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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006COBALT SS, 4D SEDAN, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 735 (HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING)CLIMATE CONTROLRECIRCULATION CONTROL MOTOR TEST
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, Standard
Recirculation Control Motor Test
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION Recirculation Control Motor Test
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- Open the glove box. While holding the glove box, release the glove box stops on each side from the dashboard by pushing them in, then lower the glove box (see step 1 ).
- Disconnect the 7P connector from the recirculation control motor.NOTE: Incorrectly applying power and ground to the recirculation control motor will damage it. Follow the instructions carefully.
- Connect battery power to terminal No. 1 of the recirculation control motor, and ground terminals No. 5 and No. 7; the recirculation control motor should run smoothly. To avoid damaging the recirculation control motor, do not reverse power and ground. Disconnect terminals No. 5 or No. 7 from ground; the recirculation control motor should stop at Fresh (when terminal No. 5 is disconnected) or Recirculate (when terminal No. 7 is disconnected). Don't cycle the recirculation control motor for a long time.
- If the recirculation control motor did not run in step 3, remove it, then check the recirculation control linkage and door for smooth movement.
- If the linkage and door move smoothly, replace the recirculation control motor (see RECIRCULATION CONTROL MOTOR REPLACEMENT ).
- If the linkage or door sticks or binds, repair them as needed.
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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.