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Question by Phyll
Submitted on 5/29/2004
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1997 Dodge Neon, low milage, takes a lot of effort to get it to 20 mph then jumps, and again at 30 mph. looses lots of power going up hill. Some tell me it could be the catalitic converter, others say it is in the transmission. Which do you think?

Answer by Arnie
Submitted on 6/7/2004
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Definitely sounds like catalytic converter.If your vehicle has under 70,000 miles on it the repair will be covered under warranty.Federal Regulation.

Answer by She Who Loves Sex
Submitted on 7/13/2004
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It's the Camshaft or electrical system (Spark Plugs)

Answer by Twisted Joker
Submitted on 12/1/2004
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Actually a common problem with the Neon motor. The Timing Belt and pulleys tend to go to crap after about 60,000 so It is constantly jumping in and out of time! That is what was the problem with my 97!

Answer by ChynnaDoll
Submitted on 2/15/2005
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Your both right It actually is\was the O2 sensor went south really badly then caused the Ignition system to start misfiring thereby fouling\damaging the plugs which in time Will lead to a damaged\clogged catalytic convert giving to loss of power especially when the tranny is in lower rpms ie between 0 - 15 mph and then again during its initial shift to second around that 25-30 mph mark...Common problem with PCM controlled Ignition

Answer by Trotta
Submitted on 3/7/2005
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I had the same problem with the same year I did the following: Changed the converter, PVC valve, plugs cables ignition cable, air filter, oil and filter. fuel filter. It now runs as it did new.

Answer by mike
Submitted on 3/24/2005
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Definitely sounds like catalytic converter. it should be coverd by the warnty if it has a limited number of miles

Answer by tron
Submitted on 4/29/2005
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torque converter

Answer by future neoner
Submitted on 9/12/2005
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to me it sounds like your transmission. I know many neons after years of use have problems with their head gasket. This is repairable and if your car is leaking oil when it's sitting on the driveway you probably should replace your head gasket.

Answer by paula
Submitted on 11/14/2005
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i'amgetting oil in my raditor i keep having to flush it out every 2 weeks so it don't get over heated can any one tell me what it may be wrong it don't smoke out the end. please help me thanks paula

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