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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006COBALT SS, 4D SEDAN, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 586 (CELLULAR SYSTEM, ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM, AND NAVIGATION SYSTEM)DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION AND PROCEDURESRADIO POOR RECEPTIONCIRCUIT/SYSTEM TESTING
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, Standard
Circuit/System Testing
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION Circuit/System Testing
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IMPORTANT:
Perform the Audio System Troubleshooting Hints to properly identify the customers concern before using this diagnostic.
- With the ignition OFF, disconnect the ground harness connector at the antenna. Test for less than 1.0 ohm of resistance between the antenna ground circuit terminal 1 and chassis ground
- If greater than the specified range, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.
- With the ignition OFF, disconnect the antenna cable from the radio. With a DMM, verify there is less than 0.20 ohms between the negative battery cable and the coaxial cable metal outer shield.
- If greater than 0.20 ohms, replace the antenna coax cable.
- Disconnect the coax cable from the antenna mast. With a DMM, verify there is less than 3.5 ohms between the radio end coaxial cable conductor and the antenna end coaxial cable conductor.
- If greater than 3.5 ohms, replace the coax cable.
- If no problems are found with the coax cable or the grounding of the antena mast replace the radio.
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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.