Okay, first of all, this is my first post on DodgeForum. I'm Necole and from Memphis, TN.

Anyway, I have a 2005 Dodge Neon SXT that I'm having problems with. It's got 45,000 miles on it and this is the first problem I've ever had.

When I'm idling, say, sitting at a red light, it sputters and acts like it's going to die. It just jerks... and it's really hesitant to accelerate, but once it starts going, it's fine. I have absolutley no idea where to even start because I don't know one thing about cars other than to change the oil every 3,000 miles.

I have asked several people and I've gotten everything from tune up, to O2 sensor and fuel filter. Needless to say, I'm confused.

Anyone think they can shed a little light on the situation for me??

 

Is your check engine light on? If it is, have them pull the code, if it isnt, it kinda sounds like a fuel delivery problem.

 

it could be in need of a tune up.... when was your last tune-up? if you havent done one in awhile go out and get yourself some iridium plugs, and brand new wires.

 

Sounds to me try drygas first. If you did get some contaminated fuel with water it should take care of it. I f it is dirt in the fuel you will need to run all the gas out and change the fuel filter. You'll want a reputable shop to do that because the gas tank has to come off.

 

sounds like you need better spark plug/wires

 

if its only at a idle you could try replacing your idle position sensor...after that the map sensor....thats of course if the new plugs and wires didnt work...i could go with the fuel problem as well...thats really something people need to see in person to diagnose...use some fuel treatment and plugs and wires for a start sounds good to me...

 

mine does the exact same thing...it will idle so bad sometimes that it starts to sputter as if it's about to stall out. I just replaced the spark plugs, I tried the tune up, and the fuel filter's new...any other ideas?