Circuit/System Verification

2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION Circuit/System Verification
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  1. With the ignition OFF, inspect the engine wiring harnesses carrying the CMP sensor circuits for the following conditions:
    • Close routing of aftermarket electrical equipment
    • Close to solenoids, motors, and relays

      Correct any wire harness routing or component placement conditions, if it is determined to be a possible source of electrical interference.

  2. With the ignition ON, engine OFF, use the live plot function on the scan tool. Select the engine speed parameter and the CMP sensor parameter. Change the minimum spec to 400 RPM for both parameters. Change the maximum spec to 4,000 RPM for both parameters.
  3. Start the engine and observe the scan tool.
  4. Quickly accelerate and release the accelerator pedal several times. Do not accelerate past 4,000 RPM. The 2 graphed lines on the live plot display should track together across the screen.
  5. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC. You may also operate the vehicle within the conditions that you observed from the Freeze Frame/Failure Records data.
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