1996 Chevy Cavalier ignition wires

1996 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
125,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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SMITHTAKA4N1
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I replaced the heater core in my car now it wont stay running. I have one plug I cant figure out where it goes. There are 3 black wires coming out right behind the ignition with a plug on the end of it. I cant figure out where this goes or if it could be the problem.
Oct 18, 2009 at 6:32 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Did you disconnect the battery when you replaced the heater core? if so the computer loses its memory and must go thru a computer relearning process- Or you can check and test the IACV
Oct 18, 2009 at 7:05 AM
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SMITHTAKA4N1
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Yes I did disconnect the battery. How would the memory reset if the car wont stay running? It starts right up runs for about 2 seconds then dies. It will do this repeatedly.What is the IACV?
Oct 18, 2009 at 10:50 PM
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RASMATAZ
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The IACV its the( idle air control valve )maybe you might just want to clean it out and see what happens.
Oct 19, 2009 at 7:15 AM
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