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
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedures
Remove the theft deterrent module. Refe ...
Other materials:
Radio Antenna Replacement
Radio Antenna Replacement
Callout
Component Name
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Radio Antenna
Procedure
Rotate the mast counterclockwise in order to release the mast from the
antenna base.
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Rail Dust Damage Repair
Warning: Refer to Eye Protection Warning.
Note: If rail dust has penetrated into the basecoat, the panel requires
refinishing. Ensure all the rail dust has been removed prior to refinishing
or the rust spots will return.
Rail dust damage comes from the tiny iron particles produce ...
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 ...
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