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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006COBALT SS, 4D SEDAN, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 703 (CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM)DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION AND PROCEDURESCRUISE CONTROL MALFUNCTIONCOMPONENT TESTING
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, Standard
Component Testing
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION Component Testing
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IMPORTANT:
The cruise control switch must be ON in order to properly measure the resistance of the - SET, + RES switches.
- Disconnect the harness connector at the steering wheel controls switch - left.
- Connect a DMM between terminals 4 and 5 of the steering wheel control switch - left.
- Cruise control switch ON, measure the resistance while individually activation and holding each cruise control function switches and compare the resistance reading to the values in the table for the appropriate switch.
- If any of the resistance measurements for the individual switches are not within the specified resistance values, replace the steering wheel controls - left.
| Function Switch | Minimum Resistance Value | Maximum Resistance Value |
|---|---|---|
| Off | O.L. | O.L. |
| On | 0.0 Ohms | 0.5 Ohms |
| - SET | 1.4k Ohms | 1.6k Ohms |
| + RES | 4.3k Ohms | 4.5k Ohms |
| neutral position | 8.0k Ohms | 8.5k Ohms |
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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.