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2005 Chevrolet Cavalier Repair Question


Topics covered: Fuel pump, Spark, Engine.
Mileage: 100,000 miles.

Asked on October 22, 2011

I have a 2005 chevy cavalier, the ignition turns over ,but it seems as though its not getting gas. i checked the fuel lines and the car was getting gas but it seems as though gas is not coming through.

The ignition turns over but it want start acts like its not getting gas. did not flood. checked all lines they appear to be working properly.checked fuel lines and gas was flowing.
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Replied on October 26, 2011

http://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-cranks-but-wont-start

Get a helper disconnect a sparkplug wire or 2 and ground it to the engine at least 3/16 away from ground -have helper crank engine over-do you have a snapping blue spark? If so-you have a fuel related problem,Do you hear the fuel pump come On when you turn key on? If not check fuel pump fuse and fuel pump relay if so, check the fuel pressure to rule out the fuel filter/fuel pump/pressure regulator and listen to the injector/s are they pulsing or hook up a noid light. No snapping blue spark continue to troubleshoot the ignition system-power input to the coil/coil packs,coil's resistances,distributor pick-up coil, ignition control module, cam and crank sensors and computer Note: If it doesn't apply disregard it

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