Why do my lights on dashboard flicker on and off, and car dies

Asked by hotty1tr Jan 12, 2015 at 02:37 PM about the 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

lights on dashboard flicker on and off, and sometimes car will die

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Ground wire loose, possible.. check battery connection

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I had the same issue and I had a loose contact none took to the battery. The terminals tend to wear out so tighten then up real good and that should solve the issue!

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