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Engine stalled while driving and wont start

Tiny
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  • 2005 DODGE NEON
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  • 85,000 MILES
I have a 2005 dodge neon that died on me while I was it. It would idle a little rough but drove normal before it just died now the car wont start any help would be great.
Monday, August 15th, 2011 AT 6:50 PM

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Tiny
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Hello,

It sounds like you lost the timing belt please check the compression to confirm the failure.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-engine-compression

If none here is a guide to help you change you the timing belt.

https://www.2carpros.com/diagrams/dodge/neon/2005

These engines are definitely interference engines and valve damage is definitely a concern.

Let us know what happens and please upload pictures or videos of the problem.

Cheers
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Friday, April 16th, 2021 AT 12:58 PM
Tiny
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Most common causes are camshaft position sensor and crankshaft position sensor. There will usually be a related diagnostic fault code stored in the Engine Computer. Many auto parts stores will read those codes for you for free. Those codes will get you to the circuit or system that needs further diagnosis, not necessarily to the defective part.
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Friday, April 16th, 2021 AT 12:58 PM
Tiny
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I checked for spark and I am getting spark. Could it be the timing belt or the crank sensor?
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Friday, April 16th, 2021 AT 12:58 PM
Tiny
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It could be the timing belt I would check compression to confirm.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-engine-compression

this guide can help as well

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-cranks-but-wont-start

Please run down these guides and report back.

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Friday, April 16th, 2021 AT 12:58 PM
Tiny
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Got stuck with the car late at night and spark was the first thing I checked for. When I get home from work I changed outt he fuel pump that fixed it.
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Nice work, we are here to help, please use 2CarPros anytime.

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