20 Most Recent 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier Coupe - Page 2 Questions & Answers

on the end of the splines in a groove of the shaft there should be a round "c" clip ( like a round piece of spring wire ) that is used to retain the shaft in the diff it compresses into the groove when removing or installing make sure that the shaft is the correct length for that side and get the clip from a drive shaft shop / service center

yes its replacable, they just tell you it isnt so you buy the new 200$ guage. There was actually a recall on the cavi's for this problem. You can unsolder the old bulb and solder a new one in

You may have loosened a connection when you had the dash apart, but I suspect the headlight switch is faulty.

Possibly the clunking noise may be your control arm bushings being bad. As for the check engine light, get the code read and go from there.

Could be the light switch is bad , but that would be just guessing ? And you don't want to replace parts form a guess posted on here ! The way to find the problem is with electrical testing , using a volt meter , wiring diagrams an leaning how to do automotive electrical testing , how to read an use wiring diagrams etc.. Testing B+ voltage to the headlamps an the ground circuit using voltage drop testing . That is if you want it fixed right . Electric Testing Techniques You Need to Know Elec Lesson 6 AC Diag 1 How to read an electrical diagram Lesson 1 Find a wiring diagram at http://www.bbbind.com/free_tsb.html free wiring diagrams . Enter vehicle info. year , make , model , engine size . under system click on lighting then under subsystem click headlamps . Buy a volt meter an test the circuits . Basic Electricity for Service Techs Ohm law Current Flow Opens Shorts

there should be a box outside under the hood with fuses and relays check owners manual it will tell you what relay it is

DRL RELAY COULD BE STICKING CLOSE CAUSING DASH LIGHTS AND HEAD LIGHTS TO STAY ON.

I would check a sensor called the mass air flow sensor its located in the intake stream before the air gets to the intake air temperature . Its baslcly the first sensor the computer use's to control the vehicle . It is expensive how ever some times it can be cleaned you can by mass air flow sensor cleaner for about 10 bucks dosn't always work but if it is bad t5heir is a huge recore for it like 80 ti 100 dollars so don't through it away.

Youll need to scan for transmission codes. the trac off light is a default of the trans going into a default safety mode. Bad speed sensors and simple little bolt on items like that can cause this problem.-------- But as you mentioned in your question that " When we shut it off & then re-start it, it works fine." this indicates that computer gets reset when you turn car on off. so there is error code stored, but its getting reset.Get the car scanned at autozone service center or at local car garage and retrieve the error codes, that will point towards the cause of the problem.------- Mostly its ABS wheel sensors causing the problem.----------- Also other possibility for this trac light coming on and car hard shifting is problem with iat sensor or problem with tps sensor.------- The Intake Air Temperature (IAT) sensor determines the air temperature inside the intake manifold. Resistance changes in response to the ambient air temperature. The sensor has a negative temperature coefficient. As the temperature of the sensor rises the resistance across the sensor decreases. This provides a signal to the PCM indicating the temperature of the incoming air charge. This sensor helps the PCM to determine spark timing and air/fuel ratio. Information from this sensor is added to the pressure sensor information to calculate the air mass being sent to the cylinders. The IAT is a two wire sensor, a 5-volt reference signal is sent to the sensor and the signal return is based upon the change in the measured resistance due to temperature.The IAT sensor is located in the air cleaner outlet tube.--------- The throttle position sensor, also called the TP sensor, helps to regulate the throttle position on a car's engine. A faulty TP sensor can cause an illuminated check engine light in your Cavalier, as well as cause the engine to run inefficiently. Replacing the TP sensor is simple, quick and inexpensive.
Locate the throttle position sensor. The sensor is attached to the rear of the throttle body. Disconnect the electrical connection from the sensor.
Pull the throttle position sensor off; you may have to wiggle it back and forth to remove it.-------
---------------------- So first get car scanned at car diagnosis center, and get error code.The error code will exactly point, which part is causing the problem.But if in case no error code is retrieved, then this possible parts mentioned needs to be tested and faulty one will have to be replaced.----------- This will help, thanks.Helpmech.

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Camshaft Position Sensor Circuit Malfunction

Intake Air Temperature Circuit High Input

The recharge kit will fit only one port. If you can find a port try to connect kit onto it

First you need to draw a vacuum and see if there is a leak--must be since it needs refill.

Duplicated question and answered.

Check the voltage regulator at AutoZone.

You need to bleed the system as it's air locked

Sounds like you broke your drive belt. The drive belt controls the alternator, power steering pump, water pump and AC. When it breaks, you lose all. Hope fully you didn't do any damage to the motor by over heating. I'm guessing that by the sound that you have described, the belt tenioner pulley may have broken off. This keeps the belt tight. Good luck with it. Let me know if it was not that, as there may be more avenues to look at.

No ,it would make the check engine light come on ! You have a problem with the traction control which is part of the ABS - antilock brakes ! You need to take it to qualified ASE repair facility to have it check out !

a wheel is spinning and you are reving it