Easy tips

How do you change the VIN on a Cavaliers?

How do you change the VIN on a Cavaliers?

For the older Cavaliers, Sunfires and alike “J” Body fourth vin, 96-00 try this. Take you Steering wheel covers off. Under the ignition cylinder there is a small connector. Unplug it. This is your passlock sensor. Key on 3 times for 11 minutes each. You may need a battery charger.

How to disable the theft system on a Chevy Cavalier?

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.

Is there a recall on the Chevy Cavalier?

Thinking they should recall something that starts to fail when it gets old is just stupid. that’s like saying they should recall every vehicle for old ball joints going bad, it’s not a defect it’s called old and worn.

When does the security light come on on a Chevy Cavalier?

The security light usually comes on with all the the lights and just like all the lights it will go off within 10 seconds as long as no error is seen.

How many reviews on a 2002 Chevy Cavalier?

Showing 3 of 1,724 reviews. I bought my cavalier used with supposedly 130,000 mikes on a rebuilt engine and had I known what I’m sharing with you-it would have made owning it much simpler.

How many miles does a Cavalier 2.2 have?

My 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier 2.2 has 402000 miles on it and counting. Regular oil changes, spark plugs, boots and icm. Occasional flushes. Bought it with 3000 miles on it. It’s taken me many places Bought 16 years ago. Had 64000 miles now 230000+. Been a great car. Very dependable, good on gas. Regular oil change is about all I’ve had to do.

What kind of engine does a Chevrolet Cavalier have?

The base Cavalier, which uses a 115-hp engine, can have an optional Sport Package. Chevrolet’s front-drive subcompact coupe and sedan are similar to the Pontiac Sunfire. In a couple of years, GM is expected to replace these two aging cars with new models that can be sold elsewhere around the world. A face-lift could take place before that time.

Can you change your own oil in a Cavalier?

If you can change your own oil-you can change the switch (check you tube for videos and watch more than one). Secondly-if you change the negative battery cable-make sure you ground it otherwise the car will just turn off while driving before needing to be put in park and restarted (lucky I wasn’t run over on hwy 5 before this discovery).

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Ruth Doyle