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okay so for starters- yes I realize my car is old and kind of a POS but it’s what I’m working with so let’s just skip over that part. back story- I purchased this 2004 pt cruiser in feb of this year. It had under 100k miles on it and seemingly no obvious issues other than cosmetic. since then, I’ve had issues with it randomly stalling out while driving, rough idle, etc. Since purchasing, I’ve gotten an oil change, replaced the plugs, replaced the coil pack, cleaned out the throttle body, got a new battery, and replaced the MAP sensor. But the problems, although temporarily improved, have persisted. Two weeks ago one day while leaving work- my car wouldn’t start- at all. I had to get it towed back to my house. The next day I messed around with a few things and got it going again. Now, as of yesterday, my car won’t start again. Thinking it was just the battery I hooked it up to a jump starter, no luck. I had a neighbor try to jump it with their car, and still wouldn’t start. Plz help!
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Hi - Dave here, contributing to RepairPal and providing expert advice since 2010. I appreciate that you are trying to keep this vehicle on the road and maybe ultimately it's not a bad car. The problem I am seeing here is that no valid testing has been performed to figure out anything. No offense intended. I realize that most people try to do the best they can based off of the information they can gather. It might be a good idea for maintenance to replace spark plugs, a coil pack, clean the throttle body, replace the battery and MAP sensor. But it might not have anything to do with what's happening to your car. In fact, because the problem is still occurring, I would guess that it really didn't do anything to help you. If the engine is cranking, the battery is not something to worry about. If it is not cranking, the battery needs to be charged and tested. Replace a battery that does not pass testing. If the engine cranks but does not start, then you either have a fuel delivery issue, a spark issue, or an air intake issue. Too much air or not enough air getting into the engine while trying to start it will keep it from starting. Vacuum leaks should be looked for and identiifed. Fuel pressure and delivery should be measured. Has any diagnostic computer been employed to check for any failure codes and active concerns? Ultimately, it may be best to reach out to a shop near you for help. https://repairpal.com/auto-repair-near-me Click the link to find some shops near you who can help out!