Why wont my 2001 chevy cavalier start back up after it ran out of gas?

Asked by sborrego Jan 10, 2013 at 09:56 AM about the 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Chevy cavalier 2001 I put enough gas.

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Some fuel injected engines when run out of gas must be bled to get the air out before it will run. As to how? Give me a little time I will look around.

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Read this: it's good:.....http://www.ehow.com/how_7830326_troubleshoot-cavalier-fuel-system.html

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Try some starting fluid. If it fires, you have spark so it's a fuel problem.

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If your fuel pump is in the gas tank, you may have dirt in the fuel pump. This could damage the fuel pump.

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had same problem in my 03 Malibu yesterday ran out of gas and after putting gas back in it would turn over but wouldn't even try to start. it turns out it was the anti theft system . turn key to the "on" position and leave it there for 10 minutes. antitheft light will go away as well as all your problems

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try looking at the main fuses...for some reason my 03 chevy pickup blew one when it ran out of gas

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