1998 Dodge Neon acceleration issues

1998 DODGE NEON

173,070 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC

JEREMY3223

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I have a 1998 Dodge Neon 2.0L SFI DOHC 4cyl. When driving over 35 mph the car shakes or sputters. The rpms drop sharply and then go back normal. Its like the care is having a seizure. The shaking and sputtering are random, it does not seem to be on shifts. Sometimes it very light and other times its very violent. I have replaced the following items.

* Spark plugs and wires
*Oil Change and topped off all fluids
* Trans Filter and gasket changed
* Fuel/Ignition cleaner ran, along with high test gas

Please help I am at my wits end. Its our only car and can not fail.

Jeremy

Feb 7, 2011 at 9:21 PM

CARADIODOC

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Has the Check Engine light turned on while driving?

caradiodoc

Feb 7, 2011 at 9:28 PM

JEREMY3223

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No the check engine light has yet to come on. Its been doing this for a month now. No check engine light at all.

Feb 7, 2011 at 9:36 PM

RASMATAZ

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Could be one of the following below -check and test:

Oxygen sensors.
Catalytic converter.
Fuel injectors dirty/sticking.
Mass airflow sensor/Airflow meter.
Throttle position sensor.
Manifold absolute pressure sensor.
EGR Valve
Fuel pressure regulator leaking or defective fuel pump.
False air leakage.
Fuel contamination.
Foul/defective spark plugs.
Open spark plug wires.
Ignition coil/Coil packs defective.
Incorrect ignition timing.
Cap and rotor.

Note:If it doesn't apply disregard.

Feb 7, 2011 at 9:58 PM

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