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2004 Se Neon Problem


Florenciosc
05-16-2007, 10:53 PM
My moms Neon, has about 35 K miles on it, and not always fails. Some times when it gets started the check engine light goes on, and the car if the gas pedal treated gently no problem, but if you rush it, the engine feels like not enough fuel getting to the engine. Some times, the car wont start at all, but if you let it about 5 minutes or more, it starts like if nothing happens, also the check engine goes off, like if there was no failure. I sent it to the dealership, and said the problem was the fuel pump - gauge sending unit assemly - filter regulator assembly. And the cost was about 350 dlls plus installation, all for about 450 dlls. My question is, there a place were I could find a replacement fuel pump and internal fuel filter, with out having to change all the assembly. Would this be the solution for the problem, because the Neon has been like this for about 2-3 months like this, and it only presents one time a week aprox. Not very often. Would appreciate help.:banghead:

denisond3
05-25-2007, 03:51 PM
Im no expert on 2nd generation Neons, but I would imagine the fuel tank has to be dropped down. Thats how you replace the fuel filter/sending unit/fuel pump. And this type of job can be done by most any automotive repair place - that would have lower prices than a dealership.
Its rare for a fuel pump or filter or pickup assembly to go back on a 3 year old car. After 10 or 15 years you expect it, but not on a car only 3 years old. It would be worth having the dealer do it onl if the work was covered by warranty.

Novum
05-28-2007, 11:25 AM
The dealership will recommend replacing parts that might not necessarily need to be replaced. Sounds like it may be a code 42 *alert alert*. Sounds like auto shutdown (ASD).

Are you thinking of doing it yourself? This I would recommend, along with getting a Haynes Manual. The neon's parts are very cheap. But if you do not have the time I would take it to a shop that is well respected, and get the work done there. This is just my experience with dealerships, and I've heard they make the majority of their money from maintenance(not sells). Plus neons are pretty easy to work on, especially compared to my last car, a 99 VW Passat.

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