Need some help please
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Need some help please
I have a 2006 sc cobalt and yesterday it started acting up. Me and the wife where out yard selling and when we got back in the car it wouldnt start at first. It was cranking over but would not start. It finally did but ran like dog ****. The more gas you gave it the more it felt like it was being held back. It also smelled like something was burning. Got it home slowly and let it sit over night. This morning changed some of the vacuum lines took it for a spin felt like it was good to go. Parked it and let it sit. We then went to the store and it started acting up on the way home. No power, idling up and down even noticeable on the boost gauge. I am all stock. What do you guys think I need to look at first.. thanks
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After letting it sit for about an hour its running starting and running fine again... it did make the engine light come on... Ill have to get the code scanned tomorrow at autozone..
Does it sound like a bad catalytic converter?
Does it sound like a bad catalytic converter?
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it could be a couple different things but i'd say for starters get that code scanned, it could be anything from a clogged cat to a bad MAF sensor to a dirty throttle body. that code should help narrow it down
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i would try to help, but im still learning about these cars myself, only know basics, not a lot of cobalt specifics. sorry man and best of luck on getting it figured out
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crankshaft sensor
The guy said the code showed crankshaft sensor and 02 sensor... it the crankshaft sensor a pain in the ass to change? Thanks guys
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Crankshaft sensor isnt too bad. Its right next to the fuse panel on the exhaust side of the VC. its easy to take off, 2 bolts, but timing it right is a bitch. Dealership fix is around 600 bucks, I think Mrbelvedre on here had a how to.