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Old Aug 24, 2008 | 10:21 AM
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Hi , My first post go easy on me. I just purchased a 98 neon for daily commuting to work and save on gas, But While driving in the highway it will buck slightly when I let off on the throttle in 3rd gear Its an auto and it has 120000 miles what should i look at first ?
 
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Old Aug 24, 2008 | 02:23 PM
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do you have the AC or defrost on when it's "bucking"?
 
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Old Aug 24, 2008 | 06:38 PM
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No neither ac doesnt work . I might check and see if the compressor is working
 
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Old Aug 25, 2008 | 10:52 AM
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take it to autozone or any local parts store and have them run a diagnostics test. You could also try changing the spark plugs and o2 sensors.


AC system most likey has a freon leak
 
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