I have a 2013 Sonic LT Hatch with the 1.8. I just had the thermostat housing assembly replaced. Now the car wont start. AAA tested the battery and it did need a new battery, but replacing that didnt correct the problem. It wont even turn over. I took it to my mechanic and he said its not the starter either, but believes rather that it could be some wiring or something electrical where the current isnt getting to the starter. Anyone have this problem before or know what it could be? Im at loss honestly.
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Natesriv
Lead Foot
check your mega fuses...
https://my.chevrolet.com/content/da...evrolet/sonic/2013_chevrolet_sonic_owners.pdf
Page 269, there's a run crank relay...
https://my.chevrolet.com/content/da...evrolet/sonic/2013_chevrolet_sonic_owners.pdf
Page 269, there's a run crank relay...
Thanks for this. You think if this is blown it could be the cause?
So they checked the fuses and it wasnt that. Theyve had my car for over a week and still cant figure out whats wrong.
Papasonic
Active member
One of the first things to verify when having electrical issues is the ground connections.
Here is a GM TechLink post to get started.
Search Results sonic ground connection
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Every battery and ground cable needs to be checked where it terminates for a proper metal to metal connection and proper crimp, wire to terminal. One ground connection is hiding under the battery tray.
Here is a link to some service info:
Chevrolet Sonic owners & service manuals, user guides
Here is a GM TechLink post to get started.
Search Results sonic ground connection
Search Results multiple communication codes
Every battery and ground cable needs to be checked where it terminates for a proper metal to metal connection and proper crimp, wire to terminal. One ground connection is hiding under the battery tray.
Here is a link to some service info:
Chevrolet Sonic owners & service manuals, user guides
5.0
Member
When dealing with a no crank situation, as many have said, start with the easy stuff.
-battery terminals
- grounding points for harnesses( loose or corroded)
-wiring harness connections
-fuses(which you've done)
- relays( swap with a known functioning relay)
-ignition switch
-connections at the starter.
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-battery terminals
- grounding points for harnesses( loose or corroded)
-wiring harness connections
-fuses(which you've done)
- relays( swap with a known functioning relay)
-ignition switch
-connections at the starter.
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