1996 Dodge Neon engine dies

1996 DODGE NEON
12,400 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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ASHLEYW8
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hook up scaner no codes apears start engine engine drive for about 20 feet engine dies start engine up and hold brake at 2000rpm engine keep runing could it be the speed sensor and how can it be check not in manuel on how to check it or could it be somethink we should be looking for
Sep 11, 2009 at 4:42 PM
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JDL
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welcome to the forum, how long since a tune-up? Use a gage and check fuel pressure. Are you saying the vehicle won't idle?
Sep 20, 2009 at 11:42 AM
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ASHLEYW8
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we replace the plugs and wries we check the voltege to the coil ,the fuel pressure is good the engine idles at the right rpm. the car dies when you drive it but starts wright back up you can hold the brake and run the engine at 2000 rpm and will not die
thanks ron
Sep 21, 2009 at 8:08 AM
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JDL
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Does you scanner show live engine data? What is the fuel pressure spec? Does the pressure hold good when the vehicle stalls? I need something to hang my hat on, I haven't found it yet.
Sep 21, 2009 at 8:52 AM
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ASHLEYW8
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MY SCANER IS A SNAP ON plus i used a fuel presure gauge
Sep 25, 2009 at 6:07 AM
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JDL
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What was the fuel pressure spec when it stalled and did the pressure hold? Did the scanner data show anything off, when the vehicle stalled?
Sep 25, 2009 at 9:41 AM
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