Sputters and dies

you can get top level error codes by turning the key 3 times without starting the car, on 3rd turn leave it to acc, count the service engine lite flashes, the quick ones are one number, slight pause, then quick again for second digit, long pause will be next number. 12 is battery has been disconnected, 55 is end of codes. My sons neon had a 43, most of the time, recently an 11, which could be up to 4 things, went with cam sensor cause it was cheap. No more codes, but car still dies, then restarts 10min later. Have good fuel delivery, maybe computer....Can't be timing belt, that was done last year, and the code 11 stopped. I hear Autozone will read codes free, may have to check that out.

Camshaft position sensor is the most common cause but there will be a diagnostic fault code stored in the Engine Computer if the signal cut out. There have also been instances where the connector pins fail to make good contact.

Chrysler makes reading fault codes WAY easier than any other manufacturer. Here's a link to how to do it and what the codes mean. Keep in mind fault codes never say to replace parts. They only indicate the circuit or system that needs further diagnosis.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/retrieve-trouble-codes-for-chrysler-dodge-plymouth-odb1-1995-and-earlier-car-mini-van-and-light-trucks

i agree that sensor is a bad problem but its easy to replace and only cost about 22 bucks

j_martin, how's it going with this? All fixed up and purring like a kitten? Or do we need to give it some more pettin before it decides to purr?