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Search Auto Parts Search 2000 Dodge Neon dies sporadically Sign up here!   Email This Post Auto Repair Home>> Automotive Repair>> Automotive Wiring and Electrical athey New User Mar 10, 2005, 10:00 PM Post #1 of 4 (5168 views) 2000 Dodge Neon dies sporadically Sign In My daughter has a 2001 Dodge Neon. It sporadically just dies while driving. It doesn't ever seem to die if you just let it sit and idle. When it dies the speedometer goes to zero but the radio, lights, and other electrical continues to work. When you try starting it the engine cranks just fine but never catches. If you turn off the ignition and wait awhile it will start and seems to run just fine. When trying to start it sometimes it will start after 2 minutes and sometimes you just keep trying and it takes 15 minutes. We have taken it to two mechanics and they have had the problem occur but only while driving, so they can't figure out what is going on. They said there were no codes being put out. They have determined that the fuel pressure when trying to start it after it dies is 48psi so it isn't a fuel problem. It seems to happen when it shifts gears, it is an automatic, but it is real hard to tell if this is a symptom or related to the cause. Does anyone have any ideas? The car is not reliable enough to use but two different mechanics have just told us "we can't find the problem". Tom Greenleaf Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Mar 11, 2005, 11:30 AM Post #2 of 4 (5161 views) Re: 2000 Dodge Neon dies sporadically Sign In Humm. It would be nice to know if you have spark while it's down. Coils don't like heat and can be tricky when they pull this trick (which is not funny) Since you said two mechanics already have looked at it I would think they would have ruled out "no spark". Just an idea that a coil can do this and not throw a code to help if it starts working again. Makes you wish it would just stay broken! Then it could be tested. Good luck, athey New User Mar 17, 2005, 9:14 PM Post #3 of 4 (5133 views) Resolved Sign In Resolved The problem has been resolved. It turns out that the main wiring hardness somehow got caught was rubbed such that 8 wires had become exposed to each other. They would "randomly" short - more often when going the engine was working hard causing the engine to stop. After sitting the harness would "settle" and the wires would separate enough to "un-short". The wiring harness was removed and the wires spliced and reinsulated. The labor was about $700. Bad but it could have been worse - a new wiring harness is over $2000 just for the harness. Tom Greenleaf Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Mar 17, 2005, 9:31 PM Post #4 of 4 (5131 views) Re: Resolved Sign In Many Thanks for letting the site and World know what fixed your problem,   Email This Post   Automotive Repair     Auto Body Repair and Refinishing     Heating or AC Issues     Electrical and Wiring     Brake Systems     Car Stereo Repair Advice     General Discussions     Car Making Funny Noises     Engine Fault Codes     Engine Troubles     Exhaust Systems     Steering and Suspension     Transmission Troubles     Tricks of the Trade Automotive World     General Discussions     Antique Car Talk     Car Shows and Events     The Bargin Bin     Motor Vehicle Inspection     Car Care Tips     Traffic Tickets     Gasoline, Motor Oils, Concept Cars and Engines     Auto Insurance, Financing, Leases, Warranties Truck Repair     General Discussions     Truck Engine Repair     Truck Suspension Repair Motorcycle Repair     General Discussions     Motorcycle Engine Repair CarJunky     Open Posting     Board FAQ's     New Board Suggestions

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