2002 Dodge Neon Car Making Noise That Sounds Cricket Just Started Idling Funny

2002 DODGE NEON
77,000 MILES
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ANGELADONADIO
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My car is making a noise that sounds like a cricket. It just started idling funny and having a hard time taking off when stopped at a sign or light. My check engine light just came on an hour ago. Help
Nov 11, 2012 at 1:49 AM
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CARADIODOC
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When the Check Engine light turns on there is at least one diagnostic fault code stored in the Engine Computer. Chrysler makes reading them very easy. Cycle the ignition switch from "off" to "run" three times within five seconds without cranking the engine, then leave it in "run". After a few seconds the code(s) will be shown in the odometer display. Holler back with those numbers.
Nov 11, 2012 at 3:34 AM
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ANGELADONADIO
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It's p0304
Nov 11, 2012 at 9:13 PM
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CARADIODOC
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That's a misfire in cylinder # 4.
Nov 12, 2012 at 2:27 AM
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