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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006COBALT SS, 4D SEDAN, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 281 (ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM WITH TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM & STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM)DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION AND PROCEDURESDTC C0035-C0051TEST DESCRIPTION
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, Standard

Test Description

2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION Test Description
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.

The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.

  1. 3:  This step tests the wheel speed sensor for the proper resistance value.
  2. 4:  This step ensures that the wheel speed sensor generates the proper voltage.
DTC C0035-C0051

Step Action Value(s) Yes No
Schematic Reference: ABS Schematics 
Connector End View Reference: ABS Connector End Views 
1 Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle? - Go to Step 2  Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle
2
  1. Install a scan tool.
  2. Turn ON the ignition.
  3. Set up the scan tool snap shot feature to trigger for this DTC.
  4. Drive the vehicle at a speed greater than the specified value.
Does the scan tool indicate that this wheel speed DTC set?		 40 km/h (25 mph) Go to Step 3  Go to Diagnostic Aids
3 
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Disconnect the wheel speed sensor connector.
  3. Measure the resistance across the wheel speed sensor.
Does the resistance measure within the specified range?		 800-1,600 Ω Go to Step 4  Go to Step 8 
4 
  1. Spin the wheel.
  2. Measure the AC voltage across the wheel speed sensor.
Does the AC voltage measure greater than the specified value?		 100 mV Go to Step 5  Go to Step 8 
5 Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the wheel speed sensor. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs .
Did you find and correct the condition?		 - Go to Step 10  Go to Step 6 
6
  1. Disconnect the electronic brake control module (EBCM) harness connector.
  2. Install the J 39700  Breakout Box using J 39700-530  Cable Adapter to the EBCM harness connector only. See Special Tools .
  3. Test the wheel speed sensor circuits for the following conditions:
Did you find and correct the condition?		 - Go to Step 10  Go to Step 7 
7 Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector for the EBCM. Refer Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs .
Did you find and correct the condition?		 - Go to Step 10  Go to Step 9 
8 Replace the wheel speed sensor. Refer to Wheel Bearing/Hub Replacement - Front or Wheel Bearing/Hub Replacement - Rear .
Did you complete the replacement?		 - Go to Step 10  -
9 Replace the EBCM. Refer to Control Module References for replacement, setup and programming.
Did you complete the repair?		 - Go to Step 10  -
10
  1. Use the scan tool in order to clear the DTCs.
  2. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC as specified in the supporting text.
Does the DTC reset?		 - Go to Step 2  System OK
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