2006 Chevy cobalt
amrnikki
11-12-2012, 11:16 AM
Hello, I have a 2006 Chevy cobalt. I will advise of full story from beginning to end so I can getget an accurate answer. I was driving and heard knocking noise for about two days. On the third day there was knocking and the car cut off. There was no smoke except when my husban took the gas cap off. It was little to none. Tried starting the car it just click didn't turn over. The starter is replaced, alternator replaced, battery charged for 24 hrs. Car wont start. Just clicks. Noticed security lock checked the manual tried the passlock 3 reset. Didn't work. Tried to turn car on, just clicks. No turnover.
When trying to start now, the security lock disappears. There are no lights on dashboard to show what the problem could be. Radio turns on, lights in and out car turns on. Pls help. My only form of transportation. Not a lot of money.
When trying to start now, the security lock disappears. There are no lights on dashboard to show what the problem could be. Radio turns on, lights in and out car turns on. Pls help. My only form of transportation. Not a lot of money.
gmtech1
11-12-2012, 12:29 PM
I'm a little concerned about the knocking noise. Is there oil in the engine? Maybe the engine siezed up? Smoke from the gas cap? Pull the spark plugs and use a socket and 1/2" ratchet or breaker bar on the crank pully bolt and try and turn the engine a full turn, both ways.
amrnikki
11-12-2012, 12:59 PM
Oil at 100%. smoke came from oil section when he took cap off but nothing to panic about. Where is the crank pulley located please and thank you.
gmtech1
11-12-2012, 04:18 PM
Crank pully (harmonic balancer) is the large pully on bottom of the engine.
amrnikki
11-12-2012, 04:21 PM
Okay. & what results am I looking for?
gmtech1
11-12-2012, 04:23 PM
You want to be able to crank the engine over 1 complete revolution, by hand, both directions. As stated in my first post.
amrnikki
11-12-2012, 04:25 PM
Okay. Trying that now.
amrnikki
11-14-2012, 08:09 AM
The mechanic next door tried something by the front tires & a built bolt didn't move. He said engine blown. is that true?
gmtech1
11-14-2012, 09:14 AM
Sounds like he did what I asked, and if the engine wont turn, It's siezed and needs replaced.
amrnikki
11-14-2012, 09:17 AM
Okay. where do you recommend i get one from?
gmtech1
11-14-2012, 02:42 PM
I would call any of the salvage yards in your area and see if they have one. The lower mileage engines will cost more than the higher mileage ones.
amrnikki
11-14-2012, 02:50 PM
Ok. Is it the entire engine that needs to be replaced? I'm lost when it comes to this. & I don't want no-one ripping me off.
gmtech1
11-14-2012, 02:51 PM
Yes, the whole thing. They will probably have a core charge on it so they will want the old one back.
amrnikki
11-14-2012, 02:54 PM
Ok. for the 2006 Chevy cobalt is it a motor looking thing?
gmtech1
11-14-2012, 03:03 PM
Ok. for the 2006 Chevy cobalt is it a motor looking thing?
Huh?
Huh?
amrnikki
11-14-2012, 03:05 PM
Sorry -.-, how do the engine look? Also, do I replace the crank pulley?
gmtech1
11-14-2012, 03:13 PM
Ok, Its the whole enging assembly under the hood, will come with a pully on it. Some parts may need to be swapped from yours to the used one. Find a shop or somebody that knows what they are doing to do the repairs. I'm guessing a good used engine will cost about 800.00 plus install.
amrnikki
11-16-2012, 08:35 AM
Also, what could be causing the lock symbol on my dashboard to come on when I tried to turn car on? is it because my engine seized?
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