1996 Cavalier spits and sputters then dies then wont start back up for a while

Asked by mommacraig3 Jun 29, 2014 at 07:17 PM about the 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier LS Convertible FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

my 1996 cavalier has the ETS light come on then the car starts to spit and sputter then
dies while driving . then it will not start until you let it sit for a while . replaced the spark
plugs and fuel filter . help my only transportation.

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Have you checked fuel pressure?Sound,s like a fuel pump going bad.

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