Chrysler PT Cruiser 2001 Service Manual Supplement page 2691

Symptom:
*START AND STALL CONDITION
FUEL FILTER/PRESSURE REGULATOR (HIGH)
CHECKING DTCS
CHECKING SKIM
FUEL PUMP CAPACITY (VOLUME) OUT OF SPECS
OTHER POSSIBLE CAUSES FOR START & STALL
RESTRICTED FUEL SUPPLY LINE
TPS VOLTAGE CHANGE NOT SMOOTH
TPS VOLTAGE GREATER THAN 0.92 VOLTS WITH THROTTLE CLOSED
FUEL PUMP INLET STRAINER PLUGGED
FUEL PUMP MODULE
ECT SENSOR (OUT OF CALIBRATION)
ECT WIRING HARNESS INTERMITTENT
TEST
1 Turn the ignition on.
With the DRB, read the DTCs.
Are any DTCs present?
Yes → Refer to the Driveability Category and perform the appropriate
→ Go To 2
No
2 Turn the ignition on.
With the DRBIII , read TPS VOLTS.
While monitoring the DRBIII , slowly open and close the Throttle.
Is the voltage change smooth?
Yes → Go To 3
→ Replace the Throttle Position Sensor.
No
3 Turn the ignition on.
With the DRB, read TPS VOLTS. Throttle must be against stop.
Is the voltage 0.92 or less with the Throttle closed?
Yes → Go To 4
→ Check for a binding throttle condition. If OK, replace the Throttle
No
POSSIBLE CAUSES
ACTION
symptom.
Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST VER - 5.
Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST VER - 5.
Position Sensor.
Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST VER - 5.
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