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#6 of 15 Re: Radio Problem Question [r_jane_c] by iowabj Jun 05, 2006 (12:34 pm)
Replying to: r_jane_c (Jun 04, 2006 6:07 am) I would still buy the vehicle. Mine was in the shop for electrical problems but the service department was very determined to fix it and I felt I was treated very well. They had to involve GM tech to get the problem diagnosed. I've now put another 1,000 miles on the vehicle and it is performing super. I average 28 mpg and love it. Even my husband will "borrow" it as he thinks it is fun to drive.
#7 of 15 Re: Radio Problem Question [r_jane_c] by redwhino Jun 06, 2006 (9:12 am)
Replying to: r_jane_c (Jun 04, 2006 6:07 am) I've had my HHR for 10 months. I love the car, but maybe should have not bought the first year. I took it in last week because the radio sound would every once in a while just go away, then come back on after a period of time. It seems like most people are complaining about a loud pop or crack in the radio. The chevy tech told me that the new program for the radio was for the pop/crack problem only, and that it may not take care of my problem. I told them to reprogram it anyway. I hope it takes care of the problem.   As for problems with the paint, I live in Arizona where this place is growing so fast that we are always off-roading because of the road construction all over. My paint job is fine. I did have the mud flaps put on last week only after reading everyone elses problems. I figure I might as well start protecting it now, just in case.
#8 of 15 Re: Radio Problem Question [r_jane_c] by 33wd33 Jul 18, 2006 (9:53 pm)
Replying to: r_jane_c (Jun 04, 2006 6:07 am) Mine was making intermittant static crackle noises upon start-up, but there is a quick fix for this where they re-program the radio and it stops. Had mine re-programmed and I've had no more problems.   I've owned many, many cars over the years and I have to tell you that in spite of the problems I've had (only 2) I would buy this car all over again. I just LOVE it and I can't take it anywhere without literally drawing at least a few people asking me about it. It's a wonderful car. Don't be frightened away by these few problems. All first year models have bugs. If you want to avoid any first year bugs then get a 2007. They will probably have resolved many of these issues in the 2nd year edition.   But, I love having my HHR. I wouldn't trade it for anything else.
#9 of 15 HHR radio by 7601 Nov 28, 2006 (12:39 pm)
Tomorrow my HHr goes in for the 3rd time - no crackling or static- just no radio. Twice it has acted up and not come on and both times, before I could get it to the garage the car would not start and had to be towed. First they reprogrammed the radio, within two weeks no radio, no car starting either. Next they replaced the "body module something something" within a week no radio and a dead battery again. They replaced the radio.  Well here we go again - the radio has a mind of its own - it will not come on, come on a mile or two down the road, the clock lights up but does not keep time, you cannot change the station or the volume by the steering wheel controls or manually. I need to read about the Florida "Lemon law" and see where that will get me. I will keep you informed. Replies to this message: pao (Nov 29, 2006 4:56 am) ray80 (Nov 29, 2006 5:23 am) 7601 (Nov 29, 2006 5:31 am)
#10 of 15 Re: HHR radio [7601] by pao Nov 29, 2006 (4:56 am)
Replying to: 7601 (Nov 28, 2006 12:39 pm) unfortunately you will probably find a faulty radio doesnt qualify under a lemon law, but the fact that you have starting issues might......dont see how the radio and start issues are connected unless if involves the ECM.....yuo might want them to investigate the ECM....electronic control module...which is basically the cars brain..which controls all functions...good luck Replies to this message: ray80 (Nov 29, 2006 5:23 am) 7601 (Nov 29, 2006 5:31 am)
#11 of 15 Re: HHR radio [pao] by ray80 Nov 29, 2006 (5:23 am)
Replying to: pao (Nov 29, 2006 4:56 am) For what they replaced for radio, I think its likely they replace BCM (Body Control Module), it has its fingers in a lot of electrical stuff (but not engine management). If you haven't done it yet, you might want to ensure all the fuses in underhood fuses box are properly seated, many have found they are not and could cause some troubles. For the no start problem there is a tsb thay may come into play: TSB #06-06-04-045 and it describes main wiring harness maybe getting chafed or cut by evaporative emmision canister purge solenoid valve bracket. It applies to 2.2l's built before 4/27/06 and 2.4l's built before 2/20/06 and can cause drained battery, long crank and other things.   Also if battery is run down (for whatever reason), it could cause strange things to happen as electronics can be sensitive to voltage flucuations.
#12 of 15 Re: HHR radio [pao] by 7601 Nov 29, 2006 (5:31 am)
Replying to: pao (Nov 29, 2006 4:56 am) Today they are looking at the ignition. They had already replaced body control module and the radio. I am on vacation next week and don't want the car to not start Thanks for your support.
#13 of 15 The Radio Problem by melzy Jun 09, 2007 (6:49 am)
Mine also suddenly acts like the mute button was depressed, however the only thing that you can hear is the XM radio sample channel...and this problem seems to occur after about 10 min. of playtime. It NEVER did this till I de-activated XM radio.
#14 of 15 Radio just stopped working...????? by harmonyblue760 Oct 01, 2008 (5:18 am)
OK.... I have already had my HHR in the shop three times already within the past 6 months (Purchased Jan 08) because it would just stop running while I was driving. They finally determined it was an electrical problem and now.....just this morning on the way to work....I was listening to the radio and it just faded away....At first I thought it might be the radio station fading out....because the sound went down but I realized all the sound faded to the back speakers.....After about thirty seconds, the sound finally faded away completely. Has this happened to anyone? What was the cause?
#15 of 15 Upgrade? by jsnprb Feb 22, 2009 (2:59 pm)
I just recently bought a 2007 HHR, the standard LT edition. I am thinking about putting a sound system in the car, however I don't really want to switch out the stock sterio with an aftermarket, because I like the setup of the stock one. I was just curious if anyone knows whether the stock sterio has RCA connections or not? I'd rather see if anyone else knows first, instead of taking it all apart to see. Can anyone help me out?

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