2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser lights problems

Filed Apr 7, 2015 · Electrical, Lights · 30,000 miles · NC · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chrysler pt cruiser. While driving at 35 MPH, the left turn signal was activated and the contact noticed smoke coming from the left turn signal switch near the instrument panel. In addition, the contact stated that the fog lights remained illuminated and the contact had to lift the steering wheel upwards in order to engage the horn. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failures recurred on numerous occasions. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 30,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Oct 2, 2014 · Electrical, Lights · 60,000 miles · PA · fire

The multifunction turn signal switch started to smoke and we couldn't turn off the fog lights. We had to pull the fuse since there continued to come smoke out of that switch -- we had to open the windows to drive home in order to get rid of the smell/smoke. Our chrysler dealer said that this part is in high demand. The part was $275 and a similar high amount for labor the first time. From that time on I ordered online and replaced the switch two more times. Today, 10/01/2014, the switch started to smoke again. This would be the fourth switch. This is a known problem and should be a recall since it can cause a fire and drain the battery.

Filed Feb 12, 2013 · Lights · 51,150 miles · CA

The fog lights in my 2004 chrysler pt cruiser stay on, even after the ignition is turned off. I have to leave the left blinker on for the fog lights to turn off. And some times the fog lights turn on for no apparent reason with the ignition off. The fog lights stay on and drains the battery down , did not notice till it was parked on the street and roommate told me my lights were on.

Filed Sep 17, 2012 · Electrical, Lights · 41,365 miles · FL

Fog lights will not turn off. I had to unplug the lights in order for them not to stay on. Now they are completely off. Will never buy a chrysler product again. I have 46,000 miles and everything described in these reports went wrong with my vehicle.

Filed May 28, 2012 · Lights · 113,000 miles · VA

The fog lights in my 2004 chrysler pt cruiser remain on, even after the ignition is turned off. I have to remember to leave the left blinker on for the fog lights to turn off. Other times the fog lights come on for no apparent reason with the ignition off. The fog lights stay on and drains the battery.

Filed May 4, 2012 · Lights · 50,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chrysler pt cruiser. While examining the vehicle, the contact noticed that the multi-switch on the steering wheel malfunctioned and was causing the fog lights to remain illuminated after the vehicle was shut off. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure was confirmed. The vehicle was not repaired. The current and failure mileages were 50,000.

Filed Aug 14, 2011 · Lights · 95,200 miles · CA

The fog lamps will not turn off. About 6 months ago, the steering column had smoke coming from it and it seems that as a result, there is a short in the multifunction switch which caused the fog lamps to permanently stay on. It appears that other chrysler pt cruiser owners have had this same issue. I have included a link regarding other chrysler customers who have had the same issue. Http://www.topix.com/forum/autos/chrysler-pt-cruiser/tf81khbdldvt92ah2/p6.

Filed Jun 27, 2010 · Electrical, Lights · 48,100 miles · CA

Fog lights on my 2004 pt cruiser stay on all the time, draining the battery. Multifunction switch does not turn off the fog lights. Pulled the fuse to disable the circuit and attempting to find a replacement part.

Filed Feb 28, 2010 · Electrical, Lights · 56,000 miles · NJ

Smoke coming from steering column. Fog lights will not turn off. Battery will run down.

Filed Oct 14, 2009 · Electrical, Lights · 100,000 miles · NJ

In my 2004 pt cruiser-first was unable to turn on light in rain, then all of the lights stopped working, while I was driving. Got it fixed for $600, then fog lamps will not turn off. All of a sudden there is smoke coming from the console, now the only way I can keep my fog lights from draining the battery is to remove the fuse each day. I have heard of both problems occurring in pts with other people.