What causes my car to stall when I stop?
If your car stalls when stopped, it could be air-related, fuel-related, or ignition-related. If the camshaft or crankshaft position sensors aren’t detected, the fuel injectors aren’t signalled to put fuel into the cylinder or the spark plugs aren’t told to fire. Incorrect air readings could result in your car stalling.
Why does my Chevy Cavalier keep turning off?
It’s usually fuel. The most common reason that a vehicle shuts off when driving is a lack of fuel. The most likely cause is an empty fuel tank aided by a fuel gauge that’s not as accurate as it looks. Even if it says there is fuel in there, bang on the tank.
Is it safe to drive with a vacuum leak?
Driving with a vacuum leak should not be done because it causes a loss of power to your engine. This can be unsafe while driving down the road, especially if the leak increases as you are driving.
How much does it cost to fix a vacuum leak on a car?
Know what price you should pay to get your vehicle fixed. The average cost for a vacuum leak diagnosis is between $88 and $111. Labor costs are estimated between $88 and $111. To repair the problem, leaking gaskets and O-rings must be replaced.
Is it bad to drive with a vacuum leak?
Can you use WD40 to find a vacuum leak?
A: Yes. You can use regular WD40 to detect vacuum leaks. The impact it has on the engine may not be as dramatic as carb cleaner or starting fluid, but it will still work.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.