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That code refers to the engine thermostat or heater thermostat..check to see if the heater works, if so it is the engine thermostat..have that fixed..could lead to overheating or not hot enough to burn fuel completely and eventually gum up the valve, engine sludge and then the Catalytic Converter overheats due to deposits if left long enough.

I'm fairly sure you don't need to remove anything. Just pry off the old emblem and push on the new one..only clips holding it I think.

On some phones you can activate and set up a 'WiFi Hotspot" by converting your LTE data to wifi through the network settings and configure the car to join your access point. I have a Kyocera E4710 DuraXE flip phone that allows that with a quick navigation menu and a turn on or off WiFi Hotspot. I've used it to get WiFi to my MacBook Air in areas that do not have wifi. Even way out in the middle of the Everglades..as long as you have a phone signal you are good to go...check to see if your phone has this easy to use feature. I am also able to do this kind of wireless tethering with bluetooth.

Really..It's a Chevy..not a Holden...why not get a Corvette or Camaro logo..or better still. Buy a car that matches the logo you want.

Really? The 2017 has non of those useful function buttons? That's a definate down-grade from previous years. Here is a pix of the 2013 dash & buttons...I find them very useful...

Oh for gods sake Bobby. Just push the silent button on tour steering wheel buttons..lower left on my 2013. >>PFJN>>Hooking a phone is simple..do it once and it remembers..manual has all the info..I do not use a smart phone..but have a mil sat phone that will give me wifi anywhere thru LTE and I am no techie and was super easy to set up..

I've avoided any software updates or any of the software/firmware recalls..no problems as described in the recall notices. My 2013 with 4sp auto tranny unit has had zero issues with that..120Kmi++. If it's working fine...why fix a problem that does not exist? Still has the original battery.

Not so much these day Bobby. State and even local PD's have some very fast cars and lines of communication with units up ahead....not like the old days when we could take our Motor-bikes way ahead and our car's Hemi engines with carb etc mods would out-run the stock trooper cars with 429Cu-in and no good communication..Welcome to 1984, er, I mean 2017.

The PCV recall was the most important recall. Make sure you had this done,,if not..well, you are looking at a new engine warranty or not. The PCV issue that was fixed by replacing that PCV valve..the issue on PCV failure was engine being flooded with oil at intake..destroying upper engine and excessive oil consumption..chek that NOW so it can be ruled out or in..K?

TimCim, something like that could be any number of things...if the car idles smoothly and runs OK in between your 'low power' mode, it is probably a minor sensor issue. If the car idles rough or is hard to start it would likely be a mechanical issue. You did have the PCV recall done, right?..good luck and keep us up-to-date pls. And a plus 1 to that Bobby..still the cars today are better built to tighter specs and don't rust as quickly..but, ya, I get your drift... I recall a '69 Roadrunner with a 383cu.in V8 and to increase power all I had to do was change the carb with a huge 100

As I thought and suggested in my previous post..no clutch contact. Surprised it was so difficult to replace with an engine pull required. ....Nice work PickyBiker!!

Yes, I think you are in good shape with the short distances you travel..The CVT may last 50Kmi or 200Kmi..who knows..too new to judge. 7 yr. warranty helps as well.

Ya..I would do the same--5yrs or 100Kmi...I thought you had a 2013 though Tozzi..no CVT on the 2013's.

Nope..Only Spark and Land/Range Rover forums..Not much on the rover forum..boring stuff....OH...and no facebook, myspace, yourspace, myface, clouds of any kind, twitter or any other social media non...zero..zip.

Bobby, do you not have a single "recirculate" button on the dash like earlier Sparks?..

Could be an issue where the clutch plate is not making contact with the flywheel due to somehow coming to be completely out of adjustment. If that is the case the adjustment mechanism could be out of place or damaged and would be a far less expensive fix than if it was a broken gear laying on the tranny bottom...just a though as this is something I have seen only once on a '65 corvette. Adjustment unit had just come loose and was not connected causing the adjustment to go to maximum clearance. Sounds like you are doing the right things by process of elimination..good luck and pls keep us in th

Actually, that a good point about using the ornament, I often have trouble seeing the front when parking...OK Bobby...you are redeemed.

Oh, for God's sake..what were you thinking when you bought that? What's next?..Racing stripes and "Super Sport" stickers? OK..I kid, but seriously Bobby?

Excellent analogy Bobby...I covered this exact stress factor due to bumping/vibration in a previous post. This would not be an issue if the tank and material were designed with that in mind. Having a metal tube insert in the coolant return area causes more expansion differential than a tank with common material. It is my understanding that the new tank design now available for the Spark, Sonic and Cruze do NOT have the metal insert in the coolant return location..common material but not sure if the plastic is a different grade to withstand the hot/cold cycle that will deteriorate the flex of t

Spark runs a little higher operating temp than most and I believe the material used for the tank is not up to the higher temps of the coolant return area. Also don't think the structural design at the coolant return area is up to constant vibration and movement between connected areas..bad material and design. Should be a recall on this as it not only affects the Spark, but also a few other units that run hot like the Sonic and some Cruze units mostly the ones with a turbo.

Ya..the electric steering is indeed very responsive and works much better than I expected in the long term.

Truck driver insurance should be able to cover that.

I would take it to a trusted independent garage just for the diagnosis before a parts order as it could be a number of things both minor or major.

OK Bobby..missed that one as I was prepped in San Diego for my 'Nam tour and we didn't get much news. But I do know there was another big one that affected the NE and Eastern Canada as well in '71 or '72. Thanx for the great pix..I can see why you moved south..Ha! ...BTW, Just hit 140Kmi+ on my '13 Spark...no major issues in fact the only issue was the coolant tank leak..4sp auto/tranny still tight and responsive as new. Compression even across all 4 and starts with a flick of the key on the original battery with a very smooth idle that is so quiet you can't hear the engine running from outsid

Bobby, I think that snow storm you are referring to was March.20.1971 or '72..I was flying piston poppers back then and was re-routed from Logan to JFK..Biggest snow storm ever!