20 Most Recent 2002 Dodge Neon - Page 2 Questions & Answers

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Can be different reasons, but most likely would be spark plugs. Here are some things to check:
1. Spark plugs are usually the first thing to check when you lack power
2. Spark plug leads - if you've replaced the sparks and still no luck, consider replacing the leads as well.
3. Fuel pump - you may not get enough fuel to the engine
4. O2 sensor - connect a diagnostic tool and see if any errors come up
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Have you verified that system has been "burped" of air? That the fans kick on? Check radiator hoses for kinks. You can try running without the thermostat to see if that helps and can identify if the thermostat could be a problem. You may need to check your coolant mixture too.
Sounds like you have reduced flow or restriction in cooling (heat exchanger) as it runs fine at cooler temp but can't keep up when it gets warm.
New parts don't always equal working fine parts.

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There is a number of possible reasons for the car jerking when you put in reverse. Things are also different depending if you have auto or manual tranny.

As first thing check the tranny fluid and eventually replace the fluid. This will rule out a common reason for troubles of this kind (or eventually fix the problem).

If that does not help, go to a local garage and have the motor mounts checked. This is the most typical reason for this problem, at least on manual transmission.
On Auto trans, after checking mounts, also have the torque converter clutch tested. A bad shift solenoid in the solenoid pack (in the valve body) may cause the reverse shifting roughly.

Also ensure that the problem is not linked to high idle.

bit to do to replace the oil pump yours is a second gen its repair manual would help Second generation (1999-2005) have 2003 neon and was wondering where the oil pump is located

You must have the TCM scanned for fault codes, you could have many issue that can cause this problem. Do not guess, it is huge waste of money. Have the proper testing performed.

Then you hooked up the wires incorrectly

If you don't know how to find automotive electrical shorts you may want to take it to a qualified repair shop . Now if your a daring person and what to try and fix it yourself there are videos on youtube showing how to track down electrical shorts . You would need some special tools , wiring diagrams , volt meter etc... How to find automotive electrical shorts Check out a few different ones !

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Lequita, put your seat belt on or take things off your passenger seat. Sounds like your seat belt chime is telling you someone needs to buckle up.

Neons are front wheel drive. Front wheels must be off ground

Very simple do it right with a professional tow truck. If not can you afford a lawsuit if something goes very wrong doing it with a friend.....

As far as I know none of the neons had chips. It's just a plain key

On my grand am they were called lateral bars. Sway bars run from side to side.

Changing the center motor mount is almost impossible to do with lifting the motor up from the can. I had a 2002 neon and I replaced the other mounts and left the center mount alone. The other new mounts seem to compensate for the bad one. I have been told that the motors are designed to shake a little.

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