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Tiny
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  • 1996 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
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I have a 1996 chevy cavilier that will start and run for awhile then quits
Monday, April 18th, 2011 AT 4:27 PM

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Tiny
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When was the last tune-up? Any applicable trouble codes? To check codes yourself, at the least, you need an obd2 code reader. Some of the national brand autostores used to check codes for free.

Does it stall at idle or runing down the highway-- hot or cold? When it stalls, does it restart quickly?
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Monday, April 18th, 2011 AT 4:59 PM
Tiny
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Its stalls when it is running down the highway or when you idle and rev up the engine. No it does not restart quickly it starts then dies and then you have to wait for about 30 min to an hour
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Monday, April 18th, 2011 AT 5:31 PM
Tiny
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Also went to auto store but they could not tell me what the trouble codes were
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Monday, April 18th, 2011 AT 5:33 PM
Tiny
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Autozone usually will check codes for you. Did they give a reason why they couldn't check codes?

When you try to restart, is the security lite on or flashing? When the problem occurs, have helper crank it, while you check for spark at the plugs. If you have spark everywhere, use a gage and check fuel pressure. Check for fuel injector pulse, also, engine cranking.
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Monday, April 18th, 2011 AT 5:46 PM

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