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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006COBALT SS, 4D SEDAN, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 818 (CELLULAR SYSTEMS, ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS & NAVIGATION SYSTEMS)DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION AND PROCEDURESPERSONAL AUDIO LINK MODULE MALFUNCTIONCIRCUIT/SYSTEM TESTINGPAL LED INDICATOR MALFUNCTION
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, Standard
PAL LED Indicator Malfunction
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION PAL LED Indicator Malfunction
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- Ignition OFF, disconnect the PAL harness connector.
- Ignition ON, verify that a test lamp illuminates between the PAL B+ circuit terminal and ground.
- If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the B+ circuit for an open/high resistance.
- Verify that a test lamp illuminates at both PAL ground circuit terminals and B+.
- If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the ground circuits for an open/high resistance.
- If all circuits test normal, replace the PAL.
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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.