Vehicle make/model = 1999 chevy cavalier
Mileage = 70209
Engine size = 2.4
dash lights = always stay on abs lights abd brake lights. but recently
all my lights flash on and off and my hot and cold hand goes up and down
codes = no
work done prior = new alternator,new starter new engine and
transmission.
work done to repair = new alternator
tech = jk
question = this morning my car wouldnt start now 5 hours later it
started fine. i had a new alternator put in 2 mos ago. but i notice my dash
lights flashing again like before when i needed a alternator. could it
be wires crossed. the young lady i bought it from had somone put in a
alarm and cd player. please help me. thanks
JK:
With these things going on, and the fact so many things have been replaced, there
could be a bad / broken wire(s) anywhere. ABS codes may or may not be related to
the other concerns. You may have a faulty instrument panel for the flickering lights.
The system would have to be scanned for codes. A common problem on this engine is
loose or broken grounds. There are several ground areas on the tran. bellhousing.
Again, with so much work done to it, i would not even be able to guess. Be sure to
check that the battery cables are tight and clean, move around some harnesses with
engine running to possible find area of wiring problem.
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Mileage = 70209
Engine size = 2.4
dash lights = always stay on abs lights abd brake lights. but recently
all my lights flash on and off and my hot and cold hand goes up and down
codes = no
work done prior = new alternator,new starter new engine and
transmission.
work done to repair = new alternator
tech = jk
question = this morning my car wouldnt start now 5 hours later it
started fine. i had a new alternator put in 2 mos ago. but i notice my dash
lights flashing again like before when i needed a alternator. could it
be wires crossed. the young lady i bought it from had somone put in a
alarm and cd player. please help me. thanks
JK:
With these things going on, and the fact so many things have been replaced, there
could be a bad / broken wire(s) anywhere. ABS codes may or may not be related to
the other concerns. You may have a faulty instrument panel for the flickering lights.
The system would have to be scanned for codes. A common problem on this engine is
loose or broken grounds. There are several ground areas on the tran. bellhousing.
Again, with so much work done to it, i would not even be able to guess. Be sure to
check that the battery cables are tight and clean, move around some harnesses with
engine running to possible find area of wiring problem.
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