1996 Dodge Neon Service Engine Soon was lit

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PIGFACE
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Computer problem
1996 Dodge Neon 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic 314+ miles

Been bothering w/ this problem for almost a year... my car will suddenly stop or no power at all even when I,m at 40 to 60 kph... I will then re-start the engine & sometimes its hard to re-start, one thing that bothers me is the "Service Engine Soon Light"... the engine will vibrate even when I'm driving & the service engine soon will be on... had checked twice w/ scanner, the first diagnosis was "map sensor no signal to pcm", I had replaced the map sensor & it costs a lot but still the service engine & the vibration of the engine comes back again, 2nd time I borrowed the computer of my friends Neon & the diagnosis was "map sensor voltage is high", but in this computer I only experienced once the vibration & had it used for a day, my car seems normal again. my technician told me to replace the computer but I have to make sure first if it is the real problem.... Hope someone could help me.... Thank you in advance...
Sep 2, 2009 at 1:29 AM
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RASMATAZ
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You replaced the MAP sensor-did you check the wiring to and from the computer for short and open circuit if okay-start thinking computer-
Sep 2, 2009 at 8:26 AM
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PIGFACE
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yes I checked it last night and I found an open wiring from the connector of map sensor & had it replaced to... but when I start the engine... it begun to vibrate again and the service engine soon light appears again.... thanks!
Sep 2, 2009 at 7:53 PM
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