Warning: Cold start Issue gets worse!
12-12-2005, 12:45 PM
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Warning: Cold start Issue gets worse!
So I'm trying to get my cold start issue fixed at a dealer. However, starting my car to get to the dealer is another story.. because it won't start. I used to be able to nudge it to start..
but now... it won't even bother.
Having it towed into the dealer, this should be fun.
For those of you having this problem: Get it fixed as soon as you can.
but now... it won't even bother.
Having it towed into the dealer, this should be fun.
For those of you having this problem: Get it fixed as soon as you can.
12-12-2005, 03:43 PM
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My LS is having fairly rough starts in the cold, usually the first start of the day only though... the dash rattles for a second and then it stops... temp is around 20-30 degrees..
12-12-2005, 05:30 PM
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They took most of the day to figure this out, unfortunately they closed right after they knew what it was. Gotta schedule next service around leaving for home (5 hours) and my finals. 
12-12-2005, 05:48 PM
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Hey folks, I just had -30c windchill visit my car early on this winter and had no problems, (not plugged in either), but then I own a 2.4 and I do have a piece of cardboard in the front grill area!
12-12-2005, 05:58 PM
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12-12-2005, 06:15 PM
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Originally Posted by korax123
12-12-2005, 06:15 PM
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I have been using a block heater now for the past 2 weeks (from toronto) I love having a warm engine to turn over in the morning! My temp readout is usually around 20C (celcius) around 70F.
Sure helps to get instant heat in the morning!
Jason
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Sure helps to get instant heat in the morning!
Jason
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12-12-2005, 06:36 PM
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Originally Posted by keeper51
umm, i didn't think our cars had block heaters in them, or at least not the 2005 SS/SC, am I wrong or has everyone just bought one afterwards?
12-12-2005, 06:41 PM
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I do not have a cobalt, but I have had cold start problems. One thing that helped was the oil I used. In the winter I use 5w30 instead of 10w30 in the summer. Like I said I do not have a cobalt, I want one badly, so dont blame me if it does not work.
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12-12-2005, 06:50 PM
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Originally Posted by MarcS
They don't stock, unless you're in Canada.
12-12-2005, 06:52 PM
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i never used my block heater on my 96 Grand Am GT till i got about 300 000 km's on it, was getting old, she needed a lil umph in the morning lol kinda like us as we get older
12-12-2005, 06:55 PM
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Originally Posted by keeper51
umm, i didn't think our cars had block heaters in them, or at least not the 2005 SS/SC, am I wrong or has everyone just bought one afterwards?
40 Bucks at the dealer and is a breeze to install!
Jason