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What type of oil filter do I use?mark - 2001 Plymouth Neon - Preventive Maintenance - 4/10/2013I need to replace oil filter. -
My oyxzen sensor has never been replaced, i get about 10 miles a gallon will replacing this help my fuel economyDERRICK - 1990 Plymouth Grand Voyager - Preventive Maintenance - 10/10/2012-
10/9/2012 CVOYes, it does.
Heated Oxygen Sensors (HO2S)
OPERATION
The oxygen sensors supply the computer with a signal that indicates a rich or lean condition during engine operation. This input information assists the computer in determining the proper air/fuel ratio. A low voltage signal from one or more sensors indicates too much oxygen in the exhaust (lean condition) and, conversely, a high voltage signal indicates too little oxygen in the exhaust (rich condition). The oxygen sensors are threaded into the exhaust manifold and/or exhaust pipes on all vehicles. Heated oxygen sensors are used on all models to allow the engine to reach the closed loop faster.
A faulty oxygen sensor due to loose connections, bad grounds, high resistance in the circuit, or opens in the circuit can cause the following symptoms.
Related Symptoms
Surging at idle
Unstable idle
Running rough off idle
Hesitation
Stumble
Chuggle
POOR FUEL ECONOMY.
Spark knock
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10/10/2012 HouseCallAutoIt may help a little, but do not hang too much hope on that. If the sensor were completely shot versus just degreded from being old are two different things. Try it.
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My car seem to do a jerk when i drive my feet is on the gas it seen like I don't no if it's my tran r whatgager - 1995 Plymouth Grand Voyager - Preventive Maintenance - 8/23/2012Feet on the gas an it like pushing on the gas going like 30 but not moving that speed just reving need help ASAP-
8/23/2012 DougIceColdBeerI had this same problem with our 1997 Grand Voyager. Check your spark plug wires that attach to the electronic distributor. I believe you may find that one of the pins on the distributor is corroded. Use a small wire brush or some steel wool, and see if that fixes your problem.
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My tail lights and dash board lights are out, but my brake lights and turn signals still workKevin Costello - 1994 Plymouth Grand Voyager - Preventive Maintenance - 8/16/2012-
8/16/2012 Mark A.M.DCheck the park light fuse under the dash with a 12volt test light or simply remove the fuse and check to see if its popped. If so replace it with the same amperage fuse. IF the fuse pops again once the park lights have been switched on there is a short circuit somewhere in the park light circuit and a further inspection is required. The dash lights and exterior park lights run on the same circuit. If the fuse is OK i would be looking at the park light switch itself.
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Why does my ac/heater fan only work on high speed?B-Big - 1997 Plymouth Voyager - Preventive Maintenance - 8/5/2012-
8/5/2012 CVOReplace the blower motor resistor.
Blower motor resistors divert power or ground through resistors to control blower motor speed
When not replaced, blower will either not function or will not run at all speeds
See this A/C Heater Blower Motor Resistor
For your 1997 Plymouth Truck Voyager 2WD 3.0L SFI 6cyl
http://www.autozone.com/.../N-j98vbZ91tag
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Reverse light does not workLuis - 1998 Plymouth Breeze - Preventive Maintenance - 7/15/2012Took the car for inspection did not pass it, BECAUSE THE BACK UP LIGHT DON'T WORK THE LIGHT BULB WAS REPLACE AND STILL DOES NOT WORK. -
What would cause a fully charged battery to discharge over night?Jack - 1993 Plymouth Acclaim - Preventive Maintenance - 7/11/2012I have been having chrging problems. It started with a dead battery, I got a jump and went to advance auto and was told battery just needed charged. My alternator is putting out 12.5 volts, I Charged my battery to 100% and 24 hrs. later it is completely dead, Can ...-
7/11/2012 jdl12.5 volts isn't good enough in my opinion. Any applicable charging system trouble codes? You should be able to check codes, yourself. Also, you could have too much battery drain with the key off, if that is the case, you can pull/replace fuses one at a time. When you pull the fuse on the problem circuit, the excess drain goes away. Check the vehicle in the dark, see if any lites are on, anywhere?
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Fuel Guage and Fuel Warning Light problemDennyInMaine - 1996 Plymouth Grand Voyager - Preventive Maintenance - 6/3/2012With the fuel tank full, the guage first shows full, then every few seconds (about 10) it starts to dart downward, the fuel indicator light comes on and audibly dings. Then the guage darts back towards full and the fuel indicator light extinguishes. I experienced ... -
MY GUAGES GO ON AND OFF WHILE DRIVING, SPEEDOMETER, GAS GUAGE, RPM, ETCmickey - 1999 Plymouth Neon - Preventive Maintenance - 5/11/2012-
5/11/2012 jodabMy 1998 Neon is doing the same thing. There are about 20 soder points on the back of the instrument cluster circuit board that need re-sodered. There is a video on how to do this on youtube. Just type in Neon Instrument Cluster Repair.
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I just bought a vehicle that has 130,000 mi, and the transmission fluid was never changed. Is it ok to change the fluid?Tom - 2000 Plymouth Breeze - Preventive Maintenance - 4/29/2012I just wanted to have the transmission pan dropped, and the filter changed. I was told by a Chrysler mechanic a fluid change would be ok. Is he correct?-
4/29/2012 CVOI'm rather to do both, fluid and filter. Make sure to use the fluid ( ATF+ 4 ) recommended by Chrysler.
See this TRANSMISSION FLUID TYPE/CAPACITY
2000 Plymouth Breeze 2.4L SFI DOHC 4cyl
http://www.autozone.com/.../...ficationsMain.jsp
4/30/2012 TomI'll be sure to change the filter as well. That was also another thing my mechanic mentioned - ATF+4 only in that car. Thanks for the link!
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4/29/2012 BillPersonnally I would do a partial first to see how it reacted. Some of the internal seals are most likely hardened and sometimes a fluid change will blow seals. If you change my suggestion is to drive very gingerly for a while to keep fluid pressure at a minimum while old parts adjust to it. There probably is as many mechanics that would say no to a fluid change as saying it's ok, make sure whatever mechanics advice you take doesn't have a vested interest in doing the repairs if something does go wrong.
4/30/2012 TomGood point. Luckily my mechanic is married to my cousin and would rather not deal with the extra hassel of fixing my transmission because of his recommendation. I've been easy on the transmission ever since I have owned the car so I'm hoping a fluid/filter change will be fine.
4/30/2012 CVOThank you for using AutoMD.com
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2/26/2012 CVOOn 4-cylinder engines, the camshaft position sensor mounts to the rear of the cylinder head. The sensor also serves as a thrust plate to control end-play of the camshaft.
|For more information, see this http://www.autozone.com/.../...rGuideContent.jsp
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How to change heater blower motorjohn hamilton - 2000 Plymouth Breeze - Preventive Maintenance - 1/24/2012 -
Can't start key Battery is dead something Wrong with switchMike Burris - 2000 Plymouth Breeze - Preventive Maintenance - 1/11/2012No power -
Car has fluxuations/surging going down the road. Like a jerk forward. Could this be a transmission issue?Chippewa30 - 1987 Plymouth Caravelle - Preventive Maintenance - 12/31/2011 -
Why the vans battery goes dead in about three days could u helpchris - 1998 Plymouth Voyager - Preventive Maintenance - 12/15/2011bought a new battery crunk the van up left it sitting for a few days and went back and the battery was totally dead had to have it charged and plus got a new battery and it went dead