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I could be way off, but it's an often-overlooked item that when it goes, bad things happen.
Also, if you have a Haynes manual, take a look at the section regarding trouble-shooting via the ECM.(i think). The books shows how to check things out using (I'm not kidding) a paper clip and reading the number of time and sequence of the Check Engine light.
Might also consider having another mechanic look it over - not to say anything bad about your current mechanic but, like a doctor, getting a 2nd opinion can be priceless.
Best of luck and but that manual...!
i own a 2000 chevrolet prizm base.....
im trying to figure out, how to get through the firewall into the cabin.......
i have some fog lights i want to hook up.....i can do all the wiring and set up, i just need to get through the firewall..........
does anyone know how to get through the firewall?........
any and all help is welcome and needed.......
thanx.....
I am quite fond of the Cobalt SS, particularly its engine, Ecotec LSJ. I have found an LSJ for sale but I would first like to know how difficult (and how much $) it is to get this motor under my hood. ...The LSJ comes with its factory automatic transmission...
I know that the 1ZZ-FE is a Toyota engine and Ecotec's are GM, but I think the mounts should be somewhat similar.
Can anyone help me out?
You are right. I tried doing it yesterday. But make sure the key is off when you put the paper clip/jumper wires in. Or else you would blow fuses as I did.
Please help me soon as this is my only source of transportation.... HELP!!!!
Thank you so much.
It is probably because of a blown fuse. The fuse box is under the hood, on the driver's side. Black box. Open it and see if any fuse is blown. You can pull them (colored plastics) it is like the inside of a light bulb. At autozone/partsamerica.com/checkers auto for 2-3 dollars. You can replace the fuses yourself instead of paying 50-100 dollar dollars for it.
If I had your e-mail I would have sent you the photo of fuses/fusebox and which fuse to change.
Hope this helps.
Good fuses:
http://www.electronics123.net/amazon/pictures/afu.jpg
A wire is supposed to arch in the middle of the fuse, if that arch is broken and the wire does not meet in the middle then it means the fuse is blown.
Find the blown fuse and take it to autozone/checkers etc and ask them to give you the exact same fuse.
Thank you for taking the time to help me out.
I am female and know NOTHING about cars. You are a Godsend!!!!!
Connie
search in several junk yards. There must be an easier way that visiting every junk yard in NYC. Can someone help?
Mechanic (B) thought it was the distributor after testing it turns out that also failed to make a difference. lastly mechanic (C) says it it's the throttle control unit, before I spend another $ on this problem, I want to here other opinions. If two heads are better than one, than it follows that many heads are best. PLEASE HELP !
Thank you very much!!!
Thank you very much!!!
Thank you very much!!!
one more question. if i dont use my car for one day or so by the time im using it when i step on the gas pedal it feels the engine is running out of gas and the engine dies. a friend of mine told me to change the gas filter. so, i replace the gas filter already and it did work ok but after a couple of months it went back again. anybody can help me?
Thanks..
I can not answer your first question but for your second issue I might have a solution.Get Lucas Fuel treatment/upper cylinder lubricant (it is on sale at checkers/advanceautoparts/kraeger (?) 5.25oz is 3 dollar) pour it into the gas tank before you fill it up with gas.It should help if the problem is dirty injectors.
Also it might be related to dirty old spark plugs.When did you change/have spark plugs changed?If recently, are you sure they are gapped according to specs? Even a little water contact with spark plug can cause problems. Hope you solve it.
Raise and support vehicle.
Drain engine oil.
Remove righthand undercover.
Remove oil pan bolts.
Remove oil pan.
Reverse procedure to install.
Fot GSI model, you have to remove the exhaust pipe.
for message #1190, did you ever figure out how to fix??
Can you tell me if there may be a problem or what I can do about this?
PS I am a woman so know very little about cars. I am also leary of taking it to a repairman because they tend to take advantage of me. I can't afford any major repairs but I also don't want to let something go if there will be major problems from it down the road.
1991 Geo Prism? In other words did those two years change design in reference to tail lights?
Thanx.
A friend who has worked on my car for years, actually didn't know what to do at this point. He went and replaced the old rotor and distributor cap thinking that could be the issue, and it wasn't. He looked at the fuses and none of them had blown. Now, he is thinking either the engine coil or the ignitor. How do you know which one is the problem? How do you test for them? Would only like to replace the one that is actually broken without buying and replacing a part that turns out to not be the issue.
Any suggestions? Feel free to email them to me as well at caitlynlawton@gmail.com.
Thanks.
I would appreciate a lot if you can help me out. I just bought a 1996 geo prizm this week. Yesterday, the starter went dead and I spent all day replacing it. However, in order to get the starter out, I have to remove the heater hoses from the engine cylinder because they're on the way. I put a piece of tape on one of the hoses so I know to connect it back properly. Now, the tape fell off and I don't know which hose connect to what. Could you look at the engine cylinder of your car and tell me whether the hose with the blue paint goes on top or in the bottom? The manufacture marked the end of the hoses with either blue and yellow paints. They are the same size and both go to the heater core inside the car.
Thanks,
Tom
Do you trust the garage you first took your car to?
The spark plugs should be in a certain heat range and they should have a certain gap.If they put a different spec. spark plug it would case problems and excessive fuel consumption.
Did it occur to you that your car died perhaps just because of a blown fuse?
Try adding Lucas upper cylinder / injector cleaner once you are low on gas.You can find it at autozone, checkers, kragen, advance auto stores etc. Try it. Also your current problem might be caused by a dirty throttle body that needs to be cleaned.