Plymouth Neon check engine light comes on

Filed Jun 22, 2005 · Body, Electrical · 100,400 miles · PA

Dt: the vehicle would not start,.opened the hood, looked like an electrical short, the wiring on the end glowed red right above the battery. Previously, there was an air conditioning problem, and the check engine light came on. They said it was a sensor. Also a trunk latch.

Filed May 23, 2005 · Engine · CA

Consumer is experiencing problems getting her 1996 plymouth neon registered because it allegedly failed to pass a smog check.*mr in september 200 the vehicle passed the test. In september 2003 the consumer received a letter from the manufacturer advising her that her make/model had been recalled because of a problem with the obd self test. The consumer's vehicle was not experiencing the symptoms of the recall therefore she didn't take it to the dealer. In september 2004 when she attempted to register the vehicle and obtain a new smog certificate she was advised that her vehicle failed the mil/check engine light due to failure to successfully complete all obd self test. Upon reviewing the VIN the dmv claimed that the vehicle had been salvaged therefore it did not receive the recall from the manufacturer.

Filed Mar 24, 2005 · Engine · 37,500 miles · 00

Head gasket failure at 37500 miles ( 2001) head gasket failure at (83125 miles) resulting in oil contamination/check engine light problem/spark plug fouling. Rear oil seal failure ( started at 55125 miles)- $ 2000 repair bill to replace head gasket and rear oil seal at 83125 miles.

Filed Mar 24, 2005 · Fuel system · TX

I have had several problems with my 2000 plymouth neon. Not only have I had to replace my brakes numerous times but I have had problems with it since the day I bought it new. From engine lights going off to pcv problems to electrical problems. My newest problem is the car stalling randomly. I will just be driving down the road and then it will begin to act up. I press on the gas pedal and it slows down. I let off of the gas pedal and it speeds up. Soon after that it stalls, or dies. I would then put some fuel cleaner in the gas tank and it seems to help for a few miles. Then it starts to act up all over again. Usually I can get it restarted by sitting for a few minutes but I can't seem to find the problem. Some days it will be just fine and other days I can't get it to start. I have had it towed to find out when it gets to my house it starts again. One day it died in the middle of the highway at night with no where to pull over. I was almost hit several times. Right now we are still trying to find the problem.

Filed Feb 24, 2003 · Electrical, Fuel system · AZ · crash · 1 injury

When coming to or waiting at 4 way stops to turn left the car chokes and dies. This is very dangerous because sometimes I'am yielding to oncoming traffic. The diagnostic at the dealers cannot locate the problem because the engine light does not come on. Plus they charge me 50 dollers for diagnostic hookup fees since they cannot locate the problem. This apparently is common practice among many dealerships and is reffered to as double dipping since the manufacturer pays the dealership every time I bring the car in. The dealership and manufacterer accept no responsibility for this car however after fighting on the phone with them for weeks I have a suspision they know exactly what the problem is.

Filed Jul 3, 2002 · Engine, Suspension · MS

Consumer states several months after purchasing the auto the check engine light has been one. The mechanic told consumer that one of the spark plugs were inoperative, which was then replaced, however 5-6 months later the light came back on. Consumer also states when she make a turn the auto feels as thought it is going to shut off. Also when the air condition is on, the auto vibrates.

Filed Apr 14, 2002 · Engine · WI

Engine detonation, driving 55 MPH normal highway, perfect road conditions. Engine blew up in a bang, parts fell off, got car to side of the road and the engine was still running (but no power)!! *****the (idiot lights) oil or check engine light didn't light up before the incident***** dodge mechanic (at schmit bros.) claims "due to lack of oil"... He says motor "wound tight". How come engine still ran after explosion?? The last/previous oil change was about 4,000 miles ago. Oil level was fine on the day of the detonation, even after engine blew up there was oil gushing out onto highway. Replaced one defective (coils) solenoid and three master brake cylindars during ownership. Contact ray at (262) 284-3100 schmit bros. Dodge, port washington for repair details. We traded the defective dodge in for a used car, we lost around $6,000 in equity/fair value. I feel dodge owes us $6,000 cash for their defective products. I really mean it!! Dodge should pay us. **** could detonation be caused by: low grade gas, those fancy engine valves and another faulty solenoid??

Filed Jan 29, 2002 · Engine, Visibility · WI

The sunroof would only open on right side/ was binding on the right. Had to have sunroof assembly replaced. Noticed oil pooling under my car. Took it in and was told it was the head gasket leaking oil. Had it replaced. 12 days later the service engine light came on and took it back to the dealership. They said there were deposits on the valves and the springs had to be replaced.

Filed Nov 16, 2001 · Engine · WA

We were driving on the highway when the oil light came on. A few seconds later, the car started sputtering, acting like it was going to die. Engine light came on and the car died. After having it towed to a shop, they told us the motor was blown. We had it towed to another shop that confirmed that was the problem. They informed us of the head gasket problem and told us to contact chrysler. Chrysler told us the car needed to be looked at at a dealership. Again the car was towed to rainier dodge. They inspected the car and told us the car had thrown a rod, that was the problem, not the head gaskets. It will cost between 2500.00 and 4000.00 to put a new motor in the car. We feel that chrysler is responsible and their dealer is only covering for them. We still owe 5900.00 on the car and can't afford to put new motor in. When we asked the service dept at rainier why a car would throw a rod without any warning, the answer we rec'd was it could happen to anyone and they can guarantee that it was not the head gasket leaking that caused the motor to seize. Can you help?

Filed Sep 4, 2001 · Electrical · PA

The vehicle stalled while the consumer was traveling, the check engine light, and oil light would come on, and now the lights no longer warn the consumer, the coil pack was replaced as possible cause but the problem was not solved, the consumer tried several service places but none of them could find the cause of the problem, consumer states he found a recall that states the exacat symptons he was experiencing, but was informed that his vehicle identification number was not included in the recall.