What kind of engine does a 2000 Cavalier have?

I had a similar experience with my 2000 Cavalier 2.2L (BASE) today. Temp guage stopped working (went from normal temp to zero), check engine and no traction lights turned on.

What causes a loud bang when you put the car in reverse?

The problem is a bad valve body. It can be changed without pulling the transmission. It will cause a bang when putting the automatic transmission in reverse or drive. Very loud bang.

Why does my car make a clunking sound when I change gears?

A loud clunking sound came from the engine/trans whenever the automatic trans shifts when driving or simply changing the gear from drive to reverse (vise versa) Went to autozone, scanned the code and found out that my coolant tempreture sensor was unplugged.

What makes a car shift hard at high RPM?

Bad throttle position sensor can trip both lights and make the transmission shift at high rpms and shift hard even under light acceleration. 9 people found this helpful. also would have the fluid changed and the filters cleaned on the gearbox as well as have the throttle position sensor checked regards js autos

I had a similar experience with my 2000 Cavalier 2.2L (BASE) today. Temp guage stopped working (went from normal temp to zero), check engine and no traction lights turned on.

The problem is a bad valve body. It can be changed without pulling the transmission. It will cause a bang when putting the automatic transmission in reverse or drive. Very loud bang.

What causes engine to die when put in reverse?

Check that out, it will show you where they are, and they can both be replaced without removing the transmission, which is fantastic if that is the cause. The control solenoid is what actuates the lock-up solenoid, and if either are faulty, the TC will always be locked or unlocked.

Why does my Cavalier 2.0 liter fan run at 190?

2000 Cavalier 2.0 Liter . Started loosing coolant. Pressure tesed no leaks. Found system pushing coolant out of overflow hose like a garden hose. Replaced thermostat, same problem. Fan runs @ 190 OK. I can only think there is a restricition in the system causing the backup.

Why is my Cavalier 2.2 leaking coolant?

There is a leak due to corrosion in an elbow in the coolant system in my son’s 2002 Cavalier 2.2. The upper radiator hose connects to the elbow, which goes into the engine (block?).

What’s the problem with my 2000 Cavalier heater?

My 2000 cavalier is loosing some serious coolant. There is no sign of external leakage and I’ve checked the oil and it’s normal. There isn’t any smoke either. Where is it going. I’m also loosing power and it’s getting hard to start. The heater blows hot on and off, the thermostat has been replaced and the temp. gauge is on red and fluctuates.

There is a leak due to corrosion in an elbow in the coolant system in my son’s 2002 Cavalier 2.2. The upper radiator hose connects to the elbow, which goes into the engine (block?).

Why does my 440 Mopar make a rattling noise?

MY 440 mopar runs incredible at idle to 1500 rpm, but around 2000 rpm, the engine becomes overcome with loud rattling, noise, thousands of “rocks gone wild” come from the engine or transmission. It sounds like the motor is falling apart.

Why does my Monte Carlo make a loud thumping sound?

It makes this nouse on my 04 ss sc monte carlo. It sounds like someone taps a metal bat against the bottom of car near the drive shaft. It onlt seems to happen when weight shifts like when u take from park ro reverse or reverse to drive i have little to no issues through other gears.

When do I shift into drive or reverse-CarGurus?

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.

Why does my Chevy Cavalier not start up?

First-if your vehicle just doesn’t want to start (turning over but won’t ignite)-it could be the fuel pump but is most likely the ignition control switch (replaced 2 switches & 1 pump in my 70,000 + miles in this car). If you can change your own oil-you can change the switch (check you tube for videos and watch more than one).

How many Mikes does a Chevy Cavalier have?

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.

Who was the original owner of the Chevy Cavalier?

No accident or damage reported to CARFAX. 1st owner purchased on 03/23/00 and owned in CO until 11/12/04 • 1st owner drove an estimated 2,059 miles/year • 2nd owner drove a…

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).

Why does my transmission whine when I shift gears?

If the whining noise seems to change with gear shifts or is coming from your transmission it could be an indication that it is time for new transmission fluid.

When do I shift into drive or reverse?

Once in a while I will start the car, put in in reverse and it will thump into gear. Then, as I drive away it will thump with every gear shift. If I stop and turn off the engine, then restart it the transmission acts normal again and will continue to operate normal for several more days. 28 people found this helpful.

How does a solenoid get power to shift gears?

The transmission control module (TCM) — the brains of the transmission — will send power to one of the shift solenoids in order to shift gears. Inside the solenoid, there’s a plunger surrounded by a magnetic coil.