check engine light CHEVROLET CAMARO 1974 2.G User Guide

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tension for a stuck valve.) Top 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. IE) If the cor will start but stalls when hot or has a rough idle,
you can suspect a faulty IDLE ADJUSTMENT, a malfunctioning AUTOMATIC CHOKE or on 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 0 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
baHery 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 (manucil transmission
must have clutch depressed all the way to floor) 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 BATTERY 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 bottery to operation. Occasionally, however, a long drive will recharge the battery.
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NOTE: If the battery is determined to be dead, and for no apparent reason, have your Authorized Chevrolet Dealer check the
baHery, the GENERATOR and the VOLTAGE REGULATOR.
GENERATOR trouble should already have been indicated by the generator indicator light on the instrument panel.
POOR BATTERY 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 con­nections are corroded, a cor 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 "dick" 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 Distributor and Coil Cables

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The head lamp circuit s are protected by a circuit breaker in the light switch.
An electrical overload on the breaker will cause the lamps to go on and off, or
in some cases to remain off. If this condition develops, have your wiring circuits checked immediately.
Fuses, located in the Junction Block beneath the dash on the driver's side are:
Radio, T.S.C. Sol. Rear Defogger Glove Box Lamp, Hydra·Matic Downshift ...
Wiper ..
.10 Amp.
... 25 Amp.
Stop and Hazard Warning Lamps. . . . . . ... . ........ 20 Amp.
Dir. Sig., B/U Lamps........... ............. ... .. . ... 20 Amp.
Heater, A /C .... . .25 Amp.
Inst. Lamps, Anti-Diesel Relay............. ....... . .. 4 Amp.
Gauges, Warning Lamps ......................... 10 Amp.
Clock, Lighter, Courtesy, Dome and Luggage Lamps. . .20 Amp.
Taii, License, Sidemarker and Parking Lamps ... ..... 20 Amp.
An Air Conditioning high blower speed fuse, 30 amp. is located in an
In-line fuse holder running from junction block to Air Conditioning relay.
Do not use fuses of higher amperage rating than those recommended above.
Fusible Links are incorporated into the wiring system. These are wires of such a gauge that they will fuse (or melt) before damage occurs to an entire
wiring harness in the event of an electrical overload. See your Chevrolet Dealer if fusible link replacement becomes necessary.
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BULB SPECIFICATIONS (Replace with AC·Guide Lamps)
Headlamp Unit High Beam
low Beam
Front Park
and Directional Signal
Front Fender Side Marker lamp
Rear Side Marker lamp
Tail, Stop, and Rear Directional Signal
license Plate lamp
Back Up lamps
Courtesy lamp
Dome Lamp
Instrument Illumination lamp (Includes Automatic Transmission)
High Beam
Headlamp Indicator
Indicator lamps Gen. Oil Temp. System
Brake Warning
Turn Signal Seat Belt Warning
Heater or AIC Control Panel lamp
Glove Box lamp
Radio Dial lamp
Underhood lamp
luggage Compartment lamp
Rear Seat Courtesy
Candle
Power
60W 6014
50W Sealed Beam
32·3 1157NA
? 194
2 194
32·3 1157
4 67
32 1156
6 631
12 211·2
2 194
2 194
2 194 2 194 2 194 2 194 2 194 2 194
7 1445
2 1895 or 194
1 1816
15 93
15 1003
6 212-1

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Accessory Drive Belts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 49 Accessory Position, Steering
Column Lock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 14 Acrylic Lacquer ...................... 44 Adjusters, Automatic Brake. . . . . . . . . . .. 22 Air Circulation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 28 Air Cleaner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 49 Air Conditioning
Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 53 Air Inlets, Ventilating System. . . . . . . . .. 28 Ammeter ............................ 26
Antenna ............................. 34 Anti-freeze (See Cooling System) ........ 53 Anti-Spin Differential. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 35 Anti-Theft Key Buzzer System .......... 14 Anti-Theft Steering Column Lock ....... 14 Appearance Care ..................... 41 Ash Trays. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 23 Automatic Brake Adjusters. . . . . . . . . . .. 22 Automatic Transmissions
Fluid Check ........................ 50 Fluid Recommendations ............. 50 Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 50 -Operation ...... _ ... _ ...... _ ........ 16 Starter Safety Switch _ . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 15 Axle Rear Flu!? Level. ....................... 49 Mamtenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 49 Ball Joints. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 51 Battery
Emergency Starting ................. 37 Fluid Level. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 63 Gas Caution. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 38 Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 70
Bearings, Front Wheel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 52 Before Driving Your Camaro.......... 3
Belted Tires. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 56 Belts
Engine Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 49 Lap ............................... 7 Shoulder........................... 7
Body Identification Number ............ 70 Brakes
D.riying Through Deep Water. . . . . . .. 21 Lmmgs ............................ 21 Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 52 Master Cylinder Level. .............. 52 Parking Brake. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 21 Pedal Travel ....................... 22
Power. ............................ 21 Self-Adjusting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 22
Trailer ............................ 11 Warning Light. .................... 25 Break-In Period
Cars Pulling Trailers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 11 New Car .......................... 2
Bright Metal Cleaning ................. 45 "Brights" Headlamp Indicator .......... 26 Buckles, Seat Belt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Bulbs and Fuses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Bumper Jack
Operation.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 39 Stowage ........................... 39 Buzzer
Key Reminder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. 14 Cap, Filler
Engine Oil. ................... .47, IBC
Gasoline ....................... 46, IBC
Radiator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 39 Capacities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 70 Carbon Monoxide Caution.. . . . . . . . . . .. 13 Carpet Care .......................... 41
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Carrier, Infant Safety.... . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 9
Changing Wheels and Tires. . . . . . . . . . .. 39 Charging System Indicator Light. .... : .. 25 Chassis Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 51 Child Restraint
Cars Not Equipped With Special Child Restraints. . . . . . . . .. 9
Child Safety Seat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 9
Infant Safety Carrier .... ; . . . . . . . . . .. 9
Chrome Protection .................... 45 Cigarette Lighter ..................... 28 Circuit Breakers, Headlamps. . . . . . . . . .. 73 Cleaning
Carpet Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 41 Exterior Finish and Trim. . . . . . . . . . .. 44
Fabric and Interior Trim. . . . . . . . . . .. 42
Solvents Recommended .......... , ... 41 Spot Removal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 42
Vinyl Top. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 45 Clock ............................... 28 Clutch Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 50 Pedal Adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 22 Coat Hooks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 4
Cold Weather Starting ................. 15 Compartment Glove............................. 3 Luggage........................... 3
Complaint Procedure .................. 74 Conditioner, Air ...................... 31 Controlled Differential. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 35 Controls ............................. 14 Cooling System Care .............................. 53 Coolant Recommendation. . . . . . . . . .. 53 Overheating Caution. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 39 Cowl Air Inlets ....................... 29

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High Beam Dimmer Switch .......... 22
High Beam Indicator ................ 26
Light and Instrument Panel
Switch ........................... 26
Heater Operation ..................... 30 High Speed Operation
During Break-In.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Tires .............................. 56 Hitches, Trailer... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 11 Hood Latch Maintenance.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 53 Release ........................... IBC Horn ................................ 20 "HOT" Light (See Engine
Temperature Light)
How To Improve Your Gas Mileage. . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 64 Hub Caps, Replacing.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 39 Hydroplaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 61 Identification Numbers
Body .............................. 70 Engine ............................ 70 Vehicle ............................ 70 Ignition Keys ............................. 3,14 Lock .............................. 14 In Case Of Emergency ............ , . . .. 36 Indicator Lights
Brake ............................. 25 Electrical Charging (Generator) ....... 25 Engine Temperature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 25 Oil Pressure .......•................ 24
Infant Restraining Methods. . . . . . . . . . .. 9
Infant Safety Carrier. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 9
Inflation Pressure, Tires..... . . . . . . . . . .. 57 Inlets,
Ventilation
System .............. 29
Inside Rearview Mirror.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Instrument Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 23 Interior Appearance Care .............. 41 Jack Operation .......................... 39 Storage ............................ 39 Jump Starting VVith Booster Battery ..... 37 Key Buzzer System .................... 14 Keys................................ 3 Knocking Engine (See Fuel)
Recommendations)
Lacquer,
J\crylic Care ................. 44 Lane Changer and Turn Signal. . . . . . . .. 18 Lap and Shoulder Belts...... .. .. .... .. 7 Latches Door.............................. 4 Folding Seat Back. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. 4 Hood ............................. IBC
Lighter, Cigarette ....•................ 28
Lights ............................. 23,73 Backup ............................. 73 Brake VVarning ..................... 25 Bright Beam Indicator ............... 26
Bright Beam Switch ................. 22
Bulb Chart. ........................ 73 Courtesy ........................... 73 Engine Temperature Indicator. . . . . . .. 25 Generator Indicator ................. 25 Hazard Flasher.. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. 36 Headlamp Circuit Breaker. . . . . . . . . .. 73 Headlamps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 73 Oil Pressure Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 24
Sidemarker. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 73 Switch ............................. 26
Tail and Brake. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . ... 73 Turn Signal Indicator ............... 18 Turn Signals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 18
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Lining; Brake. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 22
Liquid Tire Chain. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 61 Load, Full Rated (See Tires)
Locks
Door.............................. 4 Glove Box. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 23
Ignition ........................... 14 Steering Column .................... 14 "Low" (L) Transmission Range. . . . . . .. 17 Lubrication Oils ............................... 47
Recommendations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 48
Luggage Compartment, Driving
VVhile Open ........................ 13 Luggage Or Cargo Caution. . . . . . . . . . .. 13
Maintenance
Appearance
Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 41 Schedule. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 46 Manual Transmission. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 18
Master Cylinder, Brake ................ 52
Metal Cleaners. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 44
Methods Of Restraining Children. .... .. 9
Mirrors, Rear View
Inside, Adjustment Up or Down.... .. 5 Inside, Day/Night.... . . . ... . . . . . . . .. 5 Mountainous Terrain
Driving Down Grades ............... 18
Transmission Fluid Change Interval. " 50 "Neutral" (N) Transmission Range ..... 17 New Car Break-In.................... 2 Oil Additives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 49
Change Interval, Engine ............. 47
Checking Engine Oil Level. . . . . . . . . .. 49
Engine ............................ 47
Filter .............................. 47 Pressure Indicator Light/Gauge. . . . . .. 27

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Indicator Light. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 25 What To Do ....................... 25 Overseas Operation '. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Owner Assistance ..................... 74 Paint
Care ........................... ... 44
Touch Up ......................... 44
Parking Brake
............................. 21 Brake Check ....................... 21 Lights ............................. 73 "Park" (P) Transmission Position. . . .. 17 Precautions ........................ 14 Polishing And Waxing ............... " 44
Positive Traction Differential. . . . . . . . . .. 35 Power
Brakes ............................ 22 Steering. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 19 Windows, .. , ,. " '.', ........ ... , 35 Pressure, Tire Inflation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 56 Pushing To Start ................... " 36 Radiator
Coolant ........................... 54 Coolant Level Inspection. . . . . . . . . . .. 54
. Overheating ...................... " 39 Pressure Cap. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 56
Radio
AM/FM ........................... 34 Antenna ........................... 34 Stereo System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 34
Raising Car With Jack. . . • . . . . . . . . . . .. 39 Rear
Axle .............................. 49 Speaker .................... ... .... 34 Window Defogger .. " .............. 31 Registration, Vehicle
Engine Number. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 70 Vehicle Identification Number. ....... 70 Release, Hood ............ '" ... ..... IBC
Replacement Tires ................ , . .. 60 Replacement Wheels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 60 Restarting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 15
Restraints
Child........ ................... ... 9
Lap Belts.. .... . . .... . ... . . .. . . .. .. 7
Methods Of Restraining Children. . . .. 9 Shoulder Belts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Retractors, Lap Belt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 7 "Reverse" (R) Transmission Range. . . .. 17 Roof Care, Vinyl. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 45 Rotation, Tire ........................ 58 Safety Belts (Seat Belts). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Carrier, Infant.... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 9 Seat, Child. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 9
Schedule
Break-In... .. .... .. . ... . . . . .. .... .. 2
Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 46 Seat .
Adjustment, Manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Back Latch, Folding
Front. . . . . . . . . .. 4
Child Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 9
Seat Belts
Buzzer Light Reminder. . . . . . . . .
. . . .. 9
Child Restraint. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 9 . Inspection and Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 9
Lap ............................... 7
Retractors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 7
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Shoulder.... ..... . . .. . . .. .. .... .. .. 7
Self-Adjusting Brakes .......... ..... ,. 22 Service and Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . .. 46 Shift Linkage Maintenance ............... 51 Operation (See Transmission). . . . . . .. 16 Shoulder Belts Adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Side Marker Lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 73 Signals, Turn ......................... 18 Solvents, Recommended Cleaning ....... 41 Sound Systems (See Radio) Space Saver Tire. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 61 Spare Tire
Jacking Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 39 Spark Knock (See Fuel
Recommendations)
Speaker, Rear. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 34 Specifications
Body .............................. 70 Capacities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 70 Dimensions ....................... , 70 Engine ............................ 70 Filters ............................. 47 Fuses ....... ...................... 73 General ........................... 70 Light Bulbs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. 73 Lubricants. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 47
Speedometer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 23 Spot Cleaning ........................ 41 Stainless Steel Protection. . . . . . . . . . . . .. 45 Stains, Removal of. ................... 41 Starter Interlock ......................... , 14 Safety Switch.. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 15 Starting Automatic Transmission Cars. . . . . . .. 15 Emergency. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 37 Manual Transmission Cars ........... 15

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Power ... ............... ........... 19 Traffic Hazard Flasher. ............... 36 Vinyl Wheel, Tilt. ........................ 20 Trailer Hauling ....................... 11 Fabric Care Interior ................. 41 Straps, Safety (See Seat Belts) Break-In Period .................... 12 Roof Care ......................... 44 Storage Of Items ............ .......... 5 Cautions ........................... 12 Volatile Cleaning Solvents ............. 41 Suspen sion Maintenance ............... 51 Equipment ......... ................. 11 Caution ........................... 41 Stereo System ........................ 34 Special Maintenance ................. 11 Volume Control, Radio ......... ... .... 34 Temperature ................. ........ 30 Tire Inflation ....................... 11 Warning Flasher, Hazard .............. 36 Control , Cooling .................... 31 Trailer Tongue Load .... .......... .. 11 Warning Lights ....................... 24 Control , Heating .................... 30 Transmission
Brake ....................... ...... 25 Indicator Light/Gauge ... ............ 27 3-Speed Manual .................... 18 Engine Temperature ............... .. 25 Thermostat ...... .. .................. 56 Automatic ....................... .. 16 Generator .......................... 25 Tilt Steering Wheel.. .................. 20 Braking Effect On Hills .............. 18 Oil Pressure ........................ 24 Tire Checking
Fluid Level. ............... 50 Warranty (See Warranty Folder)
Belted ......... .................. .. 56 Fluid And Strainer ................ .. 50 Washers
Care ........... .................. . 56 Fluid Change Interval. .............. 50 Windshield ............. ......... ... 28 Changing .. .............. .......... 39 Maintenance .............. ....... .. 50 Washing .......... ................... 44 Full Rated Load .................... 58 Shift Controls ...................... 51 Waxing And Polishing ................. 44 High Speed Operation ............... 57 Shift Indicato r
Wheel Bearings, Front. ................ 52 Hydroplaning ...................... 61 Turbo Hydramatic ......... ; ........ 51 Wheel Changing ...................... 39 Infla tion Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Tread Wear Indicators ................ 58 Wheel Discs, Replacement ............. 39 Inspection ....... .................. 58 Trim Care, Interior ................... 41 Wheel, Tilt Steering ................... 20 Load Limit ........................ 57 Trunk
Windshield
Rotation ........ ................... 58 Driving With Trunk Open ........... 13 Defrosting and Space Saver .. .......... : . .......... 61 Turbo-Hydramatic .............. ...... 50 Defogging ................. ...... 30 Traction ............. .............. 61 Maintenance .... .... ...... ......... 50 Washer Use In Cold Weather ........ 28 Tread Wear Indicators .............. 58 Operation .......................... 16 Washer Solution .................... 28 Usage and Options .................. 56 Turn Signals and
Lane Change Wipers And Washers ................ 28 Towing Feature ..................
.......... 18 Wrecker , Towing ....... .............. 36 Caution .................. .... ...... 36 Underbody Maintenance ......... ...... 63 Zone Offices ................. ...... 76, 77
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