Circuit/System Testing

2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION Circuit/System Testing
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  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the (C2) harness connector at the BCM.
  2. Verify that a test lamp illuminates between the B+ circuit terminal 2 and ground.
    • If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the B+ circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal and the B+ circuit fuse is open, test the supply voltage circuits listed below for a short to ground.

    Scan Tool Reference

    • Instrument panel lamp supply voltage circuit terminal 3 C2
    • Instrument panel lamp supply voltage circuit terminal 3 C6
  3. Ignition OFF, disconnect all of the instrument panel lamp components fed by the BCM supply voltage circuits listed below.
    • Instrument panel supply voltage circuit -terminal 3 C2
    • Instrument panel supply voltage circuit -terminal 3 C6
  4. Ignition ON, with a scan tool clear the DTC.
  5. Operate the vehicle within the conditions for running the DTC and verify the DTC does not reset.
    • If the DTC resets, test the instrument panel lamp supply voltage circuit for a short to ground. If the circuit test normal, replace the BCM.
  6. Reconnect each component one at a time and verify that the DTC does not reset as current.
    • If the DTC resets as current, test or replace the component responsible for setting the DTC.
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