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Chrysler PT Cruiser Fault Codes


You can find common Chrysler PT Cruiser fault codes on this page that when clicked take you to a detailed description.

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Error Icon P0340

Camshaft Position Sensor Signal Error Fault

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Severity Icon 9/10

Error Icon P0700

Transmission Control System Malfunction

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Error Icon P0882

TCM Power Input Signal Low

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Error Icon P0601

Internal Control Module Memory Check Sum Error

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Error Icon P0481

Cooling Fan 2 Control Circuit Malfunction

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Error Icon P0551

Power Steering Pressure Sensor Circuit Range/Performance

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Error Icon P0038

Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) Heater Circuit High Voltage Bank 1 Sensor 2

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Severity Icon 3/10

Error Icon P0442

Evap System Small Leak Detected Fault

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Severity Icon 7/10

Error Icon P0430

Catalyst Efficiency Low Fault Bank B

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Severity Icon 7/10

Error Icon P0420

Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)

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Severity Icon 7/10

Error Icon P0171

Oxygen Sensor System Too Lean Fault Bank A

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Severity Icon 9/10

Error Icon P0011

Intake Camshaft Position Timing - Over-Advanced (Bank 1)

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Error Icon P0441

Evap Purge Valve Incorrect Flow Fault

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Error Icon P0456

Evaporative Emissions System Small Leak Detected

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Error Icon P0128

Coolant Thermostat (Coolant Temp Below Thermostat Regulating Temperature)

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Error Icon P0032

Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) Heater Circuit High Voltage Bank 1 Sensor 1

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Error Icon P0480

Cooling Fan 1 Control Circuit Malfunction

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Severity Icon 8/10

Error Icon P0335

Crankshaft Position Sensor Signal Error Fault

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Error Icon P0339

Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Intermittent

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Severity Icon 9/10

Error Icon P0300

Misfire On Multiple Cylinder

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Severity Icon 4/10

Error Icon P0031

Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) Heater Circuit Low Voltage Bank 1 Sensor 1

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Error Icon P0037

Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) Heater Circuit Low Voltage Bank 1 Sensor 2

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Error Icon P0218

Transmission Over Temperature Condition

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Error Icon U0101

Lost Communication with TCM

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Severity Icon 8/10

Error Icon P0113

Air Temperature Sensor High Out of Range Fault

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Severity Icon 8/10

Error Icon P0301

Misfire Cylinder 1

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Error Icon P0440

Evaporative Emission Control System Malfunction

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Error Icon P0522

Engine Oil Pressure Sensor/Switch Low Voltage

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Error Icon P0868

Transmission Fluid Pressure Low

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Error Icon P0499

Evaporative Emission System Vent Control Circuit High

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Error Icon P0579

Cruise Control Multi-Function Input A Circuit Range/Performance

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Error Icon P1684

Battery Disconnected Within Last 50 Starts

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Error Icon P1603

PCM Internal Dual-Port RAM Communication Failure

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Error Icon P1494

Leak Detection Pump Switch or Mechanical Fault

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Error Icon P1604

Immobilizer System Fault

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Error Icon P1391

Intermittent Loss of CMP or CKP

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Error Icon P1128

HO2S Bank 1 Sensor 1 Signals Swapped in Key On Engine Running Self Test

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Error Icon P1188

Oxygen Sensor Heater High Resistance Upstream

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Error Icon P1768

Performance / Normal / Winter Mode Input Malfunction

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Error Icon P0123

Throttle Position Sensor High Out of Range Fault

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Error Icon P0740

Torque Converter Clutch Circuit Malfunction

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Error Icon P1404

IAT - B Circuit Malfunction/ Exhaust Gas Recirculation Closed Position Performance

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Error Icon P0132

Oxygen Sensor High Voltage *Codes* A U

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Error Icon P1495

Leak Detection Pump Solenoid Circuit

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Error Icon P0023

Exhaust Camshaft Position Actuator Circuit / Open (Bank 2)

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Error Icon P0404

Exhaust Gas Recirculation Circuit Range/Performance

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Error Icon P0520

Engine Oil Pressure Sensor/Switch Circuit Malfunction

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Error Icon P0406

Exhaust Gas Recirculation Sensor A Circuit High

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Error Icon U0141

Lost Communication With Body Control Module A

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Error Icon P0108

Manifold Absolute Pressure/Barometric Pressure Circuit High Input

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Error Icon P0344

Camshaft Position Sensor Circuit Intermittent

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Severity Icon 8/10

Error Icon P0304

Misfire Cylinder 4

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Error Icon P0562

Measurement Circuit OK Battery Voltage Low Fault

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Error Icon P0455

System Gross Leak Evaporative Emission

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Error Icon P0138

Oxygen Sensor High Voltage *Codes* A D

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Error Icon P0137

Oxygen Sensor Low Voltage *Codes* A D

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Error Icon P0139

Oxygen Sensor Slow Response *Codes* A D

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Severity Icon 9/10

Error Icon U0001

High Speed CAN Communication Bus

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Error Icon U0121

Lost Communication With Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Control Module

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Error Icon U0140

Lost Communication With Body Control Module

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Severity Icon 9/10

Error Icon U0100

Lost Communication With ECM/PCM "A"

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Error Icon P1130

Oxygen Sensor Fuel Trim at Limit *Codes* A U

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Error Icon P2509

PCM Power Input Signal Intermittent

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Error Icon P2181

Cooling System Performance

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Severity Icon 6/10

Error Icon P0158

Oxygen Sensor High Voltage *Codes* B D

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Error Icon P1521

VRIS Solenoid '1' Circuit

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Error Icon P1745

Line Pressure Solenoid System

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Error Icon P1129

Downstream Heated O2 Sensors Swapped

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Error Icon P1797

P or N Range Signal or Clutch Pedal Position Switch Open or Short.

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Severity Icon 7/10

Error Icon P0010

Intake Camshaft Position Actuator Circuit / Open (Bank 1)

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Severity Icon 9/10

Error Icon P0012

Intake Camshaft Position Timing - Over-Retarded (Bank 1)

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Error Icon P0013

Exhaust Camshaft Position Actuator Circuit / Open (Bank 1)

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Error Icon P0014

Exhaust Camshaft Position Timing - Over-Advanced (Bank 1)

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Severity Icon 8/10

Error Icon P0016

Crankshaft Position Camshaft Position Correlation Bank 1 Sensor A

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Error Icon P0017

Crankshaft Position Camshaft Position Correlation Bank 1 Sensor B

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About the PT Cruiser

The retro-styled PT Cruiser first hit the market in 2000. Chrysler then produced the model for a decade until its discontinuation in 2010. The ‘PT’ part of the name stands for Personal Transport.

During its time on the market, there was only a single generation to be unveiled before its discontinuation.

While it is hard to compare the styling to most other cars on the market, the PT Cruiser was almost a direct rival to the Chevrolet HHR, another heavily stylized compact car. Competition also came from the Dodge Caliber.

Chrysler leaned heavily into the retro styling for the model, which many consider being hit or miss. This was the primary reason for its low sales figures.

Fault code P0340 is possibly the most common issue that the PT Cruiser suffered from. This code indicates that the camshaft position (CMP) sensor is sending a faulty signal.

This code, while not that serious itself, can hide a camshaft timing issue. This is a very serious problem, which in turn makes this code more significant.

Owners have commonly reported that this code can be fixed by simply replacing the CMP sensor.

Another serious problem that the model has faced is P0700, which is a code that covers a broad range of transmission issues. In most cases, it requires a professional-level scanning tool to be able to read any additional fault codes from the transmission control module (TCM).

This is an important step in pinpointing the source of the fault code.

Similarly, there may also be another common code – P0882. This code indicates that there is insufficient power to the TCM.

A faulty battery is often the most commonly reported cause of this fault code.