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Mark
I thought it would be a fuse problem, but my fatehr-in-law has been looking at it and says it is not.
Would anyone have ANY idea what is going on that would cause these things to act the way they are?
Thanx
Mike
Oh - is there a way to make this forum look like a regular forum setup? I see posts and responses all thrown together, and it gets confusing
this is what we get for not having money to buy an expensive car for her I guess...*sigh*
Mike
Dome light - maybe never worked - kid doesnt have a clue if it ever came on or not.
radio - still dead, not a fuse, worked when she parked it, now it doesnt. REALLY dont want to rip the dash apart for these crappy radio installations they do at the factory, but if I have to - argh...
Well since i narrowed it down to basically the radio just dying, anyone have any ideas now? I mena NOTHING works on it - time or anything..totally black and dead.
Mike
Like I said, stock is easy, aftermarket is a little more complicated.
-Rick
THANX!!
Mike
tranny. I'd be interested in hearing from anyone who has bought
one of these model year cars. My questions are:
1) Does the automatic tranny work well and shift smoothly?
2) Is the car quiet at freeway cruising speed?
3) How good is the stereo system either base or upgraded?
Thanks in advance!
Anyhow, I'd like to replace it and it seems rather simple. Has anyone ever worked in this area and might have a suggestion?
Also, I was looking for a part number too so I can order it from Mopar.
Thanks all for your help
Anyway to answer your question the automatic shifts fairly smooth, not as smooth as the 5 speed auto in my Ram but it doesnt snap your neck when it shifts. It is supposed to be adaptive to your driving style but I find it shifts smoother when you accelerate briskly. If you drive it slow like a granny (breaking in the new engine) the shifts are fairly firm feeling going from 1st to second.
The stereo sounded OK, the SXT came with 6 speakers and an AM/FM CD radio. I swapped it out with a Pioneer. Why? because the Neon I traded had it in it and I took it out and reinstalled the old radio that it came with. Also I wanted my MP3 player back and the factory radio does not do MP3s.
The car is much quieter than the Neon it replaced. At 75mph the tach shows about 3000 rpm so the engine is fairly busy at interstate speeds but not too intrusive. It is quiet enough you can hear the slight wind noise caused by the sideview mirrors.
I got a super deal on mine. Lithia Dodge in Omaha had a Neon sale and the 1st 10 Neons to be sold were $9999.99. All were basic SXTs with no other options than the spoiler. Dodge shorted them by 2 basic SXTs so there were 2 automatics available for $10,999. They had the automatics and cruise so were a better deal at least for me. I got one of those. Let me know if you have any other questions.
Thanks!!
Neon's automatic tranny.
You mentioned you replaced your stereo system. Was stereo system
that came with the car the base stereo or upgraded one?
that came with the car the base stereo or upgraded one? "
Yes, the SXT gets a CD player over the base Cassette radio. It however was not the big bucks audio option with the sub woofer. Like I said the radio was fine and I'd have left it alone if it played MP3s. However I had the Pioneer I had put in the 99 I traded after its radio died. It does MP3 and sound great with the stock factory 6 speakers.
Thanks!
Thanks
RH (passenger side) 5288592AD
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Just Wondering
T
Thanks a bunch!!
Rita
I'm considering buying a new Neon 5 speed manual SXT
with the "Kicker Live Sound" system that I heard was being made available as an option for the SXT 2005 model year.
I was wondering it any Neon owners who have a newer Neon
2003 to 2005 would reply on how they like their car and
how reliable it has been. If any of you have a Neon with
the "Kicker Live" stereo system I'd like to know if it's
a great sounding system.
Farout
Thanks for the info. Aside from the CD player eating CD's
problem, are you please with the overall stereo system
sound quality?
Hope that helped you out.
mine's the same year with the same mileage... the '99 model seems to be better than the other ones. I was just asking to make sure because of all the horror stories I've heard about older neons. My car just sounds really weird in the cold... the noise is loud and it sounds like a diesel engine. I guess I won't worry too much if this is common. As long as the water hasn't caused any damage I should be ok.
Also, I really dont' see why all manufacturers can't use the 100k miles spark plugs? I'm seeing quite a few differences between the neon and my old 1996 cavalier and they aren't for the better!
Long story short, can anybody give me some guidance as to where this ground cable should be connected? Thanks a ton.
In all we have has 14 Chrysler products and have had good experiences, so we stick with the DC brand. We now have a Jeep Liberty Deisel, a 1996 Neon, and a2004 Neon, all 4 cyclenders and good mpg on all. Go to the dealer and say you want a zone rep to come and look at it.
Farout
tom