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Old 02-23-2019, 09:57 PM
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2008 hhr eng pwr reduced

I am replacing the throttle body unit after getting the ‘eng pwr reduced ‘ display. Is there an online manual that I can go to for directions?
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Why do you thijnk replacing the throttle body will cure it?
Is the CEL on, what codes ?
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Old 02-23-2019, 10:31 PM
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The codes are from Autozone
P0300
P0700
P1516
P2135
P2544
P0300
P2135
Autozone suggested a new throttle body injector
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Old 02-23-2019, 10:38 PM
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The HHR was running along the highway and the ‘eng pwr reduced’ display came on. Luckily we made it back to town to the nearest Autozone where they pulled the codes.
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2008 HHR 97869 miles 2.0 L L4 engine
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Old 02-24-2019, 04:52 AM
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Originally Posted by nu2HHR
2008 HHR 97869 miles 2.0 L L4 engine
Is it an SS ?
If it's a LS or LT (2.2 or 2.4) replacing the throttle body isn't hard to do.
For the P2135 code you have to buy the complete throttle body. After installing you have to do a relearn on the idle. Looking at some videos shows if you have a quality scanner you can do it yourself otherwise a dealer or good repair shop can do it for you.
I would have the codes looked at with a quality scanner (not Autozone) for how many times each one did happened.
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Old 02-24-2019, 05:04 AM
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As Cat Man stated, you need to confirm which HHR you have. There is a big difference between the regular LS, LT's and the SS turbo engines.
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Originally Posted by firemangeorge
As Cat Man stated, you need to confirm which HHR you have. There is a big difference between the regular LS, LT's and the SS turbo engines.
I think the difference comes when R&I of throttle body. 2.2 and 2.4 are easier to do.
Rockauto shows the 2.0 and 2.2 take the same part number for the throttle body, 2.4 is different.
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Where can I check to see whichever engine it is? I bought this used.
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Old 02-24-2019, 06:21 AM
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Originally Posted by nu2HHR
Where can I check to see whichever engine it is? I bought this used.
What model is it ?
Look at the sticker on the glove box door.
From what I've found code L61 is a 2.2 and LE5 is the 2.4.
I myself never looked but under the hood should be an emission label with the size on it.
Also by your questions I would have a repair shop do the work.
Just my 2 cents.
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