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Question: 1990 Plymouth Laser 2.0  mileage: 138,880. Dear Bob or Ken, Today I took my Laser out to buy a new headlight and about 3 miles from my house the car seemed to have "popped" in Neutral, but the thing was that it was in drive. I stopped and none of the gears did anything, and all it did was rev up when I pressed the gas. There was no abnormal noises or anything. Even when I put into park, it would do nothing at all. I checked it later and realized that when I put it into drive 1 2 or 3 that the speedometer would go up and so would the odometer, same when I put it into reverse. I came to the conclusion that my transmission is still good but the transaxle went bad.... any suggestions?

Answer: Check to see if one or both of the drive axles have slipped out of the transmission.



Question: 1991 Plymouth Laser 2.0L mileage: 156,000. Turn ignition on nothing, play with the key and can hear the starter solenoid trying to engage slowly. Will start once in awhile. Had Starter and Battery tested (physically took out and had auto store put a load on it) - they both checked out. Owners manual indicates a starter relay under dash, called dealer and several auto parts stores, there is none listed (Mitsubishi Engine). Found three relays under dash above fuse box. Left one unknown, middle one found it was the door lock relay, right one unknown. Manual transmission must have clutch in to start. There is a switch that engages when clutch is pushed in, maybe causing problem? Since the starter and battery check out, I think I have narrowed down to: 1. Starter relay (if there is one), 2. Clutch switch, 3. Bad wiring harness (+ cable is a wiring harness). Any thoughts? Joe

Answer: Check the voltage at the starter and the solenoid while trying to start the car. You may have a voltage drop somewhere in the system.


Question: 1993 Plymouth Laser 1.8 mileage: 127,000. The vehicle has sat for around 4 months without any attention or driving. I had it checked-out with a competent mechanic prior to purchase. The engine ran great and the transmission shifted very well. Needing to get it inspected (including NC emission tests) I added an additive to the gas that "ensured" passing the emissions test. 30 miles after adding the additive, the engine seems less peppy, and the transmission shifts really hard (up and down) and will not go into the upper gears. I'd appreciate your perspective. Concerning the transmission, is there an underlying mechanical problem. Could there be a connection to the additive? If so, is this permanent or temporary--most likely sensor malfunctioning.

Answer: Some gasoline additives can cause problems with your engine. The oxygen sensor may have been damaged or possibly a catalytic converter is partially plugged.


Question:  1991 Plymouth Laser 2.0 Non turbo mileage: 116,000.  I have a deep vibration sound that starts at 2900-3000 rpm in every gear of a 5 speed manual trans, 2.0 DOHC engine, it almost is gone after 3100-rpm just sounds much lower.

Answer:    We think that the vibration may be coming from your clutch assembly.

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