Have an 05 cobalt I have power till I try to start it then the power cuts off...it doesn't make a sound but very time I have it on acc everything works...went to start it to go to work and my car said nope lol
What makes this problem better or worse?
It's used and the dealership said that the battery was shitty I replaced the battery
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Its an auto...I replaced the ignition switch...tried putting it out of park and back in to reset it...it kinda sorta wanted to crank but then it died again
Apply parking brakes .. Turn key to START and *hold it there* - shift transmission into drive - now slowly move shifter bact to park .. IF starter attempts to engage during test - replace the neutral safety switch!
I tried that no luck...but I was showing my one buddy...I had my radio up high beams on and heat on full...took it out of park and back in and it almost started...tried it twice again with and without anything on and nothing
That doesn't really help me but that's why im here getting advice....just In case i get told different....doesn't hurt to have more then one opinion...you have anymore suggestions...don't have the money to go to a mechanic
I still suspect the starter motor .. While a helper HOLDS key to the START position .. Tap on starter motor with hammer to see if starter attempts to engage .. IF it makes ANY attempt to turn the engine > Replace the starter..
Hello,
I like how you put that. Sounds like the battery is drained. Try giving it a jump, or remove the battery to have it tested/charged for free at an auto parts store.
There is a great chance that the battery needs replacement, but you may also have a bad alternator, dirty battery terminals, or may even have lost the drive belt for the alternator.
I put a brand new battery in it and checked it and i don't think its the alternator nothing was dimming car...I can turn everything on now and it all would run fine...wouldn't randomly shutoff...until I try to drive the damn thing...I know the lock and key had a recall but since I don't have the original idk if the dealership would do it if it wasn't fixed yet
Ohhh, try this:
Turn the key on, engine off.
Press the gas pedal to the floor, release it.
Start the engine, try to drive.
The engine control module may just need to relearn some parameters, and this may help relearn the throttle body.
Had buddy look at he said theres no signal from the ignition to the starter but all the fuses and relays were good
Possible neutral safety switch or ignition starter switch failure .. (If stick shift - possible clutch interlock failure.)
Its an auto...I replaced the ignition switch...tried putting it out of park and back in to reset it...it kinda sorta wanted to crank but then it died again
Apply parking brakes .. Turn key to START and *hold it there* - shift transmission into drive - now slowly move shifter bact to park .. IF starter attempts to engage during test - replace the neutral safety switch!
I tried that no luck...but I was showing my one buddy...I had my radio up high beams on and heat on full...took it out of park and back in and it almost started...tried it twice again with and without anything on and nothing
Time to trade the buddy in for a qualified mechanic .. Good luck with it!
That doesn't really help me but that's why im here getting advice....just In case i get told different....doesn't hurt to have more then one opinion...you have anymore suggestions...don't have the money to go to a mechanic
I still suspect the starter motor .. While a helper HOLDS key to the START position .. Tap on starter motor with hammer to see if starter attempts to engage .. IF it makes ANY attempt to turn the engine > Replace the starter..