Engine stalled while driving and wont start

2005 DODGE NEON
85,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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VQPOWERED
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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.
Aug 15, 2011 at 6:50 PM
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JDL
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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
Apr 16, 2021 at 12:58 PM
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CARADIODOC
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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.
Apr 16, 2021 at 12:58 PM
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VQPOWERED
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I checked for spark and I am getting spark. could it be the timing belt or the crank sensor???
Apr 16, 2021 at 12:58 PM
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JDL
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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.

Apr 16, 2021 at 12:58 PM
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VQPOWERED
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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.
Apr 16, 2021 at 12:58 PM
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JDL
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Nice work, we are here to help, please use 2CarPros anytime.

Cheers
Apr 16, 2021 at 12:58 PM