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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006COBALT SS, 4D SEDAN, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 819 (WIPER SYSTEM & WASHER SYSTEM)DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION AND PROCEDURESWINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONCOMPONENT TESTINGMULTIFUNCTION SWITCH
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, Standard
Multifunction Switch
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION Multifunction Switch
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- Disconnect the windshield wiper washer switch harness connector at the multifunction switch.
- With the wiper switch in the HIGH position, test for less than 2 ohms of resistance between the Windshield Wiper Switch Signal 1 terminal E and the Windshield Wiper Switch Signal 2 terminal C.
- If greater than the specified range, replace the windshield wiper washer switch.
- While cycling the wiper switch through each delay and speed position, test for the specified resistance between the Accessory Voltage terminal D and the signal 1 terminal E.
IMPORTANT:
If the switch tests open in any switch position other than Off, test the signal circuits for a short to voltage before replacing the switch.
Wiper Switch Values
| Switch Position | Resistance |
|---|---|
| Off | Infinite |
| Mist | 1780 Ξ© |
| Delay 1 | 2.61K Ξ© |
| Delay 2 | 1.87K Ξ© |
| Delay 3 | 1.4K Ξ© |
| Delay 4 | 1.02K Ξ© |
| Delay 5 | 750 Ξ© |
| Low | 1780 Ξ© |
| High | 1780 Ξ© |
- If any switch position is not within the specified range, replace the windshield wiper washer switch.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.