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1998 dodge neon sohc won't start

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Old 02-29-2012, 02:09 PM
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Default 1998 dodge neon sohc won't start

I was driving my car and it died out going around a corner, it won't restart. it cranks but won't turn over.

I've replaced the cam sensor and crank sensor but it doesn't seem like i'm getting any spark at the coil. Any suggestions?

Since i've posted i have changed the ignition coil as well. I'm thinking the PCM at this point but do they just die out like that? and is there anything else that could be causing this problem.
 

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Default don't be too quick to buy a pcm.

I would inspect the engine wiring harness(see my post below "ground locations") I found some burnt wiring around the crank sensor. I pulled the harness (royal pita) and brought it home to inspect and repair. I will install the harness tomorrow and hopefully get the car started. I doubt there was anything wrong with the pcm I replaced (345.00), but I'll never know since it went back as a core.
 
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I bought a PCM from a junk yard for 27$, I matched the numbers and update numbers, we had to climb through a lot of neons before we found a match and I havent had a problem since.
 
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Check the timing belt and take a look at the distributor make sure everything lines up. computer crash wouldn't allow for ignition so you're probably looking at mechanical problem. I would also check to see if there is gas in the rail.
 



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