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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006COBALT SS, 4D SEDAN, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 157 (ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM)DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION AND PROCEDURESDIGITAL RADIO POOR OR NO RECEPTION
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, Standard
Digital Radio Poor or No Reception
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION Digital Radio Poor or No Reception
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Digital Radio Poor or No Reception
| Step | Action | Values | Yes | No |
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| Schematic Reference: Radio/Audio System Schematics (U1C/UM7) or Radio/Audio System Schematics (WBM) or Radio/Audio System Schematics (U2K) Connector End View Reference: Entertainment Connector End Views |
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| 1 | Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle? | - | Go to Step 2 | Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle in Vehicle DTC Information |
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- | Go to Step 3 | Go to Step 5 |
| 3 | Tune the radio to several other satellite channels. Is the reception clear? |
- | Go to Audio System Troubleshooting Hints | Go to Step 4 |
| 4 | Contact XM at 1-800-556-3600 to verify customer account status or possible network problems. Did you find and correct the condition? |
- | Go to Step 14 | Go to Step 10 |
| 5 | Contact XM at 1-800-556-3600 to verify possible network problems. Did you find and correct the condition? |
- | Go to Step 14 | Go to Step 6 |
| 6 | With a scan tool, observe the digital radio antenna in the digital radio receiver data list. Does the scan tool indicate that the digital radio antenna is within the specified range? |
1200-1800 mV | Go to Step 10 | Go to Step 7 |
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4.5-5.5 V | Go to Step 8 | Go to Step 10 |
| 8 | Test the antenna cables for an open, short, or high resistance. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
in Wiring Systems. Did you find the condition? |
- | Go to Step 9 | Go to Step 11 |
| 9 | Replace the antenna cable. Refer to Coaxial Cable Replacement - Digital Radio . Did you complete the replacement? |
- | Go to Step 14 | - |
| 10 | Inspect for poor connections at the digital radio receiver. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? |
- | Go to Step 14 | Go to Step 12 |
| 11 | Inspect for poor connections at the digital radio antenna. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? |
- | Go to Step 14 | Go to Step 13 |
| 12 | Replace the digital radio receiver. Refer to Control Module References
in Computer/Integrating Systems for replacement, setup, and programming. Did you complete the replacement? |
- | Go to Step 14 | - |
| 13 | Replace the digital radio antenna. Refer to Antenna Replacement - Digital Radio . Did you complete the replacement? |
- | Go to Step 14 | - |
| 14 | Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? |
- | System OK | Go to Step 2 |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.