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Report: Multifunction Turn Signal Switch May Fail

Chrysler PT Cruiser Problem
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Model Years Affected: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008

Average Mileage: 64,181 mi (20,000 mi - 135,000 mi)

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A defective turn signal lever (multifunction switch) can cause erratic operation of the turn signals and other exterior lights. Depending on the fault, a dead battery could result. Our technicians recommend replacing the failed switch.

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  • Report #1
    Visitor, 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser, 20,000 mi

    I just bought this car used last week, and this started happening. Am going to get it repaired asap.

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  • Report #2
    Tony62961, 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser, 135,000 mi
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    Multifunction swich cause turn signal to not work,right headlight dim while righ is normal,nohigh beamss.headlights stay on after key is removed and swich is in the offposition,you have o tap he turn signal to the right turn position o turn lights off. Fog light never worked...

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  • Report #3
    Visitor, 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser, 47,800 mi

    turn signals, brake and tail lights all stoped working took to dealer wanted $ 858 to fix this is a safety issue why want chrysler fix this defect

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  • Report #4
    flowerchicks, 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser, 71,698 mi
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    Right turn signal started blinking rapidly. When lights are on, the front right running light/turn signal wont work at all. Took it to Kragen, they tried replacing the front right bulb with all the lights they had, none fixed the problem. Calling Chrysler tomorrow. Have an extended warranty, better be covered!

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  • Report #5
    2Dyer2Murphy, 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser
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    Visitor, 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser, 50,000 mi

    Faulty turn signal switch that left running lights on and drained battery. Found out that the turn switch was failing and caused the problems.

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  • Report #7
    Visitor, 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser, 102,000 mi

    I've owned the car since May of 2007. The Summer of 2010, the running lights came on - didn't even know there was a separate switch to turn them on! Anyway, eventually, could come on and stay on and drain battery. Was too afraid to get it fixed because not sure of the cost so I pulled the fuse to it.

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  • Report #8
    Visitor, 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser, 40,000 mi

    I have exactlty the same problems mentioned here on my '05.
    Does anyone know where to get the replacement switch arms from an online store? I am sure Chysler will charge an arm & a leg for a genuine part. Any help appreciated, cheers. Nigel (Perth, West Australia)

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  • Report #9
    Visitor, 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser, 80,100 mi

    Fog lamps come on when right turned is signaled. Sometimes fog lamps just pop on when engine is off and vehicle is parked. It is a problem with the multifunction switch.

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  • Report #10
    Visitor, 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser, 65,000 mi

    fog lights would not turn off run down battery; mulitifuction switch ordered at dealer on back order for two weeks now, was told mine is order 400 on wait list!

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  • Report #11
    Visitor, 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser, 71,000 mi

    My fog lights would come on by themself. If you park and exit to the rear of the car, you don't see them on.No tail lights on.Just a dead bettery when you try to come home. The turn signal switch was the problem.

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  • Report #12
    Nomadder01, 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser, 46,000 mi
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    Turn signals,bright lights,wipers and washer all quit at the same time,was told by Chrysler that it was my electronic control module in steering columm 75.00 for part and 200.00 for labor.

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  • Report #13
    Visitor, 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser

    Blinkers won't turn on sporadically, wipers either won't turn on or stay on. Headlights turn on themselves and won't turn off with switch until I turn the key off. Windshield washers front and rear do not work when everything else is not working.

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  • Report #14
    Visitor, 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser, 51,000 mi

    driving lites stay on draining battery.

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  • Report #15
    Visitor, 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser, 72,000 mi

    Replace multifunction switch. Fog Lights stayed on causing dead battery. Less than $200 to fix, not a big deal.

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  • Report #16
    Visitor, 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser, 61,000 mi

    Turn signals, windsheild wipers, headlights, nothing would work on switch.

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  • Report #17
    Visitor, 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser, 50,127 mi

    Fog lights wouldn't go out. Was defective switch. Replaced switch which was the entire assembly (the stalk)

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  • Report #18
    Visitor, 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser
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