I have a 1995 dodge neon- i need some expert advice

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Hi guys, well this is my first vroom vroom and i have a couple questions. Maybe someone here can help me out. its a Neon Highline, 95, automatic

my biggest concern for the car is the power. My gf has a 1995 neon as well, and when i push the pedal on that car....it makes big PULL sound.....im sure u know what i mean. on my car, it seems to slowly pick up speed. there is no pull. any reason why? Do spark plugs have anything to do with this? cause i havent changed them, but i bought brand new ones just in case. im trying anything. And i get the feeling the car starts off in second gear. which bring me to my next question.

I can put the car in 1st gear. i can put it in D, 2nd gear, but if i try putting it in 1st..i have to hold it in that position so i can move the car. I hope that was clear. In other words, in order for me to move the car in 1st gear, i have to hold the shift in that place, or else it will go back to second. Any reason why?

I hope there are neon enthusiasts on this forum that can help me out. id love to hear some tips on what i can do.

[Desolatax]

Neon enthusiasts? Pretty sure that is an oxymoron.

[VivienM]

Neon enthusiasts? Pretty sure that is an oxymoron.

Hmm... Tell it to the people at http://forums.neons.org/

[VivienM]

Hi guys, well this is my first vroom vroom and i have a couple questions. Maybe someone here can help me out. its a Neon Highline, 95, automatic

my biggest concern for the car is the power. My gf has a 1995 neon as well, and when i push the pedal on that car....it makes big PULL sound.....im sure u know what i mean. on my car, it seems to slowly pick up speed. there is no pull. any reason why? Do spark plugs have anything to do with this? cause i havent changed them, but i bought brand new ones just in case. im trying anything. And i get the feeling the car starts off in second gear. which bring me to my next question.

I can put the car in 1st gear. i can put it in D, 2nd gear, but if i try putting it in 1st..i have to hold it in that position so i can move the car. I hope that was clear. In other words, in order for me to move the car in 1st gear, i have to hold the shift in that place, or else it will go back to second. Any reason why?

I hope there are neon enthusiasts on this forum that can help me out. id love to hear some tips on what i can do.

Two things:
a) is the problem the SOUND or the actual acceleration? You're not being too clear.

b) does her car have the same engine? first gen Neons were available with a 2.0L SOHC and a 2.0L DOHC; it would not surprise me if the transmissions in the DOHC Sport models was also tuned more aggressively.

[mau108]

a. The tranny is not down shifting when you jab the gas, which only the ECU will do if its in full D mode.

b. If its an Auto please leave it in D, changing gears on the go isn't what auto is for and definitely not from an old neon (newer cars have paddle shifters or tiptronic)

[Billa-786]

Do spark plugs have anything to do with this? cause i havent changed them, but i bought brand new ones just in case. im trying anything

Hopefully you didnt buy the bosch ones.

[kleptodathief]

maybe u got a dieing tranny? i didn't know stock auto neons can 'pull' LOL

[weedb0y]

maybe u got a dieing tranny? i didn't know stock auto neons can 'pull' LOL

Actually, I believe they had decent HP for what they were. I know stock talons were basically neons with better exteriors.

Not the Talon Turbos..

[mechanic]

your description is very vague.
Others who have replied are guessing, a road test by an experienced mechanic will determine the problem for sure.
95 Neon, I feel sorry for you bud, Dodge has not made a mistake this bad since the K car.

[Mit_LanZer]

[QUOTE=bullet;6062763] I have a 1995 dodge neon

There is your Problem

[mechanic]

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I have a 1995 dodge neon

There is your Problem

LOL, you can say that again, LANZER!!

HAHAHAHAH

[kleptodathief]

don't forget neons don't have VTEEEkkkkkkkkkkkkkk

[marseille13]

don't forget neons don't have VTEEEkkkkkkkkkkkkkk

Do you ever have something useful to say?

Stop bashing the dude on his car, he came asking for help, not to have some ******* with too much time that thinks he's superior because he drives a Honda Accord make fun of his car. He drives a Neon as his first car, get over it.

Speaking of dying auto trannies, you should know this better then anyone with the 6th gen fail-o-matics.

I read your posts on TAC also, and you're either 16 or just annoying as hell.

As for the OP, how many clicks is on the car?

[sharppencil]

...http://forums.neons.org/

Owning a neon is a big commitment. time and money commitment!
These are cheap to buy for a reason and takes a fortune to maintain.

I should know I owned one. The folks on the neons forum website are very knowledgeable. Have a look there.

[yao416]

The last time I heard about Neon car was that a fellow RFD member rented Neon car caught on fire~ .