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Old June 15th 04, 08:41 PM
Tony P.
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> Hello,
> I've been trying to find some more information in these groups on a
> potential problem with my '98 Neon Highline (4 cyl, DOHC). Recently
> about a year ago, the transmission started to make a "whining" noise
> when put into reverse, both hot and cold (right away or with engine
> warmed up). Putting the transmission in D and other gears is fine. I
> changed the trans fluid & filter at around 50K miles, and it is still
> doing the same thing (the fluid was OK, no big metal flakes or weird
> foreign material). I've checked the fluid regularly since the car was
> new, so I know the level has been fine. Can anybody tell me what
> might be the cause of the "whining" noise, and if it is serious or
> not????
>
> The other weird problem is we cannot press the accelerator pedal down
> as far as it should go, as it stops part-way, almost feels like
> something under the pedal that is blocking it but we checked for that
> inside the cab. Forcing the pedal past this stopping point actually
> causes the transmission to shift to Neutral. I have started to check
> the linkage and cabling from the trans to the intake area, etc. But
> also wonering if anybody has seen or heard of this as well.


Probably need a new cable for the accelerator pedal. Sounds like it's
seizing up.

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