Chevrolet Cobalt Service & Repair Manual: Electrical System, Inspection
| A visual inspection must always
be performed to confirm the presence of aftermarket components, potential
collision damage, or areas of concern. |
| Ensure battery voltage is greater
than 12 volts prior to and during pinpoint test. |
| Caution: Do not have a battery
charger attached during vehicle testing. |
| 1. |
Understand and validate customer concern. |
| 2. |
Isolate systems and component affected. |
| 3. |
Refer to wiring diagrams to isolate
affected circuits. |
| 4. |
Visually inspect for obvious signs
of physical damage to wires, connectors, sensors or modules. |
| 5. |
Ensure all ground connections are tight
and free of corrosion. |
| 6. |
Inspect fusible links for signs of
overheating. |
| 7. |
Inspect fuses in interior and underhood
fuse panel. |
| 8. |
Inspect circuit breakers and relays. |
| 9. |
Connect a suitably programmed scan
tool to vehicle DLC. |
| 10. |
Carry out network test. |
| 11. |
Clear continuous DTCs and carry out
self-test diagnostics for all required vehicle system modules. |
|
Refer to Fig. 1
when performing following procedure.
1.
Remove door panel pull cup trim plate.
2.
Remove armrest pull cup.
...
1.
Understand and validate customer concern.
Inspect visible system components for obvious damage or conditions
that may cause concern.
2 ...
See also:
Chevrolet Cobalt Owners Manual. Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
The vehicle may have an Electronic Stability Control
(ESC) system which combines antilock brake, and
traction and stability control systems that help the driver
maintain directional control of the vehicle in most driving
conditions.
When the vehicle is started and begins to move, the
system pe ...
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