I bought my daughter a 2001 Dodge Neon SE. When accelerating from a stop it hesitates for a few seconds, and then clears itself up and runs regular. What can cause this? Fuel Pump? Fuel filter maybe? Is the fuel filter on the 2001 replaceable without dropping the gas tank? New to a NEON, any help would be appreciated.
Thanks
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alaskaneon
09-22-2007, 07:11 PM
Had same problem and some of it went away when I changed out the plugs and wires. Not sure what autos are like but my manuel dogged in those lower rpms until I took care of air in and air out problems.
HoodooGuru
09-23-2007, 07:26 AM
Guarantee its NOT a fuel problem. Look for plugs, cables and injectors.
donald7150
09-23-2007, 05:23 PM
yeah if it was a fuel pressure problem, it might idle, but when you press the accelerator it will shut off because of lack of fuel. but enough pressure could be there to allow it to idle
dodgeneonACR98
09-23-2007, 06:14 PM
Plugs and wires! If the 1st and 2nd gen cars are the same they go thru plugs and wires like underwear. I agree with what every one else says not a fuel problem. Plugs and wires can cause some headaches with these cars, did mine! Only they worked fine from a stop if I went normaly, however if I would get into it and raise the rpm's it would fall flat on it's face just b4 or right after I shifted. Then after a 1/3 of a mile it seemed to straighten up and run right again. My plugs and wires were not very old. Maybe a year on the plugs and two on the wires which were Crane Cams 8.5 mm's.
Buy the regular Champion spark plugs for the car and a new set of wires. Do not buy the Platinum wires or any other so called "better plugs" they do not work well in a Neon. Neons like the cheapO Champions that they came with stock. Good Luck with her car.
LIONHEAD
09-24-2007, 12:41 AM
Hey thanks. I would have been chasing the fuel pump and/or filter before I would have monkeyed with the plugs and wires. I will give it a definate try. And the air in/out thing that ALASKANEON mentioned. Thanks to all of you for your replies. You all said about the same thing.
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HoodooGuru
09-24-2007, 12:49 AM
I have to change my plugs every 3 months. I really notice the difference. I do run higher compression and high octane fuel though so that may make a difference.
dodgeneonACR98
09-24-2007, 04:13 PM
I have to change my plugs every 3 months. I really notice the difference. I do run higher compression and high octane fuel though so that may make a difference. And I thought I had it bad with every six months!
I hope this fixes it LionHead!
Alaskaneon: what is this air in and out thingy? Intake and exhaust? Im about 1/2 confused the way you mention it. rotfl
alaskaneon
09-24-2007, 04:44 PM
sorry, intake and exhaust restrictions, lol!
dodgeneonACR98
09-24-2007, 06:50 PM
Thats what I thought you ment but I wasnt too sure of it! LOL
HoodooGuru
09-24-2007, 07:00 PM
I have to get some new plugs this weekend and get my safc 2 installed soon. I just shot a flame out my exhaust its running that rich!
dodgeneonACR98
09-24-2007, 07:09 PM
I have not seen that flame since I eliminated my 135 mph speed limiter!!!!ROTFLOL
alaskaneon
09-24-2007, 08:40 PM
what color was that flame?? Been eating beans hoodoo?
HoodooGuru
09-25-2007, 01:23 AM
No beans! lol
The girls on the side of the road may have some melted stockings now though! lol
