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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006COBALT SS, 4D SEDAN, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 601 (CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM)DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION AND PROCEDURESCRUISE CONTROL INOPERATIVE/MALFUNCTIONINGCIRCUIT/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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CAUTION:
Refer to SIR Caution
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Disable the inflatable restraint steering wheel module when performing this diagnostic. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
- Ignition OFF, remove the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement .
- Disconnect the harness connector of the cruise control on/off switch.
- Ignition ON, measure for 10 volts or greater at the cruise control supply voltage circuit.
- If less than 10 volts, check for an open/high resistance or for a short to ground on the cruise control supply voltage circuit.
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector of the set/cruise, resume/accelerate switch. Test for an open/high resistance, a short to ground, or a short to voltage in the cruise control switch signal circuit between the BCM and the set/cruise, resume/accelerate switch.
- Test for an open/high resistance, a short to ground, or a short to voltage in the cruise control switch signal circuit between the cruise control on/off switch and the set/cruise, resume/accelerate switch.
- Test the component. If the circuits and the component tests are normal, replace the BCM.
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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.