# 1998 Dodge Neon - Runs good then doesn't until it rests **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** dodge\ **Created:** [July 22, 2020, 12:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-dodge-neon-runs-good-then-doesnt-until-it-rests/167675 "2020-07-22T00:41:40Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 10\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![hobo38](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/f19dbf/32.png) [@hobo38](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hobo38)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2020, 12:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-dodge-neon-runs-good-then-doesnt-until-it-rests/167675/1 "2020-07-22T00:41:40Z")
drives perfect 3-4 days then will pop thru carb let set for a fe hours then ok for 3-4 days and does same thing ---
**Author:** ![Nevada\_545](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/nevada_545/32/41232_2.png) [@Nevada\_545](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nevada_545)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2020, 2:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-dodge-neon-runs-good-then-doesnt-until-it-rests/167675/2 "2020-07-22T02:59:28Z")
Possibly misfiring, spark plugs and ignition wires should be replaced every 30,000 miles. Is the check engine light on? ---
**Author:** ![hobo38](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/f19dbf/32.png) [@hobo38](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hobo38)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2020, 9:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-dodge-neon-runs-good-then-doesnt-until-it-rests/167675/3 "2020-07-22T09:09:08Z")
Yes the chk eng light is on but no reader avaiulable ---
**Author:** ![hobo38](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/f19dbf/32.png) [@hobo38](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hobo38)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2020, 2:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-dodge-neon-runs-good-then-doesnt-until-it-rests/167675/4 "2020-07-22T14:16:33Z")
Plugs changed new air filter wires not changed and there is a check engine light on do not have a scan tool but am going to local parts store ---
**Author:** ![Mustangman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/mustangman/32/44130_2.png) [@Mustangman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mustangman)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2020, 2:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-dodge-neon-runs-good-then-doesnt-until-it-rests/167675/5 "2020-07-23T14:07:40Z")
This car did not have a carb on it when it was built. ---
**Author:** ![hobo38](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/f19dbf/32.png) [@hobo38](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hobo38)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2020, 1:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-dodge-neon-runs-good-then-doesnt-until-it-rests/167675/6 "2020-07-31T01:15:16Z")
Used a scanner indicated fuel injector . Will pull all injectors and check them. best guess dirt in one injector . Plugs changed new air filter wires not changed and there is a check engine light on do not have a scan tool but am going to local parts store ---
**Author:** ![Tester](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/tester/32/15976_2.png) [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2020, 1:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-dodge-neon-runs-good-then-doesnt-until-it-rests/167675/7 "2020-07-31T01:20:53Z")
You don’t need a scanner/code reader for your vehicle. [![](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/original/3X/d/d/dd922f4257ce920a41ea548c1643ce33a1a8f334.jpeg "How To Read OBD2 Trouble Codes WITHOUT a Scanner Chrysler, Dodge, Plymouth") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7G7j69SE64Y) Tester ---
**Author:** ![George\_San\_Jose1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e5b9ba/32.png) [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2020, 1:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-dodge-neon-runs-good-then-doesnt-until-it-rests/167675/8 "2020-07-31T01:33:09Z")
Post codes here for more help. Sounds like mixture or timing problem. Dont forget to consider egr and pcv systems. ---
**Author:** ![hobo38](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/f19dbf/32.png) [@hobo38](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hobo38)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2020, 10:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-dodge-neon-runs-good-then-doesnt-until-it-rests/167675/9 "2020-08-01T10:14:48Z")
ok got a 171 code put in injecter cleaner has not had a problem for 10 days ---
**Author:** ![hobo38](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/f19dbf/32.png) [@hobo38](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hobo38)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2020, 10:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-dodge-neon-runs-good-then-doesnt-until-it-rests/167675/10 "2020-08-01T10:18:41Z")
thanks for the tip but it is not an led mile indicator but good to know thanks.