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#1 of 79 Window control illumination? by lightkeeper Sep 01, 2006 (12:06 pm)
Are the four controls and lock for the windows supposed to light up at night? Most all other controls and switches are illuminated.
#2 of 79 HHR Electrical Problems by pf_flyer HOST Aug 22, 2006 (8:51 am)
#4 of 79 HHR Electrical Problems by peaches552 Feb 13, 2006 (10:46 am)
I just purchased a Chevrolet HHR in January. The car was great until I noticed some Electrical issues. First I noticed that once in a while when the radio was off it would turn on when the turn signal was activated. It would turn off when the turn signal went off. Next was when the radio was on and I turned on the turn signal the door locks pulsed. I also experienced the radio turning on and off with the blinking seat belt warning light. Shortly after this problem was noticed I had a problem with the key not going into the ignition. Sometimes it would go in but wouldn’t come out. This problem was repaired by replacing the ignition assembly and hasn’t happened again. The radio issues have not been solved and continue to happen even though the dealer has replaced the radio. The service department has stated that they don’t know what is causing the problem and I should just continue to drive the car while they think about it. I don’t like that answer, but don’t know what else to do. The only thing they claim to have found was that there is static on the radio sometimes and it is being caused by the tach. They don’t have a fix for that yet either. Replies to this message: ray80 (Feb 13, 2006 12:19 pm) cj89gr (Mar 03, 2006 12:28 pm) ray80 (Mar 07, 2006 6:36 am) jnt (Mar 10, 2006 12:34 am) joeron (Mar 18, 2006 3:48 pm) and 1 more... jbwizoz (May 13, 2006 3:44 pm) joeron (Mar 26, 2006 1:43 pm) jnt (Mar 26, 2006 5:18 pm) vinney1 (Mar 28, 2006 1:19 pm) 79customd (Apr 21, 2006 8:32 am) redgeminipa (Apr 22, 2006 5:43 am) jnt (May 08, 2006 7:30 pm) pao (Jun 21, 2006 11:01 am) and 1 more... redwhino (Jun 01, 2006 9:21 pm)
#5 of 79 Re: HHR Electrical Problems [peaches552] by ray80 Feb 13, 2006 (11:19 am)
Replying to: peaches552 (Feb 13, 2006 11:46 am) I haven't heard of that kind of problem anywhere. Sorta sounds like possible short somewhere, or perhaps something to do with BCM ( I think that may involve radio and turn signals in some way). Let us know if you find out anything more.
#6 of 79 Re: HHR Electrical Problems [peaches552] by cj89gr Mar 03, 2006 (11:28 am)
Replying to: peaches552 (Feb 13, 2006 11:46 am) I have had my HHR for 2 weeks. I have noticed that (with the radio off) once in a while when at slow speeds and I turn on my left turn signal and step on the brake that the radio will start to buzz like it is trying to come on. The only way I can stop it is by turning the radio on. It comes on with a real loud pop and then everything is fine. I have not been able to make it happen on demand. I have not gone to my dealer with the problem yet. Replies to this message: ray80 (Mar 07, 2006 6:36 am) jnt (Mar 10, 2006 12:34 am) joeron (Mar 18, 2006 3:48 pm) rjdmomx2 (Mar 31, 2006 9:43 am) jbwizoz (May 13, 2006 3:44 pm)
#7 of 79 Re: HHR Electrical Problems [cj89gr] by ray80 Mar 07, 2006 (5:36 am)
Replying to: cj89gr (Mar 03, 2006 12:28 pm) I've read something about this elsewhere, and has various symptoms. They are supposed to be working on a fix (perhaps programming thing) and may be avaiable in perhaps a few weeks. If I hear more, I'll post.
#8 of 79 Re: HHR Electrical Problems [cj89gr] by jnt Mar 09, 2006 (11:34 pm)
Replying to: cj89gr (Mar 03, 2006 12:28 pm) cj89gr,   I think the problem is caused by the radio eventhough it happened with radio off. Here is the reason: newer radios from GM actually make the turn signal sound from the radio and you hear it from car speaker (left front?). So the buzz, pop sound is coming from the radio along with the turn signal sound. By changing the radio on/off function, you made the radio changed its mode. If this happens often, you should check with Chevy dealership. There is a TSB on new Impala radio on noisy radio in certain situation. If your radio is made by the same supplier, there is good chance that yours suffers the same problem.   jt Replies to this message: joeron (Mar 18, 2006 3:48 pm) rjdmomx2 (Mar 31, 2006 9:43 am)
#9 of 79 Re: HHR Electrical Problems [jnt] by joeron Mar 18, 2006 (2:48 pm)
Replying to: jnt (Mar 10, 2006 12:34 am) I have similar problems with my HHR. I turn on the ignition and don't get any of the chimes, bells, etc and the radio is dead. There are no sounds like turn signals etc It sometimes cycles itself back to normal after sitting for awhile. The radio pops loudly when it does come on. I had mine into the dealer today and they are keeping it overnight to see if they can find a "fix".    anybody have a like situation ??? Replies to this message: rjdmomx2 (Mar 31, 2006 9:43 am)
#10 of 79 Re: HHR Electrical Problems [peaches552] by joeron Mar 26, 2006 (12:43 pm)
Replying to: peaches552 (Feb 13, 2006 11:46 am) I have similar problems. Has the dealer ever diagnosed yours? I cant get the radio to work at all sometimes. The bells , chimes etc don't work (sometimes) when I turn on the ignition. It seems to cycle on and off and dosent always happen.    Did your dealer ever come up with as fix for it yet Replies to this message: jnt (Mar 26, 2006 5:18 pm) vinney1 (Mar 28, 2006 1:19 pm) 79customd (Apr 21, 2006 8:32 am)

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