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Expert: - 7/3/2006


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I race a 98 Dodge Neon 2.0 on a 1/4 mile dirt track and am having some "cut-out" issues coming out of turns 2 & 4.  The car hesitates for a nano second and then resumes.  It's a stock engine with the advanced "cheater" PCM.  The only codes I am getting are 12, 25, & 44.  All of which I do not think will cause the problem I'm having.  I did discover that the PCM was loose...are the PCM internally grounded or do they have to be grounded through the mounting?
Please help...I am in the top 5 and could easily be in the top three if it wasn't for the "pesky" cut-out!
Thanks,
Frustrated in Corpus Christi, Texas

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Hi Rick:

The short answer is that I have never worked with ECUs PCMs or any of the high tech electronic engine managment systems.

I'd suggets you try Summit Racing first.  Go to <www.summitracing.com> for their tech linie and give them a try.  If they can't help you  they might know someone who can.

Sorry I couldn't offer more myself !

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Anything concerning race cars, 20 years competition experience, Senior Competition Driver Instructor , car builder, mechanic, welding, fabrication, tuning , engine modifications, set up, suspension design. Specializing in Datsun/Nissan products. Please submit questions about RACE CARS ONLY. No street cars, no video game scenarios Thank you.

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I have been racing for 20 years, I have been the Central Florida SCCA Regional Championship points for 5 years running, and won the championship in my class 2 times. During my first start in the 60's I won many solo awards and the State Championship Drags. I serve as a senior instructor for SCCA, and have taught in Mercedes AMG events at Daytona, and Dodge Viper Days at Sebring International. I have been in the thick of the competition for all of my career. At one time or another I have driven race cars at speeds nearing 195 MPH. It's quite a ride !

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