2003 Dodge Neon sputtering

Tiny
ABBA3021
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  • 2003 DODGE NEON
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 51,000 MILES
My car is "running rough"--feeling as though it may stall out when I am idling at a stoplight. It is not as noticible when I am driving.
Thursday, April 3rd, 2008 AT 3:46 PM

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Tiny
TONYBRAVADA
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Since no one has replied I'll toss in my 2 cents. There are a number of problems which can cause this effect so I'll start with simple ones. If you have a tachometer and it is visibly idling low you can advance the idle to correct this. On older models this can be a screw type adjustment but I'm not 100% on a 2003. You can try some fuel injector cleaner (I'd recommend a solvent type cleaner [most cleaners on the market] and then some Lucas fuel treatment - or just start with the Lucas.)

Also take it to have the ECU scanned, it could be a timing issue, misfire, poor fuel pressure, countless things. Also to cover the basics check your air filter, make sure you have fresh oil, examine/replace your spark plugs (any oil on them is a problem) and do any general maintenance.
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Saturday, April 5th, 2008 AT 6:33 AM

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