2000 DODGE NEON starter

STARTING SYSTEM
For circuit descriptions and diagrams, refer to
8W-21, Starting System in Group 8W-Wiring Dia-
grams.
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, REFER TO GROUP 8M - PASSIVE
RESTRAINT SYSTEMS BEFORE ATTEMPTING
STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, OR
INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR
SERVICE. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRE-
CAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIR-
BAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL
INJURY.
INSPECTION
Before removing any unit from the starting system
for repair or diagnosis, perform the following inspec-
tions:
²Battery- Visually inspect the battery for indi-
cations of physical damage and loose or corroded
cable connections. Determine the state-of-charge and
cranking capacity of the battery. Charge or replace
the battery, if required. Refer to Group 8A-Battery
for more information.²Ignition Switch- Visually inspect the ignition
switch for indications of physical damage and loose
or corroded wire harness connections.
²Clutch Interlock/Upstop Switch- Visually
inspect the clutch interlock/upstop switch for indica-
tions of physical damage and loose or corroded wire
harness connections.
²Park/Neutral Starting and Back-Up Lamp
Switch- Visually inspect the park/neutral starting
and back-up lamp switch for indications of physical
damage and loose or corroded wire harness connec-
tions.
²Starter Relay- Visually inspect the starter
relay for indications of physical damage and loose or
corroded wire harness connections.
²Starter Motor- Visually inspect the starter
motorfor indications of physical damage and loose or
corroded wire harness connections.
²Starter Solenoid- Visually inspect the starter
solenoid for indications of physical damage and loose
or corroded wire harness connections.
²Wiring- Visually inspect the wire harness for
damage. Repair or replace any faulty wiring, as
required.
8B - 6 STARTING SYSTEMSPL
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING (Continued)

STARTING SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS
CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION
STARTER FAILS
TO ENGAGE.1. BATTERY
DISCHARGED OR
FAULTY.
2. STARTING CIRCUIT
WIRING FAULTY.
3. STARTER RELAY
FAULTY.
4. IGNITION SWITCH
FAULTY.
5. PARK/NEUTRAL
STARTING AND
BACK-UP LAMP
SWITCH (AUTO TRANS)
FAULTY OR MIS-
ADJUSTED.
6. CLUTCH
INTERLOCK/UPSTOP
SWITCH (MAN TRANS)
FAULTY.
7. STARTER SOLENOID
FAULTY.
8. STARTER ASSEMBLY
FAULTY.1. REFER TO GROUP 8A, BATTERY. CHARGE OR REPLACE
BATTERY, IF REQUIRED.
2. REFER TO FEED CIRCUIT RESISTANCE TEST AND FEED
CIRCUIT TEST IN THIS SECTION.
3. REFER TO RELAY TEST, IN THIS SECTION. REPLACE
RELAY, IF NECESSARY.
4. REFER TO IGNITION SWITCH TEST, IN GROUP 8D-
IGNITION SYSTEM OR GROUP 8W-WIRING DIAGRAMS.
REPLACE SWITCH, IF NECESSARY.
5. REFER PARK/NEUTRAL STARTING AND BACK-UP LAMP
SWITCH TEST IN GROUP 21-TRANSAXLE. REPLACE SWITCH,
IF NECESSARY.
6. REFER TO CLUTCH INTERLOCK/UPSTOP SWITCH TEST,
IN GROUP 6-CLUTCH (LOCATED WITHIN THE SWITCH
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION). REPLACE SWITCH, IF
NECESSARY.
7. REFER TO SOLENOID TEST, IN THIS SECTION. REPLACE
STARTER ASSEMBLY, IF NECESSARY.
8. IF ALL OTHER STARTING SYSTEM COMPONENTS AND
CIRCUITS CHECK OK, REPLACE STARTER ASSEMBLY.
STARTER
ENGAGES,
FAILS TO TURN
ENGINE.1. BATTERY
DISCHARGED OR
FAULTY.
2. STARTING CIRCUIT
WIRING FAULTY.
3. STARTER ASSEMBLY
FAULTY.
4. ENGINE SEIZED.1. REFER TO GROUP 8A, BATTERY. CHARGE OR REPLACE
BATTERY AS NECESSARY.
2. REFER TO THE FEED CIRCUIT RESISTANCE TEST AND
THE FEED CIRCUIT TEST IN THIS SECTION. REPAIR AS
NECESSARY.
3. IF ALL OTHER STARTING SYSTEM COMPONENTS AND
CIRCUITS CHECK OK, REPLACE STARTER ASSEMBLY.
4. REFER TO GROUP 9-ENGINE, FOR DIAGNOSTIC AND
SERVICE PROCEDURES.
STARTER
ENGAGES,
SPINS OUT
BEFORE
ENGINE
STARTS.1. BROKEN TEETH ON
STARTER RING GEAR.
2. STARTER ASSEMBLY
FAULTY.1. REMOVE STARTER. INSPECT RING GEAR AND REPLACE
IF NECESSARY.
2. IF ALL OTHER STARTING SYSTEM COMPONENTS AND
CIRCUITS CHECK OK, REPLACE STARTER ASSEMBLY.
STARTER DOES
NOT
DISENGAGE.1. STARTER
IMPROPERLY
INSTALLED.
2. STARTER RELAY
FAULTY.
3. IGNITION SWITCH
FAULTY.
4. STARTER ASSEMBLY
FAULTY.1. INSTALL STARTER. TIGHTEN STARTER MOUNTING
HARDWARE TO CORRECT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS.
2. REFER TO RELAY TEST, IN THIS SECTION. REPLACE
RELAY, IF NECESSARY.
3. REFER TO IGNITION SWITCH TEST, IN GROUP 8D-
IGNITION SYSTEM. REPLACE SWITCH, IF NECESSARY.
4. IF ALL OTHER STARTING SYSTEM COMPONENTS AND
CIRCUITS CHECK OK, REPLACE STARTER ASSEMBLY.
PLSTARTING SYSTEMS 8B - 7
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING (Continued)

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
SAFETY SWITCHES
For Removal and Installation of:
²Clutch Interlock/Upstop Switch, refer to
Removal and Installation in Group 6-Clutch.
²Park/Neutral Starting and Back-Up Lamp
Switch, refer to Removal and Installation in Group
21-Transaxle.
STARTER MOTOR
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable (Fig. 10).
(2) Raise vehicle on hoist.
(3) Remove starter bolts (Fig. 11).
(4) Remove starter assembly.
(5) Disengage latch and remove solenoid connector
from starter assembly.
(6) Remove battery positive connector from starter
assembly. It is not necessary to remove the alternator
output lead from the connector.
INSTALLATION
(1) Clean corrosion/dirt from the cable and wire
terminals before installing wiring to the solenoid.
(2) Attach battery positive connector to starter.
Ensure alternator output connector is snapped into
the battery positive connector. Tighten the captive
nut to 10 N´m (90 in. lbs.).
CAUTION: It is critical that the alternator output ter-
minal be connected to the battery positive terminal
of the starter solenoid, for proper operation of the
charging and cranking systems.
(3) Install solenoid connector to starter. Ensure
that latch is fully engaged.
(4) Position the starter face into transmission
housing. Start bottom mounting bolt and thread in
until bolt is snug.
(5) Attach ground cable to upper starter mounting
bolt.
(6) Ensure the proper starter alignment before
tightening the starter mounting bolts to 54 N´m (40
ft. lbs.) torque.
(7) Lower vehicle and connect negative battery
cable.
STARTER RELAY
The relay is located in the Power Distribution Cen-
ter (PDC). Refer to the PDC cover for relay location.
Fig. 10 Battery Negative Cable Remove/Install
1 ± NEGATIVE CABLE
2 ± NEGATIVE BATTERY POST
Fig. 11 Starter Mounting/Location
1 ± NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE
8B - 8 STARTING SYSTEMSPL

SPECIFICATIONS
STARTER MOTOR
Engine Application 2.0L OHC - DOHC
Power rating 1.1 Kw
Voltage 12 VOLTS
No. of Fields 6
No. of Poles 6
Brushes 4
Drive Planetary Gear Train
Cranking Amperage Draw
test150 - 280 Amps.
Note:Engine should be up to operating tempera-
ture. Extremely heavy oil or tight engine will
increase starter amperage draw.
TORQUE
DESCRIPTION TORQUE
Starter Mounting Bolts....... 54N´m(40ft.lbs.)
Starter Solenoid Battery Nut . . 10 N´m (90 in. lbs.)
PLSTARTING SYSTEMS 8B - 9

CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR
The crankshaft position sensor mounts to the
engine block behind the generator, just above the oil
filter (Fig. 15).
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect electrical connector from crankshaft
position sensor.
(2) Remove sensor mounting screw. Remove sensor.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install sensor. Install sensor mounting screw
and tighten.
(2) Connect electrical connector to crankshaft posi-
tion sensor.
KNOCK SENSOR
The knock sensor threads into the side of the cyl-
inder block in front of the starter (Fig. 16).
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect electrical connector from knock sen-
sor.
(2) Use a crow foot socket to remove the knock
sensors.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install knock sensor. Tighten knock sensor to
10 N´m (7 ft. lbs.) torque.Over or under tighten-
ing effects knock sensor performance, possibly
causing improper spark control.
(2) Attach electrical connector to knock sensor.
IGNITION SWITCH
The ignition switch attaches to the lock cylinder
housing on the end opposite the lock cylinder (Fig.
17). For ignition switch terminal and circuit identifi-
cation, refer to the Wiring Diagrams sections.
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect negative cable from battery.
(2) Place key cylinder in RUN position. Through
the hole in the lower shroud, depress lock cylinder
retaining tab and remove key cylinder (Fig. 18).
(3) Remove upper and lower shrouds from steering
column.
Fig. 15 Crankshaft Position Sensor
1 ± CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR
2 ± GENERATOR
3 ± OIL FILTER
Fig. 16 Knock Sensor
Fig. 17 Ignition SwitchÐViewed From Below
Column
1 ± IGNITION SWITCH
2 ± LOCK CYLINDER HOUSING
3 ± RETAINING TABS
8D - 8 IGNITION SYSTEMPL
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

8W-02 COMPONENT INDEX
Component Page
A/C Compressor Clutch Relay............8W-42
A/C Compressor Clutch.................8W-42
A/C Cycling Switch....................8W-42
A/C Heater Blower Motor...............8W-42
A/C Heater Control....................8W-42
A/C Pressure Switches..................8W-42
Airbag Control Module.................8W-43
Airbags.............................8W-43
Antenna.............................8W-47
Automatic Shut Down Relay.............8W-30
Back-Up Lamp Switch..................8W-51
Back-Up Lamps.......................8W-51
Battery.............................8W-20
Blower Motor Resistor Block.............8W-42
Brake Lamp Switch....................8W-30
Brake Shift Interlock Solenoid...........8W-30
Brake Warning Indicator Switch..........8W-40
Camshaft Position Sensor...............8W-30
Cargo Lamp..........................8W-44
Center High Mounted Stop Lamp.........8W-51
Center Stack Lamp....................8W-44
Cigar Lighter/Power Outlet..............8W-41
Circuit Breakers (FB)..................8W-11
City Lamps..........................8W-50
Clockspring.....................8W-33, 41, 43
Clutch Interlock Switch.................8W-30
Combination Flasher...................8W-52
Controller Anti-Lock Brake..............8W-35
Crankshaft Position Sensor..............8W-30
Data Link Connector...................8W-30
Decklid Release Switch.................8W-44
Decklid Solenoid......................8W-61
Diode No. 1..........................8W-42
Dome Lamp..........................8W-44
Dome Lamp/Intrusion Sensor............8W-44
Door Ajar Switches....................8W-40
Door Lock Motors.....................8W-61
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor.......8W-30
Engine Oil Pressure Switch..............8W-30
Engine Starter Motor Relay.............8W-21
Engine Starter Motor..................8W-21
Fog Lamps........................8W-50, 51
Front Fog Lamp Switch.................8W-50
Fuel Injectors........................8W-30
Fuel Pump Module....................8W-30
Fuel Pump Relay......................8W-30
Fuel Tank...........................8W-30
Fuses (FB)...........................8W-11
Fuses (PDC).........................8W-10
Fuse Block...........................8W-11
Fusible Link A11...................8W-20, 21
Grounds.............................8W-15Component Page
Generator...........................8W-20
Glove Box Lamp/Switch.................8W-44
Headlamp Beam Select..............8W-40, 50
Headlamp Leveling Motors..............8W-50
Headlamp Leveling Switch Illumination....8W-50
Headlamp Leveling Switch..............8W-50
Headlamp Switch...................8W-50, 51
Headlamps..........................8W-50
Horns..............................8W-41
Horn Relay..........................8W-41
Horn Switch.........................8W-41
Hood Ajar Switch......................8W-39
Idle Air Control Motor..................8W-30
Ignition Coil.........................8W-30
Ignition Switch.......................8W-10
Indicators...........................8W-40
Indicator Drivers......................8W-40
Inlet Air Temperature Sensor............8W-30
Instrument Cluster....................8W-40
Instrument Panel Drivers...............8W-40
Knock Sensor.........................8W-30
Leak Detection Pump..................8W-30
License Lamps........................8W-51
Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor........8W-30
Map/Reading Lamps...................8W-44
Multi- Function Switch.........8W-40, 50, 51, 52
Noise Suppressor......................8W-30
Oxygen Sensors.......................8W-30
Park Brake Switch....................8W-40
Park/Neutral Position Switch............8W-51
Park/Turn Signal Lamps................8W-52
Power Distribution Center...............8W-10
Power Mirror Switch...................8W-62
Power Steering Pressure Switch..........8W-30
Powertrain Control Module..............8W-30
PRNDL Lamp........................8W-44
Proportional Evap/Purge Solenoid.........8W-30
Radiator Fan Motor....................8W-42
Radiator Fan Relay....................8W-42
Radio...............................8W-47
Rear Window Defogger Switch...........8W-48
Rear Window Defogger.................8W-48
Remote Keyless Entry Module............8W-39
Repeater Lamps......................8W-52
Seat Belt Switch......................8W-40
Sentry Key Immobilizer Module..........8W-39
Side Marker Lamps....................8W-50
Siren...............................8W-39
Speakers............................8W-47
Splice Information.....................8W-70
Sunroof Control Module................8W-64
Sunroof Motor........................8W-64
PL8W - 02 COMPONENT INDEX 8W - 02 - 1

8W-10 POWER DISTRIBUTION
Component Page
A/C Compressor Clutch Relay........8W-10-7, 16
Automatic Shut Down Relay...........8W-10-16
Battery............................8W-10-7
Brake Lamp Switch................8W-10-7, 18
Cargo Lamp.......................8W-10-12
Center High Mounted Stop Lamp.......8W-10-18
Cigar Lighter/Power Outlet............8W-10-8
Circuit Breaker No. 1 (FB).............8W-10-9
Circuit Breaker No. 2 (FB).............8W-10-9
Combination Flasher.................8W-10-13
Controller Anti-Lock Brake.......8W-10-7, 11, 18
Data Link Connector.................8W-10-16
Dome Lamp.......................8W-10-12
Dome Lamp/Intrusion Sensor..........8W-10-12
Engine Starter Motor.................8W-10-8
Engine Starter Motor Relay........8W-10-7, 8, 10
Front Fog Lamp Switch..............8W-10-14
Fuel Injector No. 1..................8W-10-17
Fuel Injector No. 2..................8W-10-17
Fuel Injector No. 3..................8W-10-17
Fuel Injector No. 4..................8W-10-17
Fuel Pump Module..................8W-10-16
Fuel Pump Relay...................8W-10-16
Fuse 1 (FB)........................8W-10-10
Fuse 2 (FB)........................8W-10-10
Fuse 5 (PDC).......................8W-10-7
Fuse 6 (FB).........................8W-10-9
Fuse 6 (PDC).....................8W-10-7, 11
Fuse 7 (FB).........................8W-10-9
Fuse 8 (FB).........................8W-10-9
Fuse 8 (PDC).....................8W-10-7, 11
Fuse 9 (FB)........................8W-10-10
Fuse 9 (PDC)......................8W-10-7, 8
Fuse 10 (FB).......................8W-10-10
Fuse 10 (PDC)....................8W-10-7, 11
Fuse 11 (FB).......................8W-10-10
Fuse 12 (FB).......................8W-10-10
Fuse 13 (PDC)....................8W-10-7, 12
Fuse 14 (FB)........................8W-10-9
Fuse 14 (PDC).....................8W-10-7, 8
Fuse 15 (FB)........................8W-10-9
Fuse 15 (PDC)....................8W-10-7, 13
Fuse 16 (FB)........................8W-10-9Component Page
Fuse 18 (PDC)....................8W-10-7, 13
Fuse 20 (FB).......................8W-10-11
Fuse 20 (PDC)....................8W-10-7, 14
Fuse 21 (PDC)....................8W-10-7, 16
Fuse 22 (PDC)....................8W-10-7, 16
Fuse 23 (PDC)....................8W-10-7, 18
Fuse Block....................8W-10-9, 10, 11
Generator.........................8W-10-17
Glove Box Lamp/Switch..............8W-10-12
Headlamp Switch...................8W-10-14
High Note Horn....................8W-10-13
Horn Relay......................8W-10-7, 13
Ignition Coil.......................8W-10-17
Ignition Switch................8W-10-7, 8, 9, 10
Instrument Cluster.............8W-10-8, 12, 14
Instrument Panel Drivers.............8W-10-14
Left Front Fog Lamp..............8W-10-14, 15
Left Tail/Stop Lamp.................8W-10-18
Left Tail/Stop/Turn Signal Lamp........8W-10-19
Left Visor/Vanity Lamp...............8W-10-12
Low Note Horn.....................8W-10-13
Map/Reading Lamps.................8W-10-12
Multi-Function Switch......8W-10-7, 13, 14, 15, 19
Noise Suppressor...................8W-10-17
Oxygen Sensor 1/1 Upstream..........8W-10-17
Oxygen Sensor 1/2 Downstream........8W-10-17
Power Distribution Center.....8W-10-2, 3, 4, 7, 8,
9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 18
Powertrain Control Module.........8W-10-16, 17
Radiator Fan Motor.................8W-10-11
Radiator Fan Relay................8W-10-7, 11
Radio.............................8W-10-12
Rear Window Defogger...............8W-10-11
Rear Window Defogger Switch.........8W-10-11
Remote Keyless Entry Module.........8W-10-12
Right Front Fog Lamp...............8W-10-15
Right Rear Fog Lamp................8W-10-14
Right Tail/Stop Lamp................8W-10-18
Right Tail/Stop/Turn Signal Lamp......8W-10-19
Right Visor/Vanity Lamp..............8W-10-12
Sentry Key Immobilizer Module........8W-10-12
Siren.............................8W-10-12
Underhood Lamp...................8W-10-12
PL8W - 10 POWER DISTRIBUTION 8W - 10 - 1

POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER
NOT
USED
FAN RADIATOR
RELAY
USEDNOT NOT
USEDFUEL
PUMP
NOT
USED
USEDNOT
RELAYHORN RELAY
USEDNOT
NOT
USED FUSE
10 FUSE 22 FUSE 23
FUSE 20 FUSE 21
FUSE 18 FUSE 19
FUSE 16 FUSE 17
FUSE 14 FUSE 15
FUSE 12 FUSE 13
11 FUSE
9 FUSE FUSE
8
FUSE
67FUSE
FUSE
45FUSE
FUSE
23FUSE
ENGINE
STARTER
MOTOR
RELAY RELAY CLUTCH COMPRESSORA/C RELAY SHUT DOWNAUTOMATIC
8W - 10 - 2 8W-10 POWER DISTRIBUTIONPL
008W-10PLI01002