Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Starting System

Generator Pulley Replacement (LUV)

Generator Pulley Replacement Callout Component Name Preliminary Procedure Remove the generator. Refer to Generator Replacement. ...

Jump Starting

For more information about the vehicle battery, see Battery. If the battery has run down, try to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle. Be sure to use the following step ...

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Charging System Light
This light will come on briefly when the ignition is turned on, and the engine is not running, as a check to show it is working. It should go out when the engine is started. If it stays on, or comes on while driving, there may be a problem with the electrical charging system. Have it checked ...

Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying General Motors. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investig ...

Front Side Door Lock Cylinder Coding (Non Free Wheeling)
The door lock cylinder uses 8 of the 8 cut positions. The tumbler positions are staggered from side to side, 4 on one side and 4 on the other, are not self-retaining, and are not snap in. Note: All lock cylinders for side milled keys have right and left tumblers. The locat ...