06 Cobalt_SS

so that will be the first thing I check tomorrow. then Ill move on to the starter, and so on

Tazmanian_Dvl

well I would forget the clutch solenoid because if you hear the starter clicking you know that there is some power getting to the starter. if the clutch solenoid was bad there would be no power getting to the starter. Turn the key and don't push in the clutch and nothing will happen and then push in the clutch and you will see the difference...

It's either the battery (my money is on this), the starter, or both...

06 Cobalt_SS

ok cool. I was leaning more toward starter, but you guys made me rethink. So now i dont even know, but ill test the battery first

Tazmanian_Dvl

yea just pull the battery and take it to the local auto parts store and if they say that it's good than pull the starter. However if it turns out to be the starter I would call off work and get it towed to the dealer rather then spending $100 on something that's covered under warranty.

06 Cobalt_SS

cant really call in sick to the government
Is that how much they cost at shuck's?

Tazmanian_Dvl

At least that much and I'd be willing to be that they will have to order it in. I know for a fact that factory GM starters are well over $300...

06 Cobalt_SS

well if its in my price range than i will just get it and put it in myself, but Im not spending 300 on a starter.

Tazmanian_Dvl

I bet they don't even have it in stock...

06 Cobalt_SS

well then I really hope its the battery
If not, looks like Im bummin a ride

Tazmanian_Dvl

If you bum a ride call a tow truck tomorrow and get it towed to the dealer so they can fix it on Monday. and if they have to keep it over night on Monday they have to give you a rental car...

06' SS2SS

Like everyone else said, it's your battery. with a dead cell you can run your accessories, but you won't have the cranking amps to turn over your engine. That clicking you hear is the solenoid engaging the starter gear but not turning the engine over. When you try to start it does the lights get dim?

06 Cobalt_SS

Everything turnes off like it does when you normally turn the car on

06' SS2SS

Even the headlights?

06 Cobalt_SS

dont remember, I can check real quick

Yes the headlights turn off when I try to turn it over, and they dim a lot when i open the door

Tazmanian_Dvl

battery...

06 Cobalt_SS

ok cool

bridfi

hmmm and why cant you push start it?

try pushing it harder, get a friend to help

and POP that clutch. unless you dont have enough power to power your spark plugs????

weird that you cant push start it.

boostaddict

yeah definitely battery. also, a lot of dealerships (around here at least) will give you a rental, so I would make a stink about a "newer car having a dead battery, yadda, yadda" and they'll probably give you a rental. I'm a retail manager, and I can honestly say, when you have a nasty customer in front of you pissing and moaning, more often than not you just them what they want so they shut up and get out of your face.

06 Cobalt_SS

I hear ya, im probly gonna get a new battery tomorrow so i can save myself the aggrivation of having to bum a ride in the morning and then picking the car up from the dealership, and dealing with them again

06 Cobalt_SS

Soo. With a dead cell in the battery, will it still test good if i take it down to shucks, or will they be able to tell me?

Tazmanian_Dvl

If they load test it the battery should test bad...

06 Cobalt_SS

ok, I really hope that is the problem , cause that is an easy fix

Tazmanian_Dvl

my $$$ is on the battery...

06 Cobalt_SS

Well, I dont really feel like having to crawl under my car to take the starter off. ( It doesnt even clear curbs, so its not gonna get high enough for me even jacked up)So I hope its just the battery.

Well, I took it down to the parts store, and the battery is good. What shbould be the next thing i check in yalls opinion?

Tazmanian_Dvl

Honestly I would have it towed to the dealership and hitch a ride to work tomorrow...