1993 Chevy Cavalier

1993 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
71,500 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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SKITZOAPE20
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i have a 1993 chevy cavalier and the other day i left work drove to the store, which thankfully is close to my house, and came out of the store and upon start up the ABS light was on and none of the ac/heater controls except the rear defrost button worked. then upon getting open and further looking around the cooling fan isnt working either. ive replaced the ECM and checked all the fuses and relays. im tight on money so i was trying to do this myself, but i cant figure it out. is there anything you can recommend checking or know what the problem is?
Jul 17, 2010 at 9:51 AM
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MERLIN2021
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Check fuse #7 all those circuits are on that fuse 25 amp.
Jul 18, 2010 at 7:31 AM
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SKITZOAPE20
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ive replaced all the fuses and relays with brand new ones, still its the same thing.
Jul 18, 2010 at 11:56 AM
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OK but after you replaced the #7 fuse, did it blow? If the service engine light is on. Cross these two terminals as shown, A and B then turn the key on. Count the flashes, a 22 will flash as 2 flashes then a short pause, then 2 flashes, if more than one code is stored, the pause will be longer. The codes will display three times and end with 12. Write them down and post here. This connector is right under the middle of the dash...


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Jul 18, 2010 at 3:38 PM
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SKITZOAPE20
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it didnt blow and the engine light isnt on. just the ABS light.
Jul 19, 2010 at 5:11 AM
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You need to check wiring and possible the ignition switch, not the key cylinder, but the part the electrical harness plugs into. COLUMN SWITCHES 1. Turn ignition off. Disconnect switch connector. Refer to Fig. 2 . To identify circuit, see WIRING DIAGRAMS and appropriate SWITCH CONNECTOR TERMINAL IDENTIFICATION table. Connector terminals represented in diagram and tables (identified by letter) match connector terminals in illustration. See Fig. 3 , Fig. 4 or Fig. 5 . 2. Check continuity between ground and appropriate terminal of switch connector according to switch position. If continuity is not correct for selected switch position, replace switch. NOTE: For cruise control switch testing, see appropriate CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEMS article in the ACCESSORIES/SAFETY EQUIPMENT Section. Use following procedure to test headlight/dimmer, ignition, turn signal and wiper/washer switches. For additional wiper/washer system testing, see appropriate WIPER/WASHER SYSTEMS article in the ACCESSORIES/SAFETY EQUIPMENT Section.


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Jul 19, 2010 at 2:04 PM
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SKITZOAPE20
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i replaced the ignition switch and it still did the same. thanks for the advice, im taking to my mechanic wednesday morning. but thanks again
Jul 25, 2010 at 7:59 PM
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MERLIN2021
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Let me know how you make out?
Jul 26, 2010 at 2:28 PM
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