96 Cavi 2.2 Small Accident - Now won't start.
PCOddity
08-31-2004, 06:58 PM
I was in a small accident on Sunday and did damage to the front bumper and the front passenger fender on my 96 Cavalier 2.2. From the looks of things, it is just body damage, but the car won't start. The engine will turn over and it will start with some gas poured into the intake, so I assume it is not getting fuel. Is there a sensor or something that cuts the fuel off when there is a collision. I tried disconnecting the battery for about 15 minutes to see if maybe a relay had stuck, but it did nothing. Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks,
PCOddity
Thanks,
PCOddity
Mangoamerican
09-01-2004, 03:40 PM
i read in the chiltons manual that there is a fuel system shutoff in case of an accident. check that!
jayson716
09-01-2004, 08:23 PM
some times there is a reset on the fuel system you have to manually press it I am just not sure if these cars are equiped with them. but i know in my old ford thunderbird SC it was in the trunk behind the carpet or what ever they call whats in the trunk.
PCOddity
09-02-2004, 06:12 PM
i read in the chiltons manual that there is a fuel system shutoff in case of an accident. check that!
I figured that was the case, but I have checked all over and can't find the reset switch. I checked the trunk and under the dash and did not see it. Does the Chilton's manual tell where the switch is located.
Thanks again for the help!
I figured that was the case, but I have checked all over and can't find the reset switch. I checked the trunk and under the dash and did not see it. Does the Chilton's manual tell where the switch is located.
Thanks again for the help!
Mangoamerican
09-02-2004, 06:38 PM
its a oil pressure switch, by the oil filter.
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