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2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, Standard
Section 723 (IMA System)
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION Section 723 (IMA System)
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- Special Tools
- Service Precautions
- General Troubleshooting Information
- DTC Troubleshooting Index
- Symptom Troubleshooting Index
- System Description
- MCM Inputs and Outputs at Connector A (31P)
- MCM Inputs and Outputs at Connector B (24P)
- MCM Inputs and Outputs at Connector C (22P)
- MCM Inputs and Outputs at Connector E (31P)
- IMA System
- Operating Conditions
- Auto Idle Stop System
- Auto Idle Stop Conditions
- Engine Restart Conditions
- ECT/IAT Auto Idle Stop Conditions
- Brake Booster Vacuum Auto Idle Stop Conditions
- SOC/Battery Temperature Auto Idle Stop Conditions
- In-Vehicle Humidity Auto Idle Stop Conditions
- Climate Control Unit Auto Idle Stop Conditions
- Intelligent Power Unit (IPU)
- Power Control Unit (PCU)
- IMA Motor
- Battery Module
- Junction Board
- IPU Module Fan
- Power Cables
- Circuit Diagram
- Component Location Index
- DTC Troubleshooting
- DTC P0562 (15): Motor Control Module (MCM) Power Source Circuit Unexpected Voltage; DTC P0562 (94): Motor Control Module (MCM) System Low Voltage
- DTC P0602 (91): Motor Control Module (MCM) Programming Error; DTC P0602 (92): Motor Control Module (MCM) Program Not Installed (Battery Condition Monitor Program)
- DTC P062F (60, 61): Motor Control Module (MCM) Internal Circuit EEPROM Error
- DTC P06B1 (79): Battery Current Sensor Circuit Malfunction
- DTC P0A1B (84): Motor Control Module (MCM) Internal Circuit Malfunction
- DTC P0A27 (46): High Voltage Contactor/Bypass Contactor Stays Activated
- DTC P0A3C (39): Motor Power Inverter (MPI) Module Overheating
- DTC P0A3F (89): Motor Rotor Position Sensor Circuit Malfunction
- DTC P0A5E (24): U Phase Motor Current Sensor Circuit Low Voltage
- DTC P0A5F (25): U Phase Motor Current Sensor Circuit High Voltage
- DTC P0A61 (26): V Phase Motor Current Sensor Circuit Low Voltage
- DTC P0A62 (27): V Phase Motor Current Sensor Circuit High Voltage
- DTC P0A64 (28): W Phase Motor Current Sensor Circuit Low Voltage
- DTC P0A65 (29): W Phase Motor Current Sensor Circuit High Voltage
- DTC P0A78 (32): Motor Power Inverter (MPI) Module Internal Circuit Malfunction
- DTC P0A7E (72): Battery Module Overheating
- DTC P0A7F (78): Battery Module Deterioration
- DTC P0A94 (48): DC-DC Converter Output Low Voltage
- DTC P0A9D (49): Battery Module Temperature Sensor 1 Circuit Low Voltage
- DTC P0A9E (50): Battery Module Temperature Sensor 1 Circuit High Voltage
- DTC P0AA6 (59): High Voltage Circuit Isolation Problem
- DTC P0AA7 (76): Motor Control Module (MCM) Internal Circuit Malfunction
- DTC P0AC0 (65): Battery Current Sensor 1 Circuit Malfunction
- DTC P0AC1 (115): Battery Current Sensor 1 Circuit Low Voltage
- DTC P0AC2 (114): Battery Current Sensor 1 Circuit High Voltage
- DTC P0AC7 (51): Battery Module Temperature Sensor 2 Circuit Low Voltage
- DTC P0AC8 (52): Battery Module Temperature Sensor 2 Circuit High Voltage
- DTC P0ACC (53): Battery Module Temperature Sensor 3 Circuit Low Voltage
- DTC P0ACD (54): Battery Module Temperature Sensor 3 Circuit High Voltage
- DTC P0AE1 (62): Bypass Contactor Malfunction
- DTC P0B0F (113): Battery Current Sensor 2 Circuit Malfunction
- DTC P0B10 (117): Battery Current Sensor 2 Circuit Low Voltage
- DTC P0B11 (116): Battery Current Sensor 2 Circuit High Voltage
- DTC P0BE6 (86): U Phase Motor Current Sensor Circuit Malfunction
- DTC P0BEA (87): V Phase Motor Current Sensor Circuit Malfunction
- DTC P0BEE (88): W Phase Motor Current Sensor Circuit Malfunction
- DTC P0BFD (30): Motor Current Sensor Circuit Malfunction
- DTC P1437 (41): Motor Power Inverter (MPI) Module Short Circuit
- DTC P1440 (57): Motor Power Inverter (MPI) module Output Circuit Malfunction
- DTC P1446 (74): Battery Module Individual Voltage Input Deviation
- DTC P1448 (63): Intelligent Power Unit (IPU) Module Fan Problem
- DTC P1570 (66): Battery Module Individual Voltage Problem
- DTC P1574 (68): Battery Module Temperature Signal Circuit Malfunction
- DTC P1575 (12): Motor Power Inverter (MPI) Module Voltage Malfunction
- DTC P1586 (23): Battery Current Sensor Signal Malfunction
- DTC P15A5 (85): Motor Current Sensor Circuit Malfunction
- DTC P15AA (93): Motor Rotor Position Not Learned
- DTC P15C4 (118): Auto Idle Stop System Malfunction
- DTC P1634 (47): Motor Power Inverter (MPI) Module Signal Circuit Malfunction
- DTC P1673 (22): Motor Control Module (MCM) Relay Stays Activated
- DTC P16C3 (31): DC-DC Converter Temperature Sensor Circuit Malfunction
- DTC U0029 (107,108): F-CAN Malfunction (BUS-OFF (Motor Control Module (MCM)));
- DTC U0038 (99): IMA-CAN Malfunction (BUS-OFF (Motor Control Module (MCM))); DTC U1204 (55): IMA-CAN Malfunction (Powertrain Control Module (PCM) - Motor Control Module (MCM))
- DTC U0100 (102,103): F-CAN Malfunction (Powertrain Control Module (PCM)-Motor Control Module (MCM))
- DTC U0155 (106): F-CAN Malfunction (Gauge Control Module-Motor Control Module (MCM))
- DTC U0311 (123): MCM and BCM Program Version Mismatch
- DTC U0312 (124): BCM, MCM and PGM-FI System Program Version Mismatch
- DTC U1220 (34): DC-DC Converter Lost Communication with Motor Control Module (MCM)
- DTC U1221 (35): Motor Control Module (MCM) Lost Communication with DC-DC Converter
- IMA System Indicator Circuit Troubleshooting
- Charging System Indicator Circuit Troubleshooting
- DLC Circuit Troubleshooting
- Auto Idle Stop System Inspection
- Auto Idle Stop System Troubleshooting
- IPU Cover Removal/Installation
- Motor Control Module (MCM) Update
- Motor Control Module (MCM) Removal/Installation
- DC-DC Converter Removal/Installation
- Motor Power Inverter (MPI) Module Removal/Installation
- IPU Case Removal/Installation
- Battery Module Removal/Installation
- IPU Module Fan Replacement
- IPU Module Air Duct Removal/Installation
- IMA Motor Power Cable Removal/Installation
- IMA Motor Rotor Removal/Installation
- Drain Cover Removal/Installation
- IMA Motor Housing Removal/Installation
- IMA Motor Rotor Position Sensor Removal/Installation
- Idle Stop Switch Signal Circuit Troubleshooting
- Idle Stop Switch Replacement
- Idle Stop Switch Adjustment
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.