2000 Chevrolet Cavalier - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

Check your valve covers gasket

no --it cannot. R12 gas operates at a far lower pressure that r134a so if you want to use r134a gas you will have to replace compressor ,evaporator and condenser and have a cooling fan for the condenser fitted

check out the brake light switch either under the dash at the top of the brake pedal or on the brake valve body. It is probably stuck in the on position

CHECK THE TIMING BELT OT CHAIN

The plug gap is .040

SOUNDS LIKE YOU MAY HAVE SOME AFTER MARKET THINGS HOOKED UP ON YOUR VEHICLE are you sure there is 5 wires off the starter or the battery i have never seen 5 wires off the starter thats a direct short out

there are a few youtube videos showing how to remove the manifold sorry unable to paste a link for some unknown reason but just search '' remove intake manifold 00 2,2 '''

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It should be on the drivers side of the engine compartment near the base of the windshield.

lift your car and set it on large blocks so the tires will not touch the ground. be extra careful that the vehicle does not fall off blocks or touch the ground during testing. have someone accelerate your engine slowly while you listen for the rubbing sound location.

You cannot adjust the idle speed. The issue is either a bad ildle air speed control or the fuel pressure regulator on the fuel injection rail.

sounds like it may be the pin for the shifter came out or it is loose, or possibly the cable or rod came loose or broken. take the covers off the steering wheel lower part plastics to the shift and have a look to see what happened. do not remove any thing that is electric with out disconnecting the batt

Hola buenas tardes, alguien me podr?a decir en donde se hubica el sensor del ?rbol de levas de un cavalier modelo 96, gracias.

That's not the symptom of a bad TPS. Bad TPS causes hesitation in the same spot as you accelerate. Slamming into gear is a pressure issue and the GM uses input from the MAF sensor to determine transmission pressure. I'd start by cleaning the MAF sensor or testing it to see what it's reading.

You need to get a rebuilt instrument cluster. Do a search for speedometer rebuilders online. They run about $175. Get a cooling system pressure test to find out where the coolant is going.

Waterpump

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
(see Figures 1 and 2)

CAUTION The fuel injection system remains under pressure, even after the engine has been turned OFF. The fuel system pressure must be relieved before disconnecting any fuel lines. Failure to do so may result in fire and/or personal injury.

1. Relieve the fuel system pressure using the recommended procedure.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Drain the fuel tank, then remove the fuel tank from the vehicle.
4. While holding the modular fuel sender assembly down, remove the snap-ring from the designated slots located on the retainer.

WARNING The modular fuel sender assembly may spring up from its position. When removing the modular fuel sender from the tank, be aware that the reservoir bucket is full of fuel. It must be tipped slightly during removal to avoid damage to the float.

1. Remove the external fuel strainer.
2. Detach the Connector Position Assurance (CPA) piece from the electrical connector and detach the fuel pump electrical connector.
3. Gently release the tabs on the sides of the fuel sender at the cover assembly. Begin by squeezing the sides of the reservoir and releasing the tab opposite the fuel level sensor. Move clockwise to release the second and third tabs in the same manner.
4. Lift the cover assembly out far enough to detach the fuel pump electrical connection.
5. Rotate the fuel pump baffle counterclockwise and remove the baffle and pump assembly from the retainer.
6. Slide the fuel pump outlet out of slot, then remove the fuel pump outlet seal.

To install:

1. Install the fuel pump outlet seal, then slide the fuel pump outlet in the slots of reservoir cover.
2. Install the fuel pump and baffle assembly onto the reservoir retainer and rotate clockwise until seated.
3. Install the lower retainer assembly partially into the reservoir. Line up all 3 sleeve tabs. Press the retainer onto the reservoir making sure all 3 tabs are firmly seated.

Gently pull on the fuel pump reservoir from retainer to assure a secure fastening. If not secure, replace the entire fuel sender.

1. Attach the fuel pump connector.
2. Fasten the CPA connector to the fuel sender cover.
3. Install a new external fuel strainer.
4. Install the modular fuel sender.
5. Install the fuel tank in the vehicle.
6. Connect the negative battery cable.
7. Pressurize the fuel system and verify no leaks.

Fig. 1: The module fuel sender assembly is mounted in the fuel tank



Fig. 2: Modular fuel pump component identification




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Did you have the head checked, they have been known to break inside the runners . I always used a vacuum fill system when working on these, jack up the pass front corner when doing a coolant refill, that should eliminate an air lock If you need further help, I’m available over the phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/david_4c166ba81493f541

Try cleaning the track it runs on, then lube it with a spray lubricant. If that doesn't do it, it may be the motor itself.

Inspect the wires make sure they are connected properly on both ends and the wire casings are not damaned, cracked or melted. If they were put on the wrong plugs that should trigger a ses light but worth checking. make sure all the vacuum lines are connected andnot cracked. with the vehicle running use a spray bottle and spray aroung the vacuum hoses for wear (cracking) and the bottom of the throttle body to see if the vehicle bogs down, if so you need a throttle body gasket. You just need to check a few things to check.