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Why does my Chevy Cavalier stall at 70 mph?

Why does my Chevy Cavalier stall at 70 mph?

This week on I-84 at 70 mph, car dies. Was able to coast of an exit ramp. Pulled over, opened the hood, shook the connector, it started right up. Drove it the rest of the week with no issue. Can’t figure out what the deal is, but it is either a connection in the harness, or one of the wires is loose, but it is near impossible to tell.

What’s the problem with my Chevy Cavalier Rs?

I have a 91 Chevy Cavalier RS, 2.2 L. Recently, I’ve noticed an intermittent problem when starting the car (both cold start and warm start). I thought at first it might have been the key, because the keys we had were cheap, badly made Wal-Mart copies so we had a locksmith make an exact replica from the manufacturer’s guide he had.

Why is my Chevy Silverado running rough at idle?

Really, your Silverado will be running rougher at any RPM, but a misfire will be most pronounced at idle. Spark Plug Wires – While not every model and engine combination of vehicles today comes with spark plug wires (a lot are now coil on plug), if your Silverado happens to have them, they can go bad and cause a rough idle.

What’s the gas mixture in my Chevy Cavalier?

We just bought new weather stripping for the front windows of the car and they were “discontinued” so we had to pay $75 for 2 pieces of rubber. but it starts great,new fuel filter, platium plugs 10,000 miles old, hook it up to a machine and is said air fuel mixture is at 14.6 when at idull, but get on the gas it’s drop to 12.2.

This week on I-84 at 70 mph, car dies. Was able to coast of an exit ramp. Pulled over, opened the hood, shook the connector, it started right up. Drove it the rest of the week with no issue. Can’t figure out what the deal is, but it is either a connection in the harness, or one of the wires is loose, but it is near impossible to tell.

I have a 91 Chevy Cavalier RS, 2.2 L. Recently, I’ve noticed an intermittent problem when starting the car (both cold start and warm start). I thought at first it might have been the key, because the keys we had were cheap, badly made Wal-Mart copies so we had a locksmith make an exact replica from the manufacturer’s guide he had.

We just bought new weather stripping for the front windows of the car and they were “discontinued” so we had to pay $75 for 2 pieces of rubber. but it starts great,new fuel filter, platium plugs 10,000 miles old, hook it up to a machine and is said air fuel mixture is at 14.6 when at idull, but get on the gas it’s drop to 12.2.

Really, your Silverado will be running rougher at any RPM, but a misfire will be most pronounced at idle. Spark Plug Wires – While not every model and engine combination of vehicles today comes with spark plug wires (a lot are now coil on plug), if your Silverado happens to have them, they can go bad and cause a rough idle.

What’s the problem with my 90 Cavalier Z24?

Hey everybody my 90 Cavalier z24 automatic its v6 fuel injected has some problems. First to start i changed spark plugs and did a throttle body cleaner. heres the problem. The car starts and idles a little high a little above 1000 rps.

Hey everybody my 90 Cavalier z24 automatic its v6 fuel injected has some problems. First to start i changed spark plugs and did a throttle body cleaner. heres the problem. The car starts and idles a little high a little above 1000 rps.

What kind of CAV does a 1990 CAV have?

I have a 1990 cav with 2.2. Starts easy, idles fine. when you decelerate or come to stop it stalls and sometimes dies. When I get back on gas I can hold pedal to floor for several seconds before throttle picks up.

Why is my Chevy Cavalier running out of gas?

I forgot it running, it ran out of gas and sat until the battery went dead with the key in the “on” position. Now it won’t start. Security light, check gauges and service lights all stay on. Gas gauge doesn’t register any gas (I put 4 gallons in). Very little gas pressure. Has power to the ICM. No power to fuel pump. Any ideas? Thanks.

Where are the wires on a Chevy Cavalier?

There is a gray wiring harness / connector on the driver side under the air intake tube.It must have 16-24 wires going in and out of it. He shook it and it started.

I forgot it running, it ran out of gas and sat until the battery went dead with the key in the “on” position. Now it won’t start. Security light, check gauges and service lights all stay on. Gas gauge doesn’t register any gas (I put 4 gallons in). Very little gas pressure. Has power to the ICM. No power to fuel pump. Any ideas? Thanks.

There is a gray wiring harness / connector on the driver side under the air intake tube.It must have 16-24 wires going in and out of it. He shook it and it started.

How many miles does a Chevy Cavalier have?

I have a 2002 Chevy Cavalier with 105,000 miles on it. I’ve had the coolant replaced at around 75,000 (which I later discovered was a mistake on my part, but the dealership suggested it and was happy with the $$$)

What kind of car stalls when coming to a stop?

Random stalling when coming to a stop or slowing down. 2/9/2012 – I live in a steep hilly area & drive a 2002 Toyota Camry XLE with approx 69,000 miles on it. Randomly (approx. 6 times in 3 months)- usually the car stalls on the Parkway when I slow down to avoid or stopping for a red traffic light.

Why does my Chevy Cavalier stall every time I start it?

I thought at first it might have been the key, because the keys we had were cheap, badly made Wal-Mart copies so we had a locksmith make an exact replica from the manufacturer’s guide he had. What happens, is when the key is put in the ignition and I go to start the car, it clicks but that’s it. I do that twice, and the third time it starts.

Why does my Jeep Wrangler keep stalling?

Most stalling problems can be narrowed down to these two areas. Now those are two very wide-ranging categories so we’ll break down the usual suspects that could cause your Jeep Wrangler to stall.

What causes a car to stall after too much wear?

After too much wear (IE if you have defects, overheated the car, neglected oil changes, bad combustion over time etc etc etc) the piston rings and cylinders will not mate and seal properly causing low compression and blow-by. While cold, the ring-cylinder mate is tight, keeping the combustion gasses from blowing by and allowing the engine to run.

Why does my car lose power going uphill?

Reasons Your Car Loses Power Going Uphill 1) Bad Fuel Filter. You can’t have a good working engine without fresh pure gasoline flowing into it at all times. If you don’t have a good fuel filter to prevent the impurities of the fuel from flowing into the engine, then it could ultimately jeopardize the performance of your engine.

What causes a car to lose power on a hill?

If the fuel pump is on its way out, it may work intermittently or not at all. A symptom of starving the car for fuel is a car that runs correctly at idle and low load, but falls flat on its face as you ask for more power (when climbing a hill, for instance). Fuel pumps may fail due to age, sediment buildup, or running the incorrect fuel.

Why does my car stall after a few miles?

When a bad module is responsible for an intermittent stalling problem, the engine will usually cold start just fine and run OK for short distances, but stalls after driving more than a few miles or when driving at highway speeds (especially during hot weather). It’s as if somebody suddenly turned off the ignition.

Can a stalling engine be intermittent driveability?

Intermittent driveability problems of any kind are always a challenge to diagnose. When a customer brings you a vehicle and complains of a stalling problem, you may not have much to go on other than their description of what’s happening and when it happens.

If you know about those things and take regular care of it-it will hopefully take care of you. 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.

Why does my Cavalier stall at a stop sign?

I have a 2004 cavalier and when I am stopped at a stop sign the car acts like it wants to die, I have to put it in park and push in on the gas so it dosen’t die. I changed out the fuel filter and air filter. anyone have any ideas on what it can be?

What kind of problem does my Chevy Cavalier have?

Have a 97 Z24. Came out to the car after work, wouldn’t start. Good battery, had headlights, windows, no radio, no signal lights. My brother is a mechanic. He met me at work and traced the wires. There is a gray wiring harness / connector on the driver side under the air intake tube.It must have 16-24 wires going in and out of it.

What kind of engine does a Chevrolet Cavalier have?

Three trim levels were available for 1988: VL, RS, and Z24. The convertible was only available as a Z24. The VL and RS came standard with the 2.0 L OHV L4 engine, now upgraded to throttle-body injection, or TBI, producing 90 hp (67 kW), while the 2.8 L V6 producing 125 hp (93 kW) was optional on the RS and standard on the Z24.

When was the last year the Chevy Cavalier was made?

The Chevrolet Cavalier is a line of small cars produced for the model years 1982 through 2005 by Chevrolet.

Is the Vauxhall Cavalier the same as a Cavalier?

Not to be confused with Vauxhall Cavalier. The Chevrolet Cavalier is a line of small cars produced for the model years 1982 through 2005 by Chevrolet, and then later reintroduced in 2016 for the Chinese Market.

What causes a truck to hesitate when accelerating?

Hesitates When Accelerating: the Initial Problem Was the Truck The initial problem was the truck stalled and died. The following parts have been replaced: spark plugs, wires, fuel filter, distributor, cap, rotor, pick up coil, map sensor, throttle position sensor, and idle air control valve.

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