2005 Chevy Cavalier Electrical Issue

2005 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
103,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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MOTIVATE1ME2
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I could be wrong but I think this is an electrical issue. When I bought my car in 2006, 3 weeks later the power windows wouldnt work, the gas gauges on the dash had gone out too, and the trunk wouldnt open sometimes. It was under warranty so I took it to the dealership and they replaced the power switch, the dash, and the battery because they said it was low which was causing the truck not to open. I had problems with the windows again the nxt year and they did the same thing just replaced the switch. Here recently two of my windows have gone out, and when I start my car it asks like it wants to shut off. Sometimes when I start it, it will idle badly making a bad noise,and when I put it in reverse or drive if I dont give it enough gas it will stall.I have had a tune up, fuel injection cleaning, and fuel filter changed and still dont know what to do.
Jul 7, 2010 at 4:17 PM
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Hello, it sounds like the window motors are pulling too much amperage causing the switch to overload and go out. Replace both window motors and the switch for correct operation. On the engine problem try removing the EGR valve and check to see if it stops air flow. Some engines from your car's year do not have EGR valves. If your engine does not have an EGR it could be an idle air control motor causing the problems, Please get back to us with your findings. Thanks for using 2Carpros.com
Jul 12, 2010 at 5:59 PM
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