20 Most Recent 1999 Dodge Neon - Page 8 Questions & Answers

Start by safely raising the rear end of the vehicle well above the ground. Note: it is best to change the fuel pump with as little fuel in the tank as possible. Once under the car locate the fuel tank and remove the large filler tube going into the side of the tank. Also, if equipped, remove the smaller tube next to the filler tube. Then, remove the two bolts furthest to the rear of the vehicle that are retaining the fuel tank hanger brakets. This should allow the tank to sag down in the rear end, allowing you access to the fuel pump wiring harness, vent tube, pressure line, and return line. Remove all of these carefully. Note beware of residule fuel pressure in the lines, also the fuel lines may require special disconnect tools to unfasten them from the pump assy. With all lines, tubes, and wiring removed from the tank, remove the brackets from the tank and manuver the tank to the ground. Move it to a well ventailated spot and then use a flat tip screw driver and a hammer to work the fuel pump assy. retainer nut couter clockwise off of the tank. Remove the pump assy. from the tank carefully and replace. Reverse procedure to reinstall. When attempting to start the vehicle the first time after service cycle the ignition key back and forth from the locked to the on position at least three times in order to prime the fuel system, as there is no fuel pressure in the lines following there removal. Also be sure to check closely for leaks once the vehicle is running. Then watch closely when adding fuel for the first time following service to ensure a proper seal at the filler tube.

ok, this is a good un!
have you ever stoped to think your old starter may have had nothing wrong with it in the first place?????
it could be a simpel brake in the wireing loom,,,,
i bet that one hurt "A"!
hook up a 12 volt light bulb to the small wire that go's to the starter and ground it to the car engine get a pall to turn the kye to start poshion and hold it there the 12 volt bulb should light up and stay lit if the kye is held over now give the wire harnes a good poke about to see if the light go's out? if it dose, fine the brake in the loom and fix it!

LICENSE PLATE LAMP BULB
REMOVAL

1. Remove screws attaching license plate lamp to rear bumper
2. Remove lamp from bumper.
3. Remove bulb socket from lamp.
4. Pull bulb from socket.

INSTALLATION

1. Install bulb into socket.
2. Install bulb socket into lamp.
3. Place lamp in position.
4. Install screws attaching license plate lamp to rear bumper.

Usually if a fuse blows when applying something else( brakes) indicates they are on the same circuit. Verify the brake lights don't work when the fuse is out or blown. If lights still are working then it's probably not related. If on same circuit then the extra load of the brakes is enough to blow the fuse. Insure you are putting in the correct fuse. Also, this indicates you fuel pump is in a strain either due to restricted fuel filter or worn pump. Replaceing the fuel filter now will only buy you a little time before the pump goes on out. It's blowing fuses because it's drawing more amps in order to run, but always replace filter when replacing pump.

You probably just need to "burp" your cooling system. Run the car (from cold) with the radiator cap open and the heater on full blast. As the engine heats up and the water level goes down, fill it up until it stays full and starts to overflow.

Regards,
matt

Fortunately the part probably costs about $10.00. Unfortunately the labor probably cost about $500.00.

Since you are sure the fuse is ok, check the horn relay. it's usually located on the main fuse box in the engine compartment, or on some models it's located in the fuse box under the dash.

i think the alternator/regulator is overcharging the battery. this explains the cd player turning on and off and the headlight blowing. overcharging also will boil the battery fluid down and trap explosive gases in the battery. when it got really hot because of the lack of fluid, the battery shorted out and ignited the gases in the battery. replace the battery headlight and alternator, and check the output of the system at the battery while running it should be between 13.6 and 14.5.

Mike

you mean you lose acceleration? that sounds like it could be your fuel pump. Before you go replacing it however please inspect ALL grounds from the battery terminals to the car body and engine to car body. I had to replace and re-do all the grounds on my neon because it was experiencing similar issues. What i did was un bolted all the grounds and sanded the contacts there and on the engine ect that it was connecting to, and applied petroleum jelly to prevent future rust and corrosion. NEON cars have a poor factory grounding solution you might consider upgrading it. at the verry least remove the battery terminals and clean them with wire brush and re-tighten them down.

You have a broken cable, or one of its parts. You need to trace the cable from the "pull" back to where it splits to go to the left and right rear brakes, and finally to each rear brake. You will most likely need to get under the vehicle and for this you will need to jack it up. Please be safe, or if uncomfortable, take to a trained mechanic, that should be able to fix this for very little money.

If you choose to go it yourself, please check out this article.

Regards,

Brian

check ur water pump, it could be that chum

You can crank the engine over in drive? It sounds like a torque converter clutch that is locking up.

change the temp switch. it is stuck open,.

there is a fuse inside door on end of dash it is probably blown if the fuses are ok check crank sensor this happened to me

Sounds like you need to start checking your grounds..You will need to get a wiring diagram and look for the main grounds like body and engine..

try to start it while moving the gear shif all around. if it trys to crank put a new nutural safty switch in it.

sounds like the thermostat may be sticking closed. i would check to see if the thermostat is opening or not

Hi, next you need to find the brake light switch near the top of the brake pedal if a 2 pin plug then carefully put a fused jump wire to join the plug wires if the brake lights work you know its the switch if not you need to find out if you have a live to the switch and a circuit to the brake lights,hope this helps.
Darren