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dieseltrucktech
10-17-2010, 09:40 PM
Two of my friends have cavaliers with 2.2 engines and both crank excessively before starting my first thought was a fuel pump or regulator issue but one of the cars has had both replaced recently. My question is is this a common problem and what steps should I take to find out what the problem is without replacing a lot of needless parts.

Helmuth48
10-18-2010, 07:22 PM
Mine starts right up...but I have ALL new injectors and coils... Does it throw any codes or pending codes ?.....How about fuel filter ??? and new plugs/wires ????
Also have the battery check... Load test at Parts Shop...I know in my area..Advance Auto will test for free....

Cheers Mater ...good luck ....

HannabilRox
11-08-2010, 12:53 PM
If you press the gas pedal down a little, does it start right up? If so, sounds like the TPS. That fixed my Cavalier with that problem.

inafogg
11-08-2010, 02:17 PM
need to do some diagnoising i'd start with fuel pressure but you'll need a gauge for checking

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