1996 Dodge Neon - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

Personally I wouldnt bother tracing the wire as it is probably not worth your time, and just run a constant 12v from the battery to the relay on like 10ga wire. There is probably a short somewhere in the system which can be a real headache to find.

Also it may sound dumb, but check your fuses, and the fusible links under the hood. Chances are that they are all fine though, especially if you have dash lights.

This normally happens due to short in the wirings.Or if someone has connected a stereo or some other electrical contrivance to the wiring harness (bundle), either under the dash or under the hood.To confirm this unplug the fuel pump wiring connections and insert new fuse.Then start the car and see,if still the fuse blows then its a short in wiring.But if the fuse does not blows then its faulty fuel pump relay or faulty fuel pump itself.So first replace the fuel pump relay and see,if the fuel still blows then its faulty fuel pump.But if the fuse not blowing then relay was the faulty part.The fuel pump relay located on the fuse box under the hood.---------This troubleshooting tips will help you locate the fault and solve it.-------Thanks.Helpmech.

Take everything in front of it off.  Use a long breaker bar and socket, 1/2" drive, 3/4" if you have one.  Put the socket on the nut and the bar across to a piece of the frame.  BUMP the starter.  DO NOT CRANK IT.  This will break the nut loose.

Recheck the fuel pump - it's not the engine. Something about seating and fixing the fuel pump has disturbed something. Investigate around that, probably pull the pump again and thoroughly inspect. I would also check fuel pressure - D

Makes no difference where you got the vehicle, A recall is a recall no matter who you are. If you have this recall problem, take it to any dealer and they cannot refuse you.

You have to remove the air cleaner hose to the throttle body to access the sensor. I hope it helps. You will see it, its on end of engine. Remove connector then the bolts holding it on. God-Bless! Hope this helps you. The dodge 2.0 is known for bad camshaft sensors, certain years.

O2 cause engine stall.What codes have you?

Car will not start how ? A crank- no - start or a no crank - no - start < meaning when you turn the key to the start position does anything happen ? Starter engages an spins the engine an doesn't start an run ! Or when you turn the key to start the position nothing happens ? Who told you it was a fuse ? Are there any light's lit on the instrument cluster , SECURITY ? If Nothing happens Find the starter relay an jump pin's 30 & 87 , if nothing is wrong with starter , battery , battery cables it should spin the engine . Is your vehicle automatic transmission or stick ? Automatic has a neutral safety switch , won't let vehicle engine spin unless in park or neutral . Manual has clutch switch , won't let starter engage unless the clutch pedal is pressed . Both of these switches can go bad . There are videos on youtube on basic electrical trouble shooting . Also on testing starter circuit . How to voltage drop test starter motor circuit

First you have test the circuit to find out if it's shorted or an open circuit ! Do you have DVOM - digital volt ohm meter ? You can buy a cheap one for $10.00 - 15.00 at auto parts store . Then you'll need wiring diagrams so you test the right circuits . You can find free wiring diagrams at http://bbbind.com/free_tsb.html . You mite want to watch this video .https://youtu.be/efKoWifdcag

The lash adjusters and rocker arms are one piece and that is how you replace them.

Ok here is the deal, the lifters are poorly designed and prone to noise or "tick", the way to silence this is not just new lifters but new rocker arm assemblies which include new lifters. Use the best parts not the cheapest ones, factory new one are improved from previous designs. If you still want to just replace the lifters you must take the rockers to a machine shop and have the lifters pressed out and replaced by them. Another suggestion is if you live in a warm climate use 10W-30W synthetic oil.

Have a look at the fuel filter bro.

Hi Margaret, The link below is a youtube video showing how to replace a crank sensor on a 1997 dodge neon, I know it's not a 1996 BUT motor should be the same, I hope this helps....... CHEERS.. 1997 Dodge Neon no start crank sensor problems

A number of reasons that dash lights will not come on. Let us start with the first. Do the parking lights come on on the outside of the vehicle when turning the switch on? If so, then I would suspect that you most likely have a bad dimmer switch. That is the switch that dims the dash lights. They commonly go out. If the parking lights are not on then I would suspect a parking light fuse. If parking light fuse is good then I would suspect a headlight switch. Most likely, based on experience with Neons, it is usually the dimmer switch. You can buy a dimmer switch on the internet or at your local auto parts store for a relatively decent price. Hope this helps.

Hi Tyler: Why is what taking so long? Please re-state your question as a COMMENT on this post and I will try to help get you an answer. Cheers

you have a short in that circuit get you a wiring diagram at the library for your car model and trace the wires most likely one is necked and every time it makes contact with the car body it blows the fuse, it is a pains taking task but can be done just be pationt

on top of the fuel tank. this is a single line fuel system and that is where they put it. the tank will have to be lowered to change it.

Change the left rear turn signal light bulb. It is probably burnt out! The fast blinking flasher is the clue you have a blown bulb.

Fuel relay is under the hood in the fuse box

this is a cruise control servo maybe it burned put or the cable broke the switch not working the connection came loose at the servo