Why is my car turning on then turning off?

Why is my car turning on then turning off?

An issue with the mass airflow sensor may manifest itself when a car starts and then stalls soon after starting. When an ignition coil begins to fail, it may struggle to provide consistent spark to the plugs, causing the engine to stall after starting.

How do you reset the theft system on a 2000 Chevy Cavalier?

You may have to do the passlock reset afterward to get it to start back up though. Turn the key to the on position withiut starting and leave it for just over 10 minutes. Do that three times and after the third time it should start whrn you turn the key.

What are signs of a bad alternator?

7 Signs of a Failing Alternator

  • Dim or Overly Bright Lights.
  • Dead Battery.
  • Slow or Malfunctioning Accessories.
  • Trouble Starting or Frequent Stalling.
  • Growling or Whining Noises.
  • Smell of Burning Rubber or Wires.
  • Battery Warning Light on Dash.

What sound does a bad alternator make?

Whining and Grinding Sounds If your alternator is failing, you could hear a few abnormal noises. If you hear a small rattling or grinding sound when your engine is running, this could be caused by a loose bearing in your alternator.

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’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.

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 causes a car to start and then die?

But if there is a fuel leak somewhere, then the proper amount of fuel won’t be able to make it to the combustion chamber. This might cause the engine to still start, but it won’t be able to keep it running. That is why it will die almost immediately after it starts.

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.

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’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.

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.