Top 20 1996 Dodge Neon - Page 7 Questions & Answers

An erase feature on an OBD-II Scanner for 1996 and up domestic vehicles from Sears, Walmart, or your local auto parts store will erase the code if the code is set and after the cause of the code setting is repaired. It doesn't come on to reminds you of oil changes. That would be another light if present on your car.

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This happened to me and we couldn't figure it out. We ended up changing the spark plugs and all that and then it started working perfectly!

Nope, not a fuse. The instrument cluster is either bad or the contact (plug in the back) is bad.This is a common problem for Chrysler's and Mitsubishis. Try wiggling the face of the speedometer and pushing it backwards (towards the front of the vehicle) with the key on and in the run position. But not started. You can also try hitting the dash above the steering wheel a few times But don't hurt yourself or break anything. I've recommended and done it many times. As silly as it sounds, it really does work. Then look into getting a new/used instrument cluster.
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it sounds like you have a leaking heater core it either is bad or you have a leak where the hoses attach to the heater core. if the water doesnt have antifreeze in it then maybe your window seal is leaking. hope this helps you . best of luck. have a nice day.

You either have a bad battery or a bad alternator. Most alternator shops and Advance auto parts store will check both for free. It is possible for an alternator to charge the battery while the car is running but kill it when it is switched off because of a bad diode in the alternator.

Its been awhile since i did one but i think there is marks on the plastic cover behind the cam sprockets. You should see the marks on the top of the cover.

Remove top timing cove, turn crankshaft be hand (using tools) to TDC, and check timing mark on camshaft, here's diagrams for camshaft timing mark's 2.0L SOHC and DOHC, hope this was very helpful.

if it is the trans pan is what you are talking about then it is sealed by rtv silicone but you should check if it is the cooler lines leaking down to the pan and looking like the pan there is also a solenoid pack on some vehicles that leaks down as well.

oil level to low

This link should do it for you.

http://www.the12volt.com/installbay/stereodetail/1.html

starter motor

The circuit is simple, so unless the wire is cut, it can only be fuse 8 or the interlock. If you have a manual transmission, there is a switch on the transmission that looks like the picture below. remove the connector, connect the 2 terminals inside the connector using a large paper clip or wire, then turn the key on. If the lights come on, replace the switch.


If you have an automatic, the switch is integrated into the transmission range sensor on top of the transmission.

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the water pump is behind the plastic covers on the right side of engine requires removing the timing belt to replace water pump

If you have power and ground and the fuse is not blown,you dont have a harness problem,I will say the the pump is the bad one,remember to change the fuel filter every 5000 miles,that way you extend the life of the fuel pump.

instrument cluster. either you can pull yourself @ clean w/electrical cirercuit cleaner but also suggest check fuses for a loose fuse

your problem may be a bad iac ( idle air control ) valve. also check or clean egr valve passage way to engine. or the egr itself is stuck open. ( exhaust gas recirculation ) valve.

Seems like a resistor or wire leading to the ignition coil may be at fault.

There's a primary and secondary coil in an ignition coil. And, if the coil isn't getting power, then there's no way for the secondary coil to deliver the spark to the spark plugs.

You may want to take it to an auto electric shop if you have trouble tracing why the wire doesn't have power at the primary coils of the ignition coil.

It is located passenger rear right where you right foot would be sitting in back seat but under neath car it is held by a 10mm bolt or 3/8 inch.