some times it is the problem of altinator becoz it wont getspark to start the engine but if altinator is ok then you have to try the fuse points... may be they get loose, and if still its not working then search the nearest garaze my dear/..........
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Normal cause of a belt smoking is that one of the driven pulleys has siezed.
low fluid would cause this or the pump could be going out
It could be out of gas.
after replacing the stearing colum what would cause it not to start. You may have disconnected the ignition switch.
timing off
check and see if you are getting fuel ,spark and compreesion these are the three main things if you have all of these repost
Never as the 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier does not have a belt, it has a chain that should last the life of the engine.
Vacuum leak
The right person to ask would be either someone who owns a 1988 Chevrolet Cavalier or a mechanic at a Chevrolet dealership. This question is too complicated to answer in a simple manner.
if it tends to sputter and have no power i would suggest the fuel pump. it it is only after the car has warmed up, or a while after you start driving it might be the ignition module.
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