1993 Chevy Cavalier 93 Chev Cavalier won't start after over

david148 · Posted at Wed Nov 26, 2008 4:35 pm

Engine Mechanical problem
1993 Chevy Cavalier 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic 100000 miles

My friend had my car running idle for a couple hours today. It was working perfectly but now it won't start. Something happened to it while it was idling so long. I don't know what it could have been or how to get it running again. Any ideas?

Jacobandnickolas · Posted at Wed Nov 26, 2008 5:16 pm

Hi:
First you need to know why it won't start, no spark or no fuel. Check for both and get back to me.

Joe

david148 · Posted at Wed Nov 26, 2008 6:18 pm

Well the person was trying to help me prepare for an air care test by first burning off the little that was left of the older, dirtier gas. Apparently it began to make a whining sound, so he turned it off. Then it wouldn't start back up. I assumed it was out of gas and added a jerry can full of the cleanest fuel I could get. But it still won't start. Should I try using a starter fluid or something?

Jacobandnickolas · Posted at Thu Nov 27, 2008 9:21 pm

Hi:
Yes, try starting fluid. If it starts, the problem is in the fuel system.