Circuit/System Verification

2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION Circuit/System Verification
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Pontiac G5 and 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Ignition ON, while pressing the brake pedal, observe the scan tool Brake Lamp parameter. The reading should be ON with the brake pedal pressed.
  2. Ignition ON, observe the scan tool BCM BTSI Solenoid Command parameter. The parameter should change from ON to OFF when the brake pedal is depressed.
    • If not the specified parameter, replace the BCM.
  3. Press the brake pedal, the vehicle operator should be able to move the shifter lever out of the park position.
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