There are many potential causes for your concern. However, there is a technical service bulletin (TSB) that lists symptoms similar to what you describe. It's TSB 15-0007 and addresses the following concerns: lack of power, loss of RPM or hesitation...
Hello there, thank you for asking about your 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. You will need to have a locksmith or call AAA (if you have it) and explain the situation. The locksmith will unlock the car so you can get the...
The front door lock actuators are controlled by the their respective door switch units. The rear lock actuators are controlled by the Body Control Module. When the key fob is pressed to lock or unlock. The Body Control Module receives...
Hello. It is possible to damage the compressor by introducing liquid refrigerant. The compressor is designed to compress vapor or gas, not liquids which indeed are not compressible. If your system is not working right now, a possibility is you...
Hello, thank you for writing in. The knocking is going to sound worse at idle because the number of combustion cycles happening is less than when you are accelerating or maintaining a higher RPM. With that being said, engine knock...
Hello, It sounds like you may have a dirty or faulty mass air flow sensor. The mass air flow sensor monitors air intake as it is mixed with fuel prior to being injected into the motor. This sensor relays vital...
The rattling may be coming from either one. The only way to tell is to listen to see if the noise is coming from the timing chain or front of the motor. The catalyst noise would be mostly from around...
The Driver Information Center, or DIC, is a small screen at the bottom of the tachometer that can display a variety of information to the driver. Some of the information can be selected by the driver and is used to...
First off, the first side of the car dropping down indicates a problem with the air suspension - most likely a failed air strut. As far as the noise goes, if it goes away with the belt off, the noise...
If you check the big black cable from the alternator to the battery and there is no voltage with the engine off, then that cable needs to be replaced. On the transmission bell housing, that cable has a 175 amp...
A number of components or situations can be causing this. If the alternator is not charging and providing the electrical needs of the vehicle, the battery will be drained. Once it is dead, nothing in the car will work. Other...
Hello. It is common to have very little play in the rack, but it should not be much. If there is some noise coming from the rack, then it needs to be replaced. The rack you have was more than...
Hello. Unfortunately Utah is going to be upset with dark headlamps. You can see on the state administrative website,that any colored headlights are for vanity only. They do not want to see any other color besides what they call "factory...
Hi there. What you are describing is a classic example of damaged wheel bearings. Wheel bearings allow the wheels to spin freely and at the desired speed. They’re also responsible for keeping the wheels attached to the vehicle. As the...
Hi Tiffany. Thanks for writing in today. The AC compressor is a stand alone system, meaning that if it's damaged, it won't necessarily damage other vehicle systems. The clutch on the compressor is what allows the pulley to engage and...
If the car sat for a year with fuel in the gas tank, that fuel has oxidized and created gum, varnish and other solid contaminants that have plugged up the fuel filter and the fuel injectors. The fuel filter is...
On your car, a single belt drives the water pump, power steering pump and alternator. The belt has probably come loose and or has come off completely. Of course, don't drive the car because if there is no functioning water...
I am unable to tell you exactly what is going on with your vehicle without more information, but I can give you the information I have available on the diagnostic trouble codes (DTC's) that you have listed. The P0725 relates...
In order to bypass a heater core you will need to disconnect both hose connections at the heater core on the engine firewall and then connect the two hose ends together using a bypass pipe and two hose clamps then...
Hi. A couple of things to check: When the engine is at top dead center, does the rotor under the distributor cap point to the number 1 cylinder? It is very important that the engine is at top dead center...
Hello, most of the time this is caused by a failing throttle body. These are a common failure on this vehicle. The accelerator motor or throttle position sensor fail and causes this. The accelerator pedal assembly can also fail causing...
All Fusion models have Speed Sensitive steering, regardless of whether you have an Electronic Power Steering system or a Hydraulic system. This feature is designed to make it simpler to turn the wheel when you’re driving at low speeds. Here’s...
Your car has an electronically controlled transmission that has had a series of issues. So it could be a transmission problem, or it could a control issue. .Whatever the problem, a technician with the right scan tool should be able...
