1995-2005 Chevy Cavaliers

Why would a car stop running while driving Here are some opinions of other wikianswers contributors Sometimes your car...

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>Hey DarleneUse a wrench on the bolt through the idler pulley to raise up on the pulley and take the tension off of the belt....

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On the 2.2 engine it is located on the lower raditar hose water pump side. Answer just follow the lower radiator hose to...

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You can look up this information under the "Specifications" tab for any car at edmunds.com . I have gotten almost 34 mpg on the...

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I owned a 2004 Cavalier. To change the oil filter I had to remove the passenger side front tire to be able to access it. It is...

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Get a standard 3/8" socket wrench, just the socket wrench, you don't need any sockets. Look on the idler pulley bracket for a...

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Should start by checking for possible codes. If none, there are a few things that come to mind: Stating your engine size...

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if you have a manual transmission all you need to do is replace whatever it is your goin to replace(like your radio) and let the...

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Hey JamesIf it is a front bulb, sometimes you can get to the bulb and remove it by turning it counterclockwise. If it is the...

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Before anything, if you have power door locks and windows, desconnect the cable from the negative battery terminal. If your...

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I would recommend buying both Haynes and Chiltons books and a garage to store it in for about 3-4 days to do the job yourself. An...

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well its a job alright you take a 6 by 6 or 8 by 8 wood post and put in under your hood from top of fender to fender and get a...

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Not trying to be sarcastic but this is like asking is there any way to fix a horses broken foot without having to perform sugery?...

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what parts

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I assume this question means changing the bulbs... What you'll need: Screwdriver or Pliers - for the rivets holding the...

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First what year is it? If it is a 2000-2003 you will need to remove the dash pad itself to remove the cover for the radio. There...

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After you remove all of the screws you can find, there are plastic clips all around the door which you need to pull out. It takes...

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Buy a Chilton or Hayes manual at the local auto parts store.

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I purchased an EGR valve for my 2000 Cavalier and couldn not find it either. So I went to autoparts house and they looked to no...

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Approach the vehicle from behind on the passenger side. When you are slightly in front of the rear wheels and forward of the gas...

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On my 97 Cavalier I can use a 15mm box end wrench on the spring tension idler pulley. The idler pulley is in the middle of all...

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you don't. ac systems are filled with a chemical called R-12. if you breathe or swallow it you will die. take it to a trained...

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This is one of the easiest headgaskets out there to change! I recommend a mechanic w/ experience though! You do not want to get...

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BE SURE YOUR WINDOW IS ROLLED DOWN BEFORE ATTEMPTING THIS - YOU WILL ALSO NEED A PHILIPS HEAD SCREWDRIVER - This is for a 2000+...

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most of these cars did not have a dip stick, however, under the car on the passenger side there is a small hex shaped plug where...

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This is a fairly simple task that anyone can do as long as they have the right tools. First, jack up the car and take off the...

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2.2L engine Caution Relieve the fuel system pressure before servicing fuel system components in order to reduce the risk of...

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YOU DONT EVEN TRY AS THE CAR HAS A 3/36 WARRANTY AND WILL BE REPAIRED FREE AT ANY CHEV DEALER. THIS IS NOT A JOB TO BE TAKEN ON...

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I have a 97 Cavalier and after installing a new battery and putting on new battery terminals...I went to start the car but it...

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Both the transmision and oil fill caps have dip sticks on them. Answer on the 5 speen it is under the car near the firewall...

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Personally, I would not buy a used car that has been driven more than 15,000 miles a year. Good luck, I don't think that is...

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I had the same problem with my 95 Cavalier after about 100k miles...it was the TCC solenoid. The engine needs to be lifted and...

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I've had a 1995 Buick Riviera that I had to find the tension release on before. I'm sure they are the same. Just look all along...

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Answer If you are wondering how to do an oil change on a 2004 Cavalier... I'll tell you :D If it's is an 2.2L ECOTEC engine...

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If it's anything like a 2000 model, and I'm 99.9999% sure it is. It is located on the driver's side, front side, of the radiator...

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I own a 2002 Cavalier and I found that I could not access the window through the inner panel. Try removing the mirror and the...

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It's on the passenger side of the car under the front bumper, near the wheel well. If you lay down and look up under the bumer in...

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Open the hood, remove the plastic shroud covering the area between the grill and the radiator, remove the two large (and ONLY...

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No pcv valve that can be serviced, the 1998 and later 2.2L OHV engines are equipped with an oil/air separator that is located...

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First disconnect the negative battery cable, then unplug the diodes from the alternator, (should be the only plug). Next unscrew...

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Usually underneath near the back axle.

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do you have the radio code what is the code that you have

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very easy remove the foru retaining bolts from the top panel and wiggle it very easy in a up word posion and there you go dont...

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It depends on what engine you have. If it is a 4 cylinder, look at the pass side front of engine underneath. You may have to...

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It's hard to get to, but if you look at the front of the engine it is beneath the intake manifold (2.4). It is right on the...

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1-3-4-2

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Depending on the set up. The hour/ min buttons are located on the lower right corner buttons if it is a cd player. Hold the...

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my husband and i just finished doing that... get ready for a hard time... its under the dash against the fire wall! you need to...

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It is 1-3-4-2 with #1 at the pass side of the engine. The coils are 2-3-1-4 from left to right looking at them from the...

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Hey BradIf it is all of the locks, there is a fuse, circuit breaker ot fuseable link that is burned out. If it is individual...

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first of all what kind of motor do you have? Either way your going to need a tack driver to boost the ground signal off of your...

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It depends on which engine you have. V6 1-6-5-4-3-2 if it's a 4 cyl 1-3-4-2. Timbo's Answer...

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So you've checked the fluid level by pulling the dipstick out of the dipstick holder? Well, just add new fluid right in the...

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the relay is located up under the dash on the passanger side if you take the peice of trim held on by star head screws and look...

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Hey KarenGet a shop manual from a parts store and it will give you the information and it has pictures also. GoodluckJoe Answer...

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The oil pan doesn't look like a traditional oil pan. It looks like a square-ish metal box and its on the passenger's side.

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Check the tensioner and make sure it has the correct tension on the serpentine belt. Even with the proper tension,...

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GOOYEAR BELTS HAVE A DIAGRAM ON THE BACK OF THERE PACKAGE Answer Sometimes these diagrams can also be found under the hood of...

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Assuming you didn't drain the system, you shouldn't have to burp it at all. Just keep the reservoir full and warm up the engine....

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you need a new blower motor resistor. it is located under the passager dash and can can be replaced fairly easily for under $25...

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Most of the bulbs nowdays are replaceable through the rear of the lights. Answer Open the hood, above the head lights are 2...

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this could be many things . it could be a bad distributor cap a bad rotor or the ignition module bad ! TAKE THE CAP OFF AND MAKE...

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starter relay would be the starter solenoid and it will be mounted on the fender about one foot from the battery in-line to the...

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The inetia switch/coil is in the top of the steering wheel column under the air bag. It shouldn't need to be reset unless the...

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I am not an expert, however, on a Cavalier 05, with an Ecotec 2.2L the oil filter is at the front of the engine, from above, to...

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One of the reasons that could keep it from going off is that you have the dome light on, on your headlight switch turned on, or...

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Prep: Pop the hood and take off the brake fluid resivour top( this will allow the caliper piston to be pushed back) Tools:...

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Between the two rear wheels, tucked up against the body you'll find the little gem. Remove the cannister that is in front of it....

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Well I cant say that I know how to change the bulb because im still figuring that out myself, but the only way I can see is...

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On the right lower rear of the engine.

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You have to remove the top of the Dash before you start.(bolts located in the access panels on the sides) Then You can remove the...

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there is a tensioner spring keeping the belt tight near the oil pump, push down on this from the front using a pipe or stick ect,...

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Replacing a thermostat is a relatively easy task. If your temperature gauge is running way down on the low side and your heater...

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This happened to me when my Throttle Position Sensor went out. The trac light came on and the transmission started shifting...

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.060 2.3 and 2.4 OHC Engines 95-97 0.060,,, 98-01 0.050

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YOur ecm is located under the dash or behind passenger side kick panel. reasons for the car not starting may be no spark, no fuel...

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If we are talking about valve lifters, remove cyclinder head and pushrods and lifters will be excessable.

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I don't completely understand the question, but as I do, you are asking why the lights do not work even after you have replaced...

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It can be a leaking injector that floods the engine when it isn't running. GoodluckJoe They asked about a problem that occurs...

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I do not have an amount, but I do know dealers are reluctant to do so because of a high cost involved. The car lacks many...

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The filter is on the top of the engine under the power steering pump. It is still easy to see. It will be towards the front of...

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depends on your driving 2 days to a week. there is a procedure to do its too long to write on here Look under OBDII.com code...

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Remove the fuse. smokingallowed say's: Removing the fuse will only erase the memory from the computer,and it will have to...

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It may not have a dipstick. The engineers can be wonderful people. There is a plug that needs to be removed to check it. there is...

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The horn is located behind the bumper on the passenger side. To get to it you need to remove the splash guard in the front...

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It more than likely is a 2.2 and then it would be called a Timing Chain. And yes If you have not ever done one it would still be...

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what part of the wiring are you looking for? autozone.com or get a repair manual,they are in the back of the book.

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My first step would be to check for a blown fuse. Answer Then the second step is to check the horn relay. It's on the...

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Hey ChristyThere should be a schematic on the fan shroud showing the routing of the belt. If not, go to a used car lot and find a...

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Hey EricPull the trans pan and filter then replace the filter and pan and about 4 quarts of fluid. GoodluckJoe Answer In the...

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locate leak , if it is close to a union such as a clamp or going from rubber to metal line, try tightening clamp or cutting a...

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THE AIR BAG MODULE IS LOCATED UNDER THE PASSENGER FRONT SEAT.

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It depends on what engine you have. Get a manual on your car from the parts store. Answer It is fairly simple work. Remove...

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It sounds as though the wiper arm that controls the wipers is attached backwards. I would call a mechanic and have the wiper...

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If you are reffering to ingition timing I don't think any 2.2 GM engine has a distributer which means no control of Ign timing...

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there is no reset button, but it has an 80 amp maxi fuse. You must be thinking of a Ford Topaz or Tempo.Those are in the driver...

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The starter is located between the engine and radiator and is visible from the engine bay but accessible from under the car. It...

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there is no speedo cable it is an electric system. Ok, then the electrical sending unit for the meter is located where? Answer...

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YOU MUST FIRST RELEIVE THE FUEL PRESSURE. YOU CAN DO THIS BY SIMPLY REMOVING THE FUEL PUMP FUSE WHICH IS LOCATED IN THE FUSE BOX...

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