95-neon
The car started stalling on me when i came to a stop. Shortly after this the car would not start back up after it had died. If i let the car sit for a few hours(days sometimes) it will start back up and run for a short period of time. I changed the fuel filter thinking that maybe it was causing this. The car ran for a short time after i changed the fuel filter, but it quickly went back to acting up. I checked the error codes earlier.

I came back with:

12- Direct battery input to PCM was disconnected within the last 50 key-on cycles
37- Torque converter clutch solenoid circuit or park/neutral switch failure
43- Multiple/ single cylinder misfire
43- Multiple/ single cylinder misfire
55- end of messages

Now i've had 12-37 for the last year or so and the car has ran fine. The car is starting to miss but i don't know if that would cause the problem that i'm having.

I'm just wondering what would let it run for a lil bit then just make it go deader then dirt for a few hours. Then allow it to run for a few minutes and then go back to not running.

Drew

 

Um, how did you change the fuel filter?

 

I just removed it, and hooked up the new one. Is there a special way you need to change them?[sm=smiley23.gif]


on a side note, there are a ton of smileys on here!!!

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I just went out side and ran the car untill it started acting up. Then i ran the codes again and nothing new came up code wise.

 

Is there a fuel filter separate from the tank on yours??? Oh well it is a 95, does it have the steel fuel tank? The reason I asked is because most neons only have a filter inside of the tank and it is part of the fuel filter, not serviceable. I think though that in the early 95's with metal tanks they added a fuel filter. I would check the fuel pressure when it starts acting up, get a pressure gauge, then on the front of the fuel rail there is a thing that looks like a valve stem on a tire, hold it on there, then when it starts acting up observe the fuel pressure.

 

lol you scared me there for a sec. I thought that I might have changed it wrong. Yeah there is a fuel filter right next to the tank. I have a foolish question. Can i check the fuel pressure with a tire gage, or will i need to get a special tool?

I was reading on here and i came across something that said the 2nd gen neons had none serviceable fuel filters inside the tank. I donno if it was all of the 2nd gens or just some years.

Just wondering, are there any manuals on here?

 

No, you cannot use a tire gauge, lol. It is very rare as far as I know to have a neon with an external fuel filter, I am almost positve it is just 95 neons with steel tanks, so 95's with plastic tanks-05 neons all have non serviceable filters, they are designed to last the life of the pump. Not any manuals on here that I know of, however I would invest in a haynes manual if I were you, they come in handy quite a bit and have lots of illustrated info for only $20 bucks.

 

Eep, now i don't wanna have more money invested in the neon then what its worth.

I didn't think i'd be able to use a tire gauge, but hey i have one handy thats why i asked.

Well i'll check the fuel pressure and report back.

Thanks

 

Okay guys, i don't have access to a fuel psi gauge just yet. Say my psi is dropping way low after the car runs for a bit. Would this be solely responsible to a faulty fuel pump, or could there be more going wrong? More or else what is my next course of action if that is the case.

Thanks

 

Since this thread is already goin i figured that i would put my codes i got off my buddy on here to see if u guys could give me some tips I got a code 12,17,43,47,and 52 any help would would be appreciated.Cause it is a daily driver since i am out of the hospitol. So hit me up and tell me what i should do please.

 

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