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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006COBALT SS, 4D SEDAN, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 261 (KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM)DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION AND PROCEDURESPANIC MODE INOPERATIVE
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, Standard
Panic Mode Inoperative
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION Panic Mode Inoperative
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Buick LaCrosse and 2006 Buick Allure. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Panic Mode Inoperative
| Step | Action | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schematic Reference: Β Keyless Entry SchematicsΒ Β Connector End View Reference:Β Keyless Entry Connector End ViewsΒ |
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| 1 | Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle? | Go to Step 2Β | Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle in Vehicle DTC Information |
| 2 | With the keyless entry transmitter, attempt to operate the panic function. Do the horns and the headlamps pulse on and off? |
Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems | Go to Step 3Β |
| 3 | Do any of the panic functions operate? | Go to Step 4Β | Go to Keyless Entry System InoperativeΒ |
| 4 | Do the headlamps pulse on and off? | Go to Diagnostic Starting Point - Horns in Vehicle DTC Information | Go to Diagnostic Starting Point - Lighting Systems in Vehicle DTC Information |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.