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when the check engine light pops up dose that mean the sencores are bad on 95 plymoth neon?

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  • 2 decades ago
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    Try going into an Autozone. (hope you have one in your area) They offer a free check engine light tool. You can check it yourself by reading the code from your car. You just need to exchange the tool with driver's license/atm card. Once you read the code you can get assistance from the book or ask the clerk to tell you what the code was for. That way it might be something you can repair yourself or it will let you know if you need a mechanic to do the job. It also helps to know what the problem is before you take it to a mechanic so you don't get ripped off or feel like you do when they charge you. It might be your sensor, but you never know.

  • 2 decades ago

    Yikes. I think you meant, "When the Check Engine light pops up, DOES that mean the SENSORS are bad on '95 DODGE Neon?"

    It doesn't necessarily mean that a sensor is bad. It means that a sensor is reporting a reading to the computer that is outside its normal range. Whether it's the sensor that's bad, or there's something wrong in the engine that's causing a high reading - only someone with some mechanical ability can know.

    If the car runs "okay", chances are that it's a defective sensor. Have it checked, because the car isn't running as efficiently as it should. Aside from generating more pollution, this also affects mileage.

  • 2 decades ago

    The check engine light is just the computer telling you that it has registered a reading from sensor(s) that is out of its expected range. This can be a bad sensor, or a mechanical problem that is causing the bad reading. You can have Autozone retrieve the code, but this will just give you a general idea about what is wrong. Take your car to a reputable mechanic and have him/her use a scanner, with that the mechanic can test the sensors and diagnose the issue in real time. You will pay a diagnostic fee, but at least you can make an informed decision as to if the car is worth repairing, or if you should just drive it with the light on, or if you should be looking to trade it in. If it is on its last leg, but still running, you can always just put a piece of electrical tape over the light and drive it till it blows.......

    Source(s): ASE Master Tech, Retired
  • Anonymous
    4 years ago

    ok, first issues first. vehicle Zone does no longer do diagnostics, nor does strengthen vehicle, or everywhere that does no longer have an entire provider save. They pull codes in case you have a examine engine easy on, and can grant you a typical concept of what equipment the situation is in. complete diagnostic tests at the instant are not loose, yet are lots extra thorough. If the vehicle has has by no skill had a track up, initiate there. Plugs and wires are incredibly trouble-free on a Neon. i do no longer propose Bosch Platinum plugs. i attempted them in my ninety 5 Neon and that they sucked. bypass with Champion Platinum or Double Platinum, those are the producing unit plugs for that automobile. Your gas filter out is non-serviceable on that automobile, that's a factor of the gas pump assembly interior the tank. in case you do no longer in many situations use any style of gas equipment cleanser, i opt for to propose getting a can of a product referred to as Sea Foam in case you will detect it on your section, or another high quality sort cleanser. If the vehicle has over a hundred,000 miles and has by no skill had the O2 sensors replaced , this is a probably suspect. additionally, mass air bypass sensors at the instant are not low priced aspects for any make of automobile, and you will possibly have a no longer trouble-free time looking one interior the aftermarket to extra healthful that automobile. backside line, while you're in a position, take it to a mechanic you have confidence to have it superb appeared at in the previous you play musical aspects and spend a collection of funds with out fixing the situation.

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  • Anonymous
    2 decades ago

    Yeah. Usually it means there is an issue with the engine itself, emissions, or electrical system.

  • 2 decades ago

    Are you fond of this car?It seems a bit of a dog,judging by your questions.Why dont you sell it to someone and get something that doesnt need so much fixing?

  • 2 decades ago

    sometimes it the sensor itself, but usually, it means you should get your engine checked.

  • 2 decades ago

    My guess would be that you need your engine checked.

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