engine DODGE NEON 2000 Service Repair Manual

8W-95 SPLICE LOCATIONS
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
INTRODUCTION
This section provides illustrations identifying the
general location of the splices in this vehicle. A splice
index is provided. Use the wiring diagrams in each
section for splice number identification. Refer to the
index for proper splice number.
SPLICE LOCATIONS (LHD)
The following index covers all splices shown in the
wiring diagrams. If a splice is not shown in this sec-
tion, a N/S will be in the Fig. column.
Spllice Location Fig.
S102 (Except
Built-Up-
Export)Near Left Headlamp T/O 2
S103 Left Side of Instrument
Panel3
S104 Left Side of Instrument
Panel3
S105
(Built-Up-
Export)Left Side of Instrument
Panel3
S106 Near Left Strut Tower 3
S107 Near A/C Low Pressure
Switch T/O3
S108 Near Controller Anti-Lock
Brake3
S109 Near Power Distribution
Center3
S110 Near Radiator Fan Motor
T/O3
S 111
(Built-Up-
Export)Same as S102 2
S112 Near Back-Up Lamp
Switch T/O3
S113 Near Throttle Position
Sensor T/O3
S114 Near Throttle Position
Sensor T/O3
S116
(Built-Up-
Export)Near C110 T/O 3
S117 Near Right Front Side
Marker or Right Repeater
Lamp T/O2
S118 Near Powertrain Control
Module - C2 T/O3Spllice Location Fig.
S119 Near Radiator Fan Motor
T/O3
S120
(Built-Up-
Export)Near Siren T/O 1
S121 Near Fuel Injector NO. 4
T/O4
S122 Near Engine Oil Pressure
Switch T/O5
S123 Near Crankshaft Position
Sensor T/O5
S125 Near Manifold Absolute
Pressure Sensor T/O4
S129 (2.0L) Near Noise Suppressor
T/O5
S130 Near Ignition Coil T/O 5
S131 Near Left Headlamp T/O 2
S132 Near Left Strut Tower 3
S141 Near High Note Horn T/O N/S
S142 Near High Note Horn T/O N/S
S201 Near Right Instrument
Panel Speaker T/O6
S202 Near C202 and C203
T/O6
S203 Near C202 and C203
T/O6
S204 In C202 and C203 T/O 6
S205 Near C202 and C203
T/O6
S206 Near Center of
Instrument Panel6
S207 Near Center of
Instrument Panel6
S208 Near Instrument Cluster
T/O6
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Fig. 1 Engine Compartment Splices (Front)ÐLHD
Fig. 2 Engine Compartment Splices (Right Side)ÐLHD
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Fig. 3 Engine Compartment Splices (Left Side)ÐLHD
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Fig. 4 Engine SplicesÐLHD
Fig. 5 Engine SplicesÐLHD
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SPLICE LOCATIONS (RHD)
The following index covers all splices shown in the
wiring diagrams. If a splice is not shown in this sec-
tion, a N/S will be in the Fig. column.
Spllice Location Fig.
S103 Near C104 and C103
T/O19
S104 In Data Link Connector
T/O19
S105 Near Grommet 19
S106 Near Left Strut Tower 16
S107 Near Brake Warning
Indicator Switch T/O16
S108 In Controller Anti-Lock
Brake T/O16
S109 Near Power Distribution
Center16
S110 Near Radiator Fan Motor
T/O16
S111 Near Left Headlamp T/O 15
S112 Near Left Strut Tower 16
S113 Near Throttle Position
Sensor T/O16
S114 Near Idle Air Control
Motor T/O16
S116 Near C110 T/O 16
S117 Near Repeater Lamp T/O 15
S118 Near Powertrain Control
Module - C2 T/O16
S119 Near A/C High Pressure
Switch T/O16
S120 Near Siren T/O 14
S121 Near Fuel Injector NO. 4
T/O17
S122 Near Engine Oil Pressure
Switch T/O18
S123 Near Crankshaft Position
Sensor T/O18
S125 Near Manifold Absolute
Pressure Sensor T/O17
S129 (2.0L) Near Noise Suppressor
T/O18
S130 Near Ignition Coil T/O 18
S131 Right Front of Engine
Compartment15
S132 Near Left Strut Tower 16Spllice Location Fig.
S141 Near High Note Horn T/O N/S
S142 Near High Note Horn T/O N/S
S201 Near Left Instrument
Panel Speaker20
S202 Left Side of Instrument
Panel20
S203 Left Side of Instrument
Panel20
S204 Near C202 T/O 20
S205 Left Side of Instrument
Panel20
S206 Left Side of Instrument
Panel20
S207 Near Instrument Cluster
T/O20
S208 Near Instrument Cluster
T/O20
S209 Near Brake Shift
Interlock Solenoid T/ON/S
S211 Near Right Instrument
Panel Speaker T/O20
S212 Near Instrument Cluster
T/O20
S213 Near Instrument Cluster
T/O20
S214 Near Instrument Cluster
T/O20
S215 Near Right Instrument
Panel Speaker T/O20
S216 Near Right Instrument
Panel Speaker T/O20
S217 Near Right Instrument
Panel Speaker T/O20
S218 Near Right Instrument
Panel Speaker T/O20
S219 Near Right Instrument
Panel Speaker T/O20
S220 Near Right Instrument
Panel Speaker T/O20
S221 Near Right Instrument
Panel Speaker T/O20
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Fig. 14 Engine Compartment Splices (Front)ÐRHD
Fig. 15 Engine Compartment Splices (Right Side)ÐRHD
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Fig. 16 Engine Compartment Splices (Left Side)ÐRHD
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Fig. 17 Engine SplicesÐRHD
Fig. 18 Engine SplicesÐRHD
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ENGINE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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STANDARD SERVICE PROCEDURES........... 1
ENGINE DIAGNOSIS........................ 82.0L SOHC ENGINE....................... 15
STANDARD SERVICE PROCEDURES
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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GENERAL INFORMATION
FORM-IN-PLACE GASKETS & SEALERS........1
ENGINE GASKET SURFACE PREPARATION.....2
CRANKSHAFT DAMPER BOLT ACCESS PLUG . . . 2
ENGINE CORE PLUGS.....................2
ENGINE PERFORMANCE...................3HONING CYLINDER BORES.................3
MEASURING WITH PLASTIGAGE.............4
REPAIR OF DAMAGED OR WORN THREADS....5
HYDROSTATIC LOCKED ENGINE.............5
CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVEL..............6
ENGINE OIL SERVICE......................7
GENERAL INFORMATION
FORM-IN-PLACE GASKETS & SEALERS
There are numerous places where form-in-place
gaskets are used on the engine. Care must be taken
when applying form-in-place gaskets to assure
obtaining the desired results.Do not use form-in-
place gasket material unless specified.Bead size,
continuity, and location are of great importance. Too
thin a bead can result in leakage while too much can
result in spill-over which can break off and obstruct
fluid feed lines. A continuous bead of the proper
width is essential to obtain a leak-free gasket.
There are numerous types of form-in-place gasket
materials that are used in the engine area. Mopart
Engine RTV GEN II, MopartATF-RTV, and Mopart
Gasket Maker gasket materials, each have different
properties and can not be used in place of the other.
MOPARtENGINE RTV GEN II
MopartEngine RTV GEN II is used to seal com-
ponents exposed to engine oil. This material is a spe-
cially designed black silicone rubber RTV that
retains adhesion and sealing properties when
exposed to engine oil. Moisture in the air causes the
material to cure. This material is available in three
ounce tubes and has a shelf life of one year. After one
year this material will not properly cure. Alwaysinspect the package for the expiration date before
use.
MOPARtATF RTV
MopartATF RTV is a specifically designed black
silicone rubber RTV that retains adhesion and seal-
ing properties to seal components exposed to auto-
matic transmission fluid, engine coolants, and
moisture. This material is available in three ounce
tubes and has a shelf life of one year. After one year
this material will not properly cure. Always inspect
the package for the expiration date before use.
MOPARtGASKET MAKER
MopartGasket Maker is an anaerobic type gasket
material. The material cures in the absence of air
when squeezed between two metallic surfaces. It will
not cure if left in the uncovered tube. The anaerobic
material is for use between two machined surfaces.
Do not use on flexible metal flanges.
MOPARtBED PLATE SEALANT
MopartBed Plate Sealant is a unique (green-in-
color) anaerobic type gasket material that is specially
made to seal the area between the bedplate and cyl-
inder block without disturbing the bearing clearance
or alignment of these components. The material
cures slowly in the absence of air when torqued
between two metallic surfaces, and will rapidly cure
when heat is applied.
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MOPARtGASKET SEALANT
MopartGasket Sealant is a slow drying, perma-
nently soft sealer. This material is recommended for
sealing threaded fittings and gaskets against leakage
of oil and coolant. Can be used on threaded and
machined parts under all temperatures. This mate-
rial is used on engines with multi-layer steel (MLS)
cylinder head gaskets. This material also will pre-
vent corrosion. MopartGasket Sealant is available in
a 13 oz. aerosol can or 4 oz./16 oz. can w/applicator.
FORM-IN-PLACE GASKET AND SEALER
APPLICATION
Assembling parts using a form-in-place gasket
requires care but it's easier then using precut gas-
kets.
MopartGasket Maker material should be applied
sparingly 1 mm (0.040 in.) diameter or less of sealant
to one gasket surface. Be certain the material sur-
rounds each mounting hole. Excess material can eas-
ily be wiped off. Components should be torqued in
place within 15 minutes. The use of a locating dowel
is recommended during assembly to prevent smear-
ing material off the location.
MopartEngine RTV GEN II or ATF RTV gasket
material should be applied in a continuous bead
approximately 3 mm (0.120 in.) in diameter. All
mounting holes must be circled. For corner sealing, a
3.17 or 6.35 mm (1/8 or 1/4 in.) drop is placed in the
center of the gasket contact area. Uncured sealant
may be removed with a shop towel. Components
should be torqued in place while the sealant is still
wet to the touch (within 10 minutes). The usage of a
locating dowel is recommended during assembly to
prevent smearing material off the location.
MopartGasket Sealant in an aerosol can should be
applied using a thin, even coat sprayed completely
over both surfaces to be joined, and both sides of a
gasket. Then proceed with assembly. Material in a
can w/applicator can be brushed on evenly over the
sealing surfaces. Material in an aerosol can should be
used on engines with multi-layer steel gaskets.
ENGINE GASKET SURFACE PREPARATION
To ensure engine gasket sealing, proper surface
preparation must be performed, especially with the
use of aluminum engine components and multi-layer
steel cylinder head gaskets.
Neveruse the following to clean gasket surfaces:
²Metal scraper
²Abrasive pad or paper to clean cylinder block
and head
²High speed power tool with an abrasive pad or a
wire brush (Fig. 1)NOTE: Multi-Layer Steel (MLS) head gaskets
require a scratch free sealing surface.
Only use the following for cleaning gasket surfaces:
²Solvent or a commercially available gasket
remover
²Plastic or wood scraper (Fig. 1)
²Drill motor with 3M RolocyBristle Disc (white
or yellow) (Fig. 1)
CAUTION: Excessive pressure or high RPM can
damage the sealing surfaces. The mild (white, 120
grit) bristle disc is recommended. If necessary, the
medium (yellow, 80 grit) bristle disc may be used
on cast iron surfaces with care.
CRANKSHAFT DAMPER BOLT ACCESS PLUG
An access plug is located in the right splash shield
(Fig. 2). Remove the plug and insert the proper size
socket, extension and ratchet, when crankshaft rota-
tion is necessary.
ENGINE CORE PLUGS
REMOVAL
Using a blunt tool such as a drift or a screwdriver
and a hammer, strike the bottom edge of the cup
plug (Fig. 3). With the cup plug rotated, grasp firmly
with pliers or other suitable tool and remove plug
(Fig. 3).
Fig. 1 Proper Tool Usage For Surface Preparation
1 ± ABRASIVE PAD
2 ± 3M ROLOCYBRISTLE DISC
3 ± PLASTIC/WOOD SCRAPER
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