what did you do to your Sonic today?

[gnonne]

Full post-winter wash/spot removal/wax, vacuum interior, shampooed floor mats, spot cleaned the seats. I generally do this twice a year.

I have a purge solenoid on order., When it gets here, it will be replaced. I'm getting some ticking from the original, especially at certain RPM in colder weather or before warm-up.

Car is 2013 with 24k miles, 1.4L turbo, automatic. Was thinking of doing the V3 kit - but it runs really well, except for the ticking solenoid. Would the V3 kit make the evap parts last longer?

Also ordered an AVS hood deflector, smoke color. I did this on another Sonic, and it looked great. This car needs it to cover up a few stone chips up front and prevent others. Only $39.99 on Autozone and free shipping.

 

[Gotta_Go_Fast]

Car is 2013 with 24k miles, 1.4L turbo, automatic. Was thinking of doing the V3 kit - but it runs really well, except for the ticking solenoid. Would the V3 kit make the evap parts last longer?

It is at least worth getting it for peace of mind. Our intake manifolds on the first gen have a 100% chance of failing at some point in time. If it goes out you’re risking some seals and the valve cover, along with a vacuum leak I think. Just go ahead and do it and never look back. If you choose to do it, make sure you get a metal pick and push through the rubber nip that’s already there.


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[K-Bob]

Am thinking of doing the v3 PCV check valve kit to avoid any future problems. Have 49k miles on the car now and all seems fine so far, but I know it will fail.

While it's all apart I'm thinking adding an oil catch can would be a good idea since cleaning the intake is such a bitch on these cars and they are direct injected. Thoughts on that?

 

[TboneMinister]

Am thinking of doing the v3 PCV check valve kit to avoid any future problems. Have 49k miles on the car now and all seems fine so far, but I know it will fail.

While it's all apart I'm thinking adding an oil catch can would be a good idea since cleaning the intake is such a bitch on these cars and they are direct injected. Thoughts on that?

These cars are port injected, not direct injected. But I've heard that catch cans are really useful when modified due to the amount of blow-by.

 

[Ricekila]

Last week on the Autozone website I ordered a pair of rear hatch pneumatic pistons and installed them --

The End --

 

[K-Bob]

Am thinking of doing the v3 PCV check valve kit to avoid any future problems. Have 49k miles on the car now and all seems fine so far, but I know it will fail.

The kit came yesterday, and I plan to install it this weekend. But today the car threw a P0299. At 50,025 miles.

Can the underboost be caused by the check valve/PCV valve failure, or do I have and actual turbo issue?

 

[gnonne]

Not sure about the codes, but its pretty easy to pull the hose off the manifold and look in there with a light for the orange pcv check valve.

I have a 2013 with under 25k miles. Looks good, but I'm going to do the V3 kit before winter.

 

[K-Bob]

New turbo courtesy of GM. Also intake/TB cleaning, and engine bay washed. It's like brand-new again!

 

[Cori]

Update on oil loss and what-not

Well, my bad for not elaborating.
Indeed, oil was lost ... the lead mechanic says they had seen a few other 1.8's with leaks past the piston rings, so I'm scheduled to bring it in this coming Wednesday, and to continue to check my oil level and have them top it if it drops.

So I took it in for new rings and pistons. Delay... "Oh, we're sorry, there's shipping problems from the warehouse, we'll let you know when the parts are in." Thanks, just-in-time supply chain vs. corona-virus.
The parts arrived, then when they got the head off they discovered significant scoring of the cylinder walls, and they told me they would replace the engine under warranty. :blankface:

Six Weeks Later, I get her back. All is well, and I have a new engine to break in.

Until... it wouldn't start. All the lights and dash cluster lit, but not even a click. Jiggle the shifter, starts up fine. Then another day as well. This Monday past was the third time, and no amount of coaxing would get it going. The tow guy said "yup, full charge" but no start, so he towed her in. They even gave me the same loaner!

One shadetree said the shifter park sensor had to be recalibrated, the shop said they wanted to replace the shifter unit but GM declined, and then it started for them occasionally, so they blamed the ignition interrupter circuit and re-trained my key-fob. I got it back today. I'm not fully gruntled.

 

[Cori]

...and it wouldn't start this morning. Cussing, I am.

 

[SnotRocketRS]

...and it wouldn't start this morning. Cussing, I am.

Sounds like your dealership needs to listen to what the other mechanic said

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[K-Bob]

Tried V3 kit. Total fail!

Could not get plug installed.
Now there is epoxy all over and I have to take the manifold off anyway.
I am pissed.
Having a beer and then getting to it.

 

[Bl4d3]

My horn broke a few days back. We've had some torrential down pours and I suspected that the horn got some water in it.

Upon removing the bumper, I came across front end damage to the car, suggesting that the car had been in a front end collision and sold to me by GM as a clean car.

Nevertheless, I purchased a dual tone Uno Minda horn set, made up some wiring so that one horn is placed in the original location and the other placed on the other side of the radiator.
What a difference, the horn sounds better and is substantially louder

 

[Bl4d3]

Another week, another project.

I managed to find an OEM tow bar off of a scraped Sonic.
All the new tow bars are damn expensive, this used one cost 1/5th of the cost of a new one.

Installation was pretty easy and straight forward. The tow bar replaces the rear bumper stiffner.

Just removed the rear bumper, unbolted the stiffner, slid in the tow bar and bolted everything down. I had to cut about 10cm deap by 5cm wide into the bumper to allow the tow bar to fit through.

Project took about 2 hours

 

[Ms.DannyStone]

My horn broke a few days back. We've had some torrential down pours and I suspected that the horn got some water in it.

Upon removing the bumper, I came across front end damage to the car, suggesting that the car had been in a front end collision and sold to me by GM as a clean car.

Nevertheless, I purchased a dual tone Uno Minda horn set, made up some wiring so that one horn is placed in the original location and the other placed on the other side of the radiator.
What a difference, the horn sounds better and is substantially louder

You and me both

 

[Bl4d3]

So since my last post there have been a few things that have happened :

1. Upgraded dims and brights to LED bulbs

2. Car went in for cam belt service. Ended up being damn expensive. Rear main seal was leaking so had to drop the gear box and replace that, replaced clutch at the same time

3. Car gave an error code 89 today, suspected faulty thermostat. Stripped the thermostat out and its in terrible shape. Ordered new unit and temperature sensor from Amazon, should receive in a week.

 

[TitanBlue]

So since my last post there have been a few things that have happened :

1. Upgraded dims and brights to LED bulbs

2. Car went in for cam belt service. Ended up being damn expensive. Rear main seal was leaking so had to drop the gear box and replace that, replaced clutch at the same time

3. Car gave an error code 89 today, suspected faulty thermostat. Stripped the thermostat out and its in terrible shape. Ordered new unit and temperature sensor from Amazon, should receive in a week.

The Thermostat issue you had bothers me a bit. What happened and in what way was it in terrible shape? I realize they are not traditional thermostats. Is it an easy assembly to install? Would you recommend somebody with a new to me 4 year old Sonic keep one in stock for quick turnaround? I have a 2016 LT Hatchback with1.8L Automatic.

 

[TitanBlue]

Today I simply hung a nice looking litter bag on front passenger floor. Got a phone holder assembled, but need a base to apply to the center of the dash (I have a couple at work) and read the Getting To Know Your 2016 Sonic book to learn of the DIC warning lights.

 

[grrwoofnstuf]

Tried V3 kit. Total fail!



Could not get plug installed.

Now there is epoxy all over and I have to take the manifold off anyway.

I am pissed.

Having a beer and then getting to it.

I'm getting the V1 for the fact that with ~60k on this manifold (mated to a engine with ~130k), I'll need to scrape a bunch of crud out anyway if I don't end up just replacing the dang thing.

Did GM replace your turbo based solely on the P0299? Or did they do a proper boost leak test? find other issues upon removal + inspection? Ah, to have warranty coverage....

I've heard that the pcv reroute kits can solve the P0299 in many cases, I know my frequency thereof went way down after replacing my valve cover but still need to do the reroute before that vacuum regulator in the camshaft cover gets destroyed again.


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[akapvblo]

lettering

Today I did the lettering on my new winter tires, how do they look?

https://ibb.co/jZwcGmH