2000 Chevrolet Cavalier, P0118 Low Coolant Temperature

This 2000 Chevrolet cavalier came in with the SES light on and a code P0118 stored for low coolant temperature among other problems. A quick scan found that the coolant temperature was at -40 degrees F. The outside temperature is in the mid 70’s. I found the coolant temperature sensor broken and the harness connector … Continue reading “2000 Chevrolet Cavalier, P0118 Low Coolant Temperature”

1998 Chevrolet Cavailer, No Low Beam Headlights

This 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier came in with the complaint of no low beam headlights. A quick check at the low beam headlight connector found that the ground signal from the dimmer switch on the dark blue wire was missing. I looked at the wiring under the battery tray and there was no sign of acid … Continue reading “1998 Chevrolet Cavailer, No Low Beam Headlights”

1998 Chevrolet Cavalier, No Charge Condition

This 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier came in with the complaint that the battery would go dead while driving. The battery and the alternator had been replaced and the battery light stays on while the engine is running. The first thing I did was to check the wiring at the rear of the alternator. The main battery … Continue reading “1998 Chevrolet Cavalier, No Charge Condition”

2001 Chevrolet Cavalier Headlights Inop

2001 Chevrolet Cavalier came in the shop with no headlights. The service vehicle light is on and the DRL relay clicks several times when placed in gear with engine running. Checked power and ground at headlight bulb (required assembly removal). No switching grounds from dimmer switch. Located badly damaged harness connector under the battery tray. … Continue reading “2001 Chevrolet Cavalier Headlights Inop”