car will start--but after running it will not start back

70

Asked by jezabelle Aug 30, 2014 at 10:33 PM about the 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier LS Sedan FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

2000 cavalier will start and run fine, but when you sit it off, it will not
start back.  You have to wait for an hour or so.  What is causing this
to happen ?

8 Answers

70

I ran drove it for 15 miles....ran like a Jewell...but when I got to my stopping point and shut it off.....it wouldn't start. If you hold the gas pedal to the floor, it will start

6 people found this helpful.
62,745

Do you have to hold the gas pedal to the floor even when it's cold? Was it a one time thing? How does it drive after you get going?

4 people found this helpful.
70

No...not when it is cold. It will start fine when it's cold. But, there for awhile it would start but if you touched the gas pedal...it would die.. It runs fine after you get it running

1 people found this helpful.
62,745

Has it been unusually hot where you live lately? I'm still thinking that there's a vapor lock. Try letting the engine idle for a few minutes before you turn it off next time. See if that helps.

1 people found this helpful.

Crank Angle Sensors have a habit of doing that.

7 people found this helpful.
Best Answer Mark helpful

On different vehicles it can be n different places. Being an American car, I'm not sure but you're mechanic can tell you. You should be even able to find out on Google. Thanks for the 20 Pts. Hope it works.

1 people found this helpful.

Your Answer:

Cavalier

Looking for a Used Cavalier in your area?

CarGurus has 4 nationwide Cavalier listings and the tools to find you a great deal.

Postal Code:

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    John Saffrahn
    Reputation
    4,830
  • #2
    dandyoun
    Reputation
    1,990
  • #3
    mbar1
    Reputation
    1,670
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Chevrolet Corvette
20 Great Deals out of 707 listings starting at $10,989
Used Chevrolet Camaro
17 Great Deals out of 463 listings starting at $11,749
Used Chevrolet Tahoe
11 Great Deals out of 839 listings starting at $9,980
Used Honda Civic
187 Great Deals out of 3,999 listings starting at $440
Used Toyota Camry
43 Great Deals out of 1,133 listings starting at $4,795

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.