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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006COBALT SS, 4D SEDAN, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 380 (ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM - 3.5L - DTC P0010 TO DTC P0420)DTC P0101 OR P1101CIRCUIT/SYSTEM TESTING
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, Standard
Circuit/System Testing
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION Circuit/System Testing
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo and 2006 Chevrolet Impala. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
- Measure the battery voltage.
- Disconnect the MAF sensor.
- Connect a test lamp between the MAF sensor ignition 1 voltage circuit and a good ground.
- With the test lamp still connected, measure for battery voltage between the ignition 1 voltage circuit and a good ground.
- If the voltage is not within 1.5 volts of battery voltage, repair the high resistance in the circuit.
- Measure the voltage between the MAF sensor signal circuit and a good ground for 4.9-5.2 volts.
- If the voltage is less than 4.9 volts, test the circuit for a high resistance.
- If the voltage is within 4.9-5.2 volts, test the circuit for a short to the IAT signal circuit or to any other 5-volt reference circuit.
- Turn OFF the ignition and all electrical accessories. Allow sufficient time for the control module to power down before taking a resistance measurement.
- Measure the resistance between the ground circuit of the MAF sensor and a good ground for less than 5 ohms of resistance. You should measure less than 5 ohms of resistance.
- If the resistance is more than 5 ohms, repair the high resistance in the ground circuit.
- Connect the J 38522 to the signal circuit of the MAF sensor and a good ground. See Special Tools .
- To set up the variable speed generator, use the switches to set the duty cycle to normal, the frequency to 5 K, and the signal switch to 5 volts.
- Start the engine and observe the MAF Sensor parameter for a range of 4,950-5,025 Hertz.
- If the MAF Sensor parameter is not within 4,950-5,025 Hertz, replace the control module.
- If the MAF Sensor parameter is within 4,950-5,025 Hertz, replace the MAF sensor.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.