Idenity Crisis

My wife bought a 2003 "Chevy" 5-door sedan. Everything on it, and the paperwork, states the model is "Chevy." However, I can't find that classification anywhere. It looks like an Aveo but I'm not sure. Anyone have a clue for me?

The reason I'm jumping into this is a problem has surfaces of engine dying. Indicators lead one to believe it's an ECM map that's corrupted but no way to verify that as there are NO FACTORY WRENCHES in Mexico! They've just about changed every part connected to "fuel,ignition" but they haven't hit paydirt yet.

My biggest problem seems to be identifying the model of the car. The model name on the raised relief simply says "Chevy," as does the Operator's Manual. Yet, Chevrolet shows NO listing of a "Chevy."

Thanks for any help,

John

Post Pics so we can see what it looks like

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Originally Posted by PartsChick

Post Pics so we can see what it looks like

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+1

we cant really help you if we cant see it. if you cant readily post pics just try and find a pic on a random website for us to look at.

have you tried leaving the battery unhooked overnight?

also, not sure what you mean by factory wrenches but the aveo uses metric sockets. go to the nearest hardware store and pick some up.

hope you get the prob fixxed, good luck!

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Originally Posted by ezrydn

My wife bought a 2003 "Chevy" 5-door sedan. Everything on it, and the paperwork, states the model is "Chevy." However, I can't find that classification anywhere. It looks like an Aveo but I'm not sure. Anyone have a clue for me?

The reason I'm jumping into this is a problem has surfaces of engine dying. Indicators lead one to believe it's an ECM map that's corrupted but no way to verify that as there are NO FACTORY WRENCHES in Mexico! They've just about changed every part connected to "fuel,ignition" but they haven't hit paydirt yet.

My biggest problem seems to be identifying the model of the car. The model name on the raised relief simply says "Chevy," as does the Operator's Manual. Yet, Chevrolet shows NO listing of a "Chevy."

Thanks for any help,

John

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First thing, your post doesn't make sense. You say you bought a 5 door sedan. Never heard of a 5 door sedan. Hatchback, maybe, SUV, maybe. Chevy did not make an Aveo in 2003, so I doubt it is an Aveo. As previously stated, post pics if you are seriously looking for help.

Here are front, side and rear shots of the car in question.

http://www.duckville.us/hold/CarFront.JPG

http://www.duckville.us/hold/CarSide.JPG

http://www.duckville.us/hold/CarRear.JPG

As for my comment reference to "wrenches," it's wasn't meant to describe actual hand tools but, rather, mechanics. None here are factory trained and I seriously doubt any of them know how to read a manual, let alone pick one up and open it, just to look at the pictures. So far, I've been to two dealerships and 3 independents. No one has a clue! Oh, they want to replace all the obvious pieces but can't attack the problem.

Anyway, hopefully someone can identify the exact model name of the car. I always just thought it was called a "Chevy." Stupid me. LOL

Thanks for any assistance. I'm living in a knowledge wasteland, I see.

John

Looks like the name is actually on the left side "TAMPA" maybe? Or "LA MPFI"? Anyway it looks more like a Chevy/Geo Metro to me

Left side of rear shot says "1.6 MPH", whatever that means.

John

The side profile def. looks like a metro, but the front of it looks like a suzuki. And is that really an 03?

I guess the language/cultural barrier got the best of me on the wrenches part :lol:

is it maybe a corsa?

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1033/...9424f0.jpg?v=0

yeh, def. looks like a chevy corsa.

sedan version front view:

http://www.segurorentacar.cl/usa/fot...olet_corsa.jpg

yep its a corsa:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Corsa_B_1.4_CDX.jpg

see how quickly that went with pics? :lol:

hope this helps you out greatly!

It helps, BUT.........

When you go to Helminc.com where GM has their service manuals sold, it's not listed. I can't find any reference, manual wise, to GM/Corsa. Could GM have called it something else????

John

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Originally Posted by ezrydn

Left side of rear shot says "1.6 MPH", whatever that means.

John

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Sure it's not MPFI as in Multi Port Fuel Injection?

try Opel Corsa
Taken from wiki: (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buick_Sail)
Also called:
Vauxhall/Chevrolet/Opel Corsa
Opel Vita
Holden Barina (SB)
Chevrolet Chevy (Chevy C2)
Chevrolet Classic
Buick Sail
Chevrolet Sail

Production 1993—2000

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Originally Posted by subachad

[Sure it's not MPFI as in Multi Port Fuel Injection?

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Yep,

Just walked out and read it again..."1.6 MPH" is what it says. LOL

And, yes, it's a 2003 model year.

John

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Originally Posted by ezrydn

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Originally Posted by subachad

[Sure it's not MPFI as in Multi Port Fuel Injection?

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Yep,

Just walked out and read it again..."1.6 MPH" is what it says. LOL

And, yes, it's a 2003 model year.

John

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You were right. I just went back out and looked at it again. MPH didn't sound right to me. However, you were correct as it's MPFI. I stand corrected. Now, while I understand that the car in question is NOT associated with this website, in parting, where would you look for a service manual and under what title? Helminc.com shows no listing and they handle manuals for GM. So, where to turn? Ideas??

Thanks,

John

did you try all the names i gave you?

to be exact its a chevrolet matiz

u cant really be exact with this thing can you? its all the same when it comes down to it. (in reference to the breed this car is).

it looks like a GEO Metro 4 door it could be the GEO after Chevy rebadged them but i never seen a 4 door Metro before :roll:

FINALLY! Found the reason for the ever-stoopping engine. Went to a friend of mine who's Mexican but also a US Citizen and owns a custom VW shop. I asked him to look at the problem or recommend someone he trusted. He checked it but first attaching a pressure gauge to the fuel line (37-40 psi constant). It wouldn't stop while I drove it so he drove it and it DID stop on him.

We got back to his shop and he said "not a fuel pressure problem so it's gotta be an energy problem." I left the car with him for a couple hours and he called and said that what I'd normally call the "coil" which is a black box affixed to the driver's side of the engine and has 4 plug wires coming out to the plugs (no not a distributor). Anyway, he said when he removed it, he noticed that two of the steel power rods that deliver spark to the wires were cracked. He heated the unit up and found that, at engine operating temp, the cracks separated. Ergo, no spark to cyls 1 and 3.

This is a real hidden problem with this little car and hopefully, someone will benefit from the weeks of hair pulling over this one.

THanks for all the assists. It was appreciated and eye-opening.

John