i have posted on the neons.org forums, they blow. it's 420a so i figure i can get help here. the car runs like balls. just changed timing belt and waterpump due to massive oil leak from the cam gear seal. no leaks, burped the coolant system, drove it around for like 45 minutes and then it just started acting up, idle real low, killing it self, stuttering, etc. i dont believe it is physical timing related because every once and a while, it will idle right, start right up, but only for about 30 seconds, then back to crap. i changed the spark plugs, gonna change the coil pack if the 2gnt coil pack fits it tomorrow, im getting fuel via the test port on the rail. anything else that should def be changed. i havent driven this car for more than 15 miles so i dont know much else about it. im thinking electrial/sensor related, or ignition.
#7734, "RE: neon help" In response to Reply # 1 Apr-17-06 05:46 AM by dsmmyth
Originally posted by mcgyvr well you said you chagned the timing belt so Im betting its not in time, redo it. lines must line up exactly. also check the timing belt tensioner to make sure its not leaking and is installed correctly
Yea, the first time I did timing it would not line up at all. Just keep checking it, turning the crank twice to ensure it's still good.
But definitely replace some of the ignition stuff (wires, plugs, and coil pack) it has over 100,000 miles. I had to replace my spark plug wires at a little over 100,000 miles because it was misfiring and idling horribly.
1998 Eclipse GS
GS-T Axleback|CAI|OBX 4-1 Header|AF/X UDP|
Originally posted by Kaoz78 Did you happen to look at the post date of this topic? I didn't think so there Jesus. Way to raise Lazarus, buddy.
#7760, "RE: neon help" In response to Reply # 6 Apr-17-06 10:27 AM by slowmitsu
RTFM but they are cheap. Be sure you're testing the CTS and not the other sensor that just feeds the temp gauge on the cluster as it does not relay a signal into the ECU.
Originally posted by 992gnt Coolant Temp sensor could be bad/unplugged.
x2 I had the exact same problem, replaced the CTS and that was all it needed. It had split in two actually. As soon as the car warmed up all the way, it started acting up.
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the car runs like balls. just changed timing belt and waterpump due to massive oil leak from the cam gear seal. no leaks, burped the coolant system, drove it around for like 45 minutes and then it just started acting up, idle real low, killing it self, stuttering, etc. i dont believe it is physical timing related because every once and a while, it will idle right, start right up, but only for about 30 seconds, then back to crap. i changed the spark plugs, gonna change the coil pack if the 2gnt coil pack fits it tomorrow, im getting fuel via the test port on the rail. anything else that should def be changed. i havent driven this car for more than 15 miles so i dont know much else about it. im thinking electrial/sensor related, or ignition.
the belt slides on, no tweaking. tensioner was in good working order.
