Car dies when terminal is disconnected.

Asked by WAYNEru Nov 17, 2014 at 09:21 AM about the 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt Sedan FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Take battery lose and car dies

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Palmetto_Car_Seller answered 9 years ago

This is pretty common among Cobalts. It's likely an ignition problem but may be your alternator. I'd start with the alternator since it's easier to diagnose and cheaper.

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