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Old Jun 10, 2011 | 05:07 AM
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Need Help!!!!!

I have a 06 cobalt ss/sc with no engine mods.

The problems are it falls on its face from time to time. My mpg has dropped to like 21 mpg. Oh and now my cruise control isn't working either. I really need some help with this.
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Old Jun 10, 2011 | 05:46 AM
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For the cruise control check the fuse or ur third brake light
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Old Jun 10, 2011 | 04:25 PM
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Third brake light???
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Old Jun 10, 2011 | 04:27 PM
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if your third brake light is out or a led strip, cruise wont work.
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Old Jun 11, 2011 | 08:28 AM
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Never heard that before.... I have had the led strip in there for like 3 years though.
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Old Jun 11, 2011 | 08:34 AM
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prob clogged cat
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Old Jun 11, 2011 | 09:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Gntlmnlvr76
Never heard that before.... I have had the led strip in there for like 3 years though.
Make sure it still is working
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Old Jun 11, 2011 | 09:36 AM
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Gas mileage is generally the front O2 sensor or vac leak, or both.
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Old Jun 11, 2011 | 09:42 AM
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Clutch issue is clutch b switch circuit more then likely and i say Ure cat is clogged as well or a bad 02 sensor or maf. Any codes
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Old Jun 12, 2011 | 02:36 PM
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No codes. MAF was replaced already. LED strip is still working. Any way to check the cat to see if it is clogged?

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Old Jun 13, 2011 | 02:30 PM
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is it just the cruise controll that doesn't work...? do any of the switches work?
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Old Jun 13, 2011 | 03:27 PM
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What if your brake pedal spring or something is worn, causeing your brakes to be always applied? That would make your MPG go down and prevent cruise control from working.
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Old Jun 13, 2011 | 07:12 PM
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I can turn cruise control on but it won't set. Doesn't matter how many times I try.
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