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 10 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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