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ticking sound
by johnnyhhr
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Dec 14, 2007 (12:51 pm)
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Hello,
I just purchased a 08 hhr, I have noticed that when I shut my engine off there is a fast ticking sound coming from the exaust, it almost sounds like something is running. The ticking sound slows down and after about 5 minutes it is gone. Any opinions would be great.
Thanks
John T
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Re: ticking sound [johnnyhhr]
by ray80
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Dec 14, 2007 (1:48 pm)
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Replying to: johnnyhhr (Dec 14, 2007 12:51 pm)
Most likely its just the exhaust cooling off (contracting
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Re: ticking sound [johnnyhhr]
by poncho167
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Dec 15, 2007 (12:18 pm)
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Replying to: johnnyhhr (Dec 14, 2007 12:51 pm)
Its a common exhaust noise.
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Re: ticking sound [johnnyhhr]
by aaronmac
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Dec 28, 2007 (8:20 am)
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Replying to: johnnyhhr (Dec 14, 2007 12:51 pm)
I have a 2008 HHR, and also get the same ticking sound. It's nothing to worry about it will take a few months of driving for the exhaust to stop making this noise. I also have a 2007 Pontiac G6 that did the same thing for about three months. You shouldn't have to worry.
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Re: Radiator Protection [smogdung]
by tim08hhr1
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May 31, 2008 (5:43 am)
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Replying to: smogdung (Oct 24, 2007 3:45 am)
The is a TSB out for this.
They will put a guard infront of the radiator. Take your HHR into the dealership and have them order this asap if you don't have the guard.
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Re: front wheel bearings[razrtrader]
by bigdog08
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Jul 21, 2008 (2:02 pm)
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Replying to: razrtrader (Nov 27, 2007 7:08 am)
I bought my 2006 HHR in June '06.... 47K miles now, just had to replace both front wheel bearings also...Haven't bought a GM product in 10 years, so bought all the hype about "vast improvements in quality"... like you, not again!!!
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Re: front wheel bearings[razrtrader] [bigdog08]
by poncho167
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Jul 26, 2008 (11:00 am)
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Replying to: bigdog08 (Jul 21, 2008 2:02 pm)
Well who did the first brake job? The likely calprit is the person who did you brake service not General Motors. While the brakes are being done the front bearings are normally repacked or replaced. So at it turns out it wasn't likely the General's fault now was it. Recommended wheel bearing service on most vehicles is 30,000 miles.
Would you feel the same way if this happened to your Japanese car? Would you go on a forum and say that's the last Toyota I will buy? I doubt it.
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Re: front wheel bearings[razrtrader] [bigdog08] [poncho167]
by bigdog08
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Jul 26, 2008 (6:32 pm)
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Replying to: poncho167 (Jul 26, 2008 11:00 am)
Funny you mentioned Toyota... My wife and step-son both drive Toyotas, one with 46k and the other with 69k, not a problem with either one. Yea, it's the last GM I will buy.
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Re: front wheel bearings[razrtrader] [bigdog08] [poncho167] [bigdog08]
by poncho167
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Jul 27, 2008 (6:10 am)
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Replying to: bigdog08 (Jul 26, 2008 6:32 pm)
I see, when your Toyota's brakes were done they replaced/repacted the bearings. But when the HHR's was done they didn't. Because of that you blame it on the manufacture? Pretty sad.
My neighbors Corolla Matrix has trouble with her headlights. Usually only one works but if you beat on the other it will pop on. Better get rid of that car right away, right?
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Re: front wheel bearings[razrtrader] [bigdog08] [poncho167] [bigdog08] [poncho167]
by bigdog08
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Jul 27, 2008 (6:36 am)
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Replying to: poncho167 (Jul 27, 2008 6:10 am)
Give it up, Poncho... First of all, the brakes on both Toyotas have been looked at by Christian Bros. Automotive twice, and nothing has been necessary except pads on mky stepson's car. As far as the HHR... I have replaced my left front headlight four times, yes four (I have all the receipts), and the service department at the dealership had the car for three days, not able to find the cause... On my favorite AM station (Ranger games, news, talk...) I get interference from my power steering. The dearlership said they found the problem and rewired, but to no avail... still get interference. Just curious, why are you so defensive of this car? Maybe you help build it???
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