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1997 Plymouth Neon Repair Question


Topics covered: Timing belt, Engine, Check engine light.
Mileage: 117 miles.

Asked on December 12, 2012

Plymouth Neon Timing belt Problem

My motor has started an intermittent skipping. Every 1-2 minutes, it will skip and then continue running normally. The skip is very prominent.

The car has been running very well lately. I did have the cylinder head and timing belt replaced about 7 months ago. Recently the service engine light has come on referring to the timing belt having skipped a notch. It has been running well though up until now. I have been getting up to 40+ mpg hwy in fact.

Would the timing belt slip cause this or should I look elsewhere for the problem?


Thank you,

Stephen
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Replied on December 12, 2012

check engine light on?

Tiny Answered by Docfixit (expert)
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Replied on December 12, 2012

The light has been on for a while for the timing belt. It has been running great. This is a recent problem that just started.

Thank you

Tiny Answered by 13jessiejames
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Replied on December 13, 2012

Go to an Auto Zone have code read then post will advise.

Tiny Answered by Docfixit (expert)
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