Won't Turn Over

This vehicle is at least 17 years old. It may have just simply finally worn out. i recommend you take this car to either your local repair person or your local junk yard. If you insist on trying to repair this vehicle yourself you should learn how to read the computer codes.

Burn it.

The ignition switch or the fuse or the battery cable connections corroded, check all those...also check the battery and alternator...then take to auto parts and get codes read and change parts required....or sell it as it sits, and start over with another beater....

http://www.fixya.com/cars/p694347-chevrolet_1998_cavalier

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GhzbPEaLwVU

Really. Fix ya sucks.

Burn it.

It may be ready for a seat on a pole!

Your description is confusing. When you turn the key to the start position, what happens? Does the engine crank or is there no response?

"now it is not turning over at all there's no clicking noise it just wont turn over I seem to be able to pump the gas and get it to want to start but its not starting anymore at all"

With such a clear definition of symptoms, I'm surprised we can't figure this one out.

Are you suggesting operator error?

More like a failure to communicate.

defective driver

As a non entity, the term "Wants to start" is difficult to apply. Perhaps a good nights sleep would help. At least you have the engine light to assist in working on it in the dark.

The punctuation tank is empty.

The way to make a Cavalier turn over is to get a dozen bohunks to lift one side, and treat it like a turtle. Even easier than tipping cows.

You could use half a dozen boondockers.

Not being english speaking myself, i will try to express what you said. 1. the engine light is on. 2. you could not see or detect any shortage of fluids that you can check 3. One day it did start, sputtered and then started reving very high even though you did not press the gas pedal/excelrator. 4. Then it stalled and now it do not turn over any more and the starter solenoid is not even clicking at all. I know there is some body here that will know and give you some advice, I think that the high reving caused a failure like an engine seizure and that engine will never turn over again until you have it rebuild. Trying to start it while it was stuck you burned the selfstarter that is protected from overheating only if it can run and keep trying most probably destroyed the battery. The answers so far that suggest that you get help or get rid/sell it is the best answers so far.

Welcome to CR4 amarie,

We love and hate this car here.

Ignore the comments that don't help at all and just smile or groan and answer the questions which help the engineers here actually fully understand your problem and then offer some useful advice.

At this stage you have a car that won't even crank anymore....you haven't flattened the battery trying to start now it have you?

OP: "and now it is not turning over at all there's no clicking noise it just wont turn over I seem to be able to pump the gas and get it to want to start but its not starting anymore at all"

You must "wake it up" before it will turn over.

Seriously;

It sounds like the battery is totally discharged or has failed.

Try putting the battery on high-rate charge for at least thirty (30) minutes before attempting to start the vehicle again. (BE SURE THE BATTERY CABLES ARE DISCONNECTED BEFORE CHARGING THE BATTERY AT A HIGH RATE OR THE VEHICLE WILL SUFFER SEVERE ELECTRICAL DAMAGE.)

If the engine will not turn over after you charge the battery, remove the battery and take it to the closest repair shop or auto parts store to have it charged and tested.

If the battery tests good put it back in the car and try to start it.

If the car will not turn over with a fully charged, known good battery, then you have other electrical issues hat require a seasoned, competent mechanic's hands-on input.

If the vehicle starts, you will need to check and verify the charging system (alternator, charging circuit, etc.) is working correctly and that it is applying (13.5 -14.8) Volts DC at/on the battery terminals while car engine is running.

If you do not have a volt-ohm meter and know how to use it, you will have to drive the vehicle to the closest competent repair shop or auto parts store to have the charging system checked and repaired.

Good luck and stay safe.

Marie, rather than wondering if the engineers who actually designed the cavalier are part of the cr4 membership,,, Here is another idea. Check to see of your state has a Vehicle Retirement Program. In California where I live, they do. I had a 1992 Chevrolet S-10 pickup, the engine was worn out and would not pass the emission test., The Blue Book value of the truck was $900.00 (USD) The state gave me $1500.00 to retire the truck. I used the money as a down payment on a new truck. Easy-Weezie.

Posts 15 and 18 should get you started. Do you have jumper cables? If so connect them +to +, and - to - to a second car running, it will supply sufficient electrical power to start your car. Once you have headlights working, find the starter motor. There will be a small purple wire on it. Make SURE the car is in park, or neutral with the parking brake on, and the wheels chocked, and the key OFF. Use a small piece of bare ended wire to jump from the purple wire to the stud holding the positive battery cable to the starter. This should cause the engine to turn over, but not start.

Try that and let us know what you find.

If it does crank, then try again, this time with the key in the ON position.

Please head the safety instruction of bob c.