start i got a jump last night ran fine

2006 CHEVROLET COBALT
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JESSIIELAINE
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2006 Chevy cobalt i drove two minutes home and the car wouldn't start when i tried to start it back up a hour later.

every time i try to crank the car up it sounds like someone is shooting
Mar 4, 2012 at 6:13 PM
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KHLOW2008
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The battery is weak and it can be due to a bad battery itself or afailed alternator/charging system.

You can get the battery and alternator tested at most parts stores.
Mar 4, 2012 at 7:33 PM
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