Chrysler PT Cruiser P0037: Meaning + Causes

P0037 is a generic trouble code, which means that it has the same definition for the Chrysler PT Cruiser as it would any other vehicle. It indicates that the O2 sensor at bank 1 sensor 2 has a heated element that is sending a signal back to the ECM that is below its normal operating … Read more

Chrysler PT Cruiser P0030: Meaning, Causes + Diagnosis

P0030 is a very common OBD2 trouble code. It’s generic, which means it has the same definition for the Chrysler PT Cruiser as any other vehicle. This code is almost always caused by a bad heated oxygen sensor or wiring issue. P0030 Definition: Heater Control – Circuit – B1S1 P0030 indicates no signal coming from … Read more

Chrysler PT Cruiser P0730:  Meaning, Causes + Diagnosis

P0730 is a standard OBD2 trouble code. It indicates that your Chrysler PT Cruiser’s PCM has detected an incorrect gear ratio. While this code can appear if you changed your PT Cruiser’s transmission or rear end gearing without re-flashing the computer, it almost always has nothing to do with an incorrect gear ratio. An internal … Read more

Chrysler PT Cruiser P0871: Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch “C” Range/Performance

P0871 is a somewhat rare diagnostic trouble code.  While your Chrysler PT Cruiser’s check engine light will come on, this particular code indicates that there’s something wrong with the transmission, specifically the transmission fluid pressure sensor switch “C”. It’s a generic code, so P0871 has the same definition for any vehicle made for the 1996 … Read more

Chrysler PT Cruiser P0480: Meaning, Causes & Diagnosis

P0480 is a relatively common OBDII trouble code.  It indicates that your Chrysler PT Cruiser’s “cooling fan 1 control circuit” is malfunctioning.  It’s a generic code, so it has the same meaning for any vehicle made for the 1996 model year and up.   P0480 Definition:  Cooling Fan 1 – Control Circuit Malfunction Here is … Read more

Chrysler PT Cruiser P0320: Meaning, Causes, & Diagnosis

P0320 is a relatively common ignition-related trouble code. P0320 indicates that your Chrysler PT Cruiser’s ignition/distributor engine speed circuit is malfunctioning. P0320 is most likely caused by the engine speed sensor, or a wiring issue. P0320 Definition:  Ignition/Distributor Engine Speed – Input Circuit Nearly all modern vehicles, including the Chrysler PT Cruiser, use individual coil … Read more

Chrysler PT Cruiser P0846: Meaning, Causes, + Diagnosis

P0846 is a relatively common trouble code.  While your Chrysler PT Cruiser’s check engine light will come on, P0846 is a transmission-related trouble code, specifically the transmission fluid pressure sensor circuit. It’s a generic code, so P0846 has the same definition for any vehicle made for the 1996 model year and up.  Before doing anything, … Read more

Chrysler PT Cruiser P0841: Meaning, Causes, + Diagnosis

P0841 is a relatively common trouble code.  While your Chrysler PT Cruiser’s check engine light will come on, this particular code indicates that there’s something wrong with the transmission, specifically the transmission fluid pressure sensor circuit. It’s a generic code, so P0841 has the same definition for any vehicle made for the 1996 model year … Read more