Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Ignition Transmission Lock Check
While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF in each shift lever position.
- For automatic transmission vehicles, the ignition should turn to LOCK/OFF only when the shift lever is in P (Park).
- For manual transmission vehicles, the ignition should turn to LOCK/OFF only when the shift lever is in neutral.
On all vehicles, the ignition key should come out only in LOCK/OFF.
Contact your dealer if service is required.
Electronic Ignition System Description
Electronic Ignition System Operation
The electronic ignition system produces and controls the high energy secondary
spark. This spark ignites the compressed air/fuel mixture at precisely t ...
Ignition and Start Switch Housing Replacement
Ignition and Start Switch Housing Replacement
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Component Name
Preliminary Procedures
Remove the theft deterrent module. Refe ...
Other materials:
Valve Guide Reaming, and Valve and Seat Grinding
Valve Cleaning Procedure
Use soft bristle wire brush to clean any carbon build-up from the valve
head. DO NOT use a wire brush on any part of the valve stem. The valve stem
is chrome plated to provide enhanced wear characteristics. Wire brushing
the stem could remove the chr ...
Camber Description
Camber is the tilting of the wheels from the vertical when viewed from the front
of the vehicle. When the wheels tilt outward at the top, the camber is positive (+).
When the wheel tilts inward at the top, the camber is negative (−). The amount of
tilt is measured in degr ...
Input, Reaction, and Output Carrier Assemble (Gen 1)
Input, Reaction, and Output Carrier Assemble
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Component Name
1
3? Reverse and 4?? Clutch Housing Assembly
2
Reaction Carrier Sun Gear Thrust Bearing
3
Reacti ...
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