Thanks, I assumed it was under all the fuses next to the positive terminal in the hood and would've wasted a lot of time getting that thing off. never would've found it lol
@@backyardchevy328 Yes there is a positive stud. My last car was a 1998 cobalt. So it looked like a battery. Till I got the cover off. Gave up and searched and found your video. Thanks.
Its a battery vent tube...i just used any vacuum line i had til i got the appropriate one, it vents out battery fumes through the vent tube out the bottom of the car
Hello Backyard Chevy! Your video has saved me so much time!!! Can you help with a bit of advice? My battery Vent hose is broken, I will replace it... but I am not sure where it goes down into the trunk. Can I just pull on it to remove the old one?? Is it a screwed or bolted in or anything or will it just come right out if I tug on it?
My 2009 Chevy Cobalt doesn't respond to my key fob, tried replacing it but it never worked. went to the trunk because i tried unlocking the door with the key instead of the fob and as soon as i did the car alarm went off, and couldn't be shut off unless you unhooked the battery. dug some more in the trunk and found out that the THICKER wire in the trunk that goes to the battery is corroded to hell. can anybody help me identify the thicker wire in the top right at 3:54?
im not sure if they key fob disconnects after being moved a distance away from the actual car, but i came back with the keys and it just wouldn't start. no crank, and the only things that worked in the car was the windows, and the heat
I have to replace the battery in my 2009 Pontiac G5. I have to do it on my own and I'm pretty nervous. I've watched your video a few times but I don't seem to have a tube like that in my car? Also this is the first car I've had that has the battery in the trunk. This car has been a complete lemon, but I just don't have the extra money for anything else. Thanks for the informative video. My fingers are crossed that I do it without electrocuting myself.
It may have been broken by someone else, they break easy...just make sure any lights or accessories are off..disconnect negative first and it should go smoothly..only risk of sparks is if u hit or contact negative to positive with something metal...thats why u wanna disconnect negative terminal first cause if u hit something metal its just touching ground to ground.
I was just looking up videos about this car I recently just bought a 2010 Chevy cobalt LT and I’m not sure if it’s the battery cables or what specific harness it is or if that’s even what’s wrong but it caught a fire and I’m scared to drive it the wires are burnt and I’m not sure how to go about getting it fixed being it’s not under warranty I bought as is
The wire caught on fire? Any chance the battery was installed in reverse with the battery plus side going on the black terminal and vice versa? That could happen if the battery was installed opposite..or also if the red battery cable has the insulation damaged and is touching metal..most everything else on the car should be protected from that happening by fuses
hey quick question, agm batteries work on the chevy cobalt ? i have a 1 year old battery acdelco cca is 590 but when is cold the car don't start, i was thinking to get a optima yellow top
Yes, theyll work fine but they wont have the vent tube to vent battery vapors out of the vehicle, its less than regular batteries but they do still release some
@@backyardchevy328 I took my battery out and and forgot to remove the hose and now at the end of my hose it cracked where the plastic piece goes in the battery, can I just wrap that in electrical tape or do I need to get a new hose?
Here I am Again sadly with another question so this time the car does not want to start I replaced the battery nothing but when I hook up a jump starter the lights of the car come on but when I turn the ignition the car starts to click fast and the starter was replaced a year ago any ideas what it could be?
fast clicking is usually a bad connection..clean the battery terminals and battery post with a battery brush and make sure all the connections are tight and clean..also check any grounds and make sure those are tight
@@backyardchevy328 I bought a metal brush and sand paper I sanded the grounds and used the metal brush for the terminals on the battery and the connections to the starter and it’s still just clicking fast any more ideas?
@@martinarmendariz8175 u said u replaced the battery? So its brand new and no chance its discharged? Cause u said if u hook up a jumper the lights come on...i would confirm the battery is fully charged and make sure its a good battery..because if connecting a jumper helps the lights come on..it could be the battery is too low on cranking amps to get it started
Well it gets rid of any battery vapors that are released from the battery and dumps em out through the hole on the bottom so they arent released inside the trunk/car
@@martinarmendariz8175 well sealed batteries still release gas under a certain pressure..they have a valve in case pressure gets high enough..so although under normal conditions they won't vent..it still may release vapors
@@backyardchevy328 I am back for another question what could be the problem if the car starts fine but after a bit of idleing it shuts off so far the car has done twice after I’ve owned the car for about 8 or 9 years
@@martinarmendariz8175 any check engine light? Scanned it for codes? Does it start back up? It could be many things unfortunately..but i did have a similar problem with a cobalt i repaired a couple years back with a similar issue..and it was caused by the ignition module.
Well when it comes to batteries they have a specific group size battery to fit ur vehicle..for that year i believe itll be a group size 90..a battery will have specific cranking amps..and the higher the cold cranking amps the stronger the battery so theyll give u a few options the basic battery will have lower cold cranking amps and itll do the job if ur not in extreme weather hot/cold..if ur in colder weather youll want a higher cold cranking amp battery and theyll usually have a better warranty on em as well...also theyre gonna charge u a core charge if u dont give em ur old battery in exchange
@@backyardchevy328 yeah see I live in south west Ohio and autozone wanted to charge me $160 for their cheapest battery. I decided to keep my jump box close by for now as I go looking for a better deal lol I’m assuming that the battery is old, and it’s better to replace when in doubt, I feel like. Any tips for websites that’ll sell new parts for this old vehicle? I’ve had some bad outside of the shop repairs in the past and it’s little aggravating details and I’m not ungrateful or anything but I just need to fix things myself now lol I’m over it lol
@@laurafreeland8757 ive had friends find really good deals with walmart batteries..theyre not quite as expensive..if u can find one in the same group size..theyll have warranty as well..so it may be a good option
Depends if its the factory or aftermarket alarm but normally u just need the key fob then u hit the unlock button and that should turn it off..if aftermarket and that doesn't work they usually put a tiny button somewhere near the drivers side under dash that youll wanna look for
I am so confused. My 2010 cobalt has the battery under the hood and the battery has all these fuses that I don’t wanna mess with and it looks absolutely nothing like your battery...
@@backyardchevy328 mines broke and its a new battery I just jumped it but it didn't start still no clicking. You think it's possibly the run/crank fuse?
Thank you for reminding me this is not rocket science and saving me $$. My 2008 cobalt is the worst car I have Ever owned and I'm Chevy gal however, a fail is a fail. Now on to the antifreeze fumes storming the interior when the heat is on, tough one as I'm in Canada and currently it is in the -30's. Your videos are the best, clear, concise, no bs, great camera work.
@@backyardchevy328 I think I've found out it's a fuse. My 2008 Cobalt was running great and then it died no crank no nothing. Said low fuel, no power steering. After it sat it started again then died. My mechanic thinks electrical but cant see me right away. My sister was over thought it was dirty battery cables but they're fine. Then we see that red thing hanging down disconnected from something. So I watched you change the battery and realized it didn't go there, but I could see it so I thought I'd ask. Hi.
@@marieoneill9047 hi🙂 yea it definitely sounds electrical..did u happen to test the battery? Cranking amps? Did it die while running? Maybe the alternator went out and drained the battery also
@@backyardchevy328 Yea died while running. No didn't test battery yet. Was just replaced along with starter 2 yrs ago. Had AAA guy come with gas since it said low fuel even tho I know there's over 1/2 a tank and he put the key in turned it and it started right up. I moved it, stopped it turned it off and tried to turn it back on and nothing. No tic no crank no nothing just the low fuel no power steering messages. What kind of fuse is that in the back, could that have anything to do with this?
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Thanks, I assumed it was under all the fuses next to the positive terminal in the hood and would've wasted a lot of time getting that thing off. never would've found it lol
Glad i could help🙂 it does seem like it could of been there though under that cover lol
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@@backyardchevy328 Yes there is a positive stud. My last car was a 1998 cobalt. So it looked like a battery. Till I got the cover off. Gave up and searched and found your video. Thanks.
Bro that's exactly what I did. Removed the fuse box and moved the coolant hose and found nothing. Then I googled it and found this 😂
Nice job and the video was very helpful, thanks!
At 3:30.. what is broken (gray plastic line) mines broke too? Awesome video
Thats the battery vent tube..its so battery vapors wont go into the trunk area..theyre diverted out of the trunk
@@backyardchevy328 is that important and how do I fix that?
What kind of hose did you use?
Very Very Thanks Sir
The orange hose you installed...what is it called and what is its purpose?
Disregard. Thanks and good video!
Its a battery vent tube...i just used any vacuum line i had til i got the appropriate one, it vents out battery fumes through the vent tube out the bottom of the car
Hello Backyard Chevy! Your video has saved me so much time!!! Can you help with a bit of advice? My battery Vent hose is broken, I will replace it... but I am not sure where it goes down into the trunk. Can I just pull on it to remove the old one?? Is it a screwed or bolted in or anything or will it just come right out if I tug on it?
Thank you🙂 its just a vent tube that vents down out the bottom through a rubber grommet..it can just be pulled through
My 06 calbot battery doesn’t have a vent whole what do I do when I replace the battery that requires venting ??
My 2009 Chevy Cobalt doesn't respond to my key fob, tried replacing it but it never worked. went to the trunk because i tried unlocking the door with the key instead of the fob and as soon as i did the car alarm went off, and couldn't be shut off unless you unhooked the battery. dug some more in the trunk and found out that the THICKER wire in the trunk that goes to the battery is corroded to hell. can anybody help me identify the thicker wire in the top right at 3:54?
im not sure if they key fob disconnects after being moved a distance away from the actual car, but i came back with the keys and it just wouldn't start. no crank, and the only things that worked in the car was the windows, and the heat
I have to replace the battery in my 2009 Pontiac G5. I have to do it on my own and I'm pretty nervous. I've watched your video a few times but I don't seem to have a tube like that in my car? Also this is the first car I've had that has the battery in the trunk. This car has been a complete lemon, but I just don't have the extra money for anything else.
Thanks for the informative video. My fingers are crossed that I do it without electrocuting myself.
It may have been broken by someone else, they break easy...just make sure any lights or accessories are off..disconnect negative first and it should go smoothly..only risk of sparks is if u hit or contact negative to positive with something metal...thats why u wanna disconnect negative terminal first cause if u hit something metal its just touching ground to ground.
What is the tool you used ?
10mm and 13mm sockets
I was just looking up videos about this car I recently just bought a 2010 Chevy cobalt LT and I’m not sure if it’s the battery cables or what specific harness it is or if that’s even what’s wrong but it caught a fire and I’m scared to drive it the wires are burnt and I’m not sure how to go about getting it fixed being it’s not under warranty I bought as is
The wire caught on fire? Any chance the battery was installed in reverse with the battery plus side going on the black terminal and vice versa? That could happen if the battery was installed opposite..or also if the red battery cable has the insulation damaged and is touching metal..most everything else on the car should be protected from that happening by fuses
hey quick question, agm batteries work on the chevy cobalt ? i have a 1 year old battery acdelco cca is 590 but when is cold the car don't start, i was thinking to get a optima yellow top
Yes, theyll work fine but they wont have the vent tube to vent battery vapors out of the vehicle, its less than regular batteries but they do still release some
@@backyardchevy328 thank you for your help
3:30 what's the gray hose , that's what I'm trying to find out
That is a battery vent hose..it takes the gas emitted and sends it down where it has a rubber grommet that vents it outside
@@backyardchevy328 I took my battery out and and forgot to remove the hose and now at the end of my hose it cracked where the plastic piece goes in the battery, can I just wrap that in electrical tape or do I need to get a new hose?
@@KeanuRevan itd be better if u can get a hose since its a vent hose so it doesnt circulate those battery gases in ur trunk area
@@backyardchevy328 alright thank you for responding so quickly!
@@KeanuRevan anytime🙂 thank you for the support
Does the new battery have to be specifically for a 2005 colbolt?
Well u want it to match ur specific battery because itll have that vent tube to send any battery fumes out through the bottom of the car
Here I am Again sadly with another question so this time the car does not want to start I replaced the battery nothing but when I hook up a jump starter the lights of the car come on but when I turn the ignition the car starts to click fast and the starter was replaced a year ago any ideas what it could be?
fast clicking is usually a bad connection..clean the battery terminals and battery post with a battery brush and make sure all the connections are tight and clean..also check any grounds and make sure those are tight
@@backyardchevy328 I bought a metal brush and sand paper I sanded the grounds and used the metal brush for the terminals on the battery and the connections to the starter and it’s still just clicking fast any more ideas?
@@martinarmendariz8175 u said u replaced the battery? So its brand new and no chance its discharged? Cause u said if u hook up a jumper the lights come on...i would confirm the battery is fully charged and make sure its a good battery..because if connecting a jumper helps the lights come on..it could be the battery is too low on cranking amps to get it started
thanks this helps
So glad to hear it🙂
What kind of battery does a 2008 Chevy cobalt take
It uses a group size 90 battery
So is the hose mandatory?
Well it gets rid of any battery vapors that are released from the battery and dumps em out through the hole on the bottom so they arent released inside the trunk/car
@@backyardchevy328 would I be safe if it’s a sealed battery?
@@martinarmendariz8175 well sealed batteries still release gas under a certain pressure..they have a valve in case pressure gets high enough..so although under normal conditions they won't vent..it still may release vapors
@@backyardchevy328 I am back for another question what could be the problem if the car starts fine but after a bit of idleing it shuts off so far the car has done twice after I’ve owned the car for about 8 or 9 years
@@martinarmendariz8175 any check engine light? Scanned it for codes? Does it start back up? It could be many things unfortunately..but i did have a similar problem with a cobalt i repaired a couple years back with a similar issue..and it was caused by the ignition module.
Thank you sir.
Thank you🙂
Excellent video and camera work. That is a neat tester :)
Thank you🙂 yea it has come in very handy
What kind of battery did you use? I need to replace my battery for my 2010 cobalt and I could use some direction so they don’t Rob me at autozone lol
Well when it comes to batteries they have a specific group size battery to fit ur vehicle..for that year i believe itll be a group size 90..a battery will have specific cranking amps..and the higher the cold cranking amps the stronger the battery so theyll give u a few options the basic battery will have lower cold cranking amps and itll do the job if ur not in extreme weather hot/cold..if ur in colder weather youll want a higher cold cranking amp battery and theyll usually have a better warranty on em as well...also theyre gonna charge u a core charge if u dont give em ur old battery in exchange
@@backyardchevy328 thank you for getting back to me so quickly 🥰🥰😍
@@laurafreeland8757 anytime🙂👍 glad to be able to help
@@backyardchevy328 yeah see I live in south west Ohio and autozone wanted to charge me $160 for their cheapest battery. I decided to keep my jump box close by for now as I go looking for a better deal lol I’m assuming that the battery is old, and it’s better to replace when in doubt, I feel like. Any tips for websites that’ll sell new parts for this old vehicle? I’ve had some bad outside of the shop repairs in the past and it’s little aggravating details and I’m not ungrateful or anything but I just need to fix things myself now lol I’m over it lol
@@laurafreeland8757 ive had friends find really good deals with walmart batteries..theyre not quite as expensive..if u can find one in the same group size..theyll have warranty as well..so it may be a good option
Is there battery under the hood
No for the cobalt the battery is in the trunk under the carpet
@@backyardchevy328 u can jump start it from under the hood
@@tauqueishachester9669 yes vehicles that have a battery in trunk have posts where u can jumpstart the vehicle under the hood
Is the car alarm common, How do you shut it off can you just use the key fob or is there a specific way to turn it off?
Depends if its the factory or aftermarket alarm but normally u just need the key fob then u hit the unlock button and that should turn it off..if aftermarket and that doesn't work they usually put a tiny button somewhere near the drivers side under dash that youll wanna look for
I put a new battery in my car and the battery light comes on. Its saying check charging system
Was the light on before replacing the battery? Usually that means ur battery isnt charging..so ur running off of the battery only
I am so confused. My 2010 cobalt has the battery under the hood and the battery has all these fuses that I don’t wanna mess with and it looks absolutely nothing like your battery...
If its a 2010 cobalt it should still have it in the trunk
What piece was broke
The battery's vent tube
@@backyardchevy328 mines broke and its a new battery I just jumped it but it didn't start still no clicking. You think it's possibly the run/crank fuse?
Its probably gonna be ur starter that went out, sometimes tapping the starter might help engage starter again but its only a temporary fix.
What that part called its hanging with one wire from the pos. And neg. Meet up
Thank you for reminding me this is not rocket science and saving me $$. My 2008 cobalt is the worst car I have Ever owned and I'm Chevy gal however, a fail is a fail. Now on to the antifreeze fumes storming the interior when the heat is on, tough one as I'm in Canada and currently it is in the -30's.
Your videos are the best, clear, concise, no bs, great camera work.
If you're still around what is that red thing to the left of the battery as you're facing it. Mine is hanging loose.
The auxiliary lead connector? Or the fuse ?
@@backyardchevy328 I think I've found out it's a fuse. My 2008 Cobalt was running great and then it died no crank no nothing. Said low fuel, no power steering. After it sat it started again then died. My mechanic thinks electrical but cant see me right away. My sister was over thought it was dirty battery cables but they're fine. Then we see that red thing hanging down disconnected from something. So I watched you change the battery and realized it didn't go there, but I could see it so I thought I'd ask. Hi.
@@marieoneill9047 hi🙂 yea it definitely sounds electrical..did u happen to test the battery? Cranking amps? Did it die while running? Maybe the alternator went out and drained the battery also
@@backyardchevy328 Yea died while running. No didn't test battery yet. Was just replaced along with starter 2 yrs ago. Had AAA guy come with gas since it said low fuel even tho I know there's over 1/2 a tank and he put the key in turned it and it started right up. I moved it, stopped it turned it off and tried to turn it back on and nothing. No tic no crank no nothing just the low fuel no power steering messages. What kind of fuse is that in the back, could that have anything to do with this?
@@marieoneill9047 yea it could..i believe its the Alternator fuse..id have to see a wiring diagram to be 100% sure
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I cutt the strap ,
And battery saver on
Thanks
I've never worked on a trunk battery. I thought i might blow myself up somehow