I had another 2012 sonic come in with the SAME issue last week. This is becoming a trend :)

@ele8019please

2 жыл бұрын

That's crazy, just had my engine replaced (Chevy cruze 2014) a few months ago now I'm misfiring

@JustFixinGarage

2 жыл бұрын

@@ele8019please must be a defect or life expectancy of these parts. It’s not common as someone doing side work I get two vehicles with the exact same issue back to back like that.

@Re.Slurpuccino

Жыл бұрын

@@JustFixinGarage Ill never buy a chevy sonic again. I have had so many things have to be replaced cause of the short life of these parts. 2017 Chevy Sonic that has had the coolant outlet/thermostat either crack or break 4 times in 2 years. And thats just one issue.

@MISFIT.ENT89

Жыл бұрын

I just got this issue today when I went to get my kids from school 😮

This video was really well put together. I hope this will get my sonic running smoothly again. Thank you for the info.

@JustFixinGarage

Жыл бұрын

Hope this fixes your issue

Excellent video well choreographed it I love the way you called out the part numbers nice and clear I have a Chevy Sonic 2012 sedan and a hatchback both 2012 love them

@JustFixinGarage

Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped ! Thanks for the comment .

Thanks!! I will be replacing everything on my 2014 Sonic tomorrow.

@JustFixinGarage

Жыл бұрын

Hope the job goes smooth ! Thanks for the comment :)

this time the problems were obvious. Sometimes not. Good video

Hey Justin just watched your video and it was great. Laying in bed sick with Covid for 3 days. Covid is no joke man. I also subscribed to your channel. And i saw your RAVENS hoody and had to say GO RAVENS and Steelers are going down. Go ORIOLES and RAVENS . I live in Baltimore and i bought a 2012 Chevy Sonic for my son. Will be replacing a dented fender next week and spark plugs and ignition coil pack to. Cheers man

@JustFixinGarage

10 ай бұрын

Hey man ! Thanks for the comment I appreciate it. Watching that ravens Steelers game hurt my soul a bit . Hoping we get better traction this year. I hope your repair went smooth and your car is back on the road :)

Thanks for the video. I'm hoping to get it done this evening.

@JustFixinGarage

2 жыл бұрын

Best of luck it should be a quick simple change . Customer on this reached out today and said it’s running great 👍

i had a little oil around one of my plugs, an inner one, so i tightened that middle bolt under the coil and so far so good. of course it can only tighten just so much with the metal insert in the plastic.

@JustFixinGarage

2 ай бұрын

If the leak persists next is a fresh valve cover gasket :)

@rottmanthan

2 ай бұрын

@@JustFixinGarage yup.

thanks will go with gm all the way

I have exactly the same problem, I have changed the spark plug multiplier and the problem remains the same. I tried injector cleaner. And valve cleaner again the problem remains.. now I'm thinking of changing the camshaft adjustment control valve.. can you think of what else i can do wrong.

Good evening, I have the same problem but it doesn't do it all the time.

Thank you I just fixed mine today it took me to long to find you tho

@JustFixinGarage

Жыл бұрын

as long as its fixed thats all that matters :)

Very instructional! Thank you!

@JustFixinGarage

Жыл бұрын

Hope it was helpful ! Thanks for the comment :)

Great information. Thank you! Subbed and liked. Mine was fixed today.☺️

@JustFixinGarage

2 жыл бұрын

The is for the sub it means a lot ! Glad to hear you you got it fixed.

Very informative video. I purchased my first Chevy from Carvana two months ago. The chevy sonic 2014 with just 16400 miles on it. Giving me same issue. So mad rightnow at Carvana and my luck. Can I do what you did at home with limited tools?

@JustFixinGarage

Жыл бұрын

The tools you will really need is the torx bit , spark plug socket , and an extension. That’s if you want to do all the plugs and wires . For sure this is a 2 out of 5 stars for difficulty and as long as you don’t over tighten the spark plugs you will be fine .

@JustFixinGarage

Жыл бұрын

If you check the video description I listed out the tools I used too :) in case you need to check or purchase .

Thank you, I’m going to try replacing this then see if it could be the culprit for my P0302 code problem. Do you think there is anything else that code could be for cylinder 2 misfire detected?

@JustFixinGarage

4 ай бұрын

It sure can cause it so could other factors but this is an easy part to rule out and if you get one at say AutoZone it’s lifetime warrantied . If new plugs and coil don’t help look for fuel injector issues or do a compression check

Hi sir. I bought a used Japanese engine for my 2014 Sonic and it has the same problem. And i checked many used Coils T6, T8, J6, J8. If i want to buy a new coil which one is better Please reply me

Thanks for the video. This is a lot of help!

@JustFixinGarage

Жыл бұрын

No problem! Glad it helped.

I had the same problem, replaced the coil pack but unfortunately it only lasted for 1year 7months. As I type this I need to replace it again 😏 where can I get a manufacturer’s one? I’m in SA

@JustFixinGarage

2 ай бұрын

AutoZone can often order you oem but I bought mine off Amazon . The oem Lasted just over a year and had a 2 year warranty . Got a refund and bought a Duralast that’s lifetime warranty so if it goes again I’ll just swap it for free and get part same day. I think part quality is a major problem since covid even oem is spotty

I appreciate ur video my wife has the same kinda car n sounds like the same problem I already replaced the purge valve the vvt sprockets intake n exhaust solenoids the valve timing sensors both of them the timing belt the camshaft position sensors n the spark plugs twice in a 4 month period I’m at my Witt’s end with that car n then when she was driving to work the other day it wouldn’t accelerate past 60 mph on the highway so now ima change the coil pack n c if I need new spark plugs but we just recently changed those I should’ve changed the coil pack when one of the spark plugs was kinda melted that would’ve told me the coil is bad but I didn’t snap to it .anyways I appreciate ur video n I liked n subbed

@JustFixinGarage

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment like and sub ! Hope this gets things fixed up for your wife’s car :) when you did the plugs I suggest the oem scan Delco plugs . Can’t go wrong with oem (usually). Let us know how it works out Amazon has the best price for the parts I’d bet.

@bigpoppapump4060

Жыл бұрын

@@JustFixinGarage the check engine light came back on as soon as I plugged the negative terminal had it scanned n it said the 3rd cylinder misfire n throttle body issue the car doesn't wanna accelerate like it used to I'm at wits end with this car

@JustFixinGarage

Жыл бұрын

@@bigpoppapump4060 Reading back over your list of parts replaced was the throttle body replaced already? They can cause alot of issues. If cylinder 3 continues to be an issue it might be worth checking all wiring to it and maybe even doing a compression check if not already just to rule out a mechanical failure. Next would be to try swapping injectors to see if thats an issue with Fuel. Do let me know about the throttle body. If those go usually car goes in limp mode.

Is there a design problem that the spark plug on the oil fill end gets hotter than the others? When I changed my plugs, that first one was hotter than the others. Could that same issue cause the deterioration and cracking you show on the coil on that end?

@JustFixinGarage

10 ай бұрын

I would lnt be surprised if thats the root cause. I feel like most design issues at this point in manufacturing are intentional to keep things from lasting. I have done a few of these Chevy motors and all have similar issues with that one piece coil pack. The heat and cracking may be a side effect of a bad connection/spark as that would generate more heat as well. Or it could be that is just a hotter side of the motor depending on where the water jackets are.

Thanks on my way to buy a new coil pack

@JustFixinGarage

Жыл бұрын

Let us know if that fixes it for you ! Be sure to do the plugs if it’s been a while.

Hey how many have come in since video? Just purchased one couple weeks ago and have had it in the shop twice . First time the said engine blow by was happening and second time they got the same diagnostic Code you did . “They saw cracks on 2 coil towers , also checked pcv system and noted crankcase vac above spec of 1hg at aprox 3-5hg , they recommend replacing camshaft cover and Ignition coil” and then they ended up installing a new valve cover and ignition coil . Do you think they did the right things and I should be set to go? or am in for a bunch of fixes on this car . I got $$ for the advice as well since it’s valuable I know . Thanks in advance

@JustFixinGarage

7 ай бұрын

I’ve had 3 of these come in for this issue . Keep in mind I do IT for a living this is just side work for friends and family and some extended friends so I don’t work out there more than maybe 1-2 times a week . One of them I saw twice where the coil failed in a year . Luckily it’s a 2 year dealer warranty on the part so easy swap . The valve covers that have built in pcv valves are known to be problems on this so it probably didn’t hurt . But usually bad pcv throws a different code .

@JustFixinGarage

7 ай бұрын

Oh and new plugs at the same time doesn’t hurt , bad plugs can cause the coil to fail prematurely too as it works harder to generate spark .

Will this also cause a gas smell when pressing the gas? I have the same year about 86700 miles on it and it just happened all of a sudden. But when trying to press the gas is hesitates and smells like gas.

@JustFixinGarage

Жыл бұрын

Due to misfires there would be an excess of unburned fuel . So the smell would be excessive and I would expect the car to bog out and hesitate when trying to give it more throttle. I suggest if your engine light is blinking you stop driving . As the excess fuel not burning can damage your catalytic converter and require it be replaced.

I need to fix mine 2015 chevy sonic LT 1.8L.

what size engine is this one mines a 1.4 tubro charger enginethis engine looks different

@JustFixinGarage

9 ай бұрын

Hello! I believe this is the 1.8 liter.

Are there any other parts that should be, or at least a good idea, to replace as part of a "tune up," like used to be done in the old days?

@JustFixinGarage

Жыл бұрын

For this car I’d say air filter , cabin air filter , The plugs and if needed the coil . It won’t have thinks like wires , cap , or button to do . These do have known failures in the pcv valve which if I remember correctly is built into the valve cover itself.

Thank you

@JustFixinGarage

11 ай бұрын

Welcome! hope it was helpful.

What is the rubber thing you put into the socket when you are taking out the spark?

@JustFixinGarage

Жыл бұрын

Most spark plug sockets have a piece of rubber in them to grab the spark plug so it pulls out the plug after it’s loosened . Mine kept getting stuck to the plug instead of staying in the socket .

@wolfnorth7075

Жыл бұрын

@@JustFixinGarage thanks for enlighten me.

Maybe you can do one on the crank sensor underneath the starter

@JustFixinGarage

Жыл бұрын

If I get a spark in that needs this job done I’ll be sure to film it :)

Can I find these parts in stores or do I have to look online for them

@JustFixinGarage

Жыл бұрын

AutoZone should either have them on stock or can order them for you . Otherwise Amazon is a great choice

do you really need anti-seize?

@JustFixinGarage

Жыл бұрын

I’ve become a person to use it a lot . However it’s not required and the factory doesn’t do it . There are also some plugs that even say not to do it. I have just had side plugs be stuck in the head due to rust and over torquing so I try to do this hoping the next person down the line doesn’t have issues . But 100% if you don’t want to use it you don’t . Just don’t over torque them.

Is this shop in Florida?

@JustFixinGarage

Жыл бұрын

We are in maryland ! I wish I was in Florida . Much less rust :) wouldn’t need to insulate the garage either .

ماذا وضعت على البوجيه شكرا

@JustFixinGarage

Жыл бұрын

بيرماتكس 80071 على الخيوط و بيرماتكس 81150 على ملف الإشعال. آسف إذا كان هذا لا يترجم بشكل جيد.

@JustFixinGarage

Жыл бұрын

ليس عليك تطبيقه. إنه المفضل لدي.

This just happened to my sonic son get it looked at tomorrow

@JustFixinGarage

Жыл бұрын

You doing the work yourself or taking it to the shop ?

@ComputerTech95

Жыл бұрын

@@JustFixinGarage probably myself what tools do I need besides t40

@JustFixinGarage

Жыл бұрын

@@ComputerTech95 spark plug socket , 10 mm I think socket , extension . Nothing crazy .

@JustFixinGarage

Жыл бұрын

Maybe no 10mm . But it’s all in the description I think

@ComputerTech95

Жыл бұрын

@@JustFixinGarage ok