2001 Chevrolet Cavalier - Page 7 - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

There is one behind the brake pedal under the dash and the one on the shifter. Both have be engaged before it will let the shifter unlock. Basically like any car you have to have your foot on the brake like your stopping which operates the pedal brake release the other as stated on the shifter.

get tranny shop to diagnose problem - most do not charge for diagnosis

Low fluid level or loose, worn belt or internal pump parts, bearings worn.

Yes it has to be a problem with the switch remove covers and unplug the wires and see if they go off then, something is feeding power.

Check battery,check earth connecter at battery and dash.

you have two fuses that suppy power to the system one has power all the time the other when you turn ignition on

Sounds like the battery is going bad, or the alternator is not charging the battery. Take it to the closest auto parts store- they can check the battery and charging and let you know what the problem is- usually for free.

Did you add anything to the car. Amp/stereo ? anything? If not then you have a ground or hot/positive problem (check round points and hot wire points). If you added something, you cut into the wrong wire for power.

Move your vehicle closer to the computer screen, I will take a look. Did you turn them on? Are the bulbs good? Are the sockets rusty? I have no idea what you drive how can I answer dutch a general question. It is like asking why is my door locked?

At least one head light is out.

google" gm security passkey " there is a sequence for resetting the data for your computer .. need to repeat it three times ,,

some times the flasher unit will short out try another unit, make up a test lead with a inline fuse , with the unit removed probe from the hot wire terminal to the other terminals on the block , fuse intact no short , engage flasher switch to left, fuse intact and flasher lights on no short, engage right flasher test again fuse intact ok, if fuse blows short in switch or wiring.

Under the front seat i think righ side srew on floor

The 2001 Cavalier does not have a timing belt....it has a chain. That being said, the tensioner for the timing chain is a common failure item. If the tensioner fails while the car is at speed, the timing chain will jump across the crankshaft teeth, putting the crankshaft and camshaft out of synchronization. This will cause the car to immediately shutdown, the pistons in the engine will come up and hit and bend the valves, resulting in internal damage to the engine.

Could be a leaking fuel injector. This would cause the problem because every time you shut the engine off the residual fuel pressure would cause the injector to leak into its cylinder. This fuel will leak down past the piston rings into the crankcase.

Bad seals /gaskets

Air filter hose Throttle postioner sensor

Driver side to left of steering wheel

not that be hard. buy both FSM, put both schematic before your eyes. you are jumping many generatations. why not just move the long block and leave car stock. odd why are you making this 1000x harder than need be.....???? do not move manifolds, just block and head long block. the ECU/PCM is totally different.

master cylinder push rod