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Your 1998 Plymouth Neon quit running while you were driving It started once and then died again and would not start The alternator tested good and you installed a brand new battery. Any thoughts?
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∙ 16y ago
You may have a short in the electrical system but that would show if the battery does not charge. The battery could also be bad from the factory even if carrying a charge. Try a different battery and see what happens. You may also have a fuel pump going out or plugged fuel filter to the carb or off the gas tank. If you can hear a 'ping' when your car is running, replace the water pump.
It sounds like an ECM (Electronic Control Module) or Ignition coil. Check for spark and then, if no spark, take the coil to be tested to isolate if it is the coil or ECM. ECM is located inside the distributor and controls spark to each plug.
Shalom,
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∙ 16y ago
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