Circuit/System Testing

2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION Circuit/System Testing
  1. With the ignition OFF, disconnect C305.
  2. With the ignition ON, install a scan tool and observe the Fuel Tank Level Remaining parameter in the ECM EVAP Data List.
    • If the Fuel Tank Level Remaining parameter indicates a value less than 4 percent, check the signal circuit of the fuel level sensor for a short to ground between C305 and the fuel level sensor.
  • If the fuel level sensor circuit tests normal between C305 and the fuel level sensor, replace the fuel level sensor.
  • If the Fuel Tank Level Remaining parameter indicates a value greater than 4 percent, check the signal circuit of the fuel level sensor circuit for a short to ground between C305 and the ECM.
  • If the fuel level sensor circuit tests normal between C305 and the ECM, replace the ECM
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