check engine light CHEVROLET CORVAIR 1965 2.G Owners Manual

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These indicators provide a check on the operating
condition of the engine and the generator. Both indi­
cators should light with the ignition switch ON before
starting the engine and should go out after the engine
is started. The lights should remain out while engine is
operating, except the GEN-FAN indicator may flicker
when
engine is idling.
CAUTION: If either of these indicators light
while car is
being driven, immediately follow the
procedure outlined under "EMERGENCY OPER­
ATING INSTRUCTIONS," so car may be driven
to
the nearest service facility.
EMERGENCY OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
(To be followed if either
TEMP-PRESS or GEN-FAN indi­
cators light while car is being
driven.)
1.
Set heater FAN and HEAT
controls to full "ON" positions.
(If
equipped with air conditioning, turn air condi­
tioning COOL switch to OFF.)
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NOTE: After setting the heater controls, leave
them in that position until cause of trouble is
corrected ..
2. Stop the car as soon as driving conditions permit.
Turn ignition key to
OFF to stop engine but turn
key
back to ON so heater blower will continue
to cool engine.
3. Check for broken fan belt or belt off pulleys or
engine low oil level. If only GEN-FAN indicator
is lighted, belt is not broken or off pulleys and en­
gine oil level is satisfactory, car can be driven at
slow speeds; however, generator must be checked
and serviced as soon as possible.
4. If trouble is found to be a broken fan belt or belt
off pulleys, wait approximately five minutes, start
engine and drive car at no more than 25 miles per
hour until TEMP-PRESS indicator comes on, then
repeat Step 2.
NOTE: The GEN-FAN indicator will stay on until
fan
belt is installed .
5. Repeat Step 4 as necessary until facility is reached
where fan belt can be installed.

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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
LIGHT WIPER RIGHT
TURN SIGNAL INDICATOR
LIGHT CONTROL KNOB
PARKING LIGHTS
TURN TO VARY
LIGHTER
GLOVE COMPARTMENT
LOCK
GLOVE COMPARTMENT
ASH
TRAY
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The three-position light switch is operated as shown.
Turn the
knob to vary the brightness of the instrument
lights. Turn the knob fully counterclockwise past the
"detent" to turn on the dome light. The headlamp and
parking lamp circuits are protected by a circuit breaker.
An overload condition will cause the headlights to
"flicker" on and off. If this flickering condition is experi­
enced, the head lamp circuit should be checked by your
Authorized Chevrolet Dealer.

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We feel that you, as owner of the Cor-
vair Corsa, will be more interested in a
constant check on
engine operation than
would the average driver. Therefore the
following instruments have been provided
for your use and information.
Tachometer-with a range of 6000 rpm.
Upshifts can
be made up to 5300 rpm.
Downshift as desired provided engine speed
in
new gear does not exceed 5300 rpm. The
red
line at 5500 rpm indicates maximum rec­
ommencled
engine speed.
Speedometer -maximum reading of 140
mph. Odometers are provided for both trip and cumu­
lative mileage. Set the trip odometer by means of the
knob located beneath the instrument panel and to the
left of the steering column.
Temp-Press and Gen-Fan Indicators-operate in the
same
manner as on other Corvairs. In addition, a warn­
ing buzzer connected to the temperature light will oper­
ate if engine temperature reaches the danger point.
Under extreme operating conditions, momentary engine
overheating may occur. Should the Temp-Press light
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lEFT TURN HIGH BEAM INDICATOR INDICATOR
GAUGE PRESSURE
RIGHT TURN INDICATOR
come on, release the throttle and, if the light stays on,
follow the instructions presented on Page 9 .
Manifold Pressure Gauge-tells when the supercharger
is functioning. Positive readings indicate that the super­
charger is building up pressure for more power. Neg­
ative readings indicate normally aspirated engine
operation.
Cylinder Head Temperature Gauge-indicates cylin­
der head temperature to warn of approaching overheat
condition.

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Keep your tires inflated to the recommended pres­
sures.
Over-inflation can adversely affect riding comfort,
quietness and tire life while under-inflation affects vehicle
handling and tire life.
RECOMMENDED TIRE INFLATION PRESSURES (Based on Original Equipment Tires)
CORVAIR (6.50-134 PR Tires) Cold-Hot**
Average Owner Service up to 5-Front Rear Front Rear
passenger load (normal i nfla-tion) Air conditioned models and convertibles 15 28 18 33 All other models 15 26 18 31 Continuous Service with up to fu II load ca pacity or h ig h speeds (maximu m inflation) 19 30 22 35
NOTE: As shown in the above table, Corvair rear tire pressures should be maintained at least 11 psi higher than front tire pressures;
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7.00 x 14"4 ply S.P. 24 30 28 35 7.00 x 14-6 ply S.P. 24
34 28 39 7.00 x 14-6 ply I Light Truck 24
45 28 50
7 .00 x 14 -8 ply I Type 24 60 28 65
Spare Tire...,.lnflate to proper Rear (Cold) pressure. Deflate to correct pressure when using as front tire. -After car has been parked for 3 hours or more or driven less than one mile. --Pressures can riseas much as 7 pounds above cold figures depending on loads carried, length of driving, and car speed prior to check.
, Fron t tire loads increase appreciably with cargo
lci'ading; therefore the above is recommended for best
steering characteristics.
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Full load capacity of the vehicle is 1 OOOlbs. total.
Consisting of 3 passengers in front seat, 3 passengers
in
rear seat and 100 Ibs . luggage.
Manufacturer's original equipment 4-plyrating tires
are designed and thoroughly tested to meet all normal
requirements of your vehicle as outlined above.
For continuous full load service or heavy duty oper­
ation, eight ply rated tire options are recommended at
the above recommended tire pressures.
Switching Tires
When rear tires are replaced, put new tires on front
and used on rear and reset to recommended tire
pressures. ,
FOR MAXIMUM TIRE LIFE
• Ke.ep tires properly inflated.
• Check regularly for cuts, bruises and puncturing ob­
jects. Nails etc. will often be carried in the tire with
no noticeable loss of air. Do not remove a puncturing
object until prepared to change or repair the tire.
• Avoid unnecessary sudden starts and stops; take curves
and corners slowly.
•
Avoid driving over curves, sharp objects or chuckholes.
•
Have wheel alignment checked periodically, especially
when tires show unusual wear.

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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 cor. The chart, designed to point out
possible solutions to severol 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 on Authorized Chevrolet Dealer inspect the vehicle and
make whatever repairs or adjustments are necessary.
FUEL SYSTEM AND ENGINE
If the ignition switch will couse the engine to "turn over" or
"cronk" but the cor will not start, check Steps A through D below.
NOTE: If continual "flooding" of the carburetor is evidenced by a
carburetor 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 starting your
cor is the amount of fuel in the
tonk.
Make it a habit to check the
FUEL GAUGE regularly and most especially at a time when the en­
gine will "turn over" but will not
start.
(8) If the fuel tank is not empty, Checking Fuel Flow
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you may check further to see whether the fuel is reaching the
engine. Disconnect the fuel lines at the carburetor. Place a jar or CliP
under open line and briefly "crank" the engine by means of the
starter. If fuel spurts from the line, you may assume that the FUEL
LINES are dear 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 lines to the carburetor, remove
the
FUEL FILTER from carburetor inlet and check its condition.
If it appears to be clean, replace it.and reconnect the fuel lines. If
the filter appears to be plugged, clean it as well as possible by
scraping out the foreign material and cleaning in a solvent. Then
r~install the filter and repeat the procedure with the second carbu­
r~ior. Replace the filters with new ones as soon as possible .
(0) If the fuel seems to be reaching the carburetors properly, the
problem may
be: an EMPTY CARBURETOR BOWL caused by a
"stuck shut" float valve or a FLOODED CARBURETOR caused by a
"stuck open" condition and evidenced by gasoline flowing down
the outside of the carburetor; or a stuck CHOKE valve. Remove the
air cleaners from the carburetors. Check that the choke valves move
freely and are not stuck. Tap the side of the carburetors sharply
several times with a light tool such as a screwdriver handle or pliers.
Replace the air cleaners and attempt to start the engine in the
normal manner.
(E) If the car will start but stalls when hot or has a rough idle,
you can suspect a faulty IDLE ADJUSTMENT, or extremely dirty

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cleaner elements if necessary. Idle adjustment 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 turn 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.
(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 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
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 battery
to operation. Occasionally, however , a push start and 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 .
GENERA TOR trouble should already have been indicated by
the indicator on the instrument panel. Never remove generator
"BAT" lead without first disconnecting battery ground cable.
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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 con­
nections are corroded, a car may sometimes be restored to opera­
tion 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 Fuel System Checks listed
previously .
(I) With a clean dry cloth wipe the ceramic portions of the spark plugs dry. In particularly damp or rainy wellthe'r dampness may be the cause of not starting, especi-: . ally 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 a bobby pin) between the rubber Oislribulor and Coil Leads

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wire
and the tubular metal con­
nector inside of it. If the spark
plug wire is wet or oily, wipe it
dry. Wrap a dry handkerchief or
facial tissue, folded several thick­
nesses, around the wire at least
three inches back from the end
and grasp wire at this point. Hold the bare wire about 1,4 inch
from the.
bare tip of the spark
plug from which you removed the
wir,e. When the engine is "turned Checking 'or Spark
over" a spark should jump across the 1,4 inch space, indicating
ample current supply. If no spark jumps, the difficulty is probably
caused by a defective ignition part and should be corrected by
your Authorized Chevrolet
Dealer.
COOLING SYSTEM
When the car will run but evidences serious overheating on the
temperature gauge in the instrument panel, there are several items
which may
be checked.
(L) Engine overheating will occur when the OIL LEVEL falls danger­
ouslylow. Check the oil level as a malter of course.
CAUTION: Never drive the car when the TEMP-PRESS indicator in
the instrument panel is lighted. (See Page 9.)
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(M) Check the air intake louvers . Clean them if they are plugged
with leaves or other foreign material.
(N) Condition of the FAN BELT
is very important, not only for en­
gine cooling but
also for proper
generator operation. Check the
condit ion of the belt. Replace
it
if it is worn or frayed. Loosen the
idler
bracket bolts and move the
bracket toward the engine to
remove and replace the belt.
Tighten the belt, whether new or
old, by loosening the idler bracket nuts, prying with a bar on the Checking Fan Bel' Tension
bracket until the belt is tensioned properly, then retighten the
bracket bolts. Proper belt tension is such that, when belt is de­
flected downward with moderate thumb pressure at a point midway
between the
generator and fan pulleys, the belt will deflect about
%" to X6". Do not overtighten the belt.
(0) Another cause of engine overheating may be an inoperative
COOLING SYSTEM THERMOSTAT. If the thermostat should fail
i n the closed position, it will not permit
air to circulate through the
engine. See your Authorized Chevrolet Dealer.

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Page
Air Cleaner .............................. 39
Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 15 & 40
Air Recirculating Cover Plate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 15
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 17
Ash Tray ............................ 17 & 26
Battery .............................. 33 & 42
Body Lubrication .......................... 43
Brake Main Cylinder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 40
Brake-Parking ........................... 12
Brakes
.................................. 12
Bright Metal Parts
Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.. 30
Type and Location .................... 31
Chassis Lubrication. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 38
Cigarette Lighter ............... . . . . . . . . . .. 17
Circuit Breaker ........................... , 45
Cleaning Hints
Exterior
Appearance ................... 30
Interior Appearance ................... 31
Clutch Adjustment ......................... , 12
Clutch Cross
Shaft......... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 38
Clutch Pedal ............................. 12
Clutch Pulleys
& Cables .................... , 40
Cooling System ........................... 33
Crankcase Ventilation ...................... 37
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Cylinder Head Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . .. 23
Dimmer Switch ........................... 11
Distributor ............................... 39
Doors and Locks ..... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 18 & 26
Rear ........................... 19 & 27
Side ................................ 27
Driving for Economy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 2
Engine
Oil Cooler ......................... 40
Engine Compartment ................... 21 & 26
Engine Lubrication ......................... 32
Front Suspension .......................... 38
Front Wheel Bearings ...................... 40
Fuel Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 42
Fuel Gauge .............................. 8
Fuses ................................... 45
Gas Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 21 & 29
Generator ............................... 39
Gen-Fan Indicator ...................... 9 & 23
Heater
Direct
Air. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 14
Gasoline
.......................... . .
Ignition
Switch ........................... .
Jacking the
Car .......................... .
Keys
.................................. .
Light Control Knob
........................ .
Lighting
System Trouble Checks ............... .
24
3
36
18
10
11

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luggage Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 21
Maintenance and lubrication (Periodic) ........ 37
Manifold Pressure Gauge ................... 23
Octane Requirements ....................... 32.
Oil Filter ................................. 37
Parking Brake
Operation ........................... 12
Service
..... ......................... 40
Polishing Your Corvair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 30
Positraction Axle .......................... 7
Pushing to
Start
Manual Transmission ............. .... .. 5
Powerglide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.. 6
Radios
................................ 16
Rear Axle ............................... 42
Rocking Car-Powerglide . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. 7
Seats
......................... " .... 19 & 28
Front Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 19 & 28
Rear
Seat-Folding .................... 20
Second Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 29
Service Brakes ............. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 12
Serial
and Unit Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 44
Spare Tire ............................... 35
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. 44 & 45
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Speedometer ......................... 8 & 23
Starting the Engine ....... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Steering
linkage .......................... 38
Steering Gear .... ' ................. ' .' . . . .. 37
Switching Tires .................•......... 34
Tachometer .............................. 23
Telescoping Steering Column ............... , 17
Temp-Press Indicator .................... 9 & 23
Tire
Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 34
Towing-Powerglide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 7
Transmission Manual
Operation ..................... ,. 4-5
Service .......................... 41
Powerglide
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 5-7
Service ........................ " 41
Trouble Shooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 47
Trouble Checks
lighting System
...................... .11
Turn Signal .............................. 11
Warm-up. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . .. 4
Washing Your Corvair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 30
White Sidewall Tires ....................... 31
Windshield Wipers and Washers ........... 13 & 25