i think my car is dying

colormyworld · Post by **colormyworld** » Sat Aug 19, 2006 10:50 pm

my dad got me an '02 neon base with around 54k miles. i don't know what's wrong with it but when i start it and put it in reverse (sometimes even drive) the engine seems to stall. i can get it to run on the second try. also sometimes when i accelerate after i stop the car sputters and makes weird noises. it also vibrates after i step on the brake for sometime. should i be really worried?

03blackrt · Post by **03blackrt** » Sat Aug 19, 2006 10:53 pm

try some new sparkplugs, sparkplug wires may help.They are tyipicaly the first thing to go on a neon.

cnfx-wicked · Post by **cnfx-wicked** » Sun Aug 20, 2006 12:47 am

I got the same thing on my 01 with 35000, replaced plugs, wires, and coil pack....no more probs

dblsg · Post by **dblsg** » Sun Aug 20, 2006 2:05 am

do that ^ and change your rotors for the vibration... rotors are probably worped.

colormyworld · Post by **colormyworld** » Sun Aug 20, 2006 10:33 pm

thanks for the advice. we changed the spark plugs and the stall and the vibration is gone now. there still might be a problem with the brakes but my dad's taking the car to the dealership tomorrow.