Hard Start: Sensor/System

2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 TSECTION Sensor/System
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Sunfire, 2003 Pontiac Grand Am, 2003 Oldsmobile Alero, and 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  • Check for an Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor that has shifted in value. Go to TEMPERATURE VS. RESISTANCEΒ  table.
  • Check for proper operation of the Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensor. Go to DTC P0105: MANIFOLD ABSOLUTE PRESSURE SENSOR under DIAGNOSTIC TESTS in SELF-DIAGNOSTICS - 2.2L ALERO, CAVALIER, GRAND AM & SUNFIRE - GASOLINE article. If no, system is okay at this time.
  • Check for proper operation of the Throttle Position (TP) sensor. Go to DTC P0105: MANIFOLD ABSOLUTE PRESSURE SENSOR under DIAGNOSTIC TESTS in SELF-DIAGNOSTICS - 2.2L ALERO, CAVALIER, GRAND AM & SUNFIRE - GASOLINE article. If no, system is okay at this time.
  • Test for proper operation of the Intake Air Control (IAC) valve. Go to IDLE AIR CONTROL SYSTEM under IDLE CONTROL SYSTEMS in SYSTEM & COMPONENT TESTING - 2.2L ALERO, CAVALIER, GRAND AM & SUNFIRE article.
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