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jeffny09 · 11-18-2009, 01:30 PM

this saturday i am going to be changing a starter on a 1999 dodge neon
ive never changed a starter before but it doesnt look to hard
anyone have any suggestions or tips for me?

tlnewell0426 · 11-18-2009, 02:15 PM

http://en.allexperts.com/q/Dodge-Rep...1999-dodge.htm

POWERFREAK · 11-18-2009, 02:18 PM

never done one in a neon...but it's usually as simple as...disconnect the wire(s), unbolt...drink a beer...bolt in new unit, reconnect the wire(s). Might want to disconnect that battery first as well.

The hardest part is usually getting your hands in there to work...but that depends on the car.

*mlee* · 11-18-2009, 02:21 PM

and don't forget to disconnect the battery before you start.

G8GT4now · 11-18-2009, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by POWERFREAK

never done one in a neon...but it's usually as simple as...disconnect the wire(s), unbolt...drink a beer...bolt in new unit, reconnect the wire(s). Might want to disconnect that battery first as well.

The hardest part is usually getting your hands in there to work...but that depends on the car.

The standard procedure is to drink at least 3 more beers than this recommendation.

jeffny09 · 11-18-2009, 03:21 PM

ok well thanks
hopefully itll work i red some threads saying i can do this by removing the battery n get underneath from the batter

POWERFREAK · 11-18-2009, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by G8GT4now

The standard procedure is to drink at least 3 more beers than this recommendation.

It varies by car.

But you're right, for a Neon, you'll probably need about 4 beers.

ffrcobra_65 · 11-18-2009, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by POWERFREAK

It varies by car.

But you're right, for a Neon, you'll probably need about 4 beers.

yep, 4 beers sounds about right. You'll need the two leftover for when you think you finished the job, get in the car, turn the key and nothing happens. Drink the 2 beers, scratch your head a halfway through the 2nd one and you'll remember you hadn't reconnected the battery cable.

comiskeybum · 11-18-2009, 06:30 PM

no you need a 5th beer to pour over the big cut on your hand because working in the neon engine compartment is sure to hurt!!

POWERFREAK · 11-18-2009, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by comiskeybum

no you need a 5th beer to pour over the big cut on your hand because working in the neon engine compartment is sure to hurt!!

I thought that's what the Tequila is for.

*Camaro_Corvette* · 11-18-2009, 08:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by POWERFREAK

never done one in a neon...but it's usually as simple as...disconnect the wire(s), unbolt...drink a beer...bolt in new unit, reconnect the wire(s). Might want to disconnect that battery first as well.

The hardest part is usually getting your hands in there to work...but that depends on the car.

Quote:

Originally Posted by G8GT4now

The standard procedure is to drink at least 3 more beers than this recommendation.

That's the procedure for the well placed thermostat in my monte carlo.

Good one engineers....Real funny.

SleepWarz · 11-18-2009, 11:11 PM

Or you could smoke ONE doobie and get it done in less than an hour just in time to go get some munchies. =p

jeffny09 · 11-18-2009, 11:16 PM

yes i got the drinks down packed look for tips on how to change it

jeffny09 · 11-21-2009, 02:08 PM

done- easy but my hands are big so fitting my hands wit the tools in there was kinda hard but i did it and it was successful

11-18-2009, 01:30 PM	#1
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11-18-2009, 02:18 PM	#3
POWERFREAK I.AM. Drives: 2011 2SS/RS/A6 cammed-n-whippled Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NY Posts: 2,638	never done one in a neon...but it's usually as simple as...disconnect the wire(s), unbolt...drink a beer...bolt in new unit, reconnect the wire(s). Might want to disconnect that battery first as well. The hardest part is usually getting your hands in there to work...but that depends on the car. __________________ NY5thgen.com

11-18-2009, 02:21 PM	#4
mlee CamaroFans.com Drives: ZLE & ZR2 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 37,497 View My Garage	and don't forget to disconnect the battery before you start. __________________

11-18-2009, 03:21 PM	#6
jeffny09 Drives: 2010 camaro Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: new york Posts: 5,618	ok well thanks hopefully itll work i red some threads saying i can do this by removing the battery n get underneath from the batter __________________ top 10 reason why real men drive stick. 10. A manual transmission is the ultimate in control 9. You can use automotive jargon and not sound like a total tool 8. You can't spell "manual" without "man" 7. Manual transmissions prove you can do more than one thing at a time 6. You can't drift in an auto 5. You can't pull fancy moves in an automatic 4. You get better fuel economy with a stick 3. You’ll never look like a chump if you can drive stick 2. Manual transmission cars are faster 1. Women like a guy who is good with his hands.

11-18-2009, 11:16 PM	#13
jeffny09 Drives: 2010 camaro Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: new york Posts: 5,618	yes i got the drinks down packed look for tips on how to change it __________________ top 10 reason why real men drive stick. 10. A manual transmission is the ultimate in control 9. You can use automotive jargon and not sound like a total tool 8. You can't spell "manual" without "man" 7. Manual transmissions prove you can do more than one thing at a time 6. You can't drift in an auto 5. You can't pull fancy moves in an automatic 4. You get better fuel economy with a stick 3. You’ll never look like a chump if you can drive stick 2. Manual transmission cars are faster 1. Women like a guy who is good with his hands.

11-18-2009, 02:15 PM	#2
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11-18-2009, 06:30 PM	#9
comiskeybum Banned Drives: 2010 Chevy Equinox LS Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: South Bend, Indiana Posts: 799	no you need a 5th beer to pour over the big cut on your hand because working in the neon engine compartment is sure to hurt!!

11-18-2009, 11:11 PM	#12
SleepWarz Banned Drives: 1991 New Yorker, 69 Tbird, ABM2SSRS Join Date: May 2009 Location: BC Canada Posts: 2,248 View My Garage	Or you could smoke ONE doobie and get it done in less than an hour just in time to go get some munchies. =p

11-21-2009, 02:08 PM	#14
jeffny09 Drives: 2010 camaro Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: new york Posts: 5,618	done- easy but my hands are big so fitting my hands wit the tools in there was kinda hard but i did it and it was successful __________________ top 10 reason why real men drive stick. 10. A manual transmission is the ultimate in control 9. You can use automotive jargon and not sound like a total tool 8. You can't spell "manual" without "man" 7. Manual transmissions prove you can do more than one thing at a time 6. You can't drift in an auto 5. You can't pull fancy moves in an automatic 4. You get better fuel economy with a stick 3. You’ll never look like a chump if you can drive stick 2. Manual transmission cars are faster 1. Women like a guy who is good with his hands.