I broke the Main power lug off the engine fuse box
08-13-2018, 04:34 PM
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I broke the Main power lug off the engine fuse box
I had given the HHR to my daughter, but she came in and said it was going crazy. Locks, speedo, and lots of clicking.
First thing I checked was the engine fuse box. It had corrosion on the lugs so I got the tools to take both nuts off to clean and the main(Front) would not come off!
(yes I used liquid wrench) so it is broken and I broke it!
The part number on the existing is: 15277512
found one at local salvage yard $50 PN: 15877658
Anyone have experience with this, Will this work?
First thing I checked was the engine fuse box. It had corrosion on the lugs so I got the tools to take both nuts off to clean and the main(Front) would not come off!
(yes I used liquid wrench) so it is broken and I broke it!
The part number on the existing is: 15277512
found one at local salvage yard $50 PN: 15877658
Anyone have experience with this, Will this work?
Last edited by DaveB; 08-13-2018 at 06:56 PM.
08-13-2018, 04:55 PM
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There is only one reference to that 15877658 part number here in the forums, and it was from a member parting out a 2007 HHR but there was no confirmation it was compatible.
If the fuse locations are the same, it would be worth a try in my opinion - but of course you are on your own. I did a similar swap on a Fiero years ago with totally different fuse boxes, and was able to get it all functioning ok, by matching the fuse labels and labelling everything as it was taken apart.
If the fuse locations are the same, it would be worth a try in my opinion - but of course you are on your own. I did a similar swap on a Fiero years ago with totally different fuse boxes, and was able to get it all functioning ok, by matching the fuse labels and labelling everything as it was taken apart.
08-13-2018, 07:26 PM
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Some Yankee engineering!
I disassembled the fuse box. I used two large wire lugs, opened up and flattened out the round wire base, cleaned and wire brushed the broken tab on the fuse box and the new lugs, soldered them up, then sandwiched them on the broken tab, hit them with a butane torch and flowed solder in and around them. It was really solid, reassembled, installed, and just came back from a test drive! No crazy locks or clicking, no codes and it ran well!
I still need a fuse box, but my wife and I don't have to ferry my daughter (millennial) around!
The fuse box apart is just a circuit board. Three separate sandwiches. Without someone's expertise or experience I'm afraid to use a different part number.
Just turned over 200k!
Changed oil every 7 to 10k, trans fluid at 100k (needs it now), several sets of tires, several sets of brakes, front struts, wiper motor assembly($20), and alternator and belt @ 198k
I disassembled the fuse box. I used two large wire lugs, opened up and flattened out the round wire base, cleaned and wire brushed the broken tab on the fuse box and the new lugs, soldered them up, then sandwiched them on the broken tab, hit them with a butane torch and flowed solder in and around them. It was really solid, reassembled, installed, and just came back from a test drive! No crazy locks or clicking, no codes and it ran well!
I still need a fuse box, but my wife and I don't have to ferry my daughter (millennial) around!
The fuse box apart is just a circuit board. Three separate sandwiches. Without someone's expertise or experience I'm afraid to use a different part number.
Just turned over 200k!
Changed oil every 7 to 10k, trans fluid at 100k (needs it now), several sets of tires, several sets of brakes, front struts, wiper motor assembly($20), and alternator and belt @ 198k
08-13-2018, 07:26 PM
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There is only one reference to that 15877658 part number here in the forums, and it was from a member parting out a 2007 HHR but there was no confirmation it was compatible.
If the fuse locations are the same, it would be worth a try in my opinion - but of course you are on your own. I did a similar swap on a Fiero years ago with totally different fuse boxes, and was able to get it all functioning ok, by matching the fuse labels and labelling everything as it was taken apart.
If the fuse locations are the same, it would be worth a try in my opinion - but of course you are on your own. I did a similar swap on a Fiero years ago with totally different fuse boxes, and was able to get it all functioning ok, by matching the fuse labels and labelling everything as it was taken apart.
08-13-2018, 07:32 PM
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DAVEB - are you aware that according to GM, as per the owners manual, the transmission fluid only needs to be changed when used under SEVERE usage. For a daily driver, the fluid is good for the life of the vehicle. But it's your $'s.
08-13-2018, 08:28 PM
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What you could do is follow the link in my sig to 2007 Owner Manual and compare the fuse boxes. My guess is the different part numbers pertains to what relays and fuses and diodes come installed. When you buy a brand new one all of the fuses etc are in place.
On further investigation it seems that 06 is not the same as every other year. Since you have time why not look at ebay? https://www.ebay.com/itm/Fuse-Box-Engine-Electric-Driver-Seat-Fits-07-HHR-460699/312172378824?fits=Model%3AHHR&hash=item48aeec7ac8% 3Ag%3AZo8AAOSwqYBbMTgz&_sacat=0&_nkw=hhr+fuse+box& _from=R40&rt=nc&_trksid=m570.l1313
https://www.ebay.com/itm/06-2006-Chevy-HHR-Fuse-Box-Engine/132716600213?fits=Model%3AHHR&hash=item1ee6869b95% 3Ag%3AUF8AAOSwKARbVzO8&_sacat=0&_nkw=hhr+fuse+box& _from=R40&rt=nc&_trksid=m570.l1313
On further investigation it seems that 06 is not the same as every other year. Since you have time why not look at ebay? https://www.ebay.com/itm/Fuse-Box-Engine-Electric-Driver-Seat-Fits-07-HHR-460699/312172378824?fits=Model%3AHHR&hash=item48aeec7ac8% 3Ag%3AZo8AAOSwqYBbMTgz&_sacat=0&_nkw=hhr+fuse+box& _from=R40&rt=nc&_trksid=m570.l1313
https://www.ebay.com/itm/06-2006-Chevy-HHR-Fuse-Box-Engine/132716600213?fits=Model%3AHHR&hash=item1ee6869b95% 3Ag%3AUF8AAOSwKARbVzO8&_sacat=0&_nkw=hhr+fuse+box& _from=R40&rt=nc&_trksid=m570.l1313
08-14-2018, 01:02 PM
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The part number could vary by things like: The how to jumpstart label on the lid, the position label under the lid etc.
The difference between 2006 and 2007 is that the DRL is wired differently (no relay in 2006). All of the interconnections are outside of the fuse box. In my very short investigating I don't see you part numbers. It has probably been superceded 20 times. The same box is used in most GM mid size/compact cars.
The difference between 2006 and 2007 is that the DRL is wired differently (no relay in 2006). All of the interconnections are outside of the fuse box. In my very short investigating I don't see you part numbers. It has probably been superceded 20 times. The same box is used in most GM mid size/compact cars.