Component Testing

2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION Component Testing
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.
IMPORTANT: You must perform the Circuit/System Testing before proceeding with Component Testing.
  1. Remove the CKP sensor and inspect the sensor and the O-ring for damage.
  2. Connect the connector to the CKP sensor.
  3. Ignition ON, engine OFF, observe the CKP Active Counter while passing a steel object by the tip of the sensor repeatedly. The CKP Active Counter should increment.
    • If the CKP Active Counter does not increment, replace the CKP sensor.
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  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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