PI: RPD intermitent signal

[rukkee]

Service Information
2009 Chevrolet Cobalt | Cobalt, G5 (VIN A) Service Manual | Preliminary Information | Document ID: 2470794
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#PIC5350: Intermittent IPC Gauges WOW Multiple warning Lights On May Or May Not Have Codes P0575 U0140 U0121 U0073 P0703 Set - keywords ABS boost cluster communication DTC gage gauge inop inoperative IP light - (May 12, 2010)


Subject: Intermittent IPC Gauges WOW, Multiple Warning Lights On, May Or May Not Have Codes P0575 U0140 U0121 U0073 P0703 Set


Models: 2009 - 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt W/UAF Configurable DIC




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The following diagnosis might be helpful if the vehicle exhibits the symptom(s) described in this PI.

Condition/Concern:
Some customers may comment that the IPC gauges WOW and/or multiple warning lights are illuminated. Upon inspection technician may find DTC's P0575 U0140 U0121 U0073 P0703 stored.

This may be caused by a pinched harness between the I/P carrier and body mount.

Recommendation/Instructions:
Remove IPC & instrument panel cover to gain access to the configurable DIC harness. Inspect harness 14 inches from display at the IP carrier mount on left side of dash for pinched wiring - See attached photos.








See SI Document ID: 1378906 for approved GMLAN wiring repairs.

Please follow this diagnostic or repair process thoroughly and complete each step. If the condition exhibited is resolved without completing every step, the remaining steps do not need to be performed.

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[cobalt123]

thanks for the post, havent seen ya in awhile

[rukkee]

I know ..... I need to stop by here more . NP on the TSB... I'm just happy that you guys made a spot for them .

I've posted TSB's on .net for years...... They are so buried that you can't find crap. I asked for a sticky to list them all in and never heard back.