Help!!! 02' Dodge Neon is surging and almost dying when accelerrating - especially at start-up once in drive.

Question

We took it to a mechanic because we need to sell it and they couldn't find anything wrong with it. It seems like it's going to die, but usually doesn't. It has a few times, but just starts right back up when I turn it back on. I said surging in the title, but it's more like the opposite of surging - I'm not sure what to call it, but it's like it's going to die. We are stumped and need to sell it. Anyone had a similar problem???

Answer 1

Is it a stick shift? Maybe you need a new clutch.

Answer 2

Try searching for "Dodge Neon forums", I know you will find the answer there. A while back I found all the answers to Neon problems for a friends car that had various issues.

Answer 3

Could also be the torque converter clutch not releasing properly (automatic trans). When this happens, it feels like a manual transmission would feel if you were to slow down without depressing the cluch. It would lug and then stall, but start up no problem !!!

Answer 4

There are many possible reasons for what I believe you're trying to say, stalling or hesistation.

The most common reason for hesistation and stalling is a clogged fuel filter, dirty fuel injector or bad fuel pump.

I would recommend replacing the fuel filter and try pouring a few bottles of fuel injector cleaner down the gas tank first to see if there is any improvement. If there isn't please feel free to contact me via e-mail by clicking on my name to the left.

Answer 5

It could be a mass air flow sensor. also dodge neon's don't have fuel filters that can be replaced without replacing the pump they are attached permanently.

Answer 6

sorry man its a dodge dodges suck