I dont know whats happening with this car. One day after driving around, I turned the key to start the car and it only cranked. It will start for only about 2 seconds if that and shut off, every time. I have replaced the fuel filter because it was dirty as hell well clogged, and checked the fuel pump, which is working fine, and also checked the ignition switch, which is working as well. If you spray starting fluid in the intake the car will stay on a little longer. I'm stumped on what to do or try next.
I bought my cavlier used about 8 months ago and I had zero problems until last week when it started stalling at idle and sometimes when I hit the brakes in traffic, I ran the AC for a few days until I could figure out what the issue is, yesterday i cleaned the throttle body with sray cleaner and it seems to have stopped the problem completely I've driven in several traffic conditions with the car running cold and at running temperature and no stalls it hasn't dropped below 900 RPMS, I will post an update in about a week to let everyone know if it is still working.
I have had my 03 since November of 2002, never any problems until after warranty went up. I have a few aftermarket parts ie. cold air intake, rims, high-flow exhaust. My car stalls at times as well when coming to a stop. Seems it only happens with the car is not warmed up or I give it a little gas and then stop. Never had it while I was driving though. Also, I found that if I put the car in neutral, idle speeds go right back up. I seriously believe this is a defect that GM is unwilling to admit to. I have 2 other buddies with the same car and same problem. I am an ex-mechanic and it is 100% in the ECU and or a faulty sensor. I have heard from a few other sites that re-flashing the ECU corrects the issue, however I have no proof of this.
engine stalls at low speeds or stopped. Only seems to happen when engine is cold. Is a major issue that GM techs have since given up and can not find out what the issue is. Stalls while turning slow turns, causing the power steering and brakes to not function. Engine idle speed with raise at idle to over 1200 rpm and then drop below 300 before stalling. Any ideas what this is? I have heard that the sensors may be the issue, but I have yet to see any defects. Mileage is above warranty now and GM tech will not look at it without 500.00 charge.
- Brian D.,
Desoto, TX, US
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I dont know whats happening with this car. One day after driving around, I turned the key to start the car and it only cranked. It will start for only about 2 seconds if that and shut off, every time. I have replaced the fuel filter because it was dirty as hell well clogged, and checked the fuel pump, which is working fine, and also checked the ignition switch, which is working as well. If you spray starting fluid in the intake the car will stay on a little longer. I'm stumped on what to do or try next.
- ericknieto35, Las Cruces, NM, US