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2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, Standard
Section 779 (Audio System)
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION Section 779 (Audio System)
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- Component Location Index
- General Troubleshooting Information
- Symptom Troubleshooting Index
- System Description
- Overview
- Muting Logic
- USB Adapter
- GA-Net Bus Configuration
- Anti-theft Feature
- Audio basic operation
- USB function
- iPod
- System Diagram
- Audio Glossary
- Audio Unit Connector for Inputs and Outputs
- With navigation (Audio-navigation unit)
- Audio-Navigation Unit Connector A (24P)
- Audio-Navigation Unit Connector B (24P)
- Audio-Navigation Unit Connector E (14P)
- Audio-Navigation Unit Connector G (3P)
- Without navigation (Except DX)
- AUDIO UNIT CONNECTOR A (24P) (2010 Model)
- AUDIO UNIT CONNECTOR A (24P) (2011 Model)
- AUDIO UNIT CONNECTOR E (14P) (with USB adapter)
- Audio Unit Connector G (3P)
- Without navigation (DX Model)
- Audio Unit Connector A (17P)
- Audio Unit Connector B (20P)
- USB Adapter Unit Connector for Inputs and Outputs
- Auxiliary Jack Assembly Connector for Inputs and Outputs
- Circuit Diagram
- Self-diagnostic Function
- How to Obtain the Audio Unit Serial Number
- How to check the audio system condition
- Display Specifications
- Entry LCD lighting/lights-outs mode (press No. 3 button)
- Illumination level (for the gauge illumination) indication (press No. 4 button)
- Vehicle speed pulse indication (press No. 5 button)
- Reception level indication (Push and hold 5 sec. FM/AM button) (Except DX model)
- Reception level indication (Press and hold 5 sec. FM button) (DX model)
- Speaker Check Mode
- Error Codes
- Symptom Troubleshooting
- Poor AM or FM radio reception or interference (with navigation)
- Poor AM or FM radio reception or interference (without navigation)
- Audio-navigation unit power switch will not turn on (No information display and no sound) (with navigation)
- Audio unit power switch will not turn on (No information display and no sound) (without navigation)
- Audio-navigation unit power switch will not turn off (with navigation)
- Audio unit power switch will not turn off (without navigation)
- No sound is heard from the speaker(s) (display is normal) (with navigation)
- No sound is heard from the speaker(s) (display is normal) (without navigation)
- Audio system sound is weak or distorted (display is normal)
- Audio-navigation unit button illumination does not work (with navigation)
- Audio unit button illumination does not work (without navigation)
- Volume does not increase with speed (with navigation)
- Volume does not increase with speed (without navigation)
- Volume is too high or too low when driving at freeway speeds
- Radio tuner does not change stations
- Audio disc does not load
- Audio disc does not eject
- Audio disc does not play
- Audio disc skips
- Audio remote switch does not work properly (with navigation)
- Audio remote switch does not work properly (without navigation)
- Audio unit button does not work (without navigation)
- Radio preset memory is lost (with navigation)
- Radio preset memory is lost (without navigation)
- Volume does not change (with navigation)
- Volume does not change (without navigation)
- Display does not dim or brighten with dimmer (without navigation)
- Auxiliary input sound is low or cannot be heard (with navigation)
- Auxiliary input sound is low or cannot be heard (without navigation)
- Audio unit disc indicator does not work (without navigation)
- USB input sound is low or cannot be heard (with navigation)
- USB input sound is low or cannot be heard (without navigation)
- USB device does not function (with navigation)
- USB device does not function (without navigation)
- Audio disc cannot be inserted and/or ejected (with navigation)
- PC card will not play/card icon on audio screen cannot be selected (with navigation)
- Sound Quality Diagnosis
- Audio Unit Removal/Installation
- Speaker Test/Replacement
- Audio Remote Switch Test
- Audio Remote Switch Replacement
- USB Adapter Unit Replacement
- Auxiliary Jack Assembly Replacement
- AM/FM Antenna Replacement
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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.