Top 10 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier Questions & Answers

Unfortunately, you can do it, but you will have to remove your entire dash in the process.  It's not really difficult, just time consuming.  You can remove the front dash cover by opening the doors and removing the covers on each side.  They are just clips that hold them on.  Take a flat screwdriver and carefully pry them off. You will then see screws on the side that you will need to unbolt, and I believe there are 2 more screws pointed upwards that you can get to if you open your glovebox.  After those screws are removed, remove the defroster grill in the middle of your dash.  There is just one screw to remove and it unclips.  Now you can pry the entire top part of the dashboard off.  There are more clips holding it on, so just be careful when you do it. After that, you will see a bunch of screws on the top side that you can unbolt and then you will be able to remove the front cover that sits behind your steering wheel. With these pieces out of the way, you can finally unbolt the front cover where your stereo is and get at whatever your trying to get at to fix your defroster/control knob.  
I had to go through all this when I installed my aftermarket stereo.
Good Luck!  

ok heres a quick common thought of the day....ac triggers fan on ... fan comes on when it need to w/o ac on, so if it came on and shut off when you tapped on the fan, y would you think its a switch obviously the TEMP switch has nothing to do with the fans operation with the ac on... ok here try this, if the fan in your house wouldnt work when you turn it on, you tap on it it spins for a second then shuts back down, would you replace the wall socket? you verified the problem, tapping on the fan made it come on an shut back off so replace the fan ac is obviouosly commanding the fan on if you tapped it and it came on for a brief time, use ur noodle... you *******' that are misleading people who need help should be drug into the road and shot

P0440 - Evaporative Emission (EVAP) System


evaporative emission (EVAP) system has a large leak.
Check the gas cap or vent valve. these are the most common problems.


The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) at different times performs various tests on the EVAP system. OBD II Enhanced EVAP systems are in place to keep fuel tank vapors from venting into the atmosphere, and instead purges them into the engine to be burned. Regular pressure tests are conducted by the PCM to monitor the sealed system for leaks. The PCM monitors the EVAP system pressure by watching the Fuel tank pressure sensor (FTP). When the sensor indicates a small leak in the EVAP system, this code is set.


Here are some additional causes.

* A small leak in any of the EVAP hoses or fuel tank hoses
* A small leak in the purge valve or vent valve
* The EVAP Canister may be leaking

I have worked on several vehicles with this same problem and each one was a relatively simple repair with no parts involved, first off the shift interlock has nothing to do with it and will not prevent your vehicle from going into park, it is designed to work ONLY when coming out of park. The problem your having depends on the type of shifter handle your vehicle has, if the release lever is on the bottom and you have to push up with your fingers to release it, then the problem is...there is a rubber type cover that surrounds the release button, after time it becomes distorted and bunches up preventing the shifter from fully engaging in the park position (even though it appears the vehicle is going into park)if your careful you can work the rubber cover out and your problem is fixed. If your shifter button is on the side and pressed with your thumb the cable needs to be adjusted, this cables only purpose is to prevent key removal except when in park and is easily adjusted, with the center council removed, if you look at the front of the shifter base you will see 2 cables that snap into the shifter frame, the larger one is the gear selector cable, the smaller one runs up to the steering column and operates the mechanism that prevents key removal, where the cable snaps into the shifter frame is where the adjustment is done and is identical to a kick-down cable used on older vehicles with automatic transmissions, right where it snaps into the frame there will be a button you can press down releasing a spring loaded adjustment arm, make sure you first mark the arm for reference then press down the button and adjust it a little either way until it functions properly, hope this helps and good luck    

i am having problems setting the timing on my 2003 chevy caviler

did you fix it? if you did what did you do? i have the same prblm thanks!

I just bought a 2002 Chevy Cavalier, the battery had acid all over it, so I replaced it, then the none of the dash gauges would come on, I looked again at the fuse box color coded fuses were mixed up, and upside down, how can I find the diagram that says what sizes of fuses go where?

i would make sure the alternator is giving out the proper voltage and that all the wires and connectors and ground are properly affixed.
i would rule out the computer on the car as it sounds like the dealership or garage is trying to sell you expensive repairs.
usually your local auto stare will check your battery, alternator for free.
see what they can do before spending anymore money on a more than likely easy fix.

Cav uses R134 freon. Find the valve on the suction line. Attach a can of freon with a filler hose connection to the low pressure suction side. Start the engine and turn on the AC full force. Leave the can upright. Can should start getting cold and empty itself in few minutes. I think this system only holds about three cans. Add until the air gets cold or use a gauge if you have one to determine if it is full.

WINDSHIELD WIPERS

It can be faulty wiper motor or blown wiper control fuse.

Do you hear any kind of noise when you starter the wiper function. If yes then fuse is ok, but issue is wiper motor.

If no movement at all and no noise then its blown fuse or shorted/loose wiper control wiring: -----

For complete troubleshooting i suggest you few helpful links with accurate solutions.

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1993 Ford F350 wipers not working?

http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.in/2012/02/1993-ford-f350-wipers-not-working.html

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How to Replace a Windshield Wiper Motor

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/07/how-to-replace-windshield-wiper-motor.html

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Wipers not working, but hear relay click on Lincoln LS?

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/12/wipers-not-workingbut-hear-relay-click.html

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http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/12/car-windshield-wiper-gets-power-for.html

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How does cars Windshield Wiper System Works

http://technoanswers.blogspot.com/2011/11/how-does-cars-windshield-wiper-system.html

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1997 Honda Protege: Replace Wiper Transmission?

http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/06/1997-honda-protege-replace-wiper.html

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Windshield wiper fluid container leaking?

http://whatisbyme.blogspot.in/2012/05/windshield-wiper-fluid-container.html

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Where is wiper fuse located on1993 chevrolet suburban

http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/02/where-is-wiper-fuse-located-on1993.html

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2002 Toyota Sienna: Wipers and Passenger side Power window stopped working?

http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/04/2002-toyota-sienna-wipers-and-passenger.html

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Complete wiper components replacing details for Acura Car Models?

http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.com/2011/11/complete-wiper-components-replacing.html

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These details will help.

Thanks.