Why won't my 2004 PT Cruiser start?

First try putting vehicle in neutral and try to start if that does not work

Have some one try to start vehicle and tap on starter with a hammer at the same time this works sometimes but not all way but it may help get you started to take to shop.

I have tried putting it in neutral and starting it. The starter is in a weird spot that its hard to get to it with a hammer. :-(

The PT cruiser key has a chip inside that communicates with the on board computer. If the chip is /has failed, it won't communicate and so won't start. I don't know if that also would allow you to have "power" to the various accessories or not, though. If you have a 2nd, less- used key, try that one to see if that works. This mechanic's trick bought me 2 more years with my 2006. Good luck. Hope it's not the computer itself - that gets pricey.