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i have a question about the factory stereo on a 1997 cavalier. currently i have the factory cassette player. ive came across the factory cd player that came of a 1997 cavalier z24. will it transfer to my regular cavalier without any problems? i want to keep it stock for the mean while. thanks any info is greatly appreciated.
Thanks
The Cavalier has a 2.2L engine with a 5-speed manual tranny.
Problem...
She was driving and then all of a sudden, she hear a small pop and the engine cut off and will not restart. I checked for a spark and it's good. Not sure what to check next as I am not familiar with fuel injection.
Can anyone recommend how I should proceed.
Thank you,
Jes
If not need to find out why the pump is not working. Most likely pump but need to check out power to pump.To replace pump need to drop tank.
I just returned from to my local Murrays Auto and rented a diagnostic tester. I got a code...
P03042: camshaft position sensor A- bank 1 circuit low.
Does anyone know what this means?
I'm thinking that it might be the timing chain.
HELP!!
TI,
Jesse
Spark, fuel, not much else left.
Am I correct?
Thank you for all your help.
Jesse
The head removal is not that hard on that year, actually lot easier access than the front cover for chain replace. If you decide to remove the head to check the valves and replace the head gasket I can give you some tips to make the job a lot easier.
Fuel filter is new/ No check engine light on. What to do???
Strainer P/N 88891094, tank needs to be dropped to be installed.
The more recent problems are noted below:
Trunk leaks when it rains-pool of water sitting where spare tire is.
Passenger side seat broke & will not slide backwards. This happened when we were trying to get something out of the backseat & slid it forward. It would not go back. Now the seat is unusable, unless you are a size 1 & want to eat the air bag if it goes off.
The oil light goes on & off everytime you hit the breaks, even though the oil has just been changed.
The car runs hot, even in the middle of winter.
The alternator has been replaced once.
The CV joints are going bad.
The dash has started crasking in a million pieces.
Last but not least, the ac quit working on the lowest setting, and then quit working all together about 3 weeks ago. Lets see how much that is going to cost me to get fixed this weekend???????
Bought car as prior rental so have extended warranty, 3 years 36 thousand miles beyond factory. So far it's been a CROCK every problem I presented to the dealer they claim is "not under warranty".
Prior problems include metal spring poking through back of driver's seat, major water leaks in trunk. Fixed leak in trunk myself had driver's seat done at upolstery shop.
Either find a good mechanic or buy the 150 dollar shop manual start doing it yourself. Most dealers will run you around if they can get away with it. :mad:
Found a plastic and rubber air vent contraption in the corner, easy to tell this was source of leak. Removed it and took to dealer who told me they'll gladly order up this way over priced item and also it's NOT covered by the extended warranty plan.
OK I used some silicone RTV sealer to glue the thing shut also applied some of the stuff to the foam seal around the edges of the thing and replaced it. Water leak is gone.
Now I've been told this valve is needed to provide proper air flow to the trunk area. Why? Is it because of problems with condensation?
Is this valve nessesary to prevent a build up of air pressure making it easier to close the doors and trunk? What about to prevent a build up of trapped air pressure from blowing out a window on a hot day when the car is parked in the hot sun with the windows closed?
Why did the big brains at General Motors install this thing if it's not needed? :confuse:
Go to http://www.ny-jbodies.org/
Click on "Library" (left side of page)
Scroll down to "Interior Enhancements"
Click on "2000+ Aftermarket Stereo Install"
Problem is that GM uses cheap parts. My brakes were noisy, pops, and clicks were annoying. Replaced them with better components I picked up at Pep Boys fixed the problem Replaced the struts too bought Monroes and got a 90 dollar rebate. The car is pretty simple to work on. Bottom line dealers will try and screw you if you don't do the work yourself find a good mechanic try the auto club, they're usually preetty good at stuff like that.
I am replacing the timing chain and can't get the bolt off.
I don't have a impact/compressor.
I'm using hand tool.
TIA,
Jes
Thanks.
Am going to do some add. research about brakes in cavaliers - it just does not seem right. They told me that brake pads are wearing out sooner because car companys are using more environmentally safe brake pads which do not last as long. Anybody know any Industry standards on brake pads?
Thanks
'97 Cav. 2.2L auto.
Scenario: Key on, fuel pump heard running, energize starter and engine cranks but doesn't catch and run....unless I start moving the throttle pedal off idle position, then the engine runs, but roughly. Only did this manuever once and no further testing of engine.
Put a reader/scanner on it and it comes up with 3 faults in this order: P0304 (cyl. 4 misfire detected)
P0335 Crankshaft Position sensor A circuit Malfunc.
P0341 Camshaft Position Sensor Circuit Range/Performance
My limited knowledge tells me if the Camshaft sensor is bad, then I can get a misfire since the ICM starts firing cylinders indiscriminantly...hence possibly the Po304.
What do you think is causing the Crankshaft pos sensor fault unless it is also a by product of the ICM getting bad camshaft info?
The scenario with the engine running roughly tells me the timing chain/belt is probably not destroyed!!
Any tips or tricks out there? Many thanks!