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Old Oct 16, 2021 | 04:05 PM
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So do you have a problem with the car or not?
Old Oct 16, 2021 | 04:08 PM
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Originally Posted by donbrew
The hose won't cause problems but the MAF sensor will. The hose is just a performance tweak, not essential.

The MAF is on the TB hose, the electrical thingy you have to disconnect to take the filter off.
Oh yea I saw it and should of sprayed it while i had it apart i just don't want the hose to fall apart. Lol.
Old Oct 16, 2021 | 06:44 PM
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You remove the MAF and spray MAF cleaner on it. I don't know what you are talking about.

Old Oct 16, 2021 | 06:55 PM
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Just a squirt of CRC MAF sensor safe spray.
Old Aug 14, 2022 | 02:12 AM
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Originally Posted by SafetyDave
I may just carefully take it apart and use a cleaner on it. It won't hurt. I believe its the original hose but no leaks or anything. Original owner kept great records of all maintenance done to it.
Check the two idle valves. The VVTs. Run a code scan to see if they are malfunctioning.
Old Aug 14, 2022 | 09:09 AM
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No idle valves on an HHR.
Old Aug 14, 2022 | 09:27 AM
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I think he means the VVT solenoids
Old Aug 14, 2022 | 09:38 AM
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I think he means the VVT solenoids
Yes, that's exactly what I'm referring to. Once my HHR had a bit of a rough idle at certain times. I dismissed it and the car started shutting off. I ran a scan test and it was the VVT solenoids. I'm not saying that's it but, if you run a scan test it will show up as a P0010 or some other code similar to that. If you get a code, just check it with Google and that will tell you what it is for the hhr. They are easy to replace. Video on YouTube. Just make sure if you replace them, that they are seated all the way down on top of the motor to prevent leaks.
Old Aug 14, 2022 | 10:26 AM
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Yes, we have a How to section here, explaining the procedure
I prefer to ask people post just the OBDII code here as sometimes they get misinformed at the parts counter, we will give a straight answer as to what is causing the code!

https://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/how-...13-14-a-28779/
Old Aug 14, 2022 | 12:14 PM
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I love that everyone wants to pitch in and help here.



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