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by twofish
Mon May 09, 2011 12:16 pm
Forum: General 2nd Gen Discussion
Topic: Getting a bunch of work done. What else should I do?
Replies: 4
Views: 947

Getting a bunch of work done. What else should I do?

So my 04 SXT is getting a bunch of work done this week that I just don't have the know-how/confidence/time/ability to do. I've always tried to do X when doing Y, since it's mainly parts at that point. Here's the list of what's being done. What else should I do? Clutch (TEB is a given) Timing Belt (W...
by twofish
Sun Aug 29, 2010 4:35 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: Misfire #2 & #3, ECU Replacement suggested
Replies: 15
Views: 2428

furyman - I checked them out (joint out of Florida). Their ebay rating was pretty good (99.4% positive, 6000 auctions). But they had more than 80 unresolved complaints lodged against them on BBB.

I ended up biting the bullet and getting raped at the dealer for a new PCM. I'm still bleeding. ;(
by twofish
Tue Aug 24, 2010 5:56 am
Forum: Engine
Topic: Misfire #2 & #3, ECU Replacement suggested
Replies: 15
Views: 2428

I replaced the plugs. Didn't replace wires.

Things tried by shop I trust:
1) Replace coilpack
2) Test wiring back to PCM

If it were plug wires (either #2 or #3), wouldn't that only affect #2 or #3, not both?
by twofish
Mon Aug 23, 2010 9:16 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: Misfire #2 & #3, ECU Replacement suggested
Replies: 15
Views: 2428

@fixit - the lines were tested from the ecu to the coilpack. tested just fine. connections tested out too.
by twofish
Mon Aug 23, 2010 12:43 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: Misfire #2 & #3, ECU Replacement suggested
Replies: 15
Views: 2428

Dealer came back - 800+. 600 of that is the ECU. I've dug around, and I'm not finding any 04 SXT ECUs for MTX. The one posted above was available, but someone else now has dibs. I really don't want to spend 600 on a part if I don't have to. I saw autocomputerexchange.com on ebay, but the BBB had the...
by twofish
Wed Aug 18, 2010 10:12 am
Forum: Engine
Topic: Misfire #2 & #3, ECU Replacement suggested
Replies: 15
Views: 2428

Yep, he checked continuity. He's 99.9999% sure its in the PCM. Just not sure if a reflash will zap it, or if it needs replacement. I made an appt with the dealer, and they want to diagnose too. Since the tech already checked it through, should I just tell them to reflash it? And I PMed the dude on t...
by twofish
Wed Aug 18, 2010 9:03 am
Forum: Engine
Topic: Misfire #2 & #3, ECU Replacement suggested
Replies: 15
Views: 2428

Misfire #2 & #3, ECU Replacement suggested

I have a 2004 SXT MTX (Black Key). Last week, #2 and #3 were misfiring. We replaced the plugs, still happened. Wires looked tip top, so we took it to a shop I trust. After some diagnosis and replacing the coil-pack, problem didn't go away. He tested the harness to the coil-pack, and found that the s...
by twofish
Fri Apr 11, 2008 5:27 pm
Forum: Wheels / Tires
Topic: New tires for SXT?
Replies: 9
Views: 1671

Looking for all-season... minnesota style. :)

I'm leaning more and more towards the 205/55 size, probably Kumho. Just looking around here too, see what's in store.

Thanks all!
by twofish
Wed Apr 09, 2008 4:17 pm
Forum: Wheels / Tires
Topic: New tires for SXT?
Replies: 9
Views: 1671

Thanks Frank!

What size are you rolling? Just the factory?
by twofish
Wed Apr 09, 2008 12:29 pm
Forum: Interior
Topic: Driver/passenger assist handles..."oh shit handles"
Replies: 14
Views: 2343

2K1 - Did you do the OSH yourself, or did it come with them?

If you did them yourself, got any pics?
by twofish
Wed Apr 09, 2008 12:18 pm
Forum: Wheels / Tires
Topic: New tires for SXT?
Replies: 9
Views: 1671

haven't had any issues. But that's what was on the car when we bought it 12K ago.

Seems 185/65 15s are the factory size? So the 195s must've been added?

What're you running?
by twofish
Wed Apr 09, 2008 10:54 am
Forum: Interior
Topic: Driver/passenger assist handles..."oh shit handles"
Replies: 14
Views: 2343

How did the install go?

Anyone have any pics of them in? I did this with my old subaru, but haven't attempted it yet with the Neon.
by twofish
Wed Apr 09, 2008 10:42 am
Forum: Wheels / Tires
Topic: New tires for SXT?
Replies: 9
Views: 1671

New tires for SXT?

Hi everyone! I see it's been covered a hundred times with various results for true performance, but not as much for us stockers. Currently, my 04 has 195/65 15s. It's time for new tires. The old me would solely go for performance, and not care about anything else. But .... Pregnant wife (and inevita...
by twofish
Thu Sep 27, 2007 6:00 am
Forum: Interior
Topic: Driver/passenger assist handles..."oh shit handles"
Replies: 14
Views: 2343

What ever came of this? Were you able to install the oh shit handles?
by twofish
Mon Sep 17, 2007 5:29 pm
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: New from MN
Replies: 5
Views: 959

Thanks dg! :)
by twofish
Mon Sep 17, 2007 4:47 pm
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: New from MN
Replies: 5
Views: 959

New from MN

Howdy folks!

Newbie from Southern MN here. Picked up an 04 SXT. Probably won't mod it much as I don't foresee the wife letting that creep into the budget. :) But I'll try!

Sure to be around often.

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