Question about a 2001 PT Cruiser?

Question 1
Question about a 2001 PT Cruiser?...  Today while driving my battery light came on. About 30 minutes later, the radio died, and the digital clock shut down. While I was nearing the end of my trip, my speedometer turned off, turned back on about 5 minutes later, then turned back off. Obviously, this is an electricity problem. My first impulse was to assume that I needed a new battery, but when I talked about it with my dad he thought it may be an alternator issue. I can't remember the last time I got a battery for the car, but I don't think it was too long ago.

Does anybody have any idea what might be wrong with my car's electricity?

Answers
1)   replace the batt today/do not wait - ken k

2)   Even with a dead battery, once it is running the alternator would supply enough electricity and you would not have these issues. It does sound more like the alternator is bad. - doane_nut

3)   Hello. I suspect by the description you have a bad alternator and without it, the car has been running on battery power only. You will probably need an alternator and to recharge the battery at least. Good luck. - C-Tech


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Question 2
Brakes are still squeaking! WHY?...  I have driven 4000 miles since Les Schwab installed new brakes on my car. They are still squeaking. I thought the squeaking was apart of the breaking in process. Any suggestions?

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1)   your right
mine does it too - Bre

2)   you need new brakes - carl s

3)   Some aftermarket brake pad compounds just naturally squeak. Full metallic pads are usually the most noted for this. - Rick


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Question 3
Need advise on 79 Chrysler LeBaron?...  I have opportunity to buy one but not sure what its worth or if
they were ever good vehicles.
Has a 318 v8 and 100,000 miles.
How much would u pay if in good condition?

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1)   If its the one that used to be owned by Jon Voight, i would pay several thousand. If not, then maybe 1000-1200, i mean its a 79. - Megaman

2)   the Chrysler 318 V-8 is easily one of the most reliable motors ever (and best all around), so thats always a good thing. In good condition id be willing to pay a few thousand. - DodgeDude

3)   Look it up in the Blue Book, Joe. And no, they weren't that good a car. Chrysler was struggling to stay afloat during that time and their cars lacked quality because of it. I had a 79 Diplomat that was a nice, good riding, driving car. But something was always going wrong with it. - Jackolantern


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Question 4
How come Yahoo doesn't have a Plymouth category?...  

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1)   You don't need to there's plenty of garbage out there. - Chris

2)   They don't have Olds, AMC, and Buick either. And Buick is still in business. - ahpolkguy

3)   Chrysler dropped the Plymouth line a few years back. You can ask the same questions for Plymouth as Dodge. Mostly Plymouth was just cosmetic different. - DONNY G


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Question 5
My car is a Chrysler Sebring, 2001. My tire size is I believe 210/65/R15.?...  My friend has new tires size 195/65/R15. Can I still use these on my car? I dont know what the 195 is but do you think they will still work?

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1)   205 maybe and they wil work but most people go up in size not lower - kelly_f_1999

2)   they'll work in a pinch,however they're two sizes too small plus they'll look like putting a bicycle tire on a motorcycle,suit yourself. - ramcharger

3)   You're going down two sizes, which is going to result in less tread contact with the roadway and less contact means poorer handling and braking.

I don't recommend it. Visit http://www.tirerack.com/ for more info on sizes available for your Sebring. - Don't know everything !


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