Running problem

Asked by GuruNB2DT Oct 25, 2019 at 01:42 PM about the 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt LT Coupe FWD

Question type: General

My 2006 chevy cobalt is having problems
staying running. The car seems as if it
doesnt want to pull then shutters and dies.
The lock engine light comes on and battery
saver also. What can cause these problems

2 Answers

18,715

Scan it for trouble codes to see what the car's computer has to say about it. Load test the battery to make sure its in good shape and make sure all your electrical connections are tight. Those are the basics you can do yourself to find some direction to the actual problem.

10

I did a security reset. Turn key ontill lights on dash come on (don't start the car) Leave it on for 5 minutes, Turn it off,,,wait 15 seconds turn key back on in run position ( don't start the car) wait 5 minutes,,turn car off wait 15 seconds, Now you have reset the security features on your cobalt. Turn key to start the engine and enjoy...... To reset the throttle body position sensor simply depress the brake pedal turn car on( don't start car) wait 30 seconds turn car off. Now release brake pedal...Turn car on and enjoy. If you are having a hard time with temp shutting off the car disconnect the temp sending unit located behind the thermostat housing. Don;'t worry about dash saying low temp....Replace temp sending unit when possible... Have a great COBALT day!

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