CarComplaints.com Notes: Chrysler has taken the boring small car frame of the Neon, grafted a 1930s-era roadster body on top and named it the PT Cruiser. While the new look may appeal to some, the vehicle has unfortunately also inherited many of the same problems as the Neon.
2001 PT Cruiser regurgitates p/s fluid on start-up in cold weather. Pump has been replaced. Steering "whines" when turning as fluid becomes low, filled reservoir, fluid
burped back up through reservoir when in cold weather. Does not do this in warm weather, or when vehicle has run enough to warm engine. Has been to dealer, and several mechanics, no fix/answer. Present mechanic suggests possible replacement of rack, as that may where system is drawing air on start-up. Sound familiar to anyone? Thanks.
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2001 PT Cruiser regurgitates p/s fluid on start-up in cold weather. Pump has been replaced. Steering "whines" when turning as fluid becomes low, filled reservoir, fluid
burped back up through reservoir when in cold weather. Does not do this in warm weather, or when vehicle has run enough to warm engine. Has been to dealer, and several mechanics, no fix/answer. Present mechanic suggests possible replacement of rack, as that may where system is drawing air on start-up. Sound familiar to anyone? Thanks.
- lookinup, Sioux Falls, SD, US