I recently bought a 2000 noen, has a miss and rough running, really bad mileage. replaced plugs just cuz, but no difference, is their any common problems with these neons, 80,000 never been touched as of yet. o2 censors or ?? any help would be appreciated thanks for your time in advance.

 

I'd start with changing the oil and oil filter, cap and rotor, and the spark plug wires, since you've already done the plugs. A fuel treatment wouldn't hurt... have you checked the trans fluid? Check and replace the air filter if necessary... The o2 sensors could be causing you're problem... head to AutoZone and have them check your car's computerfor current and stored codes.

C'mon everyone else... what am I missing...?

~Amanda

 

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Well at around 70,000 and upI believe the timeing belt is supposed to be changed, it may have skiped a tooth or 2 causeing it to be out of time .The code check may also show you the way .goodluck<IMG src=smileys/smiley1.gif border="0"></P>


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thanks those are good idea's. I'll get after it and let you know if anything worked

 

The Neons are known for the ignition coil going bad at around that mileage. If it is the coil, you can get an MSD replacement coil at Jegs for $70. As long as you do not have a pacemaker(you may get zapped by the spark, I've been zapped once or twice, no biggie) you can disconnect one plug wire at a time, while the car is running, to see if you are getting any spark out of the coil and to the plugs. Even if you are getting spark, it may be to weak to cause combustion(not making it through the wire). For $40 you can get the MSD Super Conductor wires which are so much better than stock it's like the difference between a tri-cycle and a formula 1 car.

 

while your in the bal park and working on it neons are known for head gasket problems and most need replacing before 100,000 not saying yours needs it but if it goes unchecked and leaking it could lead to more problems.</P>


just a helpfull hint i hope.<IMG src=smileys/smiley2.gif border="0"></P>

 

Yep. The '98 and older Neons are known for bad head gaskets, they make a replacement head gasket to solve this problem though.

 

its not over heating or loosing any fluid as of yet, but thats good to know, still haven't fixed rough running haven't had the money yet, I did do filters and oil but I believe its going to be in the ignition coil and wires or at least thats where I hope it is. thanks guys

 

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That may have answered my question about my car. I've started to noticed a problem when I'm in idle or just starting to gain speed. It'll try to cut, sputter and such, then it catches like nothing was wrong. Now I have a better idea of what to check.</P>


I've had waaaaaaay too many problems with my neon lately to appreciate it much. Anybody want to buy it?</P>

 

well sweetie i got $20 for ya he he no they can be good cars it just takes a little lovin to getem just right and keep'm in the seet spot is all