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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006COBALT SS, 4D SEDAN, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 157 (ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM)DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION AND PROCEDURESVIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM REMOTE CONTROL INOPERATIVEVIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM REMOTE CONTROL INOPERATIVE
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, Standard
Video Entertainment System Remote Control Inoperative
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION Video Entertainment System Remote Control Inoperative
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Schematic Reference: Video System Schematics
IMPORTANT:
The following information lists the most probable cause of the concern to the least probable cause, followed by the appropriate test for the condition. If the list leads to the replacement of a component, always inspect for a poor connection before proceeding with the replacement. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
and Connector Repairs
in Wiring Systems.
- Remote battery drained-Install new batteries in the remote.
- Bus data from display circuit shorted to ground-Test the Bus Data from Display circuit from the radio for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
- Overhead console faulty-Replace overhead console. Refer to Overhead Console - VES Replacement .
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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.