Computer glitch

Tiny
GLEN STEVENSON
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  • 2005 CHEVROLET COBALT
  • 2.0L
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 91,000 MILES
Car runs fine for little while then with no warning locks start clicking parking lights start blinking and car will not accelerate spits a sputter's. Put car in parking seems fine no locks no lights car revs fine as soon as you put it in any gear it starts with the lights and locks.
Sunday, April 30th, 2017 AT 6:37 PM

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Tiny
HMAC300
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  • 48,601 POSTS
Make sure battery is good and has been load tested most places do for free. This includes battery terminal ends are clean. Then check fuses and finally have a mechanic scan for codes. Also, have belt and tension-er checked as recommended replacement is 60,000 miles for both. Any oil or antifreeze on belt destroys it.
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Monday, May 1st, 2017 AT 7:07 AM
Tiny
GLEN STEVENSON
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Battery has been checked and is good voltage while running is between 13.8 and 14.5. Scanned car no codes only lights on are traction control and ABS needs speed sensor right front.
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Monday, May 1st, 2017 AT 7:51 AM
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KEN L
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Hello,

It sounds like you have a battery cable that is going bad. With the key on try moving the cables around to see if you can get it to act up.

Please let us know what happens.

Cheers, Ken
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Wednesday, May 3rd, 2017 AT 10:56 AM

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