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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006COBALT SS, 4D SEDAN, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 726 (CONVENTIONAL BRAKE COMPONENTS)CONVENTIONAL BRAKE COMPONENTSBRAKE FLUID LEVEL SWITCH TEST
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, Standard
Brake Fluid Level Switch Test
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION Brake Fluid Level Switch Test
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- Disconnect the brake fluid level switch connector.
- Check for continuity between the terminals (1) and (2) with the float in the down position and in the up position.NOTE:
- If both the ABS/VSA indicator and the brake system indicator (Red) come on at the same time, check the ABS or the VSA system first: ABS (see GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION ), VSA (see GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION ).
- Remove the brake fluid completely from the reservoir. With the float down, there should be continuity.
- Fill the reservoir/subreservoir with brake fluid to the MAX (upper) level (A). With the float up, there should be no continuity.
- If the parking brake switch and brake fluid level switch are OK, but the brake system indicator (Red) does not function, do the gauge control module self-diagnostic function (see SELF-DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTION ).
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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.