Wiring problems of the 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier

Three problems related to wiring have been reported for the 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Wiring problem

Failure Date: 09/18/2002

While starting vehicle, the fuse would short out, vehicle was serviced, technician notice electrical system wiring problem.

2 Wiring problem

Failure Date: 12/10/1998

Smell of burning wires when driving.

3 Wiring problem

While driving at highway speed smoke started coming from under the hood ,then the engine died. When consumer popped the hood, noticed that the engine was on fire. The fire was caused by an electrical failure, per the fire inspector.

Other Electrical System related problems of the 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier

Ignition Switch problems	9
Ignition problems	8
Electrical System problems	7
Fuses And Circuit Breaker problems	7
Starter problems	6
Ignition Module problems	5
Alternator/generator/regulator problems	3
Horn Assembly problems	3
Wiring problems	3
Trunk Wiring problems	2
Anti-theft Controller problems	2
Battery Dead problems	2

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