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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CAVALIER LS, 2.4 TREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 86 (ENGINE CONTROLS SELF-DIAGNOSTICS)SYSTEM TESTSMALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ALWAYS ONDIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE
2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 T
Diagnostic Procedure
2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 TSECTION Diagnostic Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Chevrolet Corvette. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check-Engine Controls? If yes, go to next step. If no, see DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK - ENGINE CONTROLS under SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM.
- Turn ignition OFF. Disconnect the Powertrain Control Module (PCM). Turn ignition ON, with engine OFF. Observe the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL). Is the MIL illuminated? If yes, go to next step. If no, go to step 5.
- Remove Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC). See appropriate ANALOG INSTRUMENT PANELS article in ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT. Test the MIL control circuit for a short to ground. Did you find and correct the condition? If yes, go to step 6. If no, go to next step.
- Replace the IPC. See appropriate ANALOG INSTRUMENT PANELS article in ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT. Did you complete the replacement? If yes, go to step 6.
- Replace the PCM. See POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE under COMPUTERIZED ENGINE CONTROLS in REMOVAL & INSTALLATION - CORVETTE article. Did you complete the replacement? If yes, go to next step.
- Turn the ignition OFF for 30 seconds. Start the engine. Does the vehicle operate correctly without any MIL illumination, and without any stored DTCs? If yes, system is okay. If no, see DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK - ENGINE CONTROLS under SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM.
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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.