2006 Cobalt won't start after stereo install
01-20-2012, 07:50 PM
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2006 Cobalt won't start after stereo install
I installed a jvc stereo in my daughters car today and now the car won't start. The engine light is on and the anti theft light is on. We thought that the battery might be dead, but when we tried to back the car out of the garage to jump it, we can't even get the car in neutral. Anyone know what might be going on?? Thanks!
01-20-2012, 08:05 PM
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Not too sure. I've seen it happen before but idk how to fix it. Try checking your user manual, or giving the dealer a call, they might know the procedure to fix it. First thing I would try is unplug the battery for 15 min, plug it back in, and see if that fixes anything. That's how you do a hard reset of the cars computers.
01-20-2012, 08:13 PM
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I tried the battery thing, but it still wouldn't start. We bought the car used and not from a dealer, so not sure if a dealer would answer questions without charging for it!! Thanks for your help though!!
01-20-2012, 10:00 PM
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Quick question.......would a dead battery cause the anti theft icon and engine light to illuminate on the dash!! And, is there a reason why I can't put the car in neutral to push it out of the garage to jump it?? You are probably laughing....I am not a very good " car" person!!! Lol!
01-20-2012, 10:32 PM
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alarm trip shouldnt make it not go into neutral or other gears. if the car has an aftermarket alarm then theres most likely some reset to it. ive had cars that you need to enter a code into the headunit, ive had a cressida that you had to unlock the passenger door with the key to reset it, or any number or things. if you have a voltmeter test the battery or if not you can always pull it out and bring it to a auto store, kragen autozone pepboys, and get it tested. or jus pull a batt out of one of ur other cars and see if it starts
my car doesnt make me have the key in to put he car to neutral? neither of the cobalts ive had
my car doesnt make me have the key in to put he car to neutral? neither of the cobalts ive had
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01-20-2012, 10:43 PM
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Quick question.......would a dead battery cause the anti theft icon and engine light to illuminate on the dash!! And, is there a reason why I can't put the car in neutral to push it out of the garage to jump it?? You are probably laughing....I am not a very good " car" person!!! Lol!
01-21-2012, 07:19 PM
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Thanks for your help and suggestions to everyone that responded!! After purchasing 20ft jumper cables, the car started!! That's the good news........the bad news.....TCM light is on and reduced engine power message is on the dic!! Any suggestions as to the next step I should take??
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I touched my remote wire to the car on accident one time and blew a fuse in my main fuse box under the hood. Had no power steering or anything. Car would still run tho.
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