20 Most Recent 1998 Chevrolet Prizm - Page 3 Questions & Answers

At www.2carpros.com they have serpentine belt diagrams for your car and they also have a video on how to install a serpentine belt.

There are several things that can keep your high beam headlamps from working including the headlight/dimmer switch (which you say you have already replaced), the DRL relay, The DRL Module, The DIMMER relay, or any of the wiring in between all of these components.It would be much cheaper to diagnose the system to see where there is power and where there is not so you can fix it correctly without replacing a bunch of things that does not fix your lights.The entire system can be diagnosed with a 12-volt test light and a set of wiring diagrams.

You will open the hood and pull the transmission dipstick out of the top of the transmission. Wipe the fluid off the dipstick with a rag and then reinsert the dipstick into the transmission. Then, pull the dipstick back out and check the fluid level.Keep in mind that the dipstick has markings to show you where the low and full points are on the stick.Hope this helps (remember to rating this free answer).

Yes the two circuits are turned on by the headlight switch, but have separate fuses.

On 98 Prizm, just open the hood and pull the transmission dipstick out of the top of the transmission. Wipe the fluid off the dipstick with a rag and then reinsert the dipstick into the transmission.Pull the dipstick back out and check the fluid level. The dipstick has markings to show you where the low and full points are on the stick.Good luck.

• No dipstick on this transmission. This transmission has two plugs on the transmission itself, underneath the vehicle.

1. Turn the vehicle off for this transmission.
2. Pull the top plug first. This is the check / fill hole. If fluid comes out of that hole then the fluid level is OK. If it does not then add until it just barely seeps out and this is the proper way to fill your transmission.
3. You can continue by pulling the bottom plug (with a fluid pan underneath to catch all the transmission fluid) and let all the fluid drain.
4. Not plug the lower hole.
5. Now fill the transmission from the upper hole.
6. Now plug the top hole.
7. That is a transmission drain and fill and you just saved $60+ that a shop would charge in labor.

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Thanks for choosing FixYa and welcome to the site. Have you tested for fuel also? Did you check for spark? What all is going on please?

its not easy. suggest ride with windows open

THE HIGH BEAM LIGHTS WIRE COLOR LIGHT GREEN AND LOW BEAM WIRES TAN COLOR,YOU NEED LOOK IN A HAYNES REPAIR MANUAL IN THE ELECTRICAL SECTION AT HEAD LIGHT CIRCUITS.

Hello ed.... The serpentine belt or one of the pulleys that it turns is making that annoying sound. Carefully inspect the belt using a flashlight to illuminate any rips or tears, and inspect each of the pulleys looking for grease or heat marks.

Often, the belt has to be replaced and when that is being done, each pulley can be closely examined for wear and tear, even being frozen up. Joe

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just unplug the electrical connector at the compressor,it freewheels when not in use so it has no affect on the horsepower at that time,if you still want to completely remove it you need to have the refrigerant professionally removed( federal law) then you can remove the compressor and install a take up pulley to install in its place,but i would just unplug it,besides it will have higher resale value should you trade later and the A/C compressor is still on it

One of the fuses is located in the fuse panel under the dash. It may also have another in-line filter on the power wire going to the radio

Usually you can get the belt for the model of your car that came without air conditioning (Canadian model) and you can either remove the compressor and install the shorter belt or just install the shorter belt and not wrap it around your A/C compressor Pulley.

It's that infamous "chip" in the key that becomes a nightmare to many. The security light may or may not start flashing. Sometimes it stays on steady. Gradually the car begins not cranking anymore or if it cranks it will start and die in a second. Randomly it will do this more and more often until it won't start anymore. VATS, PASSkey and Passlock immobilizer systems are killing cars all over North America, they have a short lifespan and are certainly more effective against owners than thieves. Here is how you save your car
QUICK FIX TRICKS
1st trick, Try a spare key that is newer or used less. The pins wear down with use and so do the keys causing the security to fail.
2nd trick, (if not starting) turn the key forward 2 clicks till right before it would normally start, leave like that for 10 minutes. ( no less ) After 10 minutes, turn key back then forward and your car might start. I did this in my regal for more than a year. If its shutting down while running, I'm sorry I have no quick fix...
CHEAP FIX: Bypass the chip in your key. This is temporary, but effective until the TDM (theft deterrent module) in the dash poops out. Then you're kinda screwed. I was told that these types of key security systems have a 6-7 year life span. Sucks for us. This link explains the "Key Issue" pretty well.
----- http://vats.likeabigdog.com/

If you're gonna tear your car apart anyway, just do this next fix and bypass it all together. Its more money, less work, and a PERMANENT fix. Up to you tho.

NEVER WORRY AGAIN FIX: Bypass the whole VATS/Passlock/passkey I or passkey II system entirely. Literally take it out, and throw it away. I just did this in my Regal. Took about an hour. It took longer to find the "theft deterrant module" so i could remove it, than it did to actually wire in the "Bypass module" from Newrockies. They sell a unit for 200 bucks to totally bypass this system FOREVER. life time-money back guarantee and all that. Finally did this in my car. Well worth the 200 if you've looked into getting this replaced... It can cost anywhere from 600-1000 bucks. If you do buy this, please purchase it thru this link.
-----> http://newrockies.ca?ap_id=judd0081 ----- With this fix, you can take that whole Vats, passlock, passkey system out of your car all together. If you want more info on how this system works, click on that Newrockies link and scroll down to the last link on the bottom of the home page. "The VATS/PassKEY/Passlock Bypass Tutorial" This link explains exactly what is happening and why. Once you understand how this works, you're going to be pissed at GM but happy you found Newrockies.

It works for:
Any GM, Saturn, or Isuzu Vehicle with VATS or PASSKey or PASSLock security systems.
If your car has the chip in the key or in the lock cylinder, then you can save it with this Full Bypass.
It works for, but is not limited to these vehicles. These are just what are KNOWN to me. More vehicles will definitely end up being on this list:
Trucks
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GMC/Chevy
1998-2006 S10/T10/Sonoma
/Blazer/Jimmy
1998-2007 Suburban/Avalanche
/Tahoe/Yukon
1998-2006 Sierra/Silverado
2002-2008 Trailblazer
2003-2006 SSR
1998-2006 C1500/C2500/C3500
1998-2006 K1500/K2500/K3500
2003-2007 Hummer H2
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Isuzu
1998-2000 Hombre
2005-2006 I280/I350
2007-2008 I290/I370
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Cars/Vans
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Isuzu
2003-2007 Ascender
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Pontiac
1994-2003 Grand Prix
1998-1999 Montana
2006 Torrent
1996-2005 Grand AM
1994-1998 Trans Sports
1988-1999 Bonneville
1988-2002 Firebird
1995-2005 Sunfire
1996-2002 Trans Am
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Buick
2004-2007 Rainier
1994-1996 Century
1993-1996 Regal
1982-1999 LeSabre
1991-1996 Park Avenue / Ultra
1994-1996 Roadmaster
1991-1996 Roadmaster Estate Wagon
1982-1999 Riviera
1988-1991 Reatta
1996-1998 Skylark
1982-1990 Electra (all models)
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Oldsmobile
1996-1998 Achieva
1999-2004 Alero
1994-2004 Aurora
1998-2004 Bravada
1991-1993 Delta 88
1994-1999 Eighty-Eight
1991-1996 Nighty-Eight
1998-2002 Intrigue
1990-1992 Toronado
1994-1997 Cutlass Supreme
1997-1999 Cutlass
1997-1999 LSS/Regency
1997-1999 Silhouette
1991-1996 Custom Cruiser
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Chevrolet/GMC
1998-2005 Astro/Safari
1998-2008 Envoy
2005-2006 Equinox
1998-2007 Savana/Express
1995-2005 Monte Carlo
1997-1999 Venture
1995-2001 Lumina
1988-2002 Camaro
1995-2005 Cavalier
1982-1991 Corvette
1994-1996 Caprice/Caprice Wagon
1995-1996 Impala SS
2000-2005 Impala
1997-2005 Malibu Classic
1997-2003 Malibu
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Cadillac
1986-1993 Allante
1982-1996 Fleetwood
1985-1996 Fleetwood Brougham
1992-1995 Seville
1992-1995 SLS/STS
1985-1995 Deville
1994-1995 Deville Concours
1988-1995 ElDorado
1994-1995 ElDorado Touring
1999-2007 Escalade
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Saturn
2000 LS/LS1/LS2/LW1/LW2
2001-2002 L100/LW100
2001-2003 L200/LW200
2001-2005 L300/LW300
2004-2005 L-Series
2002-2008 VUE
1996-2002 SL/SL1/SL2
1996-2002 SC1/SC2
1996-2002 SW1/SW2
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This could be a loose fuel fitting or a ruptured diaphragm in the pulsation damper or the fuel rail leaking.This is a condition that is definitely a fire hazard and very dangerous and should be repaired as soon as possible.

this would more than likely be a valve cover gasket.

most likley you have a bad fuse