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Old 08-21-2017, 04:57 PM
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Unhappy Problems Accelerating!

Very new member of the forums here and I'm glad to be a part of the community! Recently my cobalt has almost no power behind it. When I push down on the gas I get almost no response with power or RPMs but you can hear the engine rev up loud when I push the pedal down all the way. So I went through and changed the oil, replaced the spark plugs, and installed a new 02 sensor and still nothing. A friend of mine recommended checking out the crankshaft position sensor. Any ideas?
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What model of cobalt do you have? Miles, mods, CELs?
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I have an 07 cobalt ss supercharged. The only mods so far is a zzp exhaust system and a K&N air intake. Miles are just crossing 90,000. The check engine light is on. I'm about to go get it tested by my local auto shop.
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sounds like the clutch is slipping if the engine revs up but you aren't going anywhere.
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I apologize, I was exaggerating. It wil drive but when I press the gas it takes very long to accelerate
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Without knowing the codes it's a shot in the dark.

Are you making boost and going no where or is it making little boost?
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It seems to be getting ordinary boost readings
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Tester at autosone said there's a code for the crankshaft positioning sensor, is that what would cause this?
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Originally Posted by 1Fast4
Tester at autosone said there's a code for the crankshaft positioning sensor, is that what would cause this?
Maybe. I'd suggest getting a mechanic to diagnose it.

Just throwing parts at a car won't fix it. Why'd you change the O2? Sounds like wasted money.
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I have an appointment to have it checked tomorrow. And the o2 sensor was what I thought was causing my mileage to drop so bad before this started happening but it was not the case unfortunately. On the upside I have a new o2 sensor XD
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Originally Posted by cluelessk
Maybe. I'd suggest getting a mechanic to diagnose it.

Just throwing parts at a car won't fix it. Why'd you change the O2? Sounds like wasted money.
It's likely the cause, but I agree take it to a mechanic instead of just throwing parts at it.




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