Put new battery in it drove it a hundred miles and parked it, woild not start, can it jump time that fast or would their be some sign before hand? If it did jump time would it still turn slow? Thanks, Roger,
You have a timing chain which should last 150,000 miles or more.
It could jump time and it could crank slowly but I doubt it.
Do you know if the battery is fully charged ?
Was anything wrong before you replaced the battery ?
Did you try to crank the engine after it cooled off ?
Testimonial: "I think I have found the problem, I took off the belt then tryed to start it and it fired right up, the air conditioner pulley is locked up tighter than a drum."
SOURCE: car shuts off while driving.
Could be a fuel problem , but try this first. When coming to a stop or light, either put transmission in neutral or with two feet brake & hold the gas alittle. The reason for this is maybe your idle speed is too low , very common problem on these engines with 75k plus miles. The idle air passages can get clogged up with carbon & lower the idle speed. Could also be a sticking egr valve causing a vacuum leak that will let the engine run fine , but stall at idle speed.
SOURCE: WON'T START
There were problems with the ignition cylinder. Occasionally gets stuck and electrical contacts may not work properly.
SOURCE: My 2003 cavalier turns over but won't start, what is causing this
I would check if you have fuel getting to the motor.
When you turn key to the on position without engine turning over you should hear your fuel pump supplying gas to motor.
SOURCE: Batterty dead. Check engine light/Antifreeze pouring
The main problem could be a well known cobalt ignition issue. check all fuses, wires, and connections if you've worked on cars before and call to see if you still have any warranty left. This should be handled by a chevy dealer or chevy trained mechanic...to isolate the issue fast and avoid repeat visits to get er done.
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