Engine viberation question..((Normal or Not that is the ?))

eclass82 · Post by **eclass82** » Sat May 21, 2005 2:31 am

My 02 Neon ES (AT tranny), has a slight engine viberations. when i hold the steering wheel you can feel it sort of shaking, it not a big deal hardly noticeable but it bothers me knowing it shakes, i was wonder if even a stock engine should do that or maybe theres a idle problem with the car or what not.....
I took my car to the dealer last week they did some type of computer software update to the car ECU and it took care of the rough idle i was having before, but still i was wonder if that something thats common or what...The car only has 39k miles on it.
Anyone else having that problem with similar car..
Maybe i need to change my type of oil or time for tuneup....

2k2patriotblueneon · Post by **2k2patriotblueneon** » Sat May 21, 2005 9:52 am

Mine does that whenever I need new plugs and/or wires.

eclass82 · Post by **eclass82** » Sat May 21, 2005 11:51 pm

Umm, Maybe thats it.. what have you used for wires and plugs

Edgel · Post by **Edgel** » Sun May 22, 2005 10:52 am

It can be your plugs and wires or it could be as simple as a wheel wieght to it just varys. But the idle could just be a bug in the system that the garage is working out if they hooked up to the computer and it fixed it. But if it happens again i would try new plugs and make sure it's got a clean air filter on it.

BlackRoseRacing · Post by **BlackRoseRacing** » Sun May 22, 2005 10:54 am

agreed here too....new plugs and wires.....

eclass82 · Post by **eclass82** » Sun May 22, 2005 9:10 pm

Yeah i will get to wires and plugs to see what happens

Stonebender · Post by **Stonebender** » Mon May 23, 2005 12:56 pm

My '02 Did that, new plugs fixed it. Only get copper plugs, don't waste your money on platinum garbage. Platinum plugs will likely make your car run worse.

BlackRoseRacing · Post by **BlackRoseRacing** » Mon May 23, 2005 6:54 pm

im running iridiums with no problem....

eclass82 · Post by **eclass82** » Thu May 26, 2005 12:30 am

I went to Midas for an Oil Change and spark plugs.. ((charge me $120.00)) The guy put in Plantum ones in he said "Thats what the computer says to put it" ummm that still didnt take care of my slight viberation problem im having.. I wonder if something eles or maybe the cables need to be changed....

mospaxreton · Post by **mospaxreton** » Thu May 26, 2005 1:45 am

Didnt we say to stay away from platdumbs? I mean platinums.. I also run Iridiums (Denso). Still no problems, used them for about 5-6months...

sxt · Post by **sxt** » Thu May 26, 2005 1:46 am

I've been running Nology Silverstones for a while now and they work awesome.

BlackRoseRacing · Post by **BlackRoseRacing** » Thu May 26, 2005 6:39 am

there computer is f'd up...not a single neon ever made came with platinums, they roped you in on that one. There are some V6 chryslers that use platinum..but not many.
Hell even now chrysler is fazing in NGK's to replace the champions.

03sxt · Post by **03sxt** » Thu May 26, 2005 7:48 am

Eeew... Champions.

BlackRoseRacing · Post by **BlackRoseRacing** » Thu May 26, 2005 9:01 pm

whats even worse...Mopar Performance is using BOSCH Non-Platinums for there recomended race plugs...check out the new mopar catalog.....

http://mopar.com/m_perf_subcat.jsp?grp_id=3

03sxt · Post by **03sxt** » Fri May 27, 2005 8:02 am

brr wrote:whats even worse...Mopar Performance is using BOSCH Non-Platinums for there recomended race plugs...check out the new mopar catalog.....

http://mopar.com/m_perf_subcat.jsp?grp_id=3

Who would pay $4 per plug PLUS shipping for Bosch Non-Platinums from Mopar? Can't you get them at the local auto store for $2 a piece?

eclass82 · Post by **eclass82** » Fri May 27, 2005 12:43 pm

Which autopart you got them at Autozone or advance autoparts??

03sxt · Post by **03sxt** » Fri May 27, 2005 3:23 pm

The last time I bought Bosch plugs was at Auto Zone. I would think either one would have them for a similar price.

RopeRat1 · Post by **RopeRat1** » Fri May 27, 2005 4:23 pm

Does the shake change when the car is idling in Drive or Reverse compared to Park/Neutral?

Jonathan (RopeRat1)

BlackRoseRacing · Post by **BlackRoseRacing** » Fri May 27, 2005 6:46 pm

what is your idle when it happens?

eclass82 · Post by **eclass82** » Fri May 27, 2005 11:13 pm

Well, when i start the car i let it warm up, but still i hold the steering wheel and i can feel it shake... when i reverse the shake is realllllly bad, ((I dont think its normal i think)) I have to check the idle, i forgot where its set at when it is on idle... ill ,let you know tommarow

RopeRat1 · Post by **RopeRat1** » Sat May 28, 2005 7:43 am

If ir's worse in gear that in Park/Neutral (and worse in Reverse compared to Drive) look carefully at twisted or failed engine mounts.

Jonathan (RopeRat1)

eclass82 · Post by **eclass82** » Sat May 28, 2005 7:43 pm

Its really not that that bad when its in reverse, What should be the normal idle on park on a stockl neon