - Electrical Diagnostics)
- Section 54 (DTCS P000A To P0111)
- Section 55 (DRIVEABILITY - Gas - Non-DTC Diagnostics)
- Section 56 (DTCS P0111 To P0141)
- Section 57 (DTCS P0171 To P0298)
- Section 58 (DTCS P0299 To P0441)
- Section 59 (DTCS P0443 To P0533)
- Section 60 (DTCS P0562 To P0625)
- Section 61 (DTCS P0626 To P1501)
- Section 62 (DTCS P1502 To P209)
- Section 63 (DTCS P2096 To P2174)
- Section 64 (DTCS P2175 To P2432)
- Section 65 (DTCS P2433 To U1110)
- Section 66 (DTCS U1113 To U1418)
- Section 67 (DTCS B106B To B163B (TIPM))
- Section 68 (DTCS B163C To B2112 - TIPM)
- Section 69 (DTCS B2113 To B2367 (TIPM))
- Section 70 (DTCS B2368 To P128C (TIPM))
- Section 71 (DTCS P128D To U1107 (TIPM))
- Section 72 (DTC U1108 (TIPM))
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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.