Driver's Door

2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION Driver's Door
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  1. Remove the driver's door panel (see FRONT DOOR PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  2. Disconnect the 10P connector (A) from the actuator (B).
    Fig 1: Identifying 10P Connector And Actuator
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  3. Check for continuity between the terminals.
    • There should be continuity between terminals No. 6 and No. 5 when the door lock knob switch is in the LOCK position and no continuity when the switch is in the UNLOCK position.
    • There should be continuity between terminals No. 7 and No. 5 when the door lock knob switch is in the UNLOCK position and no continuity when the switch is in the LOCK position.
    • Check for continuity between terminals No. 6 and No. 7 of door lock knob switch. There should be no continuity in either the LOCK or UNLOCK positions.
  4. If the continuity is not as specified, replace the driver's door latch assembly (see FRONT DOOR LATCH REPLACEMENT ).
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