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Should misfire counts be zero?
You're raised two questions:
Should these counts be just dead-nuts 0?
In my experience, NO. While I'm sure every manufacturer has their own standard for when to set the CEL on a misfire, some ...
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Chevy Cobalt key stuck in ignition, battery dead
If you look up from underneath the steering column there is a hole where you can push a button or a tab to release the key with a srewdriver.
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Determine Chevrolet Cobalt Year
The easiest way to determine the year of the vehicle is through the Vehicle Identification Number or VIN. There is a ton of information in the VIN and part of that is the year code. VINs since 1972 ...
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unequial drag from front (disc) brakes
I would suggest the caliper piston not retracting correctly, mainly because pads are being worn equally, just with one side being worn a lot more than the other ... the worn side is where I'd look for ...
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replacing A/C condenser – without having to drain R134a refrigerant?
No. There would need to be valves either side of the condenser to limit gas loss, but even then you would still lose a condenser full of gas. You would then have the problem that you have a new ...
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Alternator going bad twice after five months
There are a number of things that can cause premature alternator failure.
Substandard replacement parts - it could just be that you have gotten substandard parts that fail more readily
Poor/damaged ...
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Passenger front blinker, rear blinker & brake, and middle brake lights all out
Take a look at the wiring diagram below. The important clue is you said the middle brake light isn't working.
The CHMSL (Center High Mounted Stop Light) works only from closing the dedicated relay. ...
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unequial drag from front (disc) brakes
Textbook No.1 causes for drag on disk brakes are calipers seized by dirt.
Just disassemble them, clean thoroughly -especially the slides- with a wire brush, lubricate where needed (depends on model) ...
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Substitute oxygen sensor gasket?
You don't want it to leak oxygen in through the threads as this will cause the sensor to misread what is coming through the cat. If the 18mm spark plug gasket is the same size (I know sensors have a 7/...
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2010 Chevy Cobalt electrical issues?
On our '07 Cobalt,
(1) I have the same non-canceling turn signal problem. I believe it's a mechanical issue. This guy says he has a fix, and an explanation. (Long, lots of pix, I'm not going to ...
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How do I change the system language of a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt?
The below instructions are for the 2010 but they are very similar.
On the 09, I don't believe you need the ignition turned on to change the language.
On the left side of the steering wheel, info is ...
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radiator removed – is it still possible to flush system?
Yes, you can flush the motor with the radiator out. Take a garden hose and put it in the bottom radiator hose or inlet. then tightly squeeze a towel in around the hose. Turn on the hose and wait for ...
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uneven steering effort
The u-joint coupling the (steering) intermediate shaft and the rack's pinion shaft is rusted up.
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Manual trans/ high rev in all gears power not transferring HELPPPP!
Replace your clutch as it is worn out.
The gearbox is fine, if there was a problem with it, it would be either not transferring power at all, or not engaging in gear...
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Door speakers rain damage
In almost all cars inner part of the door isn't sealed from the outside. When rain falls water gets to the glass, then goes down and enters inner part of the door and then all the way down and through ...
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Battery is dead in my trunk and I can’t get to it
You could try using jump leads to a spare battery or another car's battery. Connect the positive to the large connector on the engine starter motor. Connect the negative to a suitable point on the ...
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'steering kickback'
I think this is simply the tires reacting to the different levels of traction available on the mixed surface. Slip angles on the tires is going to be very different. On dry pavement going slowish when ...
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2008 Chevy cobalt starting problems
Kind of sounds like a possible ignition switch. Go onto Chevy website. Check for recalls.
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broken serpentine belt, 2007 Chevy Cobalt
Two months isn't enough time for the tensioners to seize without significant environmental issues. I've left my Solstice (same motor) sitting at the airport for several months before and come back to ...
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broken serpentine belt, 2007 Chevy Cobalt
Likely, one of your pulleys seized. Check all of them, see if you can turn them by hand. You won't be able to turn the crankshaft by hand, but all the other ones, you can and should.
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Raw Engine Noise
On newer cars, the timing chain tensioner works off of oil pressure. When your car sits, the oil pressure bleeds off. So when you start it, you hear the timing chain slapping. It a common problem ...
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2006 Chev Cobalt Wont go forward
In the transmission your car has, a frequent issue I saw as a GM trans tech was the oil pressure tubes cracking that provide pressure to the forward clutch. They are above the filter on the bottom of ...
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Electrical Issues -- possible alternator
If the alternator passed the test, then the alternator belt passed the test also. :) If the belt was loose or needing replacement, the alternator wouldn't be able to put out it's proper voltage.
A ...
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Clicking brakes after wheel bearing replacement
if it is since you have replaced a hub and bearings, on the same wheel, then all you can do is to get the wheel off and look for a reason. Maybe a new hub wheel studs touches something. Looking now ...
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Chevy Cobalt key stuck in ignition, battery dead
I had the same problem. This is the dumbest "circular logic" problem an engineer can make.
I had to "reverse birth" myself by jamming my arm between the back seats to release the passenger rear seat ...
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