2nd Gen Neon 2000 - 2005 2nd Gen Neon

Engine missing

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Old 03-04-2015, 08:36 AM
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I have a 2003 Neon with around 40,000 miles on it. It just started a sporatic miss while sitting still like at a red light with the a/c on, I do not notice the issue with the a/c off. Runs good when it get above an idle, do not notice anything driving down the road.
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Old 03-04-2015, 09:24 AM
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Maintenance history?
 
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Old 03-05-2015, 06:47 AM
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I bought the car from a Dodge dealer last summer with 30,000 miles on it (carfax confirmed) I have since only changed the oil and filters. Did change the tranny filter and oil because it ha an oil leak a couple of months ago. nothing other than that.
 
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Old 03-05-2015, 07:43 AM
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I'd start with a tune up then.
 
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Old 03-06-2015, 06:47 AM
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replaced the plugs and wow the miss cleared up. found the #2 plug a little loose with some engine oil around the top of the threads.
really did not think a bad plug would miss at just an idle.
 
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The waste-spark ignition system the Neon's have can be quite finicky at times, especially when it comes to plugs and wires.
 
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Old 03-08-2015, 09:21 AM
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what do you mean by the "waste" spark system?
 
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