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#10 of 155 Car not starting by sunnyday13 Jul 17, 2006 (6:08 pm)
Have owned the car 5 weeks and twice it would not start. Key will not turn. First time it did start with the automatic starter. Second time we had to call Customer Service, he said pull steering wheel hard to left. It started? Anyone else hear of this? Replies to this message: ray80 (Jul 18, 2006 4:45 am)
#11 of 155 Re: Car not starting [sunnyday13] by ray80 Jul 18, 2006 (4:45 am)
Replying to: sunnyday13 (Jul 17, 2006 6:08 pm) From what you describe, it sounds like what has nahppened on several different vechicles I've owned. Usually its from having tension (holding) steering wheel when you turn vehicle off, then when you let go, the wheel may turn a bit and lock and be hard to release when trying to start again. 'fix' in this case is to let go of steering wheel before shutting off, and perhaps not move it to lock position.
#12 of 155 Total power loss by walger Jul 29, 2006 (3:05 pm)
My husband and I bought a HHR may 1 and it has gone back so many times . We are just driving along and all the alrms start ringing, the gas gauge goes to empty and the truck just stops. After waiting for 1/2 hour it will start and run for one minute and then quit again. After they change a few pins they said that was it. Then it happened again. Now they sya they need to replace the whole fuse block . I asked for a new car the ervices guys said I should get one but I have to deal with GM who want to explore all opotions. Mean while I still have to pay for a truck I don't have the pleasure of using. Is anyone else having this problem??? Replies to this message: nortsr1 (Jul 30, 2006 2:56 am) pao (Jul 31, 2006 3:57 am) pao (Jul 31, 2006 3:58 am) ray80 (Jul 31, 2006 4:39 am)
#13 of 155 Re: Total power loss [walger] by nortsr1 Jul 30, 2006 (2:56 am)
Replying to: walger (Jul 29, 2006 3:05 pm) Didn't they give you a loaner vehicle??? They should!!! Replies to this message: pao (Jul 31, 2006 3:57 am)
#14 of 155 Re: Total power loss [nortsr1] by pao Jul 31, 2006 (3:57 am)
Replying to: nortsr1 (Jul 30, 2006 2:56 am) I think the writer means they want a replacement for the HHR with the starter problems
#15 of 155 Re: Total power loss [walger] by pao Jul 31, 2006 (3:58 am)
Replying to: walger (Jul 29, 2006 3:05 pm) you might want to research what the lemon laws are for your state if they cant fix the problem....each law varies by state as does the arbitration process....   lemon laws start with the dealership first.....
#16 of 155 Re: Total power loss [walger] by ray80 Jul 31, 2006 (4:39 am)
Replying to: walger (Jul 29, 2006 3:05 pm) Hhmm The mention of fuse block has me wondering. It has been mentioned here (and elsewhere) that the fuses/fuseable links/relays may not be tightly seated (from manufacturing). A simple check you or hubby could try is just opening fuse box and pushing down on all the fuses relays and stuff in there, you may find some or all could be a little tighter in fitting and perhaps may make things better. ( I know about underhood fuse block, there may be one in cabin also, not sure)
#18 of 155 Starting Problem by mborohoney1 Oct 26, 2006 (5:45 am)
I stopped to fill my 2006 HHR with gas. Turned off the engine, then turned the key to reset my "trip" button and roll down a window. Turned off key, then pumped my gas. When I got back in the car, I turned the key and got a clicking noise, it would not start. I got out of the car and tried to use the remote starter. When I pushed the button, it did not start the engine but everything inside went crazy (my radio, clock). It still would not start. I called my Dad for assistance. When he arrived (10 minutes later) it still did not start. We pushed the car away from the gas pump and proceeded to "jump start" it with my mom's Tahoe. The engine did not turn over the first time, but did the second time. We proceeded to the Chevy dealer, where it is now. Anyone else ever had this problem before? Replies to this message: ray80 (Oct 26, 2006 5:50 am) mborohoney1 (Oct 26, 2006 5:58 am) ray80 (Oct 26, 2006 6:02 am) and 10 more...
#19 of 155 Re: Starting Problem [mborohoney1] by ray80 Oct 26, 2006 (5:50 am)
Replying to: mborohoney1 (Oct 26, 2006 5:45 am) I don't believe I have heard of that problem before, but the general symptoms sound like battery or battery connection problem. Replies to this message: mborohoney1 (Oct 26, 2006 5:58 am) ray80 (Oct 26, 2006 6:02 am) mborohoney1 (Oct 26, 2006 6:10 am) and 9 more...

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