Component Testing

2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION Component Testing
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Pontiac G5 and 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the appropriate relay.
  2. Test for the following resistance between terminals 85 and 86.
    • 50-75 Ξ©-Secondary Air Injection Pump Relay
    • 70-11 Ξ©-Secondary Air Injection Solenoid Relay
    • If the resistance is not within the specified range, replace the relay.
  3. Test for infinite resistance between the following terminals:
    • 86 and 87
    • 86 and 30
    • 85 and 87
    • 87 and 30
    • If not the specified value, replace the relay.
  4. Install a 15 A fused jumper wire between relay terminal 86 and B+. Install a jumper wire between relay terminal 85 and ground. Test for less than 2 Ξ© between terminals 87 and 30.
    • If greater than the specified range, replace the relay.
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