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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006COBALT SS, 4D SEDAN, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 291 (PROGRAMMING AND SETUP - ALL SYSTEMS)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSPOWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING AND SETUPPCM REPROGRAMMING
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, Standard

PCM Reprogramming

2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION PCM Reprogramming
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.
  • If the PCM needs to be reprogrammed, refer to Service Programming System (SPS) .
  • Engine Oil Life Remaining-When available, use a scan tool to reset the Engine Oil Life Remaining back to the original percentage recorded before the module was reprogrammed.
    • IMPORTANT: After programming, perform the following to avoid future misdiagnosis:
  • Turn the ignition OFF for 30 seconds.
  • Turn the ignition ON with the engine OFF.
  • Use the scan tool in order to retrieve history DTCs from all modules.
  • Clear all history DTCs.
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