2011 Chevrolet HHR - Page 8 - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

Just follow the wire from the sparkplug to the coil

Its either the neutral saftey switch or the passlock / passkey security system in the ignition switch.

Its an 11mm bolt on the right side of the transmission, just below the axle above the pan. Loosen it off, but don't remove it. Install approx 4-5 qts of tranny fluid in the top where the red cap is. It should say vent on it. Start the vehicle, go thru all gears and return to park. While running, remove the bolt. If no fluid runs out in a minute, add more fluid in the top. If it leaks out, monitor until it stops leaking. Reinstall bolt and shut off vehicle. It's at the correct level now. If you remove it with the vehicle off it will drain fluid, because the level is higher without the pump running, and when you restart it, the level will be too low.

either ball joints or struts are worn

u may have filled tank to much-when u hear it click dont force any more gas-just hang it up--todays cars can be ruined if evap unit gets gas in it

YOU NEED TO GO TO AUTO PARTS STORE AND BUY A SMALL PULLER TO REMOVE WIPER ARM FROM SHAFT.

Check your fuses. Depending on the year, GM puts the fuse boxes in the dashboard behind one of the doors, behind panels in the glove box, or by the drivers feet.

sir, need to spray hw40 spray along with key entry..then press and rotate..its mostly happen when our ignition lock get dusty,rusty and key get old..

they make a tool called an ugly stick that goes between the door frame and the roof panel to unlock the door you can get one from most any mobile tool service.

It sounds like the system is low on freon. If you can locate the accumulator, (that's the large silver tube usually located at the firewall with the lines running in and out of it), with the engine running, and the ac turned to high, place your hands on either side of the accumulator on the lines. If you feel a noticeable variation in the temperature of the two lines (in and out) then the system is definitely low on refrigerant. Hope this helps.

If you JUST changed the brakes and they are on, then try driving the vehicle over 40mph for a few miles, if lights are still on then shut off car and restart and drive again, if still on, then you may have bumped and damaged a sensor or accidentally disconnected one, if none of this helps then you may have to take it to a garage unless you have a scan tool or code reader to steer you in the right direction. Its very common for those lights to come on if you have 1 or more wheels off the ground and the tire is turned. Usually this only happens if the key is in the ON position while you work on car and tires are turned. Caused by mismatch speed reading from the sensors. 2 or 3 will read 0mph and if you turn 1 tire it is sending data back to cpu saying the tire is turning so computer thinks there is a problem.

it may be that the daytime running light bulbs have burned out, I would start there. If this is not the case then you should take a look at the fuse box and see if the fuse is serviceable. is that is the case you need to chase the fuse back to the point of power which is most likely the ignition or a BCM (Body Control Module)

Try wiggling your gear shifter and stepping on the brake at the same time while your trying to turn it off. Sounds like the park safety switch isn't engaging

You can buy the outside handle from GMpartdirect.com for under $30.00 I can't find the inside handle on their website. Call them or email them if needed

A LIGHT DUTY FLASHER CAN BE VERY HARD TO HEAR
IF WHEN RADIO WAS WORKING (MAKING SOUND) YOU COULD
HEAR IT WAS PROBABLY COIL BEING AMPLIFIED TRUE SPEAKERS
IF YOU PREFER TO HEAR THE FLASHER REPLACE WITH HEAVY DUTY
FLASHER
FOR THE RADIO LOOK FOR BURNT RADIO FUSE DISCONECTED WIRES AT RADIO
INPUT OR OUTPUT ANTENNA WIRE UNPLUGED ETC ETC

may be a wheel bearing

you don`t say what type of gm car/truck you have.just about all gm car battery`s are noticeable as soon as you open the hood.some models of cars have a plastic cover over top of the battery but you can see were the battery cables fasten to the battery.gm use side terminals instead of terminals on the top of the battery.corvettes are located under a rear panel behind the interior seats in the floor area.some of them because there is no room under the hood put them in the wheel wells in front of the front wheels between the inner plastic fender panel and the outer fender panel in the area behind the headlights were you have to remove the inner fender to gain access to the battery.some of these have only cable connection terminals showing where you can attach jumper cables under the hood.

try cleaning the MAF sensor this may help. the MAF cleaner can be purchased at autozone for about eight dollars and only takes about ten minutes worth a try.

Having a large draw on the jumper usually indicates that the problem is in the main feed of the electrical system. I'd begin by checking the battery (charge and have it load tested). From there, check your positive cable that goes to the starter to make sure it has not touched and burned onto an exhaust component.
It's also possible to have either an internal short inside the starter or alternator...Also check main sub wiring for grounding (like the larger wire that goes to the back of the alternator). Though the problem was defined as "huge" most times a large short is far easier to find than an intermittent or slight draw from one of the smaller systems. Therefore, it should be relatively easy to find and repair.

Possibly a tune up including spark plugs, fuel filter, pcv valve, air filter, and an oil change. Do include the spark plug wires if it has them.
If all of that is fine, see if the spark plugs are covered in oil... that will also cause it to run bad but not necessarily throw the check engine light.
Good luck