Section 236 (Electrical Component Locator): Switches

2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION Switches
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SWITCHES LOCATION

Component Location
Backup Switch (M/T) At left side of transmission. See Figure .
Brake Fluid Level Switch On master brake cylinder reservoir. See Figure .
Clutch Start Switch On clutch pedal bracket.
Coolant Level Switch At front of engine compartment, mounted on radiator.
Cruise/Brake Switch On brake pedal bracket. See Figure .
Door Jamb Switch - Driver Left front corner of the I/P, in side access panel.
Door Jamb Switch - Front Passenger Right front corner of the I/P, in side access panel.
Door Jamb Switch - Left Rear Near base of left "B" pillar.
Door Jam Switch - Right Rear Near base of right "B" pillar.
Door Latch - Driver Integral to driver's door lock mechanism.
Door Latch - Front Passenger Integral to front passenger's door lock mechanism.
Door Latch - Left Rear Integral to left rear door lock mechanism.
Door Latch - Right Rear Integral to right rear door lock mechanism.
Engine Oil Pressure (EOP) Switch (2.2L) On engine block, near oil filter. See Figure .
Engine Oil Pressure (EOP) Switch (3.5L) On oil pump housing, on lower right front of engine. See Figure .
Liftgate Lock Actuator/Ajar Switch On liftgate latch. See Figure .
Low Brake Fluid Switch In master cylinder reservoir.
Low Coolant Level Switch On bottom of coolant surge tank.
Oil Light Reset Switch In underhood fuse block.
Park Brake Switch At base of park brake lever. See Figure .
Park/Neutral Position Switch (VT25-E) At top of automatic transmission. See Figure .
Park/Neutral Position Switch (5AT) At rear of automatic transmission. See Figure .
Rocker Arm Oil Control Switch (3.5L) At lower right front of engine, above oil filter. See Figure .
Seat Belt Switch - Driver In driver's seat belt buckle. See Figure .
Seat Belt Switch - Passenger In front passenger's seat belt buckle. See Figure .
Stop Lamp Switch On brake pedal bracket. See Figure .
TFP Manual Valve Position Switch Assembly (4T45-E) In automatic transmission assembly. See Figure .
Transmission Range Switch (PNP Switch) On top of transmission.
3rd Clutch Fluid Pressure Switch (5AT) At rear of automatic transmission. See Figure .
4th Clutch Fluid Pressure Switch (5AT) At rear of automatic transmission. See Figure .
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