I have a 1997 Chevy Cavalier and it starts and runs good As I drive the vehicle the instrument cluster and the radio (when on) Shorts in and out intermittently, sometimes it`s dead for miles only to go on and off repeatedly other times... Is it the cluster,and if so why does the radio go on and off too ? I`ve given the vehicle a fresh battery, alternator,and replaced the battery cables from the starter,and do not want to spend exorbitant amounts of cash for a fix, can ANYONE HELP or know what the problem is ? I don`t even want to purchase a cluster out of a junk yard UNLESS that`s the fix . Any feedback would be GREATLY APPRECIATED !
SOURCE: 1997 Chevy Cavalier intermittent starting
I had the exact same problem on my 1998 Chevrolet 1500 c/k pickup. I also tried a new starter motor and solenoid assembly, but to no avail.
After weeks of searching for the problem, I found that corrosion had built up between the car battery terminals and the power cables extended from the car battery to the starter motor. I'm not sure if this is your problem, but it's worth a try. Also, check all other electrical connections, because these types of intermittent problems are often electrical.
SOURCE: 1997 Chevy Cavalier won't start
the problem is the crank shaft position sensor ! I just replaced it on my wifes and it runs like new....
SOURCE: 1998 chevy cavalier Alternator Drive Belt diagram
Check out this link... better than a diagram, a photo.
http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=309192
note: on my screen this guy's "purple" circle looks more like a light blue, maybe lavender.
SOURCE: 1996 chevy cavalier. problems starting and running
Actually i doubt the switch is in default here. Especially that if i'm not mistaken the theft light on those was only on the monsoon radio systems and only tells the status of the theft lock on the radio. And if the theft lock light on the radio comes on it's because it thinks it's being unplugged. Taking that in account and reading all the problem you have with the car, i'm strongly leaning toward a grounding problem. So check the negative post on the battery to be sure its not moving or broken in any way, and verify all the grounding wire and straps and replace them if needed. Not many people know this but the ground wires on a car are 100 times more important than the positive wires. Without the grounds, the current has nowhere to go on any components, so that means even the spark plugs stop sparking. If all the grounds are good, just check the battery itself and the alternator just to be sure they are not causing these problems. And if all else fails, then it would be option to change the ignition switch/cylinder. Pretty sure though that you can find one in a scrap yard for less than 150$, those cavaliers are practically raining everywhere in the scrap yards, and you can also use one from a pontiac sunfire which is the same car. Also, you can use most switches from other GMs in the same years, like a grand am, grand prix, lumina, etc. Just make sure that the car you take it from has basically the same equipment more or less than your cavalier so that the zenith has the same number of wires as yours and same positions also.
SOURCE: I have a 2000 chevy cavalier with a all lights on
I have the same problem how would I fix it
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