Mopar Muscle or Chevy Muscle?

[Subject]
Mopar Muscle or Chevy Muscle?
[Question]
I used to be a chevy guy....Then I stumbled onto the Mopars...Which one do you think is better..I think the founders of the funny car rules....There are alot of famous drivers that drove mopars...Dick Landy Sox&Martin and Don the Snake.

Johnny Rotten @ 2009-08-30 09:59:23

[All Answers]
Once upon a time I owned a Chevelle, then a Nova, then I bought a Challenger and it was Mopars ever since.
Now Mopars are too expensive and my latest project car is a Ford.

CAB @ 2009-08-30 10:07:29

i think that all manufactures make good and bad cars. if you had a mustang vs a chevy aveo ? or a focus vs. srt 8 challenger or a cammaro ss vs. hhr. so i think that when people are die hard fans of one brand they are foolish.

alex @ 2009-08-30 10:12:39

both are great. i love Ford too. (i have a '65 mustang lol) but i definately love both Chevy and Mopar. But in regard which I would choose, i'd probably go with Mopar. I loveeee the Challengers, 'Cudas, Darts, Super Bees, and so on. Plus the Hemi engine? damn. straight up beasts. But Chevy definately has some good shit too lol. but i probably lean a little more towards Mopar.

Stone1 @ 2009-08-30 10:28:20

Personally, I am a diehard Mopar fan. My family has been going to the Mopar shows and driving them/working on them for years. They're all around good cars. Same with Chevy Muscle cars, but like I said, personally, Mopar for me.

Adriana @ 2009-08-30 10:29:24

well my 3 favorite car companies are GM, Nissan Motors, and Volkswagen Auto Group.. however i'm not going to tell you a chevy.. because as much as a like chevy, mopar makes me do the oooh ahhh when i see one thats nice.. since their are far less mopars out there than chevys so if your in the position to get an older mopar DO IT!

Jackson @ 2009-08-30 10:31:36

Honestly, I never saw a muscle car I did'nt want.

My last project was my 90 YJ Wrangler.

Finished it last year and have had a blast with it since.

Current projects ar a 32 Ford Highboy Roadster for myself. And yes it WILL have a flathead! And a 53 Chevy pickup for my son. We found it extremely clean and intact in a barn (yes that still happens). We've got a few years on the 53 as he is 11 yrs old now, but he's made it very clear it WILL be finished by the time he gets his permit. And yes, he's doing the work, I'm the helper on that project.

Dave @ 2009-08-30 14:54:32

Mopars rule.

badbill1941 @ 2009-08-31 02:29:54

mopar or no car. i am the proud owner of a 1971 roadrunner packing an all mopar 440 with four speed in the floor. i wouldnt trade this car for anything

Tony F @ 2009-08-31 11:42:01

[Subject]
When is the best RPM zone to shift a non-turbo PT Cruiser? Looking for that "sweet spot."?
[Question]

NAVYcop2007 @ 2009-08-28 16:55:29

[All Answers]
"Best" is what the manual says. More than likely, between 2500 and 3000 rpm.

Vipassana @ 2009-08-28 16:58:42

Sweet spot in a PT Cruiser, lol.

doane_nut @ 2009-08-28 16:59:49

You want to drive the car at your "max torque" (for best Gas Mileage and throttle response). As far as shifting I would go slightly above max torque" to make your shifts as to stay as close to the "sweet spot" as possible.
Kids are really _____ these days...

SOUTHERN GENTLEMEN @ 2009-08-28 17:12:03

Id have to agree with 2500 to 3000. If you are looking for max performance tho, id say around 6500 rpm. Those 2 liter engines are HIGH revving engines. Same engine used in the neon, my old neon with an auto would shift around 6500 sometimes a bit higher. Tach went to 7000 rpm and didnt have any red zone (danger zone) on it. Those things would really get up and go when your revved them. They dont make their maximum horsepower, if i remember correctly, until 6000 rpm. It was around 135hp.

eight_kinds_of_hell_454 @ 2009-08-28 17:20:14

There is a very definate falloff in torque just above the sweet spot. In mine it's between 5500 and 6000 RPM. Shift just before that point.

potvinj@sbcglobal.net @ 2009-08-29 21:18:43

[Subject]
I have a technical question for you about our car -- are you a Car mechanic? esp Chrysler T & C?
[Question]
Like is it possible to not have to spend $102 for a high pressure A/C hose (that's needing replaced cuz it's leaking)-- We own a 1996 Chrysler Town & Country. Can't we just improvise with some other hose? Why is this so costly? I hardly ever use my A/C except now when it's about 90 degrees outside.

Thanks for answering my question which I will post as a question after I do yours!

Cordelia @ 2009-08-29 17:19:24

[All Answers]
Never use a hose of any other type for A/C. Search around on other auto parts websites to see if you can find that hose cheaper.

dba695 @ 2009-08-29 17:22:42

A/C hoses are different than normal rubber hose. They must be able to withstand pressures up to 400PSI and temperatures that range from 33 degrees F to 200 degrees F. Plus they are not just rubber. They are fitted at both ends with aluminum fittings for connection to components. A/C lines also must be compatible with the refrigerant that they are designed to hold such as R-134A or R-12 in older vehicles. They are not just ordinary fuel or vacuum lines.

Mike J @ 2009-08-29 18:28:04

Go to a parts store and ask if they replace hoses on to AC hose connection ends. And some AC shops also replace the rubber hoses. We use to do this quite often in the town where our dealership is. You can do it your self by splitting the old hose off and installing the new one into the connections and double clamping it on both ends. The hose costs by the foot and could run around $10 for what you need But please do not use refrigerant that has stop-leak in it. It just screws up the recovery machine when the refrigerant is drawn out for the repairs.

Jackolantern @ 2009-08-29 19:31:57

Because the hoses have to hold pressure, a lot more than just wrapping duct tape or a wrapping a piece of hose around it with clamps

rick b @ 2009-08-29 22:00:24

I would suggest to get the proper a/c discharge line, sometimes parts places like NAPA can make a/c hoses, oh and you say you don't use your ac much, keep in mind that when you turn your defroster on the a/c comes on, this is so you can blend cold and warm air to defrost windows.

columbusmopar @ 2009-08-30 04:19:06

[Subject]
i've always wanted to own a chrysler 300c,would it be retarded to buy one now?
[Question]
w/ the government attempting to remove dodge and chrysler vehicles from the roads, would it be practical to buy a 300c, bearing in mind that i would like to own it and keep it in good running shape for @ least 6years? are parts going to become impossible to find/ exorbitantly priced?

majtom18 @ 2009-08-28 07:27:10

[All Answers]
dude, now is the best time to buy one NEW! chrysler will match your cash for clunkers voucher for a savings of 9k

l @ 2009-08-28 07:36:20

I would buy it. There will always be support for parts and they will always be cheaper than parts for imports....did you ever notice how expensive it is to buy parts for a Toyota etc. I had a transmission fail on a Mercedes. Got it fixed half price of dealer at an independent repair shop because it was rebuilt with Chevy parts ( the Mercedes and Chevy both had Borg Warner tranny and Mercedes charged 2 times as much for the same part!)

poppop @ 2009-08-28 07:37:37

the government is not trying to remove them from the roads. If that were the case they would have let them go bankrupt. They are really in better shape now than GM. Buy the car. don't worry about parts. I can get parts for a 30 year old chrysler still and that has nothing to do with the factory after that many years.

Doug W @ 2009-08-28 07:47:45

The government has a 10 year minimum part availablility law for ALL manufacturers. Buy the car and enjoy the savings!

Dave M @ 2009-08-29 20:24:16

You should also consider that such a car may be expensive to insure. Check your insurance rates before buying one, for example here - carquotes.imess.net

Brad @ 2009-08-31 02:18:28

[Subject]
i have squeaking brakes?
[Question]
i recently got new brakes and the front left brake is squeaking and hissing.can anyone tell me what this is?

Adrian P @ 2009-08-29 23:42:19

[All Answers]
The shop/mechanic did not put on a product that is a type of grease to eliminate the squealing problem..lazy, but it should go away soon when the pads are worn in. If it bothers you that much, go back and tell them to put the anti squeal lubricant on the brakes at no cost

not 2 B fooled @ 2009-08-29 23:48:35

You can put a dab of brake caliper grease on the back of the pads where it contacts the piston. Also check if the shims and springs are installed proper on the brake pads. Not all cars have this, but you can compare the front left and right brake pads.

Mack L @ 2009-08-29 23:52:27

well the stuff that the first answer said is what they use to not make any noise but you don't need that stuff it also does not make him lazy. but the noise should be gone within about 80 miles driving just needs to be driven. but i never use that stuff and i change the brakes on all my cars

kris @ 2009-08-30 01:25:32

forget the grease on the back of the pads, the quality of the pads make all the difference, if you buy the good metallic pads, and replace or (turn) the rotors there shouldn't be much noise, if you purchased a value line pad you will get the high pitch squeak,if the pad has more asbestos, this creates more dust in turn causes sqeaking, noise may go away, or may not!

columbusmopar @ 2009-08-30 04:25:52

I would take it back to them and tell them the problem and make them fix it.

Alioop @ 2009-08-30 20:25:15

I got high off air duster? Can this kill me?

[Subject]
I got high off air duster? Can this kill me?
[Question]
So i went with my friend and we got the bottle of air duster..the stuff for the keyboarrd. and then we say there and huffed it.

i huffed a lot of it...about like 15 huffs
and after i did it i felt all tingly and like WOAHH.


could this kill me if i like fell asleep or sumthing?
i also took 10 sleeping pills! wat could this do to me.
i took 10 unisom sleeping pills.

please answer! i kno im stupid

Emma♥Katie! @ 2009-08-27 18:05:50

[All Answers]
sooooooooooooo did you get what you wanted???

ken k @ 2009-08-27 18:11:34

Keep it up and you will be DEAD. Better stop that behavior.

alaisjones @ 2009-08-27 18:13:37

The Dust Off? That stuff is crazy... Can it kill you. There are cases of kids huffing it and it killed them their first time. There are cases of people doing it a lot and only having brian damage. There are people like me who have done it in the past and had no noticeable side effects. I recommend you don't huff it. :) Use it for what it is intended.

The pills. Sleeping pills can kill you if you take them and mix them with say alcohol. Then again I'm pretty sure that is only some sleeping pills. They have different "drugs" in them so I don't know for sure. I'd say don't take these either. I'd flush them down the toilet so your not tempted to take them again.

If this isn't working for you... Do what I had to do and put yourself in a treatment program. It's scary at first but it is well worth it.

If you find yourself questioning me remember this "My name is Ethan. I am 18 years old and I am/was a drug addict. I've probably done more drugs then you can name off hand and I still struggle today even though I am sober." "Get help if you need it, but don't continue down this path whether or not you are an "addict" or just using recreationally. It really wont get you anywhere in life... I've had felony and misdemeanor drug charges and I am only 18 years 2 months and something odd days old. You don't want the life I've given myself. Trust me. Drugs are not worth it...

Ethan @ 2009-08-27 18:26:29

WOW you have WAY too much time on your hands, get a playstation or something

that stuff if freon.... and yes it can kill you, read the bottle, if you can....

and the 10 sleeping pills, same thing...

Way to go genius!

your kidding right...?

clawless @ 2009-08-27 18:29:14

I got high off of a Plymouth Duster once - thing was stupid fast (this is the Chrysler section is it not?)

JohnB @ 2009-08-27 19:04:35

Yes the duster can kill you and that many sleeping pills can cause you to stop breathing

rick b @ 2009-08-27 22:26:31

Yes. Please continue and remove yourself from the gene pool.

C-Tech @ 2009-08-28 04:14:30

[Subject]
My Lebaron is acting funny..?
[Question]
I have a 95 Chrysler Lebaron GTC Convertible.

The check engine light comes on every once in a while, and when I turn it off, then turn the car back on, it doesn't immediately come back on, but eventually does.

I had the tranny checked, and it's fine. But, when I go to stop, it sputters, and sometimes stalls.

Also, what is the average RPM, in which a car such as mine is suppose to idle? Mine averages around 250-500 RPM.
I bought the car in May, and haven't had any problems ntil recently.

I got it from a private owner, and they didn't have any information about when it was last tuned up.

I'm taking it to a shop in a few days to have them look at it, and hopefully it's nothing huge.
Also, I took it to Auto Zone, and they said they couldn't scan it because it was too old.
I did this: http://www.extreme-check-engine-light-codes.com/Chrysler%20OBD1%20Decoder.htm

and code 12 and 51 came up.

Char @ 2009-08-26 06:05:00

[Best Answer]Code 12 is battery has been disconnected recently. No worries.

Code 51 is a bad O2 (oxygen) sensor. About $70 and is a pain to install just because the old one will be rusted to the exhaust.

Autozone will not be able to check codes because it is not an OBDII car and they are too stupid to know the old school way. Props to you for finding it (how to read the codes) and executing it correctly.

The lebaron is a great car, even though I'm not fond of the 3.0 V6, they had all the issues worked out by '95. Enjoy her, love her, and have fun.

-A fellow lebaron convertible owner.

p.s. There are two yahoo groups dedicated to the lebaron. I'd suggest signing up and posting there with your next issue or just comment about lebarons. You'll get a better answer faster there.

JohnB @ 1251342115

[All Answers]
1 what does the scan say??
2 rpm should be 700 give or taske a few
3 why did you check tranny if engines not running right?
4 go to mechanic
5 ever been tuned [in last 80K?]

pedro7of9 @ 2009-08-26 06:10:51

autozone scans for free
sounds like a fuel problem try a bottle of fuel treatment maybe average RPM 800 to 900 most likey casue by lack of fuel dirty fuel system bottle of fuel treatment might help it

kelly_f_1999 @ 2009-08-26 06:13:13

Your car should idle around 750 and no lower. Chances are that's why it is sputtering at stops and going dead. The check engine light is most likely gonna be for whatever it is making your car idle low weather it is missfires due to bad plugs or wires or a sensor. Best bet would be to find somewhere locally who runs diagnostics on check engine lights for free and see what they say. Then from there you should be able to solve the check engine light as well as the low idle and going dead problem.

Josh @ 2009-08-26 06:16:19

?'s answer was right. It should idle around 700-800 rpm 750 would be ideal but he didn't see the part where you said you took it to auto zone and they couldn't scan it. I don't know much about 95 Chrysler's but Auto zone should be able to help you. Ask them how to retrieve the codes and what they mean. Years ago when I first worked on a vehicle with a computer they had a booklet that told what the codes mean and how to retrieve them. In this case they sold me a key to stick in a port for the computer that was mounted on the bottom of the dash although I could have just used a piece of wire to jump across the correct ports the key was cheap and works for multiple vehicles. Also it is easier and quicker. After installing the key you watch the dash and a light flashes. EXAMPLE: 1 long flash and then 2 quick flashes after a short pause would mean code 12. Then you looked the code up in the book and it may say improper idle speed, in which case you adjust the idle speed. If code 15 appeared and you look that up it may say that the vehicle is misfiring. In which case you check the timing, plugs, wires etc... until you find out what is causing the misfiring. In your case we know it is idling too slow. If there is a bad plug or wire etc... that would cause it to sputter and stall because the engine is idling too slow. But there may not be a problem with spark, timing, or fuel. It may be because the idle speed is too slow. First thing speed up the idle so that it doesn't stall while idling then check timing. If that is ok check each plug and wire for spark which may be intermittently missing. If all plugs fire all the time the idle speed was the problem. If you find a bad plug or wire replace them then it will be running better in which case it may be running too fast so check the idle speed again and set about 700 or 750 rpm. If you don't know when it had a new set of plugs last it may be wise to replace them anyway because they may be cutting fuel mileage slightly and at the price of fuel it doesn't have to save much to save more than the cost of the plugs. I would find out what the problem is before replacing the plugs or replace them first and see if that helped the idle speed. If you just replace parts you could spend a lot of money unnecessarily and still not know what the problem is. So do one thing at a time. If the fuel system is dirty and causing the problem it could take several treatments to get it clean. Also on my 92 buick after 2 treatments it ran fine but that didn't last long so I started putting cleaner in every tank of fuel. That fixed my problem on the buick and after several tanks of fuel I was able to quit putting it in. When reading on the bottle they say that you should add one to every tank of fuel but that is just to sell you more of it. Not really necessary but can't hurt once in a while.

Jimbob @ 2009-08-26 12:27:23

acting funny?

Did you hit a bird lately?Maybe you have feathers tickling the radiator?







.

ca.alert @ 2009-08-26 14:14:50

Code 12 is battery has been disconnected recently. No worries.

Code 51 is a bad O2 (oxygen) sensor. About $70 and is a pain to install just because the old one will be rusted to the exhaust.

Autozone will not be able to check codes because it is not an OBDII car and they are too stupid to know the old school way. Props to you for finding it (how to read the codes) and executing it correctly.

The lebaron is a great car, even though I'm not fond of the 3.0 V6, they had all the issues worked out by '95. Enjoy her, love her, and have fun.

-A fellow lebaron convertible owner.

p.s. There are two yahoo groups

help my pt cruiser died =[?

[Subject]
help my pt cruiser died =[?
[Question]
i was driving home yesterday and my car died on me.... i ran the codes and got p0340 which is the camshaft i replaced the camshaft and its till not starting.... its a 02 pt cruiser.... any other ideas?
ok i changed my camshaft position sensor sorry i didnt get to type it all... and it still wont start when it first stalled and i tried to turn it on it make like an airy kind of noise..... then it started cranking..... it wont flip over..... and yes i changed the crankshaft and a hub bearing by myself.... im thinking maybe its the wire? its not the battery because my car was running when it happened

chicksplayxbox2 @ 2009-08-24 10:38:05

[Best Answer]Your timing belt is broken. The reason you received the code p0340 is because the camshaft stopped turning when the belt broke. If you remove the upper camshaft gear cover you will be able to see the belt. When you change the belt, get the water pump replaced. It won't cost that much more. Good luck.

C-Tech @ 1251158562

[All Answers]
Toyota.

sage @ 2009-08-24 10:44:44

You replaced your own camshaft???

WOW, I am impressed! Actually I am impressed that you have a code reader too!


Most people take their cars to a garage or to the dealer for repair.

AnswerDude @ 2009-08-24 10:45:55

P0340 is the Camshaft Position Sensor not the actual camshaft itself. You said that you replaced the Camshaft itself? You might have just wasted your money and time. Did you replace it or did you take it to a shop? I've had to replace the sensor on my SRT4 and it wasn't that expensive.

Jimmy @ 2009-08-24 10:46:49

I would investigate the alternator if the car just went out. If the alternator doesn't work the car runs off the battery.

Spanky @ 2009-08-24 10:49:22

You still need to put more info like how does it sound when you trying to start it or does it even try. If the cam shaft had to be change why. If it is from overheating you may have warp your engine block. Your engine is aluminum and it can warp with overheating. this will cause stress on your pistons and crack your camshaft. Your pistons may not moving freely. How does your spark plugs look like when you take them off the engine?

Esco @ 2009-08-24 10:50:19

P0340 is the Camshaft Position Sensor not the camshaft. So you should go find out where to get that part from, but it doesnt cost a whole lot.

Corey @ 2009-08-24 10:50:21

Your timing belt is broken. The reason you received the code p0340 is because the camshaft stopped turning when the belt broke. If you remove the upper camshaft gear cover you will be able to see the belt. When you change the belt, get the water pump replaced. It won't cost that much more. Good luck.

C-Tech @ 2009-08-24 17:02:42

[Subject]
I got high off air duster? Can this kill me?
[Question]
So i went with my friend and we got the bottle of air duster..the stuff for the keyboarrd. and then we say there and huffed it.

i huffed a lot of it...about like 15 huffs
and after i did it i felt all tingly and like WOAHH.


could this kill me if i like fell asleep or sumthing?
i also took 10 sleeping pills! wat could this do to me.
i took 10 unisom sleeping pills.

please answer! i kno im stupid

Emma♥Katie! @ 2009-08-27 18:05:50

[All Answers]
sooooooooooooo did you get what you wanted???

ken k @ 2009-08-27 18:11:34

Keep it up and you will be DEAD. Better stop that behavior.

alaisjones @ 2009-08-27 18:13:37

The Dust Off? That stuff is crazy... Can it kill you. There are cases of kids huffing it and it killed them their first time. There are cases of people doing it a lot and only having brian damage. There are people like me who have done it in the past and had no noticeable side effects. I recommend you don't huff it. :) Use it for what it is intended.

The pills. Sleeping pills can kill you if you take them and mix them with say alcohol. Then again I'm pretty sure that is only some sleeping pills. They have different "drugs" in them so I don't know for sure. I'd say don't take these either. I'd flush them down the toilet so your not tempted to take them again.

If this isn't working for you... Do what I had to do and put yourself in a treatment program. It's scary at first but it is well worth it.

If you find yourself questioning me remember this "My name is Ethan. I am 18 years old and I am/was a drug addict. I've probably done more drugs then you can name off hand and I still struggle today even though I am sober." "Get help if you need it, but don't continue down this path whether or not you are an "addict" or just using recreationally. It really wont get you anywhere in life... I've had felony and misdemeanor drug charges and I am only 18 years 2 months and something odd days old. You don't want the life I've given myself. Trust me. Drugs are not worth it...

Ethan @ 2009-08-27 18:26:29

WOW you have WAY too much time on your hands, get a playstation or something

that stuff if freon.... and yes it can kill you, read the bottle, if you can....

and the 10 sleeping pills, same thing...

Way to go genius!

your kidding right...?

clawless @ 2009-08-27 18:29:14

I got high off of a Plymouth Duster once - thing was stupid fast (this is the Chrysler section is it not?)

JohnB @ 2009-08-27 19:04:35

Yes the duster can kill you and that many sleeping pills can cause you to stop breathing

rick b @ 2009-08-27 22:26:31

Yes. Please continue and remove yourself from the gene pool.

C-Tech @ 2009-08-28 04:14:30

[Subject]
My Lebaron is acting funny..?
[Question]
I have a 95 Chrysler Lebaron GTC Convertible.

The check engine light comes on every once in a while, and when I turn it off, then turn the car back on, it doesn't immediately come back on, but eventually does.

I had the tranny checked, and it's fine. But, when I go to stop, it sputters, and sometimes stalls.

Also, what is the average RPM, in which a car such as mine is suppose to idle? Mine averages around 250-500 RPM.
I bought the car in May, and haven't had any problems ntil recently.

I got it from a private owner, and they didn't have any information about when it was last tuned up.

I'm taking it to a shop in a few days to have them look at it, and hopefully it's nothing huge.
Also, I took it to Auto Zone, and they said they couldn't scan it because it was too old.
I did this: http://www.extreme-check-engine-light-codes.com/Chrysler%20OBD1%20Decoder.htm

and code 12 and 51 came up.

Char @ 2009-08-26 06:05:00

[Best Answer]Code 12 is battery has been disconnected recently. No worries.

Code 51 is a bad O2 (oxygen) sensor. About $70 and is a pain to install just because the old one will be rusted to the exhaust.

Autozone will not be able to check codes because it is not an OBDII car and they are too stupid to know the old school way. Props to you for finding it (how to read the codes) and executing it correctly.

The lebaron is a great car, even though I'm not fond of the 3.0 V6, they had all the issues worked out by '95. Enjoy her, love her, and have fun.

-A fellow lebaron convertible owner.

p.s. There are two yahoo groups dedicated to the lebaron. I'd suggest signing up and posting there with your next issue or just comment about lebarons. You'll get a better answer faster there.

JohnB @ 1251342115

[All Answers]
1 what does the scan say??
2 rpm should be 700 give or taske a few
3 why did you check tranny if engines not running right?
4 go to mechanic
5 ever been tuned [in last 80K?]

pedro7of9 @ 2009-08-26 06:10:51

autozone scans for free
sounds like a fuel problem try a bottle of fuel treatment maybe average RPM 800 to 900 most likey casue by lack of fuel dirty fuel system bottle of fuel treatment might help it

kelly_f_1999 @ 2009-08-26 06:13:13

Your car should idle around 750 and no lower. Chances are that's why it is sputtering at stops and going dead. The check engine light is most likely gonna be for whatever it is making your car idle low weather it is missfires due to bad plugs or wires or a sensor. Best bet would be to find somewhere locally who runs diagnostics on check engine lights for free and see what they say. Then from there you should be able to solve the check engine light as well as the low idle and going dead problem.

Josh @ 2009-08-26 06:16:19

?'s answer was right. It should idle around 700-800 rpm 750 would be ideal but he didn't see the part where you said you took it to auto zone and they couldn't scan it. I don't know much about 95 Chrysler's but Auto zone should be able to help you. Ask them how to retrieve the codes and what they mean. Years ago when I first worked on a vehicle with a computer they had a booklet that told what the codes mean and how to retrieve them. In this case they sold me a key to stick in a port for the computer that was mounted on the bottom of the dash although I could have just used a piece of wire t

My Lebaron is acting funny..?

[Subject]
My Lebaron is acting funny..?
[Question]
I have a 95 Chrysler Lebaron GTC Convertible.

The check engine light comes on every once in a while, and when I turn it off, then turn the car back on, it doesn't immediately come back on, but eventually does.

I had the tranny checked, and it's fine. But, when I go to stop, it sputters, and sometimes stalls.

Also, what is the average RPM, in which a car such as mine is suppose to idle? Mine averages around 250-500 RPM.
I bought the car in May, and haven't had any problems ntil recently.

I got it from a private owner, and they didn't have any information about when it was last tuned up.

I'm taking it to a shop in a few days to have them look at it, and hopefully it's nothing huge.
Also, I took it to Auto Zone, and they said they couldn't scan it because it was too old.
I did this: http://www.extreme-check-engine-light-codes.com/Chrysler%20OBD1%20Decoder.htm

and code 12 and 51 came up.

Char @ 2009-08-26 06:05:00

[Best Answer]Code 12 is battery has been disconnected recently. No worries.

Code 51 is a bad O2 (oxygen) sensor. About $70 and is a pain to install just because the old one will be rusted to the exhaust.

Autozone will not be able to check codes because it is not an OBDII car and they are too stupid to know the old school way. Props to you for finding it (how to read the codes) and executing it correctly.

The lebaron is a great car, even though I'm not fond of the 3.0 V6, they had all the issues worked out by '95. Enjoy her, love her, and have fun.

-A fellow lebaron convertible owner.

p.s. There are two yahoo groups dedicated to the lebaron. I'd suggest signing up and posting there with your next issue or just comment about lebarons. You'll get a better answer faster there.

JohnB @ 1251342115

[All Answers]
1 what does the scan say??
2 rpm should be 700 give or taske a few
3 why did you check tranny if engines not running right?
4 go to mechanic
5 ever been tuned [in last 80K?]

pedro7of9 @ 2009-08-26 06:10:51

autozone scans for free
sounds like a fuel problem try a bottle of fuel treatment maybe average RPM 800 to 900 most likey casue by lack of fuel dirty fuel system bottle of fuel treatment might help it

kelly_f_1999 @ 2009-08-26 06:13:13

Your car should idle around 750 and no lower. Chances are that's why it is sputtering at stops and going dead. The check engine light is most likely gonna be for whatever it is making your car idle low weather it is missfires due to bad plugs or wires or a sensor. Best bet would be to find somewhere locally who runs diagnostics on check engine lights for free and see what they say. Then from there you should be able to solve the check engine light as well as the low idle and going dead problem.

Josh @ 2009-08-26 06:16:19

?'s answer was right. It should idle around 700-800 rpm 750 would be ideal but he didn't see the part where you said you took it to auto zone and they couldn't scan it. I don't know much about 95 Chrysler's but Auto zone should be able to help you. Ask them how to retrieve the codes and what they mean. Years ago when I first worked on a vehicle with a computer they had a booklet that told what the codes mean and how to retrieve them. In this case they sold me a key to stick in a port for the computer that was mounted on the bottom of the dash although I could have just used a piece of wire to jump across the correct ports the key was cheap and works for multiple vehicles. Also it is easier and quicker. After installing the key you watch the dash and a light flashes. EXAMPLE: 1 long flash and then 2 quick flashes after a short pause would mean code 12. Then you looked the code up in the book and it may say improper idle speed, in which case you adjust the idle speed. If code 15 appeared and you look that up it may say that the vehicle is misfiring. In which case you check the timing, plugs, wires etc... until you find out what is causing the misfiring. In your case we know it is idling too slow. If there is a bad plug or wire etc... that would cause it to sputter and stall because the engine is idling too slow. But there may not be a problem with spark, timing, or fuel. It may be because the idle speed is too slow. First thing speed up the idle so that it doesn't stall while idling then check timing. If that is ok check each plug and wire for spark which may be intermittently missing. If all plugs fire all the time the idle speed was the problem. If you find a bad plug or wire replace them then it will be running better in which case it may be running too fast so check the idle speed again and set about 700 or 750 rpm. If you don't know when it had a new set of plugs last it may be wise to replace them anyway because they may be cutting fuel mileage slightly and at the price of fuel it doesn't have to save much to save more than the cost of the plugs. I would find out what the problem is before replacing the plugs or replace them first and see if that helped the idle speed. If you just replace parts you could spend a lot of money unnecessarily and still not know what the problem is. So do one thing at a time. If the fuel system is dirty and causing the problem it could take several treatments to get it clean. Also on my 92 buick after 2 treatments it ran fine but that didn't last long so I started putting cleaner in every tank of fuel. That fixed my problem on the buick and after several tanks of fuel I was able to quit putting it in. When reading on the bottle they say that you should add one to every tank of fuel but that is just to sell you more of it. Not really necessary but can't hurt once in a while.

Jimbob @ 2009-08-26 12:27:23

acting funny?

Did you hit a bird lately?Maybe you have feathers tickling the radiator?







.

ca.alert @ 2009-08-26 14:14:50

Code 12 is battery has been disconnected recently. No worries.

Code 51 is a bad O2 (oxygen) sensor. About $70 and is a pain to install just because the old one will be rusted to the exhaust.

Autozone will not be able to check codes because it is not an OBDII car and they are too stupid to know the old school way. Props to you for finding it (how to read the codes) and executing it correctly.

The lebaron is a great car, even though I'm not fond of the 3.0 V6, they had all the issues worked out by '95. Enjoy her, love her, and have fun.

-A fellow lebaron convertible owner.

p.s. There are two yahoo groups dedicated to the lebaron. I'd suggest signing up and posting there with your next issue or just comment about lebarons. You'll get a better answer faster there.

JohnB @ 2009-08-26 20:01:55

[Subject]
are chryslers good cars?
[Question]
im looking at a 2001 chrysler sebring. 90,000 miles. is this good? are they reliable cars?

curiousparsnippete119 @ 2009-08-26 23:21:07

[All Answers]
I have had a whole bunch of big Chryslers that have all been extremely reliable. I am not sure about the Sebring. I'd say consumer reports woud rate it low, because they rated Chryslers low in 1979, and it just seems like te right thing to do.

Generally, Chryslers are so cheap, you can fix a few things and financially still come out well.

Firebird @ 2009-08-26 23:26:11

I think Chryslers and Dodges are excellent cars. I don't know specifically about the Sebring, but as you likely know if a manufacturer makes good cars, all their lines are likely to be good.

90,000 miles is right at the borderline where cars may start having problems. These days we often get 200,000 out of our cars, but still the 100,000 mark is when problems can happen. I think it's important how much you are paying for it. Check your Kelly blue book to see if the price matches the mileage.

(For some reason it seems to me a high percentage of Sebrings were convertibles. Don't know what that has to do with anything, but if it is, be aware that adds a whole new area of potential problems.)

Good luck. Hope it works out that you become a member of the proud family of Mopar owners.

Anglo 409 @ 2009-08-26 23:37:24

If it is a Sebring Coupe, run the other way. If it is a Sebring Sedan or Convertible, consider it. If it has the 2.7L V6, it would have to be heavily discounted as those engines do have problems if not maintained well. If it has the 4 cyl engine, buy it. Problems are few and manageable with the 4 cyl. Make sure the timing belt has been changed or plan on changing it with 90,000 miles. Regardless of what you buy used, ALWAYS test drive it first. Good luck.

C-Tech @ 2009-08-27 04:04:03

If you are thinking of a Sebring, I sugguest you to go www.carcomplaints.com and check out the Sebring AND the 2.7L engine should your Sebring have one.

DON'T BUY IT.

Joe @ 2009-08-27 06:46:31

I'm generally a Chrysler fan, but there is nothing too redeemable about a 2001 Sebring. If its a convertible, those are generally nice enough to put up with a few nuisances, but with the sedans - there are better options.

X2 on avoiding the coupes. They are just a rebadged Mitsubishi Eclipse, which were just junk once they moved on from being a DSM.

JohnB @ 2009-08-27 12:10:29

[Subject]
The new Chrysler 300: Crappy interior?
[Question]
My dad said he found an article on some remote site that said that the Chrysler 300 has a crappy interior (he did not really define crappy more than just crappy). So is it true that the 300 has a crappy interior, or was it just crap on the site he got that information from. If it really is crap, could you provide a link to the page containing information supporting your claim?
Thank you.

slipknotkorn_rules @ 2009-08-26 19:43:32

[All Answers]
What year is new? The 2005-2009 ones sure have an interior that is not all too impressive given how nice the outside is. They made it better for '08, but its still behind some of the competition.

JohnB @ 2009-08-26 19:48:23

Chrysler makes "boring" interiors. The only interior trim that I like is in th

help my pt cruiser died =[?

[Subject]
help my pt cruiser died =[?
[Question]
i was driving home yesterday and my car died on me.... i ran the codes and got p0340 which is the camshaft i replaced the camshaft and its till not starting.... its a 02 pt cruiser.... any other ideas?
ok i changed my camshaft position sensor sorry i didnt get to type it all... and it still wont start when it first stalled and i tried to turn it on it make like an airy kind of noise..... then it started cranking..... it wont flip over..... and yes i changed the crankshaft and a hub bearing by myself.... im thinking maybe its the wire? its not the battery because my car was running when it happened

chicksplayxbox2 @ 2009-08-24 10:38:05

[Best Answer]Your timing belt is broken. The reason you received the code p0340 is because the camshaft stopped turning when the belt broke. If you remove the upper camshaft gear cover you will be able to see the belt. When you change the belt, get the water pump replaced. It won't cost that much more. Good luck.

C-Tech @ 1251158562

[All Answers]
Toyota.

sage @ 2009-08-24 10:44:44

You replaced your own camshaft???

WOW, I am impressed! Actually I am impressed that you have a code reader too!


Most people take their cars to a garage or to the dealer for repair.

AnswerDude @ 2009-08-24 10:45:55

P0340 is the Camshaft Position Sensor not the actual camshaft itself. You said that you replaced the Camshaft itself? You might have just wasted your money and time. Did you replace it or did you take it to a shop? I've had to replace the sensor on my SRT4 and it wasn't that expensive.

Jimmy @ 2009-08-24 10:46:49

I would investigate the alternator if the car just went out. If the alternator doesn't work the car runs off the battery.

Spanky @ 2009-08-24 10:49:22

You still need to put more info like how does it sound when you trying to start it or does it even try. If the cam shaft had to be change why. If it is from overheating you may have warp your engine block. Your engine is aluminum and it can warp with overheating. this will cause stress on your pistons and crack your camshaft. Your pistons may not moving freely. How does your spark plugs look like when you take them off the engine?

Esco @ 2009-08-24 10:50:19

P0340 is the Camshaft Position Sensor not the camshaft. So you should go find out where to get that part from, but it doesnt cost a whole lot.

Corey @ 2009-08-24 10:50:21

Your timing belt is broken. The reason you received the code p0340 is because the camshaft stopped turning when the belt broke. If you remove the upper camshaft gear cover you will be able to see the belt. When you change the belt, get the water pump replaced. It won't cost that much more. Good luck.

C-Tech @ 2009-08-24 17:02:42

[Subject]
We have a 1994 Plymouth Grand Voyager Mini Van It start and runs we drove it home from Fayetteville?
[Question]
It has fuel injection, It will not Idle, It cut out real bad. Has Electronic Ignition. Everything works on it except it will not stay running when you take for foot off the gas and we checked the spark plugs one wire is black inside but the plugs were really clean. Can anyone tell me what may be causing it to run so rough.

bjwill72961 @ 2009-08-23 14:21:32

[All Answers]
Dirty fuel injector or fuel pump is bad.

mama_sayed @ 2009-08-23 14:26:31

check your fuel pump or filters

jon @ 2009-08-23 14:33:43

Check your vacum lines,idle solenoid switch

jeepster @ 2009-08-23 15:27:46

Possibly an Idle Air Control Motor. When you take your foot of the accelerator pedal the throttle velve closes completely allowing no air into the engine. Idle is acomplised by an air bypass from above the throttle plate to below. Air in this passage is controlled by the idle air control motor which controls idle speed by allowing more or less air past as needed. When the fail they can stick in the closed position causing the engine to die unless the throttle plate is opened. Thay also often time will not set a trouble code in the PCM. Try tapping the IAC gently with a screwdrive handle with engine running to see if the condition changes. Its a small round metal unit attatched to the throttle body with torx screws. Dont confuse it with the throttle position sensor.
Good luck.

Dave @ 2009-08-23 15:33:15

Check for fault codes, do a compression test check you TPS, AIS, and your MAP also see if the throttle body is crudded with carbon

rick b @ 2009-08-23 19:57:34

[Subject]
My Lebaron is acting funny..?
[Question]
I have a 95 Chrysler Lebaron GTC Convertible.

The check engine lig

help my pt cruiser died =[?

[Subject]
help my pt cruiser died =[?
[Question]
i was driving home yesterday and my car died on me.... i ran the codes and got p0340 which is the camshaft i replaced the camshaft and its till not starting.... its a 02 pt cruiser.... any other ideas?
ok i changed my camshaft position sensor sorry i didnt get to type it all... and it still wont start when it first stalled and i tried to turn it on it make like an airy kind of noise..... then it started cranking..... it wont flip over..... and yes i changed the crankshaft and a hub bearing by myself.... im thinking maybe its the wire? its not the battery because my car was running when it happened

chicksplayxbox2 @ 2009-08-24 10:38:05

[All Answers]
Toyota.

sage @ 2009-08-24 10:44:44

You replaced your own camshaft???

WOW, I am impressed! Actually I am impressed that you have a code reader too!


Most people take their cars to a garage or to the dealer for repair.

AnswerDude @ 2009-08-24 10:45:55

P0340 is the Camshaft Position Sensor not the actual camshaft itself. You said that you replaced the Camshaft itself? You might have just wasted your money and time. Did you replace it or did you take it to a shop? I've had to replace the sensor on my SRT4 and it wasn't that expensive.

Jimmy @ 2009-08-24 10:46:49

I would investigate the alternator if the car just went out. If the alternator doesn't work the car runs off the battery.

Spanky @ 2009-08-24 10:49:22

You still need to put more info like how does it sound when you trying to start it or does it even try. If the cam shaft had to be change why. If it is from overheating you may have warp your engine block. Your engine is aluminum and it can warp with overheating. this will cause stress on your pistons and crack your camshaft. Your pistons may not moving freely. How does your spark plugs look like when you take them off the engine?

Esco @ 2009-08-24 10:50:19

P0340 is the Camshaft Position Sensor not the camshaft. So you should go find out where to get that part from, but it doesnt cost a whole lot.

Corey @ 2009-08-24 10:50:21

[Subject]
We have a 1994 Plymouth Grand Voyager Mini Van It start and runs we drove it home from Fayetteville?
[Question]
It has fuel injection, It will not Idle, It cut out real bad. Has Electronic Ignition. Everything works on it except it will not stay running when you take for foot off the gas and we checked the spark plugs one wire is black inside but the plugs were really clean. Can anyone tell me what may be causing it to run so rough.

bjwill72961 @ 2009-08-23 14:21:32

[All Answers]
Dirty fuel injector or fuel pump is bad.

mama_sayed @ 2009-08-23 14:26:31

check your fuel pump or filters

jon @ 2009-08-23 14:33:43

Check your vacum lines,idle solenoid switch

jeepster @ 2009-08-23 15:27:46

Possibly an Idle Air Control Motor. When you take your foot of the accelerator pedal the throttle velve closes completely allowing no air into the engine. Idle is acomplised by an air bypass from above the throttle plate to below. Air in this passage is controlled by the idle air control motor which controls idle speed by allowing more or less air past as needed. When the fail they can stick in the closed position causing the engine to die unless the throttle plate is opened. Thay also often time will not set a trouble code in the PCM. Try tapping the IAC gently with a screwdrive handle with engine running to see if the condition changes. Its a small round metal unit attatched to the throttle body with torx screws. Dont confuse it with the throttle position sensor.
Good luck.

Dave @ 2009-08-23 15:33:15

Check for fault codes, do a compression test check you TPS, AIS, and your MAP also see if the throttle body is crudded with carbon

rick b @ 2009-08-23 19:57:34

[Subject]
i desperately need 1,300?
[Question]
how can i come up with the money before monday?

should i get a sugar daddy or what? i'm panicking.

ventimiglia @ 2009-08-21 17:35:42

[All Answers]
well i would need to know why you need it but thats impossible unless u rob someone and even then since people are broke know ur screwed.

BlAzE @ 2009-08-21 17:40:10

yea, or have a really rich family member

J D @ 2009-08-21 17:40:37

well saturday night is shot

ken k @ 2009-08-21 17:42:38

Well if you are good looking and can well I wont say about the DD's and a garden hose with a golf ball. try looking for recyclables, 3 days, lots of hard work you can make it

rick b @ 2009-08-22 01:40:50

It is now monday = how did it work out?

roadrunner426440 @ 2009-08-24 10:44:41

[Subject]
Where are the timing marks on a 1997-1998 Plymouth Breeze?
[Question]

Bubbiecakes @ 2009-08-22 12:59:02

[Best Answer]should be on crankshaft vibration dampener or pulley at the botttom of engine just above the oil pan should be just a line across the width of the pulley

Dale R @ 1250974696

[All Answers]
should be on crankshaft vibration dampener or pulley at the botttom of engine just above the oil pan should be just a line across the width of the pulley

Dale R @ 2009-08-22 13:58:16

four cylinder? if so on the cam gears there should be arrows and notches. the notches line up with each other. and on the crank pully there will be a notch on the back side toward the engine that will match up with a triangle on the engine at about one o'clock.

addy's gruve @ 2009-08-22 14:45:50

Should be on the harmonic balancer on the end of the crankshaft. What I normally do is turn the engine over by hand untill I find the mark then put chalk on it and wipe it. The chalk will stay in the notch and make it easy to see.

Jimbob @ 2009-08-22 16:16:05

Please stop whatever you're doing and take it to someone who knows.

NEGLECTED @ 2009-08-23 00:24:01

[Subject]
can you twin turbo chrysler charger with a hemi engine?
[Question]
i am just wondering how and/or can you twin turbo chrysler charger with a hemi engine, because my friend has a chrysler charger with a hemi engine and he wants to make it faster so he's wondering if he can twin turbo charge it, lol we would use nos but it costs more and twin turbo lasts longer because its an engine and plus if we want to use nos we will use it on the twin turbo :) lol thanks :) lol

Aymen C @ 2009-08-23 03:33:40

[All Answers]
Sure, as long as you have the space, and the money, you can twin-turbo any engine.

Bandit-05 @ 2009-08-23 03:52:13

Yes you can put on twin turbos...Pick up mopar mag and there are more than a few companys that offer kits for your newer hemi engine...Also check out Paxton...They have under the hood super chargers that will give you more bang for your buck!

Johnny Rotten @ 2009-08-23 08:03:06

yup possible try these guys got the single kit talk to there tech guys for twin, with nos while you are at it go buy a new engine so you have something to use after you blow a hole in the block
http://www.turbo-kits.com/

rick b @ 2009-08-23 12:35:27

yes, but you gotta make sure the body and transmission can hold the power up though.

Corey @ 2009-08-24 10:52:36

what would cause my pt cruiser to lose the steering while driving?

[Subject]
what would cause my pt cruiser to lose the steering while driving?
[Question]
i was headed to work the other morning and my car completely lost the steering. needless to say i ended up in a 6 foot ditch (luckily not hurt). when the wrecker came and pulled it out he started the car and moved it and it seemed to steer fine. Can anyone explain what happened and if it will happen again?
The car is a late 2001 early 2002 PT Cruiser
The car is actually registered as a 2002, but as we just come o find out when we order parts we have to order 2001 parts. would the powersteering make it lose the sttering but then seem to steer ok when the guy with the wrecker pulled it out?
The car is actually registered as a 2002, but as we just come o find out when we order parts we have to order 2001 parts. would the powersteering make it lose the sttering but then seem to steer ok when the guy with the wrecker pulled it out?
I could move the steering wheel but it wasnt controlling the movement of he wheels. after they pulled it out it seemed to steeri ok. it is still in the shop and i am still waiting for the insurance adjuster to call me. could the computer have something to do with it or anything else like that, that would lose it and then come back?

Jessica @ 2009-08-22 09:23:58

[All Answers]
WE need more info what kind of car what year etc but seems like maybe the power steering pump is goin out

Drew D @ 2009-08-22 09:40:29

the power steering pump maybe about to fail that would be my guess without testing .

Delmer S @ 2009-08-22 10:41:15

maybe it wasn't the car itself.could have been something slick on road.my ex wife had to stop at a red light one time and when she hit the breaks she just started to slide.into another car.as it happens she hit the breaks on a sheet of plywood.

Brian @ 2009-08-22 13:52:35

did you loose steering all together or just power assist? if you just lost assist was it accompanied by a whirring noise? if that is the case you most llikely have a leak at the pressure hose under the engine to the steering gear. i haven't heard of ccompletely loosing steering, so i am at a loss there.

addy's gruve @ 2009-08-22 14:51:21

[Subject]
i desperately need 1,300?
[Question]
how can i come up with the money before monday?

should i get a sugar daddy or what? i'm panicking.

ventimiglia @ 2009-08-21 17:35:42

[All Answers]
well i would need to know why you need it but thats impossible unless u rob someone and even then since people are broke know ur screwed.

BlAzE @ 2009-08-21 17:40:10

yea, or have a really rich family member

J D @ 2009-08-21 17:40:37

well saturday night is shot

ken k @ 2009-08-21 17:42:38

Well if you are good looking and can well I wont say about the DD's and a garden hose with a golf ball. try looking for recyclables, 3 days, lots of hard work you can make it

rick b @ 2009-08-22 01:40:50

[Subject]
fastest engine in 1998 plymouth neon?
[Question]
what is the fastest engine i can put in my 1998 plymouth neon highliner coupe and it has to b street legal

Brett S @ 2009-08-21 10:39:47

[All Answers]
depends on wer u live.....street legal in some states means original engine only......weras sum states only have a 500hp limit for street legal so ur gonna have to get sum more info b4 we can answer this question

Karle @ 2009-08-21 10:43:45

I have seen a V6 from a PT cruiser fit with no problem

sterling m @ 2009-08-21 10:56:47

Going by the strictest emissions in North America (Cali), you can put in any engine you want, as long as it is the same year as your car or newer, and has all of its working emissions equipment.
Yes, you could put in a 2009 600hp Viper engine and be completely legal.

Practicality kinda says to stick with '98+ Neon engines.

Jennifer L @ 2009-08-21 18:29:15

2.4l 4 from srt-4. drops right in.

addy's gruve @ 2009-08-22 15:07:15

[Subject]
Where are the timing marks on a 1997-1998 Plymouth Breeze?
[Question]

Bubbiecakes @ 2009-08-22 12:59:02

[Best Answer]should be on crankshaft vibration dampener or pulley at the botttom of engine just above the oil pan should be just a line across the width of the pulley

Dale R @ 1250974696

[All Answers]
should be on crankshaft vibration dampener or pulley at the botttom of engine just above the oil pan should be just a line across the width of the pulley

Dale R @ 2009-08-22 13:58:16

four cylinder? if so on the cam gears there should be arrows and notches. the notches line up with each other. and on the crank pully there will be a notch on the back side toward the engine that will match up with a triangle on the engine at about one o'clock.

addy's gruve @ 2009-08-22 14:45:50

Should be on the harmonic balancer on the end of the crankshaft. What I normally do is turn the engine over by hand untill I find the mark then put chalk on it and wipe it. The chalk will stay in the notch and make it easy to see.

Jimbob @ 2009-08-22 16:16:05

Please stop whatever you're doing and take it to someone who knows.

NEGLECTED @ 2009-08-23 00:24:01

[Subject]
We have a 1994 Plymouth Grand Voyager Mini Van It start and runs we drove it home from Fayetteville?
[Question]
It has fuel injection, It will not Idle, It cut out real bad. Has Electronic Ignition. Everything works on it except it will not stay running when you take for foot off the gas and we checked the spark plugs one wire is black inside but the plugs were really clean. Can anyone tell me what may be causing it to run so rough.

bjwill72961 @ 2009-08-23 14:21:32

[All Answers]
Dirty fuel injector or fuel pump is bad.

mama_sayed @ 2009-08-23 14:26:31

check your fuel pump or filters

jon @ 2009-08-23 14:33:43

Check your vacum lines,idle solenoid switch

jeepster @ 2009-08-23 15:27:46

Possibly an Idle Air Control Motor. When you take your foot of the accelerator pedal the throttle velve closes completely allowing no air into the engine. Idle is acomplised by an air bypass from above the throttle plate to below. Air in this passage is controlled by the idle air control motor which controls idle speed by allowing more or less air past as needed. When the fail they can stick in the closed position causing the engine to die unless the throttle plate is opened. Thay also often time will not set a trouble code in the PCM. Try tapping the IAC gently with a screwdrive handle with engine running to see if the condition changes. Its a small round metal unit attatched to the throttle body with torx screws. Dont confuse it with the throttle position sensor.
Good luck.

Dave @ 2009-08-23 15:33:15

i lost the key to my chrysler neon 2000 model. so what should i do to get another key 4 the car to start?

[Subject]
i lost the key to my chrysler neon 2000 model. so what should i do to get another key 4 the car to start?
[Question]
i tried cutting another key but it refuses to start

joeee @ 2009-08-20 08:54:17

[All Answers]
I bleave the only way to get a new key is bringing the car(tow) to a Chrysler dealership. there might be a chip in the key or it is cut a certian way that will only work if done by a dealership.

z3r0_117 @ 2009-08-20 08:59:46

The best way is to get the car towed to the dealership, and have another one made. You could try calling some locksmiths in your area, as they may be willing to do it a little cheaper than the dealership. They will send a van out and do it on the spot, but they will not give you a genuine key. It won't say Chrysler on it, if you care.

The problem is that your car probably requires more than a cut key. The plastic part of the key in many cases has a chip in it that prevents the car from starting. They do this to make the car harder to steal. You need to have a key programmed as well as cut. I am guessing that whoever cut the key obviously didn't know that, so he didn't give you one with a chip. The key you have will only be for getting into the car in the future, if you lock yourself out.

AS @ 2009-08-20 09:35:10

take your vin number from your car and they can get you another one.

papabear @ 2009-08-20 20:56:52

Automotive locksmith can cut and program the key as it sits. They come to you. Towing to the dealer is also an option.

Hillbilly Locksmith @ 2009-08-21 12:04:07

you can try ebay motors.com type your car's year make and model in the search bar ,they have car keys for good prices and comes with free programming .

twintwin t @ 2009-08-22 12:13:06

[Subject]
fastest engine in 1998 plymouth neon?
[Question]
what is the fastest engine i can put in my 1998 plymouth neon highliner coupe and it has to b street legal

Brett S @ 2009-08-21 10:39:47

[All Answers]
depends on wer u live.....street legal in some states means original engine only......weras sum states only have a 500hp limit for street legal so ur gonna have to get sum more info b4 we can answer this question

Karle @ 2009-08-21 10:43:45

I have seen a V6 from a PT cruiser fit with no problem

sterling m @ 2009-08-21 10:56:47

Going by the strictest emissions in North America (Cali), you can put in any engine you want, as long as it is the same year as your car or newer, and has all of its working emissions equipment.
Yes, you could put in a 2009 600hp Viper engine and be completely legal.

Practicality kinda says to stick with '98+ Neon engines.

Jennifer L @ 2009-08-21 18:29:15

2.4l 4 from srt-4. drops right in.

addy's gruve @ 2009-08-22 15:07:15

[Subject]
what would cause my pt cruiser to lose the steering while driving?
[Question]
i was headed to work the other morning and my car completely lost the steering. needless to say i ended up in a 6 foot ditch (luckily not hurt). when the wrecker came and pulled it out he started the car and moved it and it seemed to steer fine. Can anyone explain what happened and if it will happen again?
The car is a late 2001 early 2002 PT Cruiser
The car is actually registered as a 2002, but as we just come o find out when we order parts we have to order 2001 parts. would the powersteering make it lose the sttering but then seem to steer ok when the guy with the wrecker pulled it out?
The car is actually registered as a 2002, but as we just come o find out when we order parts we have to order 2001 parts. would the powersteering make it lose the sttering but then seem to steer ok when the guy with the wrecker pulled it out?

Jessica @ 2009-08-22 09:23:58

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WE need more info what kind of car what year etc but seems like maybe the power steering pump is goin out

Drew D @ 2009-08-22 09:40:29

the power steering pump maybe about to fail that would be my guess without testing .

Delmer S @ 2009-08-22 10:41:15

maybe it wasn't the car itself.could have been something slick on road.my ex wife had to stop at a red light one time and when she hit the breaks she just started to slide.into another car.as it happens she hit the breaks on a sheet of plywood.

Brian @ 2009-08-22 13:52:35

did you loose steering all together or just power assist? if you just lost assist was it accompanied by a whirring noise? if that is the case you most llikely have a leak at the pressure hose under the engine to the steering gear. i haven't heard of ccompletely loosing steering, so i am at a loss there.

addy's gruve @ 2009-08-22 14:51:21

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Where are the timing marks on a 1997-1998 Plymouth Breeze?
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Bubbiecakes @ 2009-08-22 12:59:02

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should be on crankshaft vibration dampener or pulley at the botttom of engine just above the oil pan should be just a line across the width of the pulley

Dale R @ 2009-08-22 13:58:16

four cylinder? if so on the cam gears there should be arrows and notches. the notches line up with each other. and on the crank pully there will be a notch on the back side toward the engine that will match up with a triangle on the engine at about one o'clock.

addy's gruve @ 2009-08-22 14:45:50

Should be on the harmonic balancer on the end of the crankshaft. What I normally do is turn the engine over by hand untill I find the mark then put chalk on it and wipe it. The chalk will stay in the notch and make it easy to see.

Jimbob @ 2009-08-22 16:16:05

Please stop whatever you're doing and take it to someone who knows.

NEGLECTED @ 2009-08-23 00:24:01

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i desperately need 1,300?
[Question]
how can i come up with the money before monday?

should i get a sugar daddy or what? i'm panicking.

ventimiglia @ 2009-08-21 17:35:42

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well i would need to know why you need it but thats impossible unless u rob someone and even then since people are broke know ur screwed.

BlAzE @ 2009-08-21 17:40:10

yea, or have a really rich family member

J D @ 2009-08-21 17:40:37

well saturday night is shot

ken k @ 2009-08-21 17:42:38

Well if you are good looking and can well I wont say about the DD's and a garden hose with a golf ball. try looking for recyclables, 3 days, lots of hard work you can make it

rick b @ 2009-08-22 01:40:50

I drove through a puddle of water, now my van is mis-firing.?

I drove through a puddle of water, now my van is mis-firing.?

I accidently drove through a large puddle of water over the road and my engine shut down halfway through it. I got it re-started and got it home, but it is mis-firing. What can I do to fix this?

Asked by: Stephanie @ 2009-08-10 06:02:34

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take your air filter out and let it dry. if water got in your engine you're screwed!

♥☆Mrs. Rose☆♥

You most likely got water in your distributor. Take it off and dry it and the plug wires.

IceT

fan or air hose blow dry motor wires are wet coil wet eletronic's wet

kelly_f_1999

Your ignition system is wet, give it some time and it should dry out unless you have moisture in your distributor. You'll have to remove the cap off to remove the moisture either by trying to wipe it clean or purchase an aerosol product to remove it from your local parts store. Good Luck!

CH

Spray your electrics (HT leads, distributor cap, coil and plug caps) with water repellent like WD40. If you have a conventional distributor, remove the cap, dry it and spray it inside with WD40. Dry your points (if you have them - much less likely these days). Check the air filter for dampness and let it dry if necessary. Other than that, it might well be a case of leaving it to dry out on its own.

I once worked with a bloke - a new sales rep - who got a brand new car, drove it fast through a deep puddle to show off, sucked water through the air intake and into the cylinders where it (obviously) would not compress. The clatter of broken metal said it all. That's not bad for a first (and last) day of employment.

roscullion

PULL ROTOR CAP , MAKE SURE IT IS DRY INSIDE !


SEEYA MITCH

Mitch/aka/CAPTNEASY

WD-40 is a good moisture displacer & it doesn't conduct electricity. Spray it on everything electrical.

ted j

your Electronic ignition system is fubar. get it looked at by someone knowledgeable.

Joe

Excessive moisture somewhere in the ignition system is probably the reason your van is misfiring but you may have a plug wire loose as well. You say you "accidentally drove through a large puddle", was there a pothole under the water you didn't see? If so a sudden jolt to the van could have loosened a plug wire.

You don't say what type van you have, if you have a distributor, check for water in the cap, if found a hair dryer or a good hour or longer in direct sunlight with the cap off will help a lot in drying out the moisture. You may have plug wires that are aged and possibly deteriorated to the point of allowing moisture into the wire itself which if in close proximity to metal could be jumping fire to the metal part.

Don't know everything !

Without year or engine size I will tell you that the secondary ignition system operates with extremely high voltages. depending on your year, cap, rotor, ignition wires, coil center terminals, are all susceptible to short to ground under high moisture conditions. These parts should be replaced. If the coil is not cracked, leave it. Change the plugs too, use genuine Mopar parts and you will not have this problem for a long time. I,ve replaced many many new parts like these that were brand new, but just couldn,t deliver the spark across the plug terminals to ground. But when I used Mopar parts, the car was fixed.
www.mopar.com

Joe

Why is "Service Engine Soon" light on in98 Chrysler Town & Country?

The "Service Engine Soon" light is on for a few days now.
Check oil and fluids, everything ok.
Should I ignore this? What will it cost to get it to stay off.

Asked by: JDH @ 2009-08-09 15:56:16

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go to autozone and ask to borrow their OBD 2 ECU scanner. they will let you use it for free. this scanner will tell you exactly whats wrong with your car.

mace

Those stupid lights always go on, after a certain mileage. If you go to Autozone or one of those car stores, they have a code machine that'll turn the light off for free. I usually buy something like an air freshner or some armor all so I don't feel like a free loader though.

Ender

What is the mileage reading? That can cause the light to come on as well as a trouble code in the computer.
Some auto parts stores can read the codes for free for you so you will know what the problem is.

Don

more than likely its a bad censor sence the car is computer ran take it to have a dianostic test there the ones who can reset your computer

Sam

These lights are supposed to come on at scheduled intervals to remind you to bring your car in every X miles to get everything looked at. It's not related to to your fluid levels, and it's not specific to your make and model. Bring it in for a scheduled check up (my guess is you're at about 100,000, 120,000, or 150,000 miles?) and they should turn it off for you.

Justin

Take it to the dealer or a reputable repair facility. That lamp is on there to warn you that you have a problem with your car. It comes on when there is an emissions effecting failure that needs to be addressed. It could be as simple as a gas cap loose or as difficult as a consistent misfire caused by burnt valves or anything in between. It is best to have a professional diagnose the problem then find out if you want to fix it or not.

Mike J

take it to your local chrysler dealer and have repaired.

Steve

i have a 2000 dodge stratus that is leaking oil out of the senser write above the oil filter how to fix?

Asked by: David @ 2009-08-10 17:21:33

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replace the sensor.

Mike

something has to be lose, try tighting it up, if that doesnt do the job then something is broke.

Adam

replace the sensor. it leaks when it is bad

bear 31

Replace the engine oil pressure sending unit. I have seen them go bad and start leaking out the end and on the wires.

papabear

Its your oil prewssure sensor, replace it, it cant be fixed

rick b

Radiator for 1966 Plymouth Belvedere II 383?

I am restoring a 1966 Plymouth Belvedere II with a 383 ci engine. It has an automatic transmission. There was know radiator in the car when I received it. Does anyone know the dimensions of the radiator and/or where I could find one? Thanks.

Asked by: G @ 2009-08-10 08:23:09

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wrecking yard has cross over books and can tell you which other radiators will fit. radiator shops are good too. measure the mounting holes distance apart.

ted j

Check http://www.car-part.com/
it searches many salvage yards across north america. prices for your radiator runs between 100 and 400 (+/-) on this site.

Best of luck,

~Joe

Joe Ferrero

try your local parts store or year one .com or the padduck. or 1-800-radiator in wilmington ohio.

Steve

I'd actually try to fit a big bigger rad in there that way you will keep the engine and transmission running cooler especially if the coolant is the right level and mixed properly etc.




Hope that helps and best of luck.By the way the best sources for such info is auto wreckers and rad shops or companys that specialize in older vehicles or in radiators etc.You might even be able to change the fan set up on it too.

I've found that many vehicles have interchangable rads and have used bigger rads etc in some of my own vehicles and know others that do the same thing.

wildfire

I think you need a 26 inch radiator for your B-body and automatic equipped car. I say a 26 inch radiator because the car was originally equipped with a big block. The 26 inch radiator was also used in A/C equipped cars, non A/C cars, six cylinders and small block V-8's without A/C used 24 inch radiators. You can probably mount either in your Belvedere but a 26 inch is what you need for proper cooling. I know all my big blocks and small blocks with A/C had the 26 inch radiator and that knowledge starts with a '69 Charger. The entire Chrysler lineup pretty much used the same size radiators for years, upper and lower hose positions were different depending on the engine installed in the car but that was about the only difference.

Shouldn't be a problem finding one, try your local auto parts store for starters. And try to find a quality radiator, a friend put an aftermarket radiator in his '98 F-150 with automatic transmission and the trans cooler built into the radiator leaked, contaminated the trans fluid, ruined the transmission, $2500 for new trans including labor he told me.

Nice car, had the best roof line Chrysler Corp. ever designed, had a '66 Coronet two door hardtop for my first car.

Don't know everything !

could i drop a 360 engine from a cordoba into my 94 chrsyler intrepid?

this is the second time now that i have replaced my crappy 3.3 L engine from my intrepid and im sick of it.. i want a strong long lasting v8 .. i have an old cordoba engine and tranny could i make this work ? please help.

Asked by: Bigboe @ 2009-08-11 21:56:28

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no way will that work. fwd car with a rwd engine. Sell the car and get something else. if you say you can't afford it, then you have no idea of how ridiculous it would be to put an old v8 in your fwd car. You would need to build a car from scratch basically to convert it to that engine. where are you going to get a fwd transmission to work with that engine?

Doug W

with the right amount of money, anything is possible. Not sure if it will fit without cutting out fender wells and other stuff. you might have to move the firewall back and your shocks/struts will not support the additional weight. Your steering shaft may have to be re-located too. Too many modifications to be cost effective, but it's your car and you can do whatever you want with the right amount of money. A friend of mine put a 455 Pontiac Super Duty in a Chevy Luv (extremely small pickup truck) to race on the local track. The motor protrudes through the hood, major suspension work to support the weight of the motor, custom made motor mounts, no fender wells at all, the center of the trucks floorboards were cut out and new sheet metal welded in to allow for the much larger tranny bell housing, and much much more. Unfortunately, this truck can only drive straight lines and will never be street legal. Like i said, anything is possible with unlimited bucks. If you decide to do this, I'd like to know the outcome. I'd bet it would be fast. I think if I was to do this, i'd try a dodge 318 magnum instead. Good luck!

?

For the cost of installing a 360 into an Intrepid, you can buy a nice used car. The 360 is designed as a front engine rear drive configuration, which means a tube chassis to bolt your Intrepid onto, a transmission to bolt to the 360, and a complete rear axle assembly . . . . now that you have the power train in the new chassis, you will have to electrically wire the engine to the car.

If you have an engine/transmission out of a Cordaba, try and find a body for them, it will be way easier and many thousands of dollars cheaper, Dodge Diplomats, Magnums, Chargers (1975 & up), St. Regis, Plymouth Gran Furys, Furys, Chrysler Cordobas, Fifth Avenues are some of the mid '70's to late '80,s models to look for.

Don't know everything !

How are you tearing up the 3.3's? Those are good little engines.

done wrenching

I don't think it's worth the modification and expense involved. Everything from the front suspension, up to and including the rear axle and differential will have to be replaced.

badbill1941