Vehicle report

2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER

Service bulletins

68 bulletins

Technical service bulletins are instructions a manufacturer sent its dealers about a known fault. They are not recalls and the work is usually not free, but they are the clearest signal of a problem the manufacturer already knows about.

9004275

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the "AB" NIC level will not program to the vehicle, use the "AC" NIC level part and submit a part warranty.

23-015-20

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Disinfectant Solution Recommended for COVID-19

08-049-20

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are necessary.

31-003-19

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.

31-005-19

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.

31-006-19

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.

3100319

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.

3100519

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.

3100619

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.

18-112-16

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Flash: Powertrain Diagnostic And System Enhancements (X70 Warranty Extension) This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the latest available software. The following software enhancement is available: Prevent Catalyst Monitor From Clearing OBD Readiness.

D-16-26

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

(X70) Reprogram Powertrain Control Module (PCM) - 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser (PT)

9003623

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Wiper If Mopar OE wipers are unavailable, the below alternatives can be offered instead. 05066964A$ = WBRW0011A$ 05066973A$ = WB000019A$ or WBF00019A$ 05096134A$ = WB000027A$ or WBF00028A$ 55154762A$ = WB000013A$ 68001330A$ = WB000019A$ or WBF00019A$ 05012611A$ = WB000021A$ or WBF00021A$ 05102881A$ = WBRW0011A$

23027

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Return: Wiring Assy - Engine You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return stock packaged before 2016/07/31 (31 July, 2016)of follow ing part numbers:68176457AF, 68176459AF. Please return suspect parts back to your facing depot using Return Code 02, before 13 September, 2016.

23104

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

05182535AD - Lamp Assy ?Tail Light LT You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of part number 05182535AD . See attachments for identifying suspect stock. Please return suspect parts back to your facing depot using Return Code 02, before 12 September, 2016.

23137

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Inspect and Return: Trim Cover Assy - A-Pillar Rt/Lt You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of part numbers: 1ZA04DX9AE, 1ZA05DX9AE. See attachments for identifying suspect stock. Replacement part can be obtained by reordering the same part number. Please return suspect parts back to your facing depot using Return Code 02, before 12 September, 2016.

20244

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

CBXDP361AA Return: Spacer Kit - Visor You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return stock of part number CBXDP361AA. Replacement part number is CBXDP361AB w hich is in stock and available for order. Please return suspect parts back to your facing depot using Return Code 02, before 16 September, 2016.

Volume 2, Issue

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Warranty Operations Newsletter Updates from Warranty Operations

22867

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Inspect and Return: Solenoid Module - Transmission You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of follow ing part numbers:52120000AA, 52119435AF, 05078709AB. See attachments for identifying suspect stock. Please return suspect parts back to your facing depot using Return Code 02, before 07 September, 2016.

22892

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Return: Lamp Assy - CHMSL& Cargo Light You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return all stock of follow ing part numbers:55372082AE, 55372082AD, 55372082AC, 55372082AB, 55372082AA. Replacement part number is 55372082AF w hich is in stock and available. Please return suspect parts back to your facing depot using Return Code 02, before 07 September, 2016.

22958

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

1NT30XDVAC - Inspect and Return: Panel - Instrument Panel You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of part number 1N T30XDVAC. See attachments for identifying suspect stock. Replacement part can be obtained by reordering the same part number. Please return suspect parts back to your facing depot using Return Code 02, before 07 September, 2016.

20616

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

P/N CBSZR068AA: Inspect & Return: Module Kit - Occupant Restraint You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return part number CBSZR068AA as per the QIR attached. Replacement part can be obtained by ordering the same part number (CBSZR068AA) Please return suspect parts back to your facing depot using Return Code 02, before 02 September, 2016.

R2118796A

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.

9003215

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Part Description: 5.7L Long Block Issue Description: This 5.7L Long Block Assembly is compatible with both EGR and Non-EGR applications. An EGR Block-Off Plate (53032739AA) must be ordered when installing this Long Block Assembly in a Non-EGR application. Unless, the EGR Block-Off Plate is being transferred from the old engine.

9002519

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

82212076, 82203694 - Fabric Cleaner This "fabric cleaner" is not intended for sale in California, the otc states (Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washington dc), and some ladco states (Illinois, Michigan, and Ohio). Mopar offers an alternative product (82213192) which is a water based product approved for sale in the aforementioned states.~ ~ Please inform the customer & your prep dept that spraying excessive amounts of the fabric protector on load floors will result in the breaking down of the adhesive (glue) that is used to create the bond between the fabric (carpet) and the load floor. This will apply to any vehicles equipped with rear load floors such as WK, WD, PM, MK, KA, KK. The carpet will appear to be loose, wrinkly, or bunch up~

21-001-13

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

MIL Illumination - DTC P1776 Solenoid Switch Valve Latched in LR Position

0800107

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

PASSENGER AIR BAG DEACTIVATION. *KB

0803006

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE INITIALIZATION. *KB

1900805

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

REVISED POWER STEERING SYSTEM BLEEDING PROCEDURES. *SC

1803605

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

FLASH: ROUGH IDLE OR IDLE FLUCTUATION WITH POWER STEERING OPERATION. *SC

0802801

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

MOISTURE ACCUMULATION INSIDE A VENTED HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY CONDITION. *TT

2304304

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

TRANSIT FILM REMOVAL. 2006 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER, AND 2005-2006 RAM TRUCK *SC

0801505

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE INITIALIZATION. *SC

0600105

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

TRANSMISSION GEAR RATTLE SOUND AT IDLE. *TT

2100804

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATION -DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P1776 SOLENOID SWITCH VALVE LATCHED IN LR POSITION. *MJ THIS BULLETIN REPLACES 21-008-04 DATED JUNE 1, 2004. *TT

0300604

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

FRONT HUB/HALF SHAFT CLICK/POP SOUND. *TT

1900304

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

STEERING COLUMN CLICK SOUND. *TT

2100503

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

DELAYED OR TEMPORARY LOSS OF TRANSMISSION ENGAGEMENT AFTER INITIAL START UP ON VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING THE 2004 PACIFICA, SEBRING CONVERTIBLE, SEBRING SEDAN, INTREPID AND 2003 SX2.0. *TT *MJ

1802004

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

FLASH: ENGINE SAG OR ROUGH IDLE OR VEICHLE SURGE AT ENGINE SPEEDS AROUND 3000 RPM. *MJ

1900402

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

STEERING COLUMN CLICK SOUND. *MJ

1900702

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

LOWER STEERING COLUMN CLICK SOUND. *TT

0700104

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT SQUEAKING/CHIRPING SOUND. *TT

1900104

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

WHISTLING SOUND WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL IS TURNED. *TT

0803403

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

NEW SPARK PLUG FOR 2.4L ENGINE. *MJ

0900704

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

IRREGULAR ENGINE SNAPPING SOUND. *TT

30

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR SEAL CUSTOMER SATISFACTION NOTIFICATION NO. C30. *TT

0700103

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

ENGINE OVERHEAT. *TT

1802603A

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

ENGINE NO START (ENGINE WILL START IMMEDIATELY AFTER CYCLING THE IGNITION KEY), MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATION WITH FALSE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) P0016, P0116, P0335, P0339, P0340, P0462, P0498, P0499, P0522, P0622, P1604, P1681, P1686, P1698. *TT

080503

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

REPROGRAMMING OF THE ENGINE CONTROLLER (NGC) IN ORDER TO AVOID AND/OR CORRECT ENGINE OVERHEATING. *TT

03014

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SERVICE ACTION 03014 - POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR SEAL INSPECTION/REPAIR PROCEDURE. *TT

1802903

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SLIGHT ENGINE MIS-FIRE ABOVE 5200 RPM. *TT

070303

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

ENGINE OVERHEATING. TURBO MODEL. *TT

2100503A

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

DELAYED OR TEMPORARY LOSS OF TRANSMISSION ENGAGEMENT AFTER INITIAL START UP ON VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING THE 2004 PACIFICA, SEBRING CONVERTIBLE, SEBRING SEDAN, INTREPID AND 2003 SX2.0. *TT

2100603A

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

TRANSMISSION HARSH 4-3 DOWNSHIFT. *TT

1802603

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

ENGINE NO START (ENGINE WILL START IMMEDIATELY AFTER CYCLING THE IGNITION KEY), MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATION WITH FALSE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) P0016, P0335, P0339, P0340, P0462, P0498, P0499. *TT

2100603

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

TRANSMISSION HARSH 4-3 DOWNSHIFT ON VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING THE 2004 PACIFICA, SEBRING, INTREPID AND 2003 SX2.0. *TT

0801003

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SEAT BELT CINCH BAR SERVICE FOR VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2004 MODELS. *TT

1801803

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATION (MIL), ERRONEOUS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC). *TT

1801603

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INTERIOR/EXTERIOR LAMPS FLICKER. *TT

1801203

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

ERRONEOUS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0137 AND P0339/COLD START ENGINE PERFORMANCE, TURBO EQUIPPED. *TT

08

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

COMPUTER DRIVER CHIP THAT COULD FAIL. REPLACE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE. *TT

02025

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATION / TRANSMISSION LIMP-IN CONDITION. *TT

0200402

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

REAR STABILIZER BAR TECHNICAL INFORMATION. *TT

02020

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

DELAYED TRANSAXLE ENGAGEMENT AFTER INITIAL START UP. *TT

0802102

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

THERE MAY BE WASHER FLUID LEAKING FROM THE LIFTGATE WINDOW WASHER NOZZLE. *TT

1802902

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

ENGINE NO START (ENGINE WILL START IMMEDIATELY AFTER CYCLING THE IGNITION KEY), MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATION WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0016, P0335, P0339, P0340, P0462, P0498, P0499, P0522, P0622, P1604, P1681, P1686. *TT

1100202

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

ENGINE HESITATION, LOSS OF BOOST, SCREECHING SOUND FROM TURBO, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0234. *TT

1802002

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

FLASH PROGRAMMING FAILURE RECOVERY. *SLC

2200102

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

CHROME WHEEL CARE. *SLC

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