I HAVE A 1995 DODGE NEON THAT GIVES ME A CODE 12 LOST VOLTAGE SUPPLY TO PCM. I ALSO GET A CODE FOR 54 THAT INDICATES A BAD SIGNAL FORM CAM OR CRANK SHAFT I HAVE REPLACED BOTH OF THESE BUT THE PROBLEM COMES BACK EVERY 2 - 3 MONTHS. I REPLACE THEM AND CAR RUNS SMOOTH. NOT SURE WHAT TO DO I ALSO SWAPPED CUMPUTER AND ELECTRICAL HARNESS.

Changing the Cam Position Sensor on Dodge Neon ...

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Dodge Neon Questions - It will turn over but has no spark ...

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CarGurusAug 9, 2015 - I did have a neon while ago and image crank sensor was bad ... my 1999dodge neon has no spark it will turn over but not fire i have changed the crank sensorcoil ... I have a 2001 Dodge Neon 2.0 with 140,000 kms on it.

Dodge Neon Questions - 2001 Dodge Neon will turn over ...

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CarGurusJan 7, 2013 - I have a 2001 Dodge Neon 2.0 with 140000 kms o... ... went about a month before this recent problem, fixed that with no problem now this. ... firing. you said you replaced the cam sensor, did you do the crank sensor as well? ... My 1996Dodge Neon won't stay running whenever I take my foot off of the gas.

Starting Issues and Trouble Code Due to Defective Cam ...

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Under hood,passenger side mounted on the firewall,but ...
Could be something else ,crank sensor or cam,or ign.rotor ect.
The module like 3 hundred bucks.Try this ,turn the key
on-off-on-off-on( without out hitting the starter) the check
engine light should begin to flash.
Here is a code list,may narrow down the problem.
Diagnostic Trouble Code Descriptions and service hints. Fault Code DRB Display Code Description. Service hints. 11 No Crank reference signal at PCM No Distributor reference signal detected during engine cranking. Check the circuit between the distributor and PCM. 12 Battery Disconnect Direct Battery input to PCM disconnected within last 50 ignition key-on cycles. Normal if battery has been disconnected, otherwise check battery power and ground connections. 13** No change in MAP from start to run No difference seen between the engine MAP reading and the barometric (atmospheric) pressure reading at startup. Indicates a problem with the MAP sensor vacuum system. 14** MAP sensor voltage too low or too high MAP sensor voltage output is outside the acceptable range. 15** No Vehicle speed sensor signal No signal received from the vehicle speed sensor during road load operation. 17* Engine is cold too long Engine temperature too high or too low while traveling. Check coolant level, radiator cap, temperature sensor, and thermostat. 21** O2S Stays at center O2S shorted to voltage O2 sensor does not detect rich or lean condition, or O2 sensor input voltage too high. DRB will indicate which side with dual sensors. The O2 sensor signal should fluctuate under normal conditions. 22** ECT sensor voltage too high or too low Engine Coolant temperature sensor input out of normal range. Check engine temperature sensor. 23** Intake air temp sensor voltage too high or low Intake air manifold temperature sensor is out of range. Check sensor. 24** Throttle position sensor voltage too high or low TPS sensor is out of normal range. 25** Idle air control motor circuits A short is detected in one or more of the idle air motor circuits. 27* Injector # control circuit Injector number # output driver circuit does not respond to the control signal. Check the affected circuit. 31** EVAP Solenoid Circuit Short or open in the EVAP solenoid circuit. Check for loose, broken, or shorted wire in the charcoal canister purge solenoid wiring and connectors. 32** EGR Solenoid circuit Short or open in the EGR solenoid circuit. Check for loose, broken, or shorted wire in the EGR valve wiring and connectors. Possible air fuel ratio imbalance not detected during diagnosis. 33* AC clutch relay circuit Short or open in the AC clutch circuit. 34* Speed control circuit or speed control switch always low or high An open or short in the speed control vacuum or vent circuits. Speed control switch input above or below normal range. 35 Radiator Fan low speed relay circuit Open or short in the radiator fan relay wiring. 37** Torque converter clutch solenoid CKT or Trans temp sensor too high or low Open or short in CKT wiring or connectors. Voltage out of range at transmission temperature sensor input. See NOTE #1 below 41** Generator field not switching properly Open or short in the generator (alternator) field control (regulator) circuit. This indicates a problem with the charging circuit and the fault is set when the battery voltage from the ASD relay falls below 11.75 volts. Wiring, connectors, fuses, and the ASD relay should be checked. A shorted battery cell can also trigger this fault. 42* Auto shutdown relay circuit Open or short in the ASD relay wiring or connectors. 43** Ignition coil circuit # Open or short in number # coil circuit. Indicates that the ignition coil's peak primary circuit current is not achieved with the maximum dwell time. 44* Battery temp sensor volts out of range An open or short in the engine coolant temperature sensor circuit or a problem in the PCM's battery temperature circuit. 45* Trans OD solenoid circuit Transmission OD solenoid circuit failure. Open or short in the transmission overdrive solenoid circuit. 46** Charging system voltage too high Battery voltage sense input above target charging voltage during engine operation. Computer is indicating that the battery voltage is not being regulated. 47** Charging system voltage too low Battery voltage sense input above target charging voltage during engine operation. Also, no significant change in battery voltage was detected during a test of the generator output. 51** System lean L-Idle Adap at rich limit or lean R-Idle Adap at rich limit O2 sensor signal indicates lean air/fuel ratio during engine operation. The computer ran the mixture to the rich limit of programming, but the O2 sensor still indicated a lean condition. L or R indicate left or right side O2 sensor. Fuel pressure problems can lean the mixture and set this fault. 52** System rich L-Idle Adap at lean limit or rich R-Idle Adap at lean limit O2 sensor signal indicates rich air/fuel ratio during engine operation. The computer ran the mixture to the lean limit of programming, but the O2 sensor still indicated a rich condition. L or R indicate left or right side O2 sensor. Faulty ignition components, high or low fuel pressure, or leaking injectors can set this fault. 53* Internal PCM failure or PCM SPI comm failure An internal PCM failure or PCM communications failure has been detected. 54* No cam sync signal at PCM No fuel sync (camshaft signal) detected during engine crank. No camshaft position sensor signal was received from the distributor. Problem with the distributor synchronization circuit. 55 N/A End of message code. A DTC 55 is used to end all DTC messages. This code does not show on the DRB tool and indicates a completion of the stored codes on the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (check engine lamp). 62* PCM failure SRI miles not stored Unsuccessful attempt to update Service Reminder Indicator miles in the PCM EEPROM (memory). 63* PCM Failure EEPROM write denied Unsuccessful attempt to write and EEPROM location by the PCM. Controller failure, check the PCM. This code can be set when attempting an unauthorized reprogram of the PCM. 71** Aux 5V signal voltage low The auxiliary 5 volt supply output voltage is low. The 5 volt output signal is not reaching the required voltage level. 72** Catalytic Converter efficiency failure The catalytic converter is not converting emissions in the proper ratio.

CODE 11 No distributor referene signal detected during engine cranking....Check circuit between the distributer and the pcm.

CODE 12 Problem with battery connection.Direct battery input to pcm disconnected within the last 50 ignition key-on cycles.

CODE 13** Indicates a problem with map sensor vacuum system.

CODE 14** map sensor voltage to high or to low.

CODE 15** Problem with vehicle speed sensor signal.No vss signal detected during road load conditions.

CODE 17 Engine is cold to long.Engine coolant temp stays below normal operating temp(check thermostat).

CODE 21** Problem with oxygen sensor signal circuit.Sensor voltage to computer not fluctuating.

CODE 22** Coolant sensor voltage to high or to low.Test coolant temp sensor.

CODE 23** Indicates that the air temp sensor input is below the minimum acceptable voltage or sensor input is above the acceptable voltage.

CODE 24** Throttle position sensor voltage to high or low.Test the tps.

CODE 25** Idle air control (IAC) valve circuits.A shorted condition is detected in one or more of the IAC valve circuits.Or a vacuum leak has been detected.

CODE 27 One of the injector control circuit output drivers does not respond properly to the control signal.Check the circuits.

CODE 31** Problem with canister purge solenoid circuit.

CODE 32** An open or shorted condition detected in the EGR solenoid circuit.Possible air/fuel ratio imbalance not detected during diagnosis.

CODE 33 Air conditioning clutch relay circuit.An open or shorted condition in the compressor clutch relay circuit.

CODE 34 Open or shorted condition in the speed control vacuum or vent solenoid circuits.

CODE 35 Open or shorted condition detected in the radiator fan low speed relay circuit.

CODE 37** Open or shorted condition detected in the torque converter part throttle unlock solenoid control circuit.

CODE 41** Problem with charging system.An open or shorted condition detected in the generator Field control circuit.

CODE 42 Fuel pump relay or auto shutdown relay (ASD) control circuit indicates an open or shorted condition.

CODE 43** Multiple cylinder misfire detected.Peak primary circuit current not achieved with the maximum dwell time.

CODE 44 Battery temperature sensor volts malfunction.Problem with the battery temperature voltage circuit in the pcm.

CODE 46** Charging system volts to high>Computer indicates that the battery voltage is not properly regulated.

CODE 47** Charging system voltage to low.Battery voltage sense input below target charging voltage during engine operation and no significant change in voltage detected during active test or alternator output.

CODE 51** Oxygen sensor signal input indicates lean air/fuel ratio condition during operation.

CODE 52** Oxygen sensor signal input indicates rich air/fuel ratio during engine operation.

CODE 53** internal pcm failure detected.

CODE 54** No camshaft position sensor signal from distributer.Problem with the distributer synchronization circuit.

CODE 55 Completion of fault code display on check engine lamp.this is end of message code.

CODE 62 Unsuccessful attempt to update EMR mileage in the controller EEPROM.

CODE 63** Controller failure.EEPROM write denied.Check the PCM

Trouble Code: P0340

No Camshaft Position Sensor Circuit Failure
Possible Causes:


CMP Sensor connector is damaged, open or it is shorted CMP Sensor signal circuit is open or shorted to ground or to battery voltage or 5v supply circuit CMP Sensor 5v supply circuit is open or shorted to ground or to battery voltage CMP Sensor ground circuit is open CMP Sensor is damaged or has failed CKP Sensor is damaged or has failed PCM has failed

If you put it on a scanner and it came up with camshaft signal low then it is probably bad. Here is a way to test an actual sensor. Follow the directions on this link: http://troubleshootmyvehicle.com/chrysler_cmp_2.0L_2.4L/cmp_sensor_neon_1.php

check the ASD fuse in the fuse box under the hood. just switch it with another relay just to see if car starts. if it does its the relay. On the ASD, if this is a typical relay of the '95 era you can jump directly from 30 to the other side of the socket to by-pass it for testing purposes. good-day !

This is code 12 and it means "System Normal"
Here is the complete list of fault codes for your Buick
GM common codes for OBD1 (for vehicles made before 1995)
12 System normal
13 oxygen sensor circuit open
14 coolant sensor high resistance or shorted
15 coolant sensor circuit low or open
16 direct ignition system (DIS) fault in circuit
17 cam position sensor fault
18 crank or cam sensor error
19 crank sensor circuit fault
21 tps sensor out of range
22 tps sensor signal voltage low
23 intake air temp sensor out of range, low
24 vehicle speed (vss) sensor circuit fault
25 air temp sensor sensor out of range, high
26 quad-driver module (computer) circuit #1 fault
27 quad-driver module (computer) 2nd gear circuit
28 quad-driver module (computer) circuit #2 fault
29 quad driver module (computer) 4th gear circuit
31 cam position sensor fault
32 egr circuit fault
33 map sensor signal out of range, high
34 map sensor signal out of range, low
35 idle air control sensor circuit fault
36 ignition system circuit error
38 brake input circuit fault
39 clutch input circuit fault
41 cam sensor circuit fault, igntion control circuit fault
42 electronic spark timing (EST) circuit grounded
43 knock sensor
or electronic spark control circuit fault
44 oxygen sensor lean exhaust
45 oxygen sensor rich exhaust
46 pass-key II circuit or ps.pressure switch circuit fault
47 pcm-bcm data circuit
48 misfire diagnosis
51 calibration error, mem-cal, ecm or eeprom failure
52 engine oil temperature circuit, low temperature indicated
53 battery voltage error or egr or pass-key II circuit
54 egr system failure or fuel pump circuit low voltage
55 a/d converter error or pcm not grounded or lean fuel or frounded reference voltage
56 quad-driver module #2 circuit
57 boost control problem
58 vehicle anti-theft system fuel enable circuit
61 a/c system performance or degraded oxygen sensor signal
62 engine oil temperature high temperature indicated
63 oxygen sensor right side circuit open or map sensor out of range
64 oxygen sensor right side lean exhaust indicated
65 oxygen sensor right side rich exhaust indicated
66 a/c pressure sensor circuit low pressure
67 a/c pressure sensor circuit or a/c clutch circuit failure
68 a/c compressor relay circuit failure
69 a/c clutch circuit head pressure high
70 a/c refrigerant pressure circuit high
71 a/c evaporator temperature sensor circuit low
72 gear selector switch circuit
73 a/c evaporator temperature circuit high
75 digital egr #1 solenoid error
76 digital egr #2 solenoid error
77 digital egr #3 solenoid error
79 vehicle speed sensor (vss) circuit signal high
80 vehicle speed sensor (vss) circuit signal low
81 brake input circuit fault
82 ignition control (IC) 3X signal error
85 prom error
86 analog/digital ecm error
87 eeprom error
99 power management

Have you checked for your DTC code?? The code may help you address the issue that is keeping your engine from starting.

ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTICS

1. Cycle the ignition key ON-OFF-ON-OFF-ON within 5 seconds. To cycle the ignition key ON means to turn it only as far as it takes to get the radio to come on. It does not mean to turn the engine on.

2. Count the number of times the "check engine" lamp on the instrument panel flashes on and off. The number of flashes represents the code. There is a slight pause between the flashes representing the first and second digits of the code. Longer pauses separate individual codes. For example, flash-flash-flash [pause] flash-flash represents the code 32.

A code of "55" represents end of error codes. If this is all you get then no error codes are stored in the computer. This is the normal condition for a neon.
CODE Description of Trouble Code
11 Timing belt skipped 1 tooth or more from initial learned value, Intermittent loss of either camshaft or crankshaft position sensor, No crank reference signal detected during engine cranking
12 Direct battery input to PCM was disconnected within the last 50 key-on cycles
13 No change in MAP from start to run
14 MAP sensor voltage too low
15 No vehicle speed sensor signal
17 Closed loop temp not reached or engine cold too long
21 02s sensor problem (oxygen sensor), upstream or down stream
22 Engine coolant temp sensor out of range
23 Intake air temp sensor out of range
24 Throttle Position sensor out of range
25 Idle air control motor circuits, target idle not reached (+/- 200),vacuum leak found
27 Injector control circuit
31 Evap purge flow monitor failure or evap solenoid circuit
32 EGR system failure
33 A/C clutch relay circuit
34 Speed control Solenoid circuits
35 Rad Fan control relay circuit
37 Torque converter clutch solenoid CKT or park/neutral switch failure
41 Generator field not switching properly
42 Fuel pump relay control ckt, Auto shutdown relay control ckt, No ASD relay output voltage at PCM, Fuel level sending unit volts out of range, Fuel level unit No change over miles
43 Multiple/ single cylinder misfire
44 Battery temp sensor volts out of range
46 Charging system voltage too low
51 Fuel system lean
52 Fuel system rich
53 Internal control failure
54 No Cam signal at PCM
55 End of error messages (If you get this only, no errors were found)
62 PCM failure SRI mile not stored
63 PCM Failure EEPROM write denied
64 Catalytic Converter Efficiency Failure
65 Power steering switch failure

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CODE 12 Problem with battery connection. Direct battery input to pcm disconnected within the last 50 ignition key-on cycles.

CODE 21** Problem with oxygen sensor signal circuit. Sensor voltage to computer not fluctuating.

The 12 is not problem, just advise that your battery has recently disconnected; the repeat 21, maybe can be for two O2 sensor, review it.

Hope helped (remember rated this help) Good lick.

the light has nothing to do with oil or coolant levels. it comes on for one of the following reasons. You will need to have the system computer memory tested to see which fault the system has.
CODE Description of Trouble Code
11 Timing belt skipped 1 tooth or more from initial learned value, Intermittent loss of either camshaft or crankshaft position sensor, No crank reference signal detected during engine cranking
12 Direct battery input to PCM was disconnected within the last 50 key-on cycles (normal)
13 No change in MAP from start to run
14 MAP sensor voltage too low
15 No vehicle speed sensor signal
17 Closed loop temp not reached or engine cold too long
21 02s sensor problem (oxygen sensor), upstream or down stream
22 Engine coolant temp sensor out of range
23 Intake air temp sensor out of range
24 Throttle Position sensor out of range
25 Idle air control motor circuits, target idle not reached (+/- 200),vacuum leak found
27 Injector control circuit
31 Evap purge flow monitor failure or evap solenoid circuit
32 EGR system failure
33 A/C clutch relay circuit
34 Speed control Solenoid circuits
35 Rad Fan control relay circuit
37 Torque converter clutch solenoid CKT or park/neutral switch failure
41 Generator field not switching properly
42 Fuel pump relay control ckt, Auto shutdown relay control ckt, No ASD relay output voltage at PCM, Fuel level sending unit volts out of range, Fuel level unit No change over miles
43 Multiple/ single cylinder misfire
44 Battery temp sensor volts out of range
46 Charging system voltage too low
51 Fuel system lean
52 Fuel system rich
53 Internal control failure
54 No Cam signal at PCM
55 End of error messages (If you get this only, no errors were found)
62 PCM failure SRI mile not stored
63 PCM Failure EEPROM write denied
64 Catalytic Converter Efficiency Failure
65 Power steering switch failure