I have a 1996 Dodge Neon. My miles are at about 117,200. About 5 months ago while i was driving my car i noticed it was shaking from behind. I got out and checked and it sounded like my muffler was making hissing or puffing sounds. When i would drive the car i would have to press on the gas a little harder ro gain speed. When i press on the brakes at a stop sign or light, the car starts shaking more and it feels as if its going to cut off. It started cutting off when ever i stopped the car and it would take about 1 minute to restart it. When it does restart it would make a loud sqealing noise and when i put my foot on the accelerator, the noise gets louder but eventually fades away. I have went to Merlins and they ran my computer and said that i needed a new cam sensor. I had the cam sensor fixed by a family mechanic and it ran good for a week. After that week it started to shut off again. The mechanic told me that it could be from driving in water and it somehow messed something up. I listened and havent drove in water and my car has ran good for about 2 months. I also thought that the car couldn't be drove at a high speed so i never drive over 60 mph because it feels as if im pushing the car too much. Just 2 days ago i felt the car shaking again and was experiencing it all over again, but it was not raining. What could be the problem and what will i have to get fixed in order for it to stop shutting off.
Apr 20, 2009 at 2:14 PM