I have a 2001 PT Cruiser, won?t start... checked to make sure that the spark plugs were firing.... discovered that the spark if any is very weak.. and when I turn the key to the off position the spark plugs fire one time very strong.... I have never seen anything like it... Why would the plug spark when I turn the key to the off position.... HELP ME PLEASE!!!! lost soul
wierd electrical issue
Sep 26, 2011
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Off as in OFF or off as in RUN
If it's off as in off I expect (SWAG) the plug fire has to do with stored energy in some capacitor discharging.
how many miles on this beast?
Thank you for the imput Re weird electrical problem w/my PT Cruiser... only 100,000 miles on it... But it blew a head gasket... I changed out the Head gasket... and have not been able to get the beast to start..... Not even close... everything is as it should be... except this spark thing... It is kicking my ass... I have spent 6 or more hours on this beast everyday for the last 7 or 8 days now.... Any ideas please let me know... lost soul
"Rob" wrote: > how many miles on this beast?
The cam sensor connector and the ign coil connector are the same. Make sure you didn't switch them.
try to be sure the spark plug wires are connected firmly. take each connector and put them back. if you have a weak connection, you will have weak fire.
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