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#1705 of 1772 Re: 96 plymouth neon revving high [liz_77] by amg4

Jul 25, 2008 (4:50 pm)

Replying to: liz_77 (Jul 24, 2008 8:50 pm)
I have a 2000 Plymouth Neon and it has been doing the same thing! It is off and on not all the time. I have manual transmission and it will rev up in neutral, then when you shift between gears it continuously revs. It was doing it bad today so I brought it in to get checked. It took them 20minutes after I got there to bring it back and it had stopped doing it. They couldn't figure out what was wrong. Both the clutch and transmission are good. If anyone has answers please let us know.

#1706 of 1772 Re: 96 plymouth neon revving high [amg4] by liz_77

Jul 26, 2008 (9:12 am)

Replying to: amg4 (Jul 25, 2008 4:50 pm)
Wow! Obviously, it must be at least a semi-common problem with Neons. I checked the recall lists but didn't see anything for sure about this specific issue. There was one about a PVC something or other, but I took mine in waaaay back when that recall was issued. HOWEVER, I do NOT trust that dealer that I had nearby because they supposedly fixed my a/c once, but about a year later we found out that it was pretty much taped together with electrical tape or something ridiculous like that - all rigged up. So, I wouldn't be surprised if they didn't replace anything. UGH - I hope someone can give us some answers soon. Thanks for your reply!!

#1707 of 1772 Re: 96 plymouth neon revving high [amg4] by liz_77

Jul 26, 2008 (9:12 am)

Replying to: amg4 (Jul 25, 2008 4:50 pm)
Wow! Obviously, it must be at least a semi-common problem with Neons. I checked the recall lists but didn't see anything for sure about this specific issue. There was one about a PVC something or other, but I took mine in waaaay back when that recall was issued. HOWEVER, I do NOT trust that dealer that I had nearby because they supposedly fixed my a/c once, but about a year later we found out that it was pretty much taped together with electrical tape or something ridiculous like that - all rigged up. So, I wouldn't be surprised if they didn't replace anything. UGH - I hope someone can give us some answers soon. Thanks for your reply!!

#1708 of 1772 Re: Instrument Cluster [seabuckle] by yolbiof

Aug 06, 2008 (8:09 pm)

Replying to: seabuckle (Jun 20, 2008 5:58 pm)
Seabuckle
I think I might have the same problem as you. I have a 1998 Dodge Neon and the instrument panel has gone haywire. Door ajar light flickers, speedometer does not work, interior light is always on, etc... Problem is intermittent.
 
I have hear that this problem is due to cold solders on a circuit board behind the dash. Does this sound like what you had? If so can you provide me with the contact information Seller: in_the_country( 166). So I can try the same thing you tried?
 
Thanks in advance for your help.

#1709 of 1772 air conditioner malfunction by harleydan

Aug 15, 2008 (8:58 am)

a fuse keeps blowing labeled back up lights and ebl switch which causes the air conditioner to only function when the brakes are pressed. i cant find anything that explains what the ebl system is. there is a 40 amp fuse under the hood for the ebl circuit. it must be part of the brakes but they work fine. any help?

#1710 of 1772 Re: 138,000 mile Early Production Model 4dr Highline [econobiker] by econobiker

Sep 08, 2008 (10:17 am)

Replying to: econobiker (Mar 30, 2001 1:17 am)
Figured I would add an update:
 
This '95 Neon now has 242,000 miles.
 
A/C compressor died late 2001 after we had purchased an '01 Durango AWD SLT and I was driving the Neon for work commute (86 miles round trip daily). Got the non-A/C sized belt to run just the power steering pump didn't care about spending money on the compressor as the rest of the system had leaks.
 
At about 165,000 I replaced clutch,clutch cable, manual transmission fluid, cv axles, timing belt, engine seal on timing belt side, exhaust system, catalytic convertor - sometime in 2004- 2005. Finally got instrument cluster with tach around then too!
 
Soon to be ex-wife signed title on the Neon over to me in 2005- she got the house and I got the Neon (plus my Dakota, tools, a couple of motorcycles, etc).
 
Until recently I was getting 35-39 mpg mixed highway/local with 89 octane until engine developed miss- was still was getting 27-29 mpg though. Took it to independent garage which flushed #1 cylinder and said maybe also air pump- engine maybe too worn they said also. It does run better now though. Have been checking Neons.org for solution also.
 
Regards,
 
econobiker

#1711 of 1772 Re: Instrument Cluster [yolbiof] by farout

Sep 08, 2008 (12:24 pm)

Replying to: yolbiof (Aug 06, 2008 8:09 pm)
We had the instrument cluster replaced at 1005,000 miles in 2002. We not have 197,110 miles on our 96 Neon Highline. The problem we have now is the radio has quit and the lighter does not work. Fuses are all good. Any ideas?
    I just got the speed control working and the over flow tank repkaced to correct over heating. Did the work myself and it was a real job.
 
farout

#1712 of 1772 Headlights, interior light and dash light by pbj0715

Sep 12, 2008 (6:39 pm)

I have a 2000 Plymouth Neon that I just purchased. I was not aware that the lights were not working. The interior light comes on once in a while but the headlights and the dash light are not working. Has anyone else had this problem and what do you think it might be?

#1713 of 1772 Re: Headlights, interior light and dash light [pbj0715] by thor17

Sep 13, 2008 (4:03 am)

Replying to: pbj0715 (Sep 12, 2008 6:39 pm)
this is probably one of three things. a blown fuse, the headlight bulb is just loose.( this doese happen from time to time), or the bulbs are just out.

#1714 of 1772 1996 ply neon sohc stalling out by j52684_03

Sep 16, 2008 (4:21 pm)

i have a 96 ply neon that i just had the water pump head gasket heads and timing belt replaced on and now my car is stalling out when i come to a stop or reverse i went to auto zone to check the engine codes and it was a code for the vehicle speed sensor can that be causing my car to stall out if not any ideas on what the problem may be

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