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2000 Dodge Neon Repair Question


Topics covered: Sensor, Engine, Body.
Mileage: 123,000 miles.

Asked on November 28, 2010

Idles badly with no A/C on

I have a dodge 2000 neon 4 cylinder . When the engine is idling at a stop the engine idles unevenly but when i turn on the A/C it idle evenly and normal. I got someone to check the mounts and they are alright. ANy suggestions on maybe sensors?
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Replied on November 28, 2010

Any applicable trouble codes? Check coolant temp sensor. Might be open loop vs closed loop situation?

Tiny Answered by JDL (expert)
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Replied on December 5, 2010

i got some one to check code and nothing came up on the scanner. I heard ther is a intake manifold sensor that controls the idle level to adapt to when the a/c goes on or when the temperature is cold sort of like an automatic choke?

Tiny Response from watchdaride
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Replied on December 5, 2010

Clean the throttle-body and check the idle air control.

Tiny Answered by JDL (expert)
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