My brother has a 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier Base 2.2l with about 112,000 miles on it. I changed the fuel pressure regulator and plugs and wires too and it still has an issue. It takes a while to get started after it sits a while but once it does it runs fine. No check engine codes or anything. The other day it sat for 3 days and when he turned the key it fired right on up. Sometimes it fires right up and most of the time it takes a while. I even tried the old fuel pump priming by turning the key on til I hear the pump come on and off and I do this 3 times and it still has the issue so I don't believe it's losing fuel pressure. I wonder if it can be anything major go on like crank sensors.
Also how do I check the transmission fluid level in it without having to go to the dealership? It has a fill cap but no dip stick and is an automatic.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5pfwDFW5rko and you can't check the trans fluid level without taking it apart
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I checked on the mass airflow sensor and this vehicle does not have one. It has a map sensor. I saw the video on this on vintage Scotty and was wondering if this is the issue or is it a crank and cam sensor issue. There are no service engine soon light that stays on other than the bulb check and the scan tool shows no codes. Thanks
Passenger side of transmission, about mid length of transmission, couple inches above bottom, there is a "check level" plug.
Remove it, if no fluid at the opening, fill through opening on fill hole...lower left center of engine...red cap...until fluid flows from check level plug hole.
Can you fit a turkey baster in the fill opening?
Check vehicle pcm for corroded wires and possible housing failure from corrosion.
Unrelated, but important...Cavaliers are known for rusted through brake lines...especially in the area of the rear wheels.
Yes, check tighten all ground straps. Ya wouldn't believe all the different things this has fixed for me on older GM's.
