# \#caprice **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/caprice/5779.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Fuel pump getting power, but NOT running](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-pump-getting-power-but-not-running/83835)
**Author:** [@JMHelgeson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JMHelgeson)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2023, 11:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-pump-getting-power-but-not-running/83835 "2023-03-17T23:55:33Z")
Hello all, I created an account just for the sake of getting help with this tricky problem... I have a '95 Chevy Caprice Classic 4.3L Sedan, and it cranks but does not start. This started happening after about a year o… --- ## [I want to make my engine fan roar on demand](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-want-to-make-my-engine-fan-roar-on-demand/185399)
**Author:** [@Old-Days-Rick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Old-Days-Rick)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2022, 11:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-want-to-make-my-engine-fan-roar-on-demand/185399 "2022-08-25T23:32:24Z")
I am currently driving a dump truck. On yhese hot days I like how the fan will roar. You can even manually turn the engine fan on via a switch on the dash. I want to do something similar on my caprice, I don’t want it t… --- ## [What’s my 1992 Chevrolet Caprice worth?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-s-my-1992-chevrolet-caprice-worth/140079)
**Author:** [@Bergey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bergey)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2019, 1:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-s-my-1992-chevrolet-caprice-worth/140079 "2019-05-14T01:13:20Z")
I am a private seller & someone wishes to buy my Caprice Sta. Wagon. It’s been garage kept & 109,000. mi. on it. What is it worth ? --- ## [Intermittent misfire on one bank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-misfire-on-one-bank/124030)
**Author:** [@hajahmadj\_141558](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hajahmadj_141558)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2018, 2:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-misfire-on-one-bank/124030 "2018-09-04T02:33:48Z")
Dear lovely community, I have a 2007 chevy caprice v6 with LE0 engine 3.6L. For a while now there was some sort of hesitation and was running rough on 1500 to 2000 rpms. If I floor it the engine will respond great. Now… --- ## [2010 Chevrolet Caprice](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-chevrolet-caprice/114027)
**Author:** [@I.P.Jordan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/I.P.Jordan)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2018, 9:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-chevrolet-caprice/114027 "2018-03-20T21:11:48Z")
My 2010 Dodge Caprice is hesitating & losing power suddenly while I’m driving. My mechanic says it needs the CVT transmission fluid changed, which only a dealer can do. The dealer hung up on me when I called about it. H… --- ## [Rental Car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rental-car/103832)
**Author:** [@Thornback](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Thornback)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2017, 12:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rental-car/103832 "2017-05-13T12:40:05Z")
I rented a car from a major company and the agent walked around the car with me and we looked inside to agree there was no damage. He then started the car up and showed me the gas gauge was indicating full. He said when … --- ## [The u-joint that didn't fit](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-u-joint-that-didnt-fit/89597)
**Author:** [@BigFredOklahoma](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BigFredOklahoma)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2015, 6:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-u-joint-that-didnt-fit/89597 "2015-04-10T18:23:38Z")
Ok so I have a 1971 Chevy Caprice 2 door green that has now upgraded it's status from back up car to daily driver. So in light of this I decided to replace the u-joints as they have been "popping" for a while now when i… --- ## ['89 Chevy Caprice Wagon Transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/89-chevy-caprice-wagon-transmission/82820)
**Author:** [@sharkbait](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sharkbait)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2013, 3:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/89-chevy-caprice-wagon-transmission/82820 "2013-12-27T03:51:24Z")
I need help guys. Last night transmission in my beloved '89 Caprice Wagon let go, it slips completely in all the forward gears. I was coming down a long hill using low gear for several minutes and when I put it back int… --- ## [Electrical Issues with my 87' Chevy Caprice Station Wagon](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electrical-issues-with-my-87-chevy-caprice-station-wagon/75354)
**Author:** [@GeronimoJones](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GeronimoJones)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2012, 6:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electrical-issues-with-my-87-chevy-caprice-station-wagon/75354 "2012-11-05T06:14:09Z")
One night i drove my car home after work and it ran fine, The next morning it simply had no battery power, Not even clicking. -I took the battery to get it tested- A-Ok So i put it in the car to check and it ran the c… --- ## [Would you buy a Caprice?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/would-you-buy-a-caprice/71461)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2012, 1:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/would-you-buy-a-caprice/71461 "2012-03-23T13:18:59Z")
Not the old one. GM appears ready to sell the new police interceptor (way hot Holden) to the general public. It probably won't have the 335 HP engine, but let's pretend it will. Would you buy a US version of a Holden … --- ## [Chevy caprice wont take the gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-caprice-wont-take-the-gas/71482)
**Author:** [@tinyv771](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tinyv771)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2012, 3:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-caprice-wont-take-the-gas/71482 "2012-03-18T03:15:54Z")
my 1990 caprice 5.0L w/137000 miles. the problem is when you mash the throttle beyond 1/4 the engine bogs the farther you push the more boggy it gets. It does not die it just sounds like it is going to like it is running… --- ## [1973 Chevrolet Caprice Classic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1973-chevrolet-caprice-classic/56862)
**Author:** [@indy4192](https://community.cartalk.com/u/indy4192)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2011, 5:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1973-chevrolet-caprice-classic/56862 "2011-03-09T05:10:01Z")
I have found one at a used car lot with just 42,000 miles on it, all the paper work is with it and such from the owner. It's in very good condition from what I can see. They are asking $6800 on it, which seems to be a … --- ## [1986 caprice classic 305 engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1986-caprice-classic-305-engine/61871)
**Author:** [@frost1085](https://community.cartalk.com/u/frost1085)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2011, 3:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1986-caprice-classic-305-engine/61871 "2011-03-01T03:41:03Z")
i have 2 questions 1---what could it be if the gas guage is not working is it the sending unit 2---what are yall thoughts on a noisy gear drive on a stock 305 with a gilmer belt drive and hei distributer. … --- ## [Old Chevrolet Caprice](https://community.cartalk.com/t/old-chevrolet-caprice/61868)
**Author:** [@ollie11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ollie11)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2011, 9:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/old-chevrolet-caprice/61868 "2011-02-26T21:36:40Z")
My Dad's Chevy Caprice Classic will run just fine and the battery holds a charge for over a week of sitting. However, after driving about 45 minutes and parking the car wont start again. The engine tries to crank but doe… --- ## [Heater Controls](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heater-controls/60411)
**Author:** [@edb1961](https://community.cartalk.com/u/edb1961)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2011, 2:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heater-controls/60411 "2011-01-25T14:07:09Z")
For the last couple of years, I've noticed the air flow changes from the floor to the defroster under hard acceleration. Not a big deal. This morning (7 degrees) the airflow was changing under light to moderate acceler… --- ## [75 Chevy Caprice won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/75-chevy-caprice-wont-start/60262)
**Author:** [@DropCaprice75](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DropCaprice75)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2011, 7:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/75-chevy-caprice-wont-start/60262 "2011-01-22T07:39:08Z")
I put a new battery and the fuel tank is full but the car always has trouble starting. the other day i sat trying to start it, pumping the gas for 10 minutes or so. Nothing. I noticed some dripping under the ca… --- ## [Switch to Synthetic Oil?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/switch-to-synthetic-oil/59911)
**Author:** [@Tonyret06](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tonyret06)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2011, 3:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/switch-to-synthetic-oil/59911 "2011-01-18T03:40:12Z")
I own a 1987 Chevy Caprice Classic Brougham with 75K. It has a 5.0 L 305 CID V8 TYPE "H" engine. Runs great. Starts easily. Burns little oil. I drive it around 5,500 miles a year. Owners manual has the oil changes … --- ## [No power to the fuse box](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-power-to-the-fuse-box/58029)
**Author:** [@FatAsAMug](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FatAsAMug)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2010, 8:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-power-to-the-fuse-box/58029 "2010-12-20T20:28:43Z")
I have a 1989 Caprice and it is getting no power at the fusebox. I am wondering why it is not getting power. I just got a new battery so I know it is not that. I used a volt meter to check and make sure it is putting out… --- ## [Check engine light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light/57995)
**Author:** [@jonesfernando662](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jonesfernando662)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2010, 5:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light/57995 "2010-11-27T17:09:52Z")
I have a obd code p0172 and it says mass air flow system and defective o2 sensor, bank 1 running rich. Which oxygen sensor is connected to bank 1 of the engine so i can change it? I have 2 before the catalytic converter … --- ## [Brown alternator wire on a 86 caprice classic 305 engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brown-alternator-wire-on-a-86-caprice-classic-305-engine/56476)
**Author:** [@frost1085](https://community.cartalk.com/u/frost1085)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2010, 9:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brown-alternator-wire-on-a-86-caprice-classic-305-engine/56476 "2010-11-11T21:31:42Z")
the reason im trying to find this out is the car runs just off the battery. it has a new alternator battery and starter. when i put the test light on it, it does not Light up. the Other wire lighted up as positive witch … --- ## [Failed NJ Emissions, High HC and CO at Idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/failed-nj-emissions-high-hc-and-co-at-idle/54230)
**Author:** [@edb1961](https://community.cartalk.com/u/edb1961)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2010, 6:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/failed-nj-emissions-high-hc-and-co-at-idle/54230 "2010-09-01T18:04:56Z")
Background 1993 Chevrolet Caprice 5.0 V8 (L03) TBI 76.4k miles, driven 944 miles since 1/1/10 New AC Delco plugs installed at 74141 miles, 9/17/09. Original O2 sensor and catalytic converter, no check engine li… --- ## [Caprice 2000](https://community.cartalk.com/t/caprice-2000/47822)
**Author:** [@lunar77m](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lunar77m)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2010, 8:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/caprice-2000/47822 "2010-05-06T08:36:05Z")
whenver I trun on the right left signal or flasher signal or AC the wipers will start by themselves, also my doors lock will sometime work and sometimes not --- ## [1988 chevy caprice brougham 305 stalling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1988-chevy-caprice-brougham-305-stalling/48403)
**Author:** [@dumbknockin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dumbknockin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2010, 11:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1988-chevy-caprice-brougham-305-stalling/48403 "2010-05-04T23:32:07Z")
my 88 caprice 305 has new carb, fresh tune up, map sensor, oxygen sensor, coolant temp sensor, fuel pump. still chokes after bout 30-40mph. lacks power. also did the timing. any suggestions? --- ## [Air Bag disconnect](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-bag-disconnect/46833)
**Author:** [@liveandlearn28](https://community.cartalk.com/u/liveandlearn28)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2010, 4:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-bag-disconnect/46833 "2010-03-30T16:51:30Z")
Our daughter is very petite (4'10"), but she drives a giant tank around because we like to surround her with lots of metal on the road. The result of being so small even though she is 20 years old is that she is only a … --- ## [Bucking Chevy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bucking-chevy/46110)
**Author:** [@goatman8](https://community.cartalk.com/u/goatman8)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2010, 7:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bucking-chevy/46110 "2010-03-15T19:21:50Z")
"89 Caprice 305(116,000 miles)has no power on hills, or acceleration. No "Service Engine" light is on. Car tends to buck and backfire when giving gas or trying to go up a hill. (lightly pressing gas pedal will allow fo… --- ## [Loves to go forward. Hates going backwards](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loves-to-go-forward-hates-going-backwards/46008)
**Author:** [@Punkfarter](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Punkfarter)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2010, 2:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loves-to-go-forward-hates-going-backwards/46008 "2010-03-15T02:04:30Z")
I have a 95' Chevy Caprice Classic Sedan (107k miles) that does fine going forward but hates going in reverse. The reverse over the past few months keeps getting weaker and weaker. I didn't know if this is a sign that th… --- ## [1993 Caprice Long Term Storage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-caprice-long-term-storage/45454)
**Author:** [@edb1961](https://community.cartalk.com/u/edb1961)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2010, 3:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-caprice-long-term-storage/45454 "2010-03-04T15:30:46Z")
I just picked up a 2010 Cobalt (almost made it a week without a major recall, yay) and will probably to take my 1993 Caprice off the road for a year or two. The trans fluid and filter were changed recently and the c… --- ## [Engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine/42731)
**Author:** [@donhodgen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/donhodgen)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2010, 7:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine/42731 "2010-01-17T19:51:11Z")
I have a 89 Caprice Broughham small 8 cylinder with about 150,000 miles. Works fine. We take it on long trips 500+ miles. When at high speeds and wi=hen I again press down on excleerator, the engine make a chuggin… --- ## [The most "Do it yourselfer"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-most-do-it-yourselfer/40937)
**Author:** [@Ross33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ross33)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2009, 6:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-most-do-it-yourselfer/40937 "2009-12-22T18:09:09Z")
Dear Tom and Ray, I'm tired of having car problems that require a visit to a dealer. I've been to them all, and they are so dishonest. I want the most "Do It Yourself" repair car out there. What is your recommenda… --- ## [Vent or Heater](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vent-or-heater/40799)
**Author:** [@tasharose](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tasharose)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2009, 12:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vent-or-heater/40799 "2009-12-16T00:28:56Z")
My husband seems to think that the car heats up in the cab just as fast by having the heater set on low. I have proven time and again that setting the vent on high (after the car has idled for a minute or so to warm up) … [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/caprice/5779.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=caprice)