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Originally Posted by eshovis
Ok I am at a loss here and am hoping someone can help. I am driving my husband crazy with my car questions, so I thought I would try asking someone else.  I have a 96 Cavalier with a 2.2L that I bought through an auction so I know nothing about it's history.
Problem #1-The battery on it was bad, so I bought a new one. Several mornings after, I go out to start it and it's dead. I have checked and double checked to make sure nothing is left on, my terminals are clean, etc. I have also made sure my alternator was good. Any suggestions?
Problem #2-I was doing some repairs on it and also flushed the coolant system. I decided to go ahead and replace the thermostat since it's cheap and easy to do. Now, when I get to 65-70 mph, the car drops to cold. Sometimes even below the first 'notch' on the gauge. If I slow down, drive around town, etc., it's normal operating temperature. What in the world could cause this?
Any help would be GREATLY appreciated!!
Thanks,
Shannon |
ok number one u have to make sure u dont have any short circuit
in the wiring
easy way to make sure is when u connect the positive from the battery
if it sparks with car off and everything else off u have something shorted
also make sure ur stereo or amplifier (if installed) is totally off
now about the thermostat get the one from nappa autoparts
thats the one that works right just ask them for the 195 degrees
because that one have a stronger spring and wont close sooner than is supose to