Won't stay running after minor front collision

2008 CHEVROLET COBALT
136,000 MILES • 2.2L • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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BABYHUEY42379
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Had minor front collision. Service airbag light is on. Will start and run decent then just shuts off after about 5-10 seconds
Feb 5, 2016 at 3:51 PM
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try resetting security system if no manual look online then have a pro scan for codes.
Feb 5, 2016 at 4:45 PM
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BABYHUEY42379
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I'll try that. I've ran scan got a PO449. Comes back as emmisions sensor. But that code was there a year ago. No other codes.Thanks. I'll let you know result
Feb 5, 2016 at 5:56 PM
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BABYHUEY42379
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I tried the security system reset procedure. The security light goes out. So it will still start but shuts off 5-10 seconds later. Airbag light still on. Could it be Crank Sensor that may have been damaged?
Feb 6, 2016 at 6:46 AM
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HMAC300
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scan for codes , that still sounds like a security issue though which normally for airbag and security only a pro can scan for. it may be the air bag light on not allowing it to start
Feb 6, 2016 at 7:25 AM
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