Where is the wire suppose to be hooked up too?

Asked by Ken86502 Apr 22, 2020 at 02:50 PM about the 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt 1LT Sedan FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

09 Chevy Cobalt LT - battery was dead and
recharged it but I found a wire sticking out from
under the steering wheel. A ground wire? Maybe
this is the reason the battery died. Anyone know
where to place this ground wire?

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James answered 4 years ago

That's not factory. It looks like it's hooked up to the brake light switch or the cruise control cancel switch, if equipped. I'd make sure it's not a power wire. Check for voltage on the wire with the ignition on using a 12 volt DC test light. If there's no voltage, a ground wire can be clamped to anything metal under the dash that's not painted. Hope that helps! Jim

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