my horn stopped working. Is it a fuse? i have a Plymouth Breeze 2000. What's the general cost of fuses for?

Question 1
my horn stopped working. Is it a fuse? i have a Plymouth Breeze 2000. What's the general cost of fuses for?...  horns/ thanks.

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1)   fuses are very cheap.. - NightSoloist

2)   there may b as specific fuse for the horn and it's about 10 cents... but since there are no service stations anymore, you will have to buy a set of fuses for about $1.45 - ez80227

3)   Go to any parts store and have them check your fuses for you. Not uncommon for the horn itself to fail. - speednutt

4)   In answering your question, What's the general cost of fuses for?
This would be for the company who sold you the fuse to make a profit. Capitalism, economics, whatever you want to call it.


As for the problem with your horn yes it could be a fuse but before you purchase one check for B+ voltage at the horn it self, If there is power ther then your fuse is ok. At that point the horn itself may have gone bad. On many horns there is a tuning screw which you may turn to adjust the horn's pitch. Turn it a quarter left and try the horn. If it still doesnt work turn it 50% right and depress your horn switch again. If everthing checks out fine at the horn itself then you would want to check the horn switch. This is usally located on the steering wheel itself, Once again check your B+ voltage. You will have to noit have depress the the switch at the horn. At the switch itself B+ would measure across the contacts themselfs.

Hope this helps and happy motoring! - danny

5)   Fuses are very cheap. You need to look in your fuse box and it should be marked on the fuse box lid which fuse is for the horn. Look to see if it is blown by the melted wire showing. If the fuse wire isn't blown, then you need to look elsewhere for the problem.
This could be:
The connector to the horn has come loose.
The horn circuit contact pin in the steering wheel has worn down too far and no longer making contact..
The horn is faulty and needs to be replaced. - Gil

6)   Horn loss is usually a bad connection, either in the steering wheel ring or 1 wire to the horn or the ground..
Fuses seldom burn out unless there is a bigger problem. - Dan W

7)   Connect a wire securely to the horn electrical connection then touch the wire to the positive post of the battery, if the horn blows you have a good horn and the possiblility of a bad horn relay. As far as I know you will find the relays including the horn relay on a panel similar in appearance and near the fuse panel, if not near the fuse panel check under hood. I've never known a Mopar to have a horn fuse, but I don't know everything.

There is also the possibility of the "clockspring" under the airbag/horn pad being bad. This is not a repair for a beginner, all sorts of problems can be created if you are not knowledgeable about late model vehicle steering wheel removal. - Don't know everything !

8)   You need to find your horn or horns (HIgh/low) get a test light and have some one push the horn button and see if there is power at the horn connection. If not then locate the PDC (power distribution center) look on the locator chart under the lid and pull the fuse to see if its blown, with the fuse out do the same thing, take a test light, have some one push the horn button and see if power is there, if there is then get a new fuse with the right amp rating (no more than a buck 75). If no power take it to the dealer or a really good qualified mechanic, you may have a problem with your clock spring or BCM ( body control module) - rick b


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Question 2
Should I buy a PT Cruiser please help?...  I wanna buy a pt cruiser and I just went to a dealer and they have this 2006 pt cruiser with 106000 miles and they are asking $6,000 for it. I need ur help are the pt cruisers good cars? Is it worth it to buy it for $6,000. Please although I like the way those cars look I don't wanna buy it if it will give me problems. So far two ppl told me not to buy. Please help thanks.

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1)   Well, Chrysler quality has come a long way, but I would avoid a Chrysler with 106k miles on it. If it was well taken care of it might last a good bit longer...but if it was not taken care of properly you are probably walking into a ton of repair work in the near future. That actually goes for any car with over 100k on it, but especially Chrysler cars. - Jordan C

2)   Did you say 106,000 miles? As in over 100,000? On a 3 year old car? YIKES!!

That's like 35,000 miles per year. No way I'd buy that car unless it was almost free.

You can buy 2008-2009 PT Cruisers for under $10,000 with reasonable miles. The cars still have a factory warranty and are basically like new. No sense in buying this car with all those miles for that price.


2008 PT with 31,000 miles, $8300: http://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/ctd/1452833351.html

Check your local Craigslist and newspapers for screamin deals on PT's. They are everywhere for low prices. $6000 for that car is no deal for you. I know you can find a better car. - Uncle Bo

3)   yes they are really good cars my parents have one and never had any problems with it mechanically but there was some other things. one was the key, Chrysler cars all seem to have the same problem which is when you put the key in the ignition it will start but then when you go to take it out it wont come out. I had to get a locksmith to come and fix it. it came to about $200 but no problems since then. The locksmith is the one that told me of the ignition problems with chrysler cars. the second thing was the fog lights were not going off and the only way to keep them off was to keep the left blinker on but i researched and found out that you just have to pull a fuse and it worked, im not sure since its a different year if they fixed that but its something to take notice to. Those are the only problems My parents ever had with it tho, But it gets good gas mileage, its roomy, and you can carry alot in it. Hope this helps you. - ?

4)   not for $6000. More like $4000.

http://www.kbb.com/KBB/UsedCars/PricingReport.aspx?YearId=2006&Mileage=106000&VehicleClass=UsedCar&ManufacturerId=10&ModelId=71&PriceType=Trade-In&VehicleId=355&SelectionHistory=355|31750|90012|0|0|13242|true&Condition=Good&QuizConditions=#survey - ahpolkguy

5)   Along with all the other good advise here, do not touch this car unless the seller has documented proof the timing belt has been changed, as it should have been, at around 100,000 miles - cat

6)   You should also consider that such a car may be expensive to insure. Check your insurance rates before buying one, for example here - carinsurance.yoll.net - William

7)   No, buy a 2006 3.5 300 limited or touring - Calvin

8)   A PT Cruiser is a good used car, HOWEVER this one seems to have very high mileage. I might continue to look for another PT with less mileage. - C-Tech


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Question 3
Any 1 having engine issues or oil consumption with Chrysler 300 3.5 engine?...  I have a 2005 Chrysler 300 3.5 engine that is about to go dead. I have complain to the dealer and they really treat me like crap and ignore the issue or make excuses. Any one else having these issues I want to for a class action suit. This car has a defect It uses oil so much its sad and I maintenance my car regularly as well. This company ned to take responsibility
And yes I have a warranty
Well all u techs can go to hell cuz my car is driving an acting in a dangerous way. Y dnt you ride your danm kids in my car and nearly get killed. I have been nice so crew off. I dnt need answers from the company you are all cover ups anyway.

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1)   kinda weird, the 3.5 are a newer motor and have for the most part held up pretty well, is there any visible leaking? if not than take it to a shop and they will tell you if its goin internally, if it is i sure hope you have a warranty. - Travis

2)   First off the dealer should have done a oil consumption test and given you the bulletin from the factory engineers that explain how this is done, but simply put if your car eats 1 quart of oil every 750 miles it is normal, now yes I know this sucks but it is what it is. If it is eating oil quicker than this and you can prove it then you do have a issue, so if you do call chrysler customer service and ask to set up a appointment with the factory rep assigned in your area and speak to him or her about your problem, MAKE SURE you have accurate facts, if you just say "this car is a piece of crap" you will get blown off again. And remember, just cause you don't like it but the car is with in the guide lines of consumption, get over it - rick b

3)   Ric B. is right. Cool off and talk CALMLY with a factory rep. - area District Manager. The 3.5 have been around for a long time, so you won't get far with a class action suit. - C-Tech

4)   I have to for a few months now and no help either. I agree these techs are crazy as hell. my car cut off on my while driving. I was very nice as well and nice has not got jack to do with getting your car up and running safe. I would be intrested CC - Kara

5)   See what you can do under the lemon law. - Michael


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Question 4
When a head gasket is bad will it damage the engine internals?...  I'm looking at buying a 94 Chrysler LHS real cheap because it has a blown head gasket and is leaking coolant into the oil. needs tires and inspection, It runs great though and is in mint condition no rust or anything. My question is with the headgasket being blown would that damage any of the internals in the motor i can get a head gasket kit for 150 and change it myself,Just wondered how big of risk im taking at putting money in it if it could blow up or something be wrong inside the engine from it being bad?
What causes a head gasket to blow or leak? on a test drive it ran great picked up right away easily hit 65mph at barely even half throttle no miss or anything just slight coolant showing up in the valve covers but not in the oil. IS THIS WORTH THE INVESTMENT AND TIME OR SHOULD I FORGET IT UNLESS I PLAN TO REDO THE WHOLE MOTOR ? Also i seen a 3 step bar's leaks professional kit that is supposed to solve the headgasket problem has a few good reviews people said they used it and it worked can it be fixed with that or just better to put new gaskets and seals in it?

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1)   Look on the dipstick and you'll see a sort of froth, which is the oil/water mix. As long as it's still sticking to the dipstick it's probably OK.

You'll have to take the cylinder head off and probably get it skimmed. This is quite good because it'll lift the compression ratio very slightly. Get a quote, though.

If the quote's too much you could try putting two head gaskets on. - Tom P

2)   Thickness of the gasket plays very important role.Correct thickness determines the rated clearance volume.

Landing faces of block and head should be even and clean.

Gaskets to place with anti-seize gasket.

Tightening of the head bolts with specified torque is preferable.

Foundation bolts(The whole engine mounting) and resilience mounting to check for tightness.Check vibration at different speeds.

Coolant treatment,Radiator and cooling water circulating pump and fan performance to check.

Engine should be properly aligned with gear box and clutch and transmission arrangement.

If no proper cooling,recondition the radiator. - TAMIL KING RAJA RAJA CHOLAN

3)   a proper repair is recommended.
but have few quites done or just buy a car that is running without faults.
there is a reason the car is cheap as the reapirs are likely expensive.
also there is a saying covering this
dont throw good money after bad money. - the mysterious stranger

4)   The head gasket, if coolant is leaking, is blown from the water jacket, probably due to over heating. Until it is replaced, it won't get any better, and could go all the way through to leaking oil, losing oil presure, and eventually blowing up, causing severe damage, then you will have to rebuild. Taking chances the way it is risky, and once you do lose all your water, and compression, you will get to pull over to side of the road and get a tow, which I don't think anybody wants to do, ESPECIALLY when buying a new car.
You will HAVE to replace the gaskets, eventually. If you're prepared for that, by all means, do it. DON"T wait until it gets worse, because if you don't fix it, it will. - mr.dfleming57

5)   If it still runs good then there is probably no damage to the bearings. I would recommend changing the head gaskets soon to prevent any damage to the bearings. Do not use the bar's leak - its not a permanent solution and actually could cause furter damage when it breaks down. I hope you are getting a good deal, good luck. - C-Tech


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Question 5
Does anybody know why Chrysler is not shipping spare parts to Europe on time?...  I own a Cheep in Vienna (Austria) and are waiting for spare Parts already 4 month. There are troubles with the brakes and according to the contract Chrysler is supposed to replace them. Why the long waiting time. 4 month? I was told there are about a few thousands of European Customers waiting for spare Parts. Thanks for your answers.

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1)   Well the truth is that they owe alot of money to the companys that make the parts...They are just starting to catch up here in the u.s....The same for chevy... - Johnny Rotten

2)   With all the restructuring from the bankrupcy this has and will cause delay's and Fiat has to iron all this nightmare out. Plus the priority goes to the highest demand, USA, it is what it is - rick b

3)   Just curious, what is the year and model of Jeep you are waiting for parts on? The newer ones, 2005 and up, there seem to be plenty of parts availible. Is there a problem with the dealer you are working with? I suggest contacting the District Mgr. for your dealership there or Chrysler customer service. There will be able to get your Jeep parts more quickly. - C-Tech

4)   i don't know you heard or not but Chrysler is out off business - HD


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