20 Most Recent 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier Questions & Answers

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 ..

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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Check and see if the Thermastat is stuck closed.

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

I would replace the complete axle assembly,it would be cheaper and come with a warranty.Instructions

1. Remove the CV Joint
   • Remove the boot straps from the CV joint using a standard screwdriver or a pair of diagonal cutting pliers.
   • Slide the boot back over the interconnecting shaft.

   • Get Chevrolet Info at InsideLine Free News, Videos, Photos & More!Detach the stop ring at the base of the CV joint assembly using a pair of snap ring pliers.

   • Pull the CV joint assembly from the interconnecting shaft to force the snap ring at the top of the shaft through the CV joint assembly.
   • Tilt the inner cage (the cage holding the balls in place inside the housing) in different angles to remove the six balls. Use your thumb or a hammer and a wooden dowel, if necessary.
   • Tilt the inner cage enough to remove it from its housing.
   • Rotate the race inside the cage--the part that holds the balls against the inner cage--and remove the race from the cage.Replace the CV Joint
     • Apply a thick coat of grease to the new CV joint race using special high temperature/high pressure grease (see Tips below).
     • Install the race inside the new cage. Then install the cage/race assembly inside the CV joint housing.
     • Tilt the cage at different angles and fit the new balls in place.
     • Slide a new CV joint rubber boot over the interconnecting shaft.
     • Install a new snap and stop ring on the interconnecting shaft.
     • Push the interconnecting shaft through the CV joint assembly to force the snap ring through the assembly.
     • Apply a thick coat of CV joint grease to all moving parts of the assembly.
     • Apply a coat of CV joint grease to the inside of the rubber boot. Then slide the boot over the CV joint assembly.
     • Install the boot straps at each end of the boot, and tighten the straps using a clamp tool or screwdriver, depending on the type of clamp.

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

need to notify dealer code is part of anti theft system and is a dealer issued number -- call first can advise how to retrieve radio id code which will be needed -also needed proof of ownership and id and dealer can look up code if have manual tells how to retrieve radio id code as well how to enter un-loc code if u tried and failed and radio states sec will need dealer hook up to reset -

The ETS light comes on usually in responce to a cooling system problem in Cavaliers. The first thing to do is check your fuses. The Check Engine light always comes on when the ETS light comes on. You need to be concerned with this ETS system first. Usually it is your 30 amp fuse that needs to be replaced. On most cav's the fuse box us under your hood, on the right hand side. There are two fuses that are for the coolent system. Check these fuses first. If the fuse is blown, change it and the dash light should go out. If the fuse blows in a week or so again, then try to read the codes like the guys above say. When the fuse it out, the code reader is just going to say that you need to check your fuse. This is what happened in my car, and my mechanic said it was pretty common in these cars. Good luck.

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