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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006COBALT SS, 4D SEDAN, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 699 (ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM & FUEL SYSTEM - 2.2L (L61) - TROUBLESHOOTING & DIAGNOSIS)FUEL PUMP ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT DIAGNOSISCIRCUIT/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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- Ignition OFF, disconnect the fuel pump relay.
- Ignition ON, verify that a test lamp illuminates between the ground circuit terminal and B+.
- If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the ground circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance.
- Verify that a test lamp does not illuminate between the ground circuit terminal and the control circuit terminal.
- If the test lamp illuminates, test the control circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the ECM.
- Remove the test lamp.
- Command the fuel pump relay ON with a scan tool. Verify the scan tool fuel pump relay Ckt. Short Grnd Test Status parameter is OK.
- If not the specified value, test the fuel pump relay control circuit for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the ECM.
- Install a 3A fused jumper wire between the fuel pump relay control circuit terminal and the ground circuit terminal. Command the fuel pump ON with a scan tool. Verify the scan tool fuel pump relay Ckt. Short Grnd Test Status parameter is Fault.
- If not the specified value, test the fuel pump relay control circuit for an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the ECM.
- Inspect the fuel pump fuse.
- If the fuel pump fuse is open, test for the following conditions:
- A short to ground in the relay switch B+ circuit
- A short to ground in the supply voltage circuit of the fuel pump
- If the above circuits test normal, replace the fuel sender.
- If the fuel pump fuse is open, test for the following conditions:
- Verify that a test light illuminates between the B+ circuit and ground.
- If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the B+ circuit for an open/high resistance.
- Connect a 15A fused jumper wire between the B+ circuit and the supply voltage circuit of the fuel pump. Verify the fuel pump is activated.
- If the fuel pump does not activate, test for the following conditions:
- An open/high resistance in the supply voltage circuit of the fuel pump
- An open/high resistance in the ground circuit of the fuel pump
- If the above circuits test normal, replace the fuel sender.
- If the fuel pump does not activate, test for the following conditions:
- If all circuits test normal, test or replace the fuel pump relay.
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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.