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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006COBALT SS, 4D SEDAN, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT VARIANT/TRIMSECTION 6 (ENGINE CONTROLS - 2.2L (L61) - TROUBLESHOOTING & DIAGNOSIS)TROUBLESHOOTINGINSPECTION/MAINTENANCE (I/M) COMPLETE SYSTEM SET PROCEDURECONDITIONS FOR RUNNING
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, Standard

Conditions for Running

2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION Conditions for Running
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Cold Start

  • The barometric pressure (BARO) is more than 74 kPa.
  • The startup engine coolant temperature (ECT) is between 4-30°C (39-86°F).
  • The startup intake air temperature (IAT) is between 4-30°C (39-86°F).
  • The difference between the startup IAT and the startup ECT is 8°C (14.4°F) or less.
  • The battery voltage is between 9-18 volts.
  • The fuel level is between 15-85 percent.
  • The fuel level does not increase more than 9 percent during this drive cycle.
  • The engine run time is at least 10 minutes.
  • The vehicle has been driven at least 5 km (3.15 miles) this drive cycle.
  • The estimated ambient temperature at the end of this drive cycle is between 2-32°C (36-89°F).
  • The shutdown ECT is at least 70°C (158°F).
  • The ignition is turned OFF for at least one hour after this drive cycle.
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