- 1). Listen for a clicking noise when attempting to start the car, which may indicate that the alternator is malfunctioning. Have the car towed to a service shop to get the alternator checked out.
- 2). Open the hood and check the battery connections to make sure they are tight. The battery is located next to the engine with two terminals attached to it.
- 3). Use a pair of insulated pliers or wrench to tighten the connection of the positive and negative terminals on the battery. If the car still won't start, use a battery tester to test the 12-volt battery.
- 4). Attach the red and black leads of the tester to the red and black leads on the battery. If the tester displays significantly less than a 12-volt reading, you can attempt to "jump-start" the vehicle.
- 5). Connect jumper cables to the positive and negative terminals on the battery. Connect the jumper cables to a another vehicle. Start the other car and then start your PT Cruiser. Allow the PT Cruiser to run for a minimum of 15 minutes to charge the battery.
- 6). Turn the engine off and then try to turn it back on. If the car will not start back up, replace the battery with a new 12-volt battery.
- 7). Remove the steering wheel cover if your turn indicator lights are dimming. Turn the key in the ignition, but do not start the engine.
- 8). Move the wiring harness while you turn the wheel until you get the wires to a point that the lights do not dim. Secure the wires in place with a small wire clip or tie. Put the steering wheel cover back in place.