View Full Version : 96 Cavalier won't start


Iron Horseman
07-25-2006, 08:28 PM
Hi. I have a 96 Cavalier with a 2.2. It started starting slower and slower until what I figured the battery went dead. After having it tested I replaced it. Now the engine won't crank. I took the starter to have it tested and it checks good. No fuses are blown and all test good with a continuity meter. I cleaned all the grounds but still nothing. When I turn the key on I can hear the relays engage under the hood but that's it. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks, David.

Nomad76lj
07-26-2006, 10:30 AM
check the oil. did it make any bad noises when you where trying to start it before the battery was replaced

Iron Horseman
07-26-2006, 01:12 PM
The oil looks great. It has only about 700 miles on the change. As far as noises go it started making a noise that sounded like the cat was rattling or a loose heat shield but before I got a chance to check it it quit.

beckeruti
07-28-2006, 02:10 PM
turn the key on and and jump the starter out with a screw driver
if it starts its probably the starter
if it doesnt u dont have power going to the starter
just search back from the starter