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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006COBALT SS, 4D SEDAN, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 778 (INTERIOR LIGHTS)CEILING LIGHT TEST/REPLACEMENT
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, Standard

Ceiling Light Test/Replacement

2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION Ceiling Light Test/Replacement
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  1. Turn the ceiling light switch OFF.
  2. Carefully pry the lens (A) off with a small screwdriver.

    Ceiling Light: 8W 

    Fig 1: Identifying Lens, Ceiling Light And 3P Connector
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  3. Remove the screws, then remove the ceiling light (B).
  4. Disconnect the 3P connector (C) from the ceiling light.
  5. Check for continuity between the terminals.
    • There should be continuity between the terminals No. 1 and No. 2 with the switch in the middle (DOOR) position.
    • There should be continuity between the terminals > No. 2 and No. 3 (body ground) with the switch in the ON position.
    • There should be no continuity between the terminals No. 1 and No. 2, and between the terminals No. 2 and No. 3 (body ground) with the switch in the OFF position.
  6. If the continuity is not as specified, check the bulb. If the bulb is OK, replace the ceiling light.
  7. Install the light in the reverse order of removal.
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