I have a 2006 PT Cruiser and when I turn the car on in the morning I hear a rattling noise on the right front on the passenger side under the hood and then the check engine light start flashing.

Asked by GuruWQ622 Jun 06, 2018 at 09:46 AM about the 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited Wagon FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

3 Answers

101,725

Since check engine light is flashing, get the code scanned, that will tell you what's happening. (if you can't start or drive car, then try borrowing, renting or buying a scan tool.) The "rattling" noise might be a relay or solenoid. A solenoid connected to the cars EVAP system might prevent it from starting.

y PT Cruiser still crank up but first thing in the morning you can hear that rattling noise and the engine light is still on but its not flashing anymore. I can still drive it but is it safe to drive?

101,725

If light flashes or stays flashing, it means there's a timing issue and potentially damaging to the engine. Again, take it to a parts store and get the code scanned, it's free, or take it to a mechanics and get a thorough diagnoses. Without knowing what the noise is or codes are, I can't really make any other suggestions.

Your Answer:

PT Cruiser

Looking for a Used PT Cruiser in your area?

CarGurus has 6 nationwide PT Cruiser listings starting at $4,995.

Postal Code:

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    Kelly Little Ashford
    Reputation
    4,410
  • #2
    Gypsy Rose
    Reputation
    3,300
  • #3
    docwade931
    Reputation
    2,780
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Ford Mustang
49 Great Deals out of 1,643 listings starting at $5,999
Used Chevrolet HHR
8 listings starting at $3,999
Used Volkswagen Beetle
13 Great Deals out of 173 listings starting at $1,495
Used MINI Cooper
32 Great Deals out of 609 listings starting at $2,500
Used Ford F-150
294 Great Deals out of 14,028 listings starting at $3,888
Used Honda Civic
197 Great Deals out of 3,932 listings starting at $2,877
Used Toyota Corolla
137 Great Deals out of 2,241 listings starting at $3,495
Used Chrysler 300
29 Great Deals out of 512 listings starting at $4,990
Used Chrysler Sebring
38 listings starting at $5,977
Used BMW 3 Series
62 Great Deals out of 1,194 listings starting at $3,495
Used Honda Accord
43 Great Deals out of 985 listings starting at $2,995
Used Subaru Outback
39 Great Deals out of 1,218 listings starting at $2,995
Used Chevrolet SSR
4 listings starting at $22,500
Used Toyota Tacoma
45 Great Deals out of 862 listings starting at $9,975
Used Chrysler Crossfire
3 Great Deals out of 17 listings starting at $7,990

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.