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2006 Pontiac G6 GTP, 2D Coupe, Standard
Diagnostic Trouble Code Mode
2006 Pontiac G6 GTP, 2D Coupe, StandardSECTION Diagnostic Trouble Code Mode
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The diagnostic trouble code mode is available to provide DTCs and the number of times each code has set. Refer to Enter On Board Diagnostic Mode procedure prior to referencing this information.
To use the DTC Mode:
- AM/FM CD Radio - Diagnostic trouble code E04 and the number of times it has set will be displayed first. Codes E01 through E03 do not apply to this radio. Use SEEK rocker button to tab through error codes E04, E05, and E06. Press the RCL button to return to the OBD menu. Press VOL knob to exit OBD.
- UP0 and UB2 - Diagnostic trouble code E01 is displayed first. Press the RCL button to see the number of times the DTC has set. Press AM/FM button to return to DTC codes. Use SEEK rocker button to scroll through error codes E01 through E06. Use the RCL button for each code to check the number of times the code has set. Press the AM/FM button again to return to the OBD menu.
Diagnostic Trouble Codes
| Diagnostic Trouble Code | Possible Causes | Procedure |
|---|---|---|
| E01- Cassette Eject Error | Cassette is tangled in radio. | This could be caused by a dirty cassette or a dirty cassette radio unit. Clean the radio cassette player and discard the damaged cassette. Refer to Cassette Tape Player Cleaning procedure in Audio Distortion - One or More Speakers |
| Cassette label is caught in radio. | Remove foreign material. If material cannot be removed, replace the radio. Refer to Radio Replacement . | |
| Cassette tape player failure. | Refer to Radio Replacement . | |
| E02- Cassette Play Error | Cassette is tangled in radio. | This could be caused by a dirty cassette or a dirty cassette radio unit. Clean the radio cassette player and discard the damaged cassette. Refer to Cassette Tape Player Cleaning procedure in Audio Distortion - One or More Speakers |
| Cassette is too long for radio. | Ensure that the tape is not longer than 90 minutes total. | |
| Cassette is damaged or dirty. | This could be caused by a dirty cassette or a dirty cassette radio unit. Clean the radio cassette player and discard the damaged cassette. Refer to Cassette Tape Player Cleaning procedure in Audio Distortion - One or More Speakers | |
| Cassette tape player failure. | Refer to Radio Replacement . | |
| E03- Cassette Insertion Error | Cassette is damaged or dirty. | This could be caused by a dirty cassette or a dirty cassette radio unit. Clean the radio cassette player and discard the damaged cassette. Refer to Cassette Tape Player Cleaning procedure in Audio Distortion - One or More Speakers |
| Cassette is tangled in radio. | This could be caused by a dirty cassette or a dirty cassette radio unit. Clean the radio cassette player and discard the damaged cassette. Refer to Cassette Tape Player Cleaning procedure in Audio Distortion - One or More Speakers | |
| Cassette is too long for radio. | Ensure that the tape is not longer than 90 minutes total. | |
| Cassette player failure. | Refer to Radio Replacement . | |
| E04- CD Eject Error | CD is warped or cracked. | Inspect the CD. Remove any burrs. Avoid using cracked or deformed CDs. If using an 8 cm (3 in) disc, check for correct installation of adapter. Do not use adapters with broken hooks. |
| CD player opening is blocked by foreign material. | Remove foreign material. If material cannot be removed, replace the radio. Refer to Radio Replacement . | |
| CD Player failure. | Refer to Radio Replacement . | |
| E05- CD Play Error | CD is upside down. | CD will eject after loading. Insert CD label side up. |
| CD is scratched. | The CD will skip, eject unexpectedly, eject after loading, or mute intermittently. Inspect CD for dirt, scratches, or pinholes. Clean CD, refer to Handling CDs in this section. Do not use any chemicals and avoid touching the CD surface. | |
| CD is dirty. | Clean CD. Refer to Handling CDs in this section. | |
| CD optics obscured by condensation. | Use car air conditioning system or car heater blower motor to help evaporate any condensation. | |
| CD Player failure. | Refer to Radio Replacement . | |
| E06- CD Insertion Error | CD is scratched. | The CD will skip, eject unexpectedly, eject after loading, or mute intermittently. Inspect CD for dirt, scratches, or pinholes. Clean CD, refer to Handling CDs in this service manual. Do not use any chemicals and avoid touching the CD surface. |
| CD is warped or cracked. | Inspect the CD. Remove any burrs. Avoid using cracked or deformed CDs. If using an 8 cm (3 in) disc, check for correct installation of adapter. Do not use adapters with broken hooks. | |
| CD is upside down. | CD will eject after loading. Insert CD label side up. | |
| CD Player failure. | Refer to Radio Replacement . |
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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.