Hello guys, I just bough a red 2005 Cobalt SS, and I noticed that the boost gauge wasn't working, any Idea what's wrong, how to check it or fix it?

Thanks, Carlos

 

Welcome to the site... I sure someone will help you..

 

Congrats on the purchase.
Welcome to the site.

I'm not sure about your booooost gauge, but I'm sure somebody would know more than me.

We want to see some pictures of the car too!!!

 

Yeah, Ill take some pics tomorrow, they gave it to me dirty cause I got out late and it was already dark for pics, so tomorrow I'm gonna wash it and take some pics. Thanks for the welcome!!!

 

Pull the guage out and check to see if it is plugged in. Did it light up at night? Maybe the previous owner cut the plug for an aftermarket guage and just stuck the factoy guage in when trading it in.

 

It did turn on at night, and I checked for a vacum line on the engine last nite but couldn't really see anything, I'll try pulling it out to see if it's plugged in, but where can i check on the engine if it's on a vacum line?

How do I pull it out? is there a trick to it or do I just pull it out?

 

take it back to dealership and tell them that boost gauge is broken...

 

it is an electronic boost gauge...therefore there is no vacuum line.
and welcome!

 

ohhh I c, thanks for the welcome, any idea on how to fix it?

 

pull out the a-pillar. there is one 7mm bolt holding the pillar in. pop out the pillar and make sure that all four wires are connected in the back of the gauge. thats a good place to start

 

Here are some quick pics i took with my phone, I thought it was a pretty good buy, it's an 05 and only has 9K miles









Comments are welcome!!!!

 

nice it should stil be under warranty just take it to the dealership.. how much u pay for it?

 

Damn, that's some low mileage for an 05. Looks sweet man! GOOD LUCK AND HAPPY MODDING. And welcome to the site.

 

wow 9k miles? i think i put 9k on my car the first month i had it!

 

I forgot what the ss loooked like with badges still on...I like it better de-badged! Welcome to the site!

 

I like that grill.

 

so i see u live in South Texas...what part do u live in

 

i see that the tag says untitled vehicle which leads me to believe that the vehicle was never sold... maybe used to show or something? i believe thats why it has such low miles.

 

welcome to the site.. if it is broke and you have the extra cast get the interceptor gauge.

 

Thanks for the comments, the car was $14.9 and the reason I got that license plate is cause when i got it it was already too late and the lady that gives out the plates had left, the previous owner close to the city I live in. I'm from the Rio Grande Valley to whoever asked

How much is a gauge? and where can i get one? thanks

 

Dealership visit

 

well I don't wanna pay for something I could do myself

 

Unless the dealer sold it "As-Is" they should fix the problem for you. If not you should be able to get a boost gauge at the autoparts store.

 

thanks I'll stop by the dealer 2morrow and tell them