ESP CHEVROLET CAMARO 1971 2.G User Guide

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The chart on the previous page, and the information on the pages
which
follow, contains information designed to aid the average
driver to discover, and possibly correct, conditions resulting in minor
mechanical
difficulties in his car. The chart, designed to point out
possible solutions to several of the most common automotive mal­
functions and point out a logical checking sequence, will lead step
by step to the most likely causes and corrective procedures. If, after
making the checks and adjustments suggested, the source of the
trouble has not been found and corrected, it is strongly recom­
mended that an Authorized Chevrolet Dealer inspect the vehicle and
make whatever repairs
or adjustments are necessary.
FUEL SYSTEM AND ENGINE
If the ignition switch will cause the engine to "turn over" or
"crank" but the car will not start, check Steps A through D below.
NOTE:
If continual "Rooding" of the carburetor is evidenced by a
carbur.tor wet with
fuel or black exhaust smoke, perform the
operation suggested in paragraph D only.
(A) The first and most obvious,
and one of the most frequently overlooked, items to check when
you have difficulty in sta rting you r car is the amount . of fuel in the
tank. Make it a habit to check the FUEL GAUGE regularly and most especially at a time when the en­gine will "turn over" but will not
start.
(8)
If the fuel tank is noi empty,
you may cheek further to see Checking Fllel Flow
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whether the fuel is reaching the carburetor. Disconnect the fuel line at the carburetor and remove the center wire (ground the secondary coil terminal or disconnect the primary wire from the coil to the distributor at the coil) from the coil tower. Place a jar or cup under
the open line and briefly "cronk" the engine by means of the
starter. If fuel spurts from the fitting, you may assume that the FUEL LINES are clear and the FUEL PUMP is operating properly. If no fuel leaves the line, either the fuel
lines
or fuel pump are at fault.
See. your Authorized Chevrolet
Dealer.
(C) Before reconnecting the fuel
line
to the carburetor, remove the
FUEL FILTER from the carburetor
inlet and check its condition. If it
appears to be clean, replace it
and reconnect the fuel line. Re­
place the filter if it appears to be
plugged.
(D) If the fuel seems to be
reaching the
carburetor properly, File' Fllt.r
the problem may be: an EMPTY CARBURETOR BOWL caused by a "stuck shut" carburetor; a FLOODED CARBURETOR caused by a "stuck open" condition and evidenced by gasoline seeping around
and down the outside of the carburetor; or a stuck CHOKE valve. Remove the air cleaner from the carburetor. Check that the choke valve moves freely and is not stuck. (Don't mistake normal spring
tension for a stuck valve.) Tap the side of the carburetor sharply
several times with a light tool such as a screwdriver handle or pliers. Replace the air cleaner and attempt to start the engine in
the
normal manner.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine (E) If the car will start but stalls when hot or has a rough idle, you can suspect a faulty IDLE ADJUSTMENT, a malfunctioning AUTOMATIC CHOKE or an extremely dirty and blocked AIR CLEANER ELEMENT. Replace paper element air cleaner if neces­sary. Idle adjustment or automatic choke service (other than that outlined in paragraph D above) should be performed by your Chevrolet Dealer.
If the above Fuel System checks and the checks suggested under the Electrical System following do not correct the malfunction, it is recommended that you return to your Authorized Chevrolet Dealer for further checks, adjustments or repairs.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
If, when the ignition key is turned to "Start", the engine will not
turn over, you have good reason to suspect electrical trouble.
NOTE: Never remove Delcotron bat lead without first disconnecting battery ground cable.
(F) When there is no response at all to attempts to start the car, check the obvious-your AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SELECTOR LEVER must be in Neutral or Park position before the engine can be started. Turning the IGNITION SWITCH rapidly back and forth several times will sometimes correct a poor internal switch contact.
(G) The BATIERY may be discharged. If so, lights will be dim and the horn will have a poor tone if it will blow at all.
Usually
a garage recharge will be necessary to return the battery to operation. Occasionally, however, a long drive will recharge the battery.
NOTE: If the battery is determined to be dead, and for no apparent reason, have your Authorized Chevrolet Dealer check the
battery, the GENERATOR and the VOLTAGE REGULATOR. GENERATOR trouble should already have been indicated by the gene~ator indicator light on the instrument panel.
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POOR BATIERY CONNECTIONS may be suspected if the car has operated properly a short time before and now not even the horn will operate. Check both ends of both battery cables. If the con­
nections are corroded, a car may sometimes be restored to opera­tion by removing all cable ends, scraping all contacting surfaces clean with a pen knife, and reassembling. If the cables are broken,
they must be replaced. The power supply should now be restored unless the battery is dead.
(H) If, however, the lights and horn work properly but the starter will still not turn over, check the STARTER connections. A "click" from the starter solenoid indicates that the wiring to the starter is properly installed. If the wiring seems to be clean and tightly in­stalled, the trouble is probably in the starter itself and should be referred to your Authorized Chevrolet Dealer.
When the engine will "turn over" but will not start, the following items may be checked along with the Fuel Systems Checks listed
previously.
(I) With a clean dry cloth, wipe the ceramic portions of the spark plugs dry. In particularly damp or rainy weather dampness may be the cause of not starting, especi­ally when the engine is cold.
(J) Check the cables at the top of the distributor and coil as well as each spark plug cable for tightness.
(K) If the car will still not start, check for spark at the spark plugs in the following manner:
Pull one of the spark plug wires off its spark plug. Insert a
short piece of bare wire (such as Distributor and Coil Cables

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the owners of Chevrolet products
are of primary concern to your
dealer and the Chevrolet Motor
Division. Normally, any problems
that arise in connection with the
sales transaction or the operation
of your car will be handled by your
dealer's Sales or Service Depart­
ments.
It is recognized, however,
that despite the best intentions of
everyone concerned, misunder­
standings will sometimes occur. If
you have a problem that has not
been handled to your satisfaction
through normal channels,
we sug­
gest that you take the following
steps:
STEP ONE-Discuss your prob­
lem with a member of dealer­
ship management. Frequently,
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complaints are the result of a
breakdown in communications and
can quickly be resolved by a mem­
ber of the dealership management.
If the problem already has been re­
viewed with the Sales Manager or
St(rvice Manager, contact the
Dealer himself or the General
Manager.
STEP TWO-Contact the Chev­
rolet Zone Office closest to you
listed on the following pages.
When it appears that your problem
cannot be readily resolved by the
dealership without additional as­
sistance, the matter should be
called to the attention of the Zone's
Owner Relations Department and
the following information pro­
vided: