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2005 Chevy Cobalt won't start, sounds like a machine gun
I haven't driven my car in about a week, and when I went to try and start it today, it would not start. It has enough battery to play the radio and whatnot, so I'm not sure if it's a battery related ...
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Have a 2013 chevy cruz have a funny sound when applying the brakes. The drums, pads and shoes among other things were replaced Please any thoughts?
When applying the brakes a loud funny noise happens. Im frustrated that this is my first vehicle I have purchased on my own and all I can think is its just my luck? I will be taking my car in for a ...
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Failing alternator, idler pulley, or something else?
I have 1997 Chevrolet Lumina sedan. I’m trying to diagnose a sound coming from my engine. It is a “whirring” noise that varies with the engine speed (e.g., if I accelerate, the sound becomes louder ...
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2006 Corvette Key Fob
I am trying to associate a new key fob with a 2006 Corvette. Accroding to the user's manual it reads:
To match a new transmitter to your vehicle when you have a recognized
transmitter (two ...
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Does a 2004 Chevy Malibu have a cabin air filter
A couple of questions.
Does a 2004 Chevy Malibu have a cabin air filter?
If so, where would it be located?
How often should a cabin air filter be changed?
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Removing Wiper Arm from Chevy Suburban?
I have a Chevrolet Suburban, 1500 model, year 2001.
How do I remove the wiper arm of my Chevy after I remove the base cap and nut.
The arm is not coming off the base after significant prying with ...
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chevy impala jerks after stopping
I have a 2003 chevy impala. When I hit the gas (whether it be a light tap or hit it pretty hard), my car kind of waits a second, jerks and then takes off (revs go kinda high when it's waiting). To ...
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Why does my gas not fill all the way?
Same as the title. I have filled twice, different stations, both fill to just over 3/4 and stop. I am not sure if this is the gauge or something with whatever magic tells the pump to stop. Is there ...
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Why are my turn signal lenses melting?
A couple of years ago I bought a used 2005 Chevy Malibu. Then just last summer, I had to replace the front turn signal bulbs on both sides twice within a month because they kept burning out. I ...
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Popping / Clunking noise coming from rear of vehicle
What could be causing a popping / clunking sound from the rear end of a 1996 Caprice? The sound is only present (or apparent at least) after the vehicle has been driven for a while and seems to ...
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01 Monte Carlo electrical gremlins
My wife has an 2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo that sat for about 6 years before she got it 3 years ago. It’s having a few electrical problems.
Temperature gauge doesn’t work. I replaced the sender with ...
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How can I learn the details of an engine that's not original?
I've got an 86 Chevy C10 pickup. The engine has been replaced with what I have been told is a "354". Most of the work I've done on cars has been via a Haynes manuel. But, because I'm dealing with a ...
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How can I add cruise control to a 2003 Chevy Express Van?
I have a 2003 Chevy Express 1500 Cargo without cruise control. Is it possible to add this, and how would I go about doing so?
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My car wasn not accelerating and finally come to stop
I have chevy lumina 1991. The motor is very clean and looks like and used to work like a brand new car. However, these days since I was getting broke , I had to wait till my gas meter is very low and ...
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Headlights turning off randomly
I have a 95 Chevy S10.
When I drive my truck around at night I notice that occasionally my headlights turn off for about 3 seconds and then come back on by themselves. There doesn't seem to be any ...
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Remove transmission cooler lines K1500 '00
What is the trick from removing the cooler lines from the transmission on my 2000 k1500?
I know how to disconnect the lines. I just don't know how to reach the clip on the lower connection on the ...
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Power vampire in car. Where do I start looking?
I have been to the car store four times and each time they tell me that the battery is good. A few of the cold-cranking amps (maybe at 50 or so, I don't remember the exact amount) are gone otherwise ...
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How to I stop the 'never-ending' turn signal?
I have an '07 Chevy Malibu, whose turn signal doesn't seem to disengage whenever I make a turn, unless it's more than roughly 160 degrees (a U-turn). What are some of the possible causes and are ...
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Location of Blend Door Actuator in 2003 Chevy Malibu
I am fairly certain that my Blend Door actuator is faulty. I get all hot air in my car, which is great for the winter, not so much for the summer.
I want to replace it, and followed directions on ...
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2004 Chevy Malibu jerks when deceleration is followed by acceleration between 25-40 mph
I recently noticed that when coasting or breaking is followed by acceleration (seems to be only when the car is moving between 25 and 40 mph) that there is a slight jerk. After recreating the problem ...
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Steering Wheel Shake New Car Performance Tires
I bought a 2012 Camaro 2SS in May. When I took the car for a test drive, the steering wheel had a tight shake for the first couple of miles. When I told the salesperson, he suggested trying another ...
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2002 Malibu will not start: 6 beeps followed by “cal err” followed by 4 fast beeps
My 2002 Chevy Malibu will not start. After turning the key to "On", the car beeps 6 times. After the last beep, "cal err" appears on the clock/radio display, and the car beeps an additional 4 times ...
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How do I check the fluid level in the rear end (differential) on a 1996 Caprice?
What is the procedure to check the fluid level in the rear differential? The RPO code for this particular rear end is G80.
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My truck is not accelerating when going to low gear from high gear
So I have a '94 Chevy truck with a bad radiator leak (which may be unrelated). Yesterday and today I pulled off of the highway and the street light on the exit was green meaning I didn't have to come ...
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2006 Cobalt SS - Traction Control Light & Hard Shifting
I drive a 2006 Cobalt SS (not supercharged) with the 2.4L engine.
In the last month or so the traction control light has been coming on periodically. Turning the engine off and back on causes the ...
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Where can I find a vent window for an 86 C10? [closed]
I found brotherstrucks.com and they have the window, but only with a green tint. The local auto-window shops have the glass for over 3x the cost. Amazon doesnt appear to carry windows. Anybody know ...
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What problems can come from AC not running for years?
I have an 81 Chevy C10 that I inherited from my dad. This truck has mostly sat for the last seven years, with me running it enough to keep it in condition. I've been using this truck mainly for the ...
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How to replace a washer-fluid pump on 2008 Equinox
Looking for directions on replacing the washer-fluid pump on a 2008 Chevy Equinox. I've found that the fuse works both the pump and the wipers, and the wipers still work. Seeing as I do not hear the ...
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Adjusting the idle setting on a 2005 Cavalier
The air conditioning unit on my 2005 Cavalier only engages when the engine is idling above a certain level (observationally, it appears to be between 1000 and 1200 rpm).
During the summer months, ...
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What's the procedure to associate a new remote with a 2006 Cobalt?
How do I associate a new keyless entry remote on a 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt? I've got the original chipped keys.
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Car Stalls When Coming to a Stop
Make: Chevy
Model: Cavalier (4 cyl.) Automatic
Year: 1993
Miles: 230K
Normally my Cavalier drives just fine without problems. However, if I drive for 45+ minutes then it will sputter and stall out ...
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Normal spark advance for 96 LT1 engine? STFT also varies bank 1 vs bank 2. What does it mean?
I used my HP Tuners as a scan tool on my 96 LT1 in an Impala SS. The "Advance" as read by the tool sits at -12 deg at idle, then goes down to -35 deg if I rev it (no load) to about 2k RPM. I'm ...
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02 Trailblazer with front end vibration which seems to increase over time
About a month ago my trailblazer developed this new features. When you get into the car and start driving, everything feels completely fine. Then after about 5 minutes you start noticing slight ...
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2000 chevy silverado 5.3l
a few weeks ago i had to work on my starter i notice that the wire going to the starter from the solinoid was broken off the connectiong so i resoldered it, ran for a few weeks until this happened: i ...
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Installing ubolts - How to push the slip joint forward
I'm in the process of removing the lift blocks from my 2000 silverado z71. Now that I'm ready to install new ubolts I've realized that the driveshaft and axle have slipped backwards away from the ...
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What system should I inspect first for the following issues on a 2004 Chevy Aveo?
A 2004 Chevy aveo with around 78,000 miles has the following issues:
The Daytime Running Light indicator (as well as the lights themselves) randomly turn on and off. This is a slow thing and has ...
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Blocked windshield washer jet 96 Suburban K2500
The passenger side washer jet on my 96 GMC Suburban K2500 got something in it, and I can't figure out how to clear it. The tubing is buried somewhere inside the firewall and I can't find the end to ...
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Rattle in my left tire area everytime I brake slowly from more then 80kmh (50mph)?
I have a Chevy Cobalt 2007, and it has been doing this for a while. If I press the brake a little harder, the rattling stops. It doesnt rattle until I press the brake. Leading me to believe there is a ...
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97 GMC k1500 missing badly. Ignition system problems?
I have a 97 GMC Sierra k1500 with a 305 (5.0L) engine. It seems like every year for a few years now it will suddenly start missing very badly. There will be random misfires on all cylinders almost ...
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Sudden Oversteer - What Might Be the Cause
I drive a 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS (front-wheel drive vehicle).
Periodically, during left-hand curves at highway speeds, my car will suddenly begin turning tighter than I'm asking it to. It's ...
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Rear Brakes on 2003 Chevy Tracker
Went to replace the rear brake shoes and drums on a 2003 chevy tracker and when I pulled off the drum the adjuster, adjuster spring and pawl lever were not hooked up, they were just laying in there. ...
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Finding And Fixing A Short
Make: Chevy
Model: Cavalier
Year: 1993 (old I know)
Symptoms
Turn signal no longer works. The lights do not come on, and there is no "ticking" sound.
New Fuse for signal blows as soon as the car ...
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How to recharge AC using booster from auto parts store?
The AC on my 2002 Chevy Cavalier stopped blowing cold in the fall and I had planned on getting it checked out and recharged once the AC check specials started. I saw this for $30 and it seems too ...
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Steering Wheel Replacement on a 25 year old car
I've got an '85 Corvette, and the steering wheel is really beat to hell so I'm looking to replace it with a more modern and sporty wheel.
What I'm looking to find out:
Is this a safe repair to do ...
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1994 Tracker Emergency Brake
I have a problem with the emergency light ((!)) staying on, just started 2 days ago when I went over a speed bump, Brake fluid is full, I topped it up a month ago, the gas task was close to empty so I ...
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Emergency Brake light on 2003 Chevy Tracker stays lit
The emergency brake indicator stays lit even though the brake is not engaged. Problem has progressed...early on, it would come on going around corners (?).
Presumably, some sensor needs replacing...
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2004 Trailblazer rear wiper not returning correctly
I sprayed my rear wiper arm with WD-40 because it wasn't touching the glass. Now, it wipes great, but when I turn the wiper off, it doesn't return to the cradle correctly. When this happens, the ...
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Things to consider when building a stroker small block Chevrolet
So I'm looking at the decision to buy vs build a 383 Chevy for my motorhome. I've built motors before but they were all import engines where the most machining done was a small overbore.
I'll most ...
