Vehicle would not start after parked less then 2 hours. The spark plugs worked fine, with sufficient spark. The compression was at a normal level of function. The problem was found to be the fuel injectors to be stuck in the wide open (full throttle) position. Which was causing the vehicle to be flooded, preventing ignition. After a long day of trying to find a reason, the cause was found. The problem was a metal retaining bracket for the wiring system that had worn through the coating of the wire controlling the injector position/function. This caused it to ground itself through the metal bracket, which is why it stuck in the open position. The bracket that caused the problem is mounted on the engine on the serpentine belt side, behind the belt. Between AC compressor and alternator. Solved problem with electrical tape on the damaged wires and bracket.
1992 Chevrolet Lumina electrical problems
43 complaints (13% of all complaints for this car).
- owner complaints
- 43
- of this car's complaints
- 13%
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Alternator/generator/regulator12
- Wiring: interior/under dash7
- Starter assembly5
- Wiring4
- Ignition: switch4
- Ignition4
- Wiring: front underhood3
- 12v/24v/48v battery3
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Chevrolet Lumina electrical problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1992 Chevrolet Lumina electrical
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 1992 Chevrolet Lumina owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The harness running above the brake pedal and sterring column inside the vehicle began melted while driving on the highway. I removed all fuses as soon as possible to investigate problem. The harness above the steering mechanism inside the vehicle, driver's side, is melted.
There was smoke coming from steering column while driving whenever consumer turned wheel either direction. Not taken to dealer.
Intermittently vehicle stalls out either when applying brakes or accelerating. Dealer has replaced spark plug wires, and problem still exists.
Had just washed & dried vehicle & turned vehicle on. A rack gear broke off when starting vehicle. It remained on & then started to burn. Flames & smoke filled vehicle. Was coming from dashboard area. Owner put flames out with fire extinguisher. Vehicle was totaled.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
All six fuel injectors failed. Nlm
Vehicle was parked inside of the parking lot. Driver got into the car and put key inside ignition switch and the started vehicle. However, vehicle started smoking underneath the dashboard. Sparks of flames came out and ignited a fire. Fire department was notified.
Iginiton lock is hard to start due to grease that thickens when the weather is cold.
When turn signal is activated it overheats and smoke starts coming from the steering column. Dealer has been contacted.
Questions about the 1992 Chevrolet Lumina electrical
Does the 1992 Chevrolet Lumina have electrical problems?
Owners have filed 43 complaints about the electrical of the 1992 Chevrolet Lumina, 13% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1992 Chevrolet Lumina electrical problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1992 Chevrolet Lumina electrical?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Chevrolet Lumina have the most electrical problems?
The Chevrolet Lumina model years with the most electrical complaints are 1992 (43 complaints), 1995 (43 complaints) and 1996 (30 complaints).
Other 1992 Chevrolet Lumina problems
Brakes 161Seat belts 34Engine 29Transmission 25Body 15Fuel system 13Steering 13Wheels 13Suspension 12Seats 10Acceleration 9Visibility 7Lights 6Locks 4Airbags 1
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