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Check and possibly replace the coil.
The spark plug gap on a 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser with turbo is between .40 and .50. The difference is in the type of plug used.
.035 inch.035 inch
.40 thousands and if its a champion OE spark plug its .50 thousands
It could be a bad fuel pump and a bad coil. You might need to change your spark plug wires as well.
could be just the spark plugs, start with that its only a few dollars to fix
Chrysler recommends using Champion spark plugs and gapping at 0.35 (in thousandths of an inch).
The gap appears to be .035 on all 2.2 liter non-turbo engines for that year. The spark plug number for that engine, that year is AS65.
9 times out of 10 it is due to a bad coil. Where is your coil? Follow the spark plug wires until all of them come together. Auto parts store can check the coil for you.
In the "Chrysler Full-Size Models 1988-93 Automotive Repair Manual" says "Torque Specifications Ft-lbs Spark Plugs to set at "26"
What is the firing order of a 2003 or cruiser
Spark plug wires. There was one that had rubbed and wore thru.