1997 Chevrolet Cavalier - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

Question edited for clarity. Question moved to model category.. Jeff, our professional automotive electronics technician provides a great answer. Jeff Armer Dec 22, 2023 Ignition control module going bad could cause this. Test for spark when it happens, you know how to do that? Pull a spark plug wire an hold a screw driver in the end an close to engine ground, have someone crank the engine. You should see a blue or weak white spark, or do you see nothing? ..

Question edited for clarity and spelling mistakes. Question moved to model category. Artificial Intelligence Answer Bot answer deleted. Our Automotive Expert Jeff gives the best answer Jeff Armer Aug 09, 2023 How can he forget? two different size post (terminals) on the solenoid ,one large & one small . It should be self explanatory. What relay switch ? No relay for the starter on that vehicle. Your best, have a qualified repair shop check it. Wiring images https://www.google.com/search?q=1997+Chevrolet+Cavalier+starter+wiring+diagram

How to Replace the Starter on a Chevy Cavalier: 9 Steps

wikiHow Life https://www.wikihow.life > Replace-the-Starter-on-a-C... 9 steps 1. Tools and Materials You'll Need Socket and Ratchet Wrench 8mm, 13mm, 15mm Wrench w/ 10 inch extension Cardboard Box or Carpet Mat. Fast Orange Soap ... 2. Open the hood. Vehicles around this model year usually have a hood release lever under the steering column to initiate this step. Once done, lift the hood ... 3. Disconnect the negative (black) cable from its battery post. Using an 8mm socket wrench or 8mm ..

Yes, it is Cable Operated. https://www.google.com/search?q=1997+Chevrolet+Cavalier+transmission+stuck+in+neutral ..

Check and see if the Thermastat is stuck closed.

Question edited for clarity and correct name of vehicle. You can't bypass it Cherie, it involves transponder chips, receivers and the engine computer (ECM).. The anti-theft system is there to stop theft of the vehicle, basically what you are trying to do. You have to fix the system, not find a way around it. This is the reset. As long as you battery is good and fully charged, it should only need doing once. Just leave the key in the run position and the "Theft System " light on the dash will be flashing. Leave the key on for about 10 minutes and the light will stop flashing and go on solid. Then the theft system is disable.

how to over-ride anti-theft so car will start? (Chevrolet Cavalier)

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Question edited for clarity and *Volts. It should read 13.2 volts maximum. Battery 12 volts.

Try the valet key or any other key that has the right chip in it

did you check you fuel filter and your fuel pump? i had the same problem and once i replaced the fuel filter its been fine since

Where do I go to fix this? Jiffy Lube? I know NOTHING about cars!

Check the pcv well ,some times small hall can cuse this problem,
You should check the vacume inside the Rubber band in the tube that feed the inj also .
See this tube .
Hope u finde the selution

https://youtu.be/qVj8INH8NtY

Have it checked for DTC'S - diagnostic trouble codes . The lights on codes are stored in the anti-lock brake control module .

basically an anti-pollution device but your engine will idle smoother with a functional unit the end of the week should be just fine

If you are getting the signal from the PCM to the DIS module, but the coils are not firing, that would be what I would look at.

Crankshaft position sensor most likely or camshaft sensor also depends on type of vehicle could vary if acura most likely ignition switch. Does it die when actually driving down street or only when starting? What's year make and model and engine size ? That will help with response's to you're question

Need to pull codes 1st, the electronics of the transmission can cease all proper operation of the transmission. Have the DTC's checked before proceeding.

With this limited info on vehicle I would remove fuel filter and make sure your pumping fuel to start, then i would check and see if I'm getting spark thru spark plugs. Would help to scan vehicle to look for codes that could point you in the right direction

Looks like the inner barrel has collapsed be cheaper to buy another 2nd hand ignition barrel with key and have it fitted

I would start with ect. That is the engine coolant temperature (sensor). That sensor monitors the coolant temp and tells the computer to increase engine RPM so the engine warms up faster. In the mornings when you first start your car and it idols high, that sensor is sending that information. If you have a code for this sensor start there.

Could be a fuel fault, with a pressure gauge check the fuel pressure and flow , if the pressure is low check the fuel pump and fuel regulator , if the flow is low replace the fuel filter.

no idea to be honest .