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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1992CAVALIER VL, 4D SEDAN, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ELECTRICALSTARTERSTARTING SYSTEMTROUBLE SHOOTINGSTARTER NOISE
1992 Chevrolet Cavalier VL, 4D Sedan, Standard
Starter Noise
1992 Chevrolet Cavalier VL, 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION Starter Noise
CAUTION:
Never operate starter for periods of more than 15 seconds. Excessive cranking can cause starter to overheat. Allow starter to cool for at least 2 minutes after each time operated.
- A high-pitched whine, heard while cranking (before engine starts), indicates excessive distance between starter pinion and flywheel. If high-pitched whine is heard after engine starts and key is released, distance between starter pinion and flywheel is too short.
- If loud, siren-like "whoop" sound is heard after the engine starts, clutch is likely defective. If "rumble", "growl" or "knock" is present as starter is coasting to a stop after starting engine, starter armature is bent or unbalanced.
- If diagnosis indicates pinion should be closer to flywheel, remove one double .015" shim or add a single .015" shim to the outer bolt only. If noise persists, continue removing or adding shims to outside bolt as required. See REMOVAL & INSTALLATION .
- If diagnosis indicates pinion should be moved away from flywheel, add one .015" shim. If condition is not corrected, another .015" shim may be added. DO NOT exceed .045" shim thickness. See REMOVAL & INSTALLATION .
NOTE:
For additional trouble shooting information, refer to the TROUBLE SHOOTING - BASIC PROCEDURES
article in the GENERAL TROUBLE SHOOTING section.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.