Have a friend from KY down in FL for work stranded in Tampa (I-4) area with a
29 09.56N
Does it crank? If it doesn't even want to turn over, like no starter action whatsoever, the heat could have killed the starter solenoid.
Yes it cranks but won't start Jack And in the end it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years. -- Abraham Lincoln
29 09.56N 082 10.13W
Ok, when you first put the key to the run position (without cranking) do you hear the fuel pump? its kinda a whining sound.
Then check for spark.
Then open the oil filler cap, look in and check to see if your camshaft / rockers are being moved (can't recall if the ignition sensor on those is on the crank or camshaft). Could just be as simple as a broken timing belt.
No timing belt The Cavalier has a timing chain......
Well he took it to a mechanic; the guy told him the engine was shot and would fix it for $1300. I don't know; could be a shister.
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