Recent content by Smartdave

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Found the issue. The Ambient light sensor was missing, replaced it and all good

Have a 2013 sonic and looking for the shield that goes under the engine. I am in Indiana.

To add some more info, using my autel scanner it shows "uncommanded". I can command the dash to dim doing an active test. So that part works., just can't do it with the switch, and when driving at night it is full brightness

Just bought my second sonic. This is one with 180k and 1.8MT It has a weird issue where the instrument panel won’t dim. Won’t din when the lights turn on or when you dim with the switch. The. HVAC and steering wheel controls dim with the switch but that’s it. I did notice someone removed the...

253k and going strong. 1.8 MT. Still on factory clutch

Good day So at 160k miles I am noticing my waterpump is leaking. Has anyone changed theirs out? What I am really looking for is how to remove the pully. Mine looks like it have allen head bolts and with only about 3/4 of an inch between the pulley and the frame. So that removes the...

Does anyone have a PDF copy of the service manual that I could download? Thanks

For those who have changed your timing belts. What have you used for a cam lock tool? I found the KN-6340 but that thing is $300 What have others used?

So my sonic is overdue for a TB. I have one on the way and have an apt to have it replaced. What have people been paying for labor to have it replaced? Just curious BTW I have 114k on my TB

So I was out of town for a few days, during that time the battery in my 2012 Sonic died. When I got home I noticed the key fobs did not work, so I used the key to get in and there was no lights or anything. I then charged the battery (which was 100% drained) and started the car. After that the...

So I just changed out my end links on my '12 sonic. As most of you know there is no official aftermarket end link. The ones at the dealer are $23.00 each, however I would just end up replacing those in 20k miles as this is now the second time they have been changed. I heard that the Cruze...

So call me old school but I still like changing oil at no more than 4k-4.5k. To make things easier I replaced this: With this: Should make oil changes much easier :-)

So I am at 13.5k miles and my brakes are starting to pulse and squeak. Anyone else having similar issues? Thanks

Does anyone know the thread size of the oil pan bolt? I am thinking of replacing it with a fumoto valve. Thanks