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1997 Neon Highline 2.0 Won't start
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Manitoba420
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Feb 26, 2009, 7:43 AM
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1997 Neon Highline 2.0 Won't start
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Year of vehicle 1997
Make of vehicle (Dodge)
Model of vehicle (Neon Highline)
Engine size (2.0L 4Cyl)
Mileage/Kilometers (290,000KM)
I was driving back from work on Monday and it had snowed about 6 inches, and it was blowing like crazy, but I needed to get home from work. My car in the process was filled with some loose snow, and now It won't start. I shut the car off monday night, after I had came back from going to town. The snow plow had went so the roads were not heavy. I had no problems with the car that night at all, and cleaned a majority of the snow out from the vehicle, and the engine itself. The next morning I went to start the vehicle, after it had been plugged in all night.
I turned the key and it would turn the fuel pump on as you could easily hear it. I have check all the approraite fuses and relays, and the car will just simply turn over and not fire. The only thing I can think of next would be coils, am I right? If this is the problem how do i see If I am getting spark at the coils. If its not the coils any suggestions?
(This post was edited by Manitoba420 on Feb 26, 2009, 7:44 AM)
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Loren Champlain Sr
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Feb 26, 2009, 4:57 PM
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Re: 1997 Neon Highline 2.0 Won't start
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You say the car was filled with snow? The engine compartment? I can't imagine how that would happen?
You need to check for spark while cranking. Most parts stores have inexpensive spark testers that connect between the spark plug and the wire. It would most certainly be coincedental, but it's possible that the timing belt has decided to leave you. Usually, a belt will break on engine shut down. Ran fine before, went to start it and....
Very common. Also, Chrysler products are known for MAP sensor problems, and very seldom will set a trouble code, which will cause an overfueling condition. Another possibility would be the coolant temp sensor, reading too cold, and causing an over fueling condition. You could try clear-flooding. Hold the throttle to the floor, don't pump it, and crank the engine over. By doing this, 1)shuts off the flow of fuel, and 2)gives the engine a lot of extra air which is needed if flooded. If it is a flooded condition, you may even have to remove and dry or replace the spark plugs. But, if it is flooded, we'll need to find out why.
Loren
SW Washington
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