got car,with problems help!!!
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Joined: 06-28-2008
Posts: 32
From: Pittsburgh, Pa
I have 2006 Pontiac Solstice and have done the disconnect the battery routine at least 3 times. It is a sure fix for resetting the ECM. If that works you will know immediately, drive it like you intend to so the car learns your habits (it will) . If that does not fix the problem return it immediately, if it has been abused by someone else before you took possession you might have let them off the hook. The turbo motor is tough. I'm sure the regulars and moderators of this forum will guide you correctly. Just disconnect the battery for 15 min and see if that helps. Good luck.
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Joined: 07-03-2008
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From: jerSSey, exit 5
I've had the gas cap issue on many of my GM vehicles and it does reset itself after a few days. By detaching the battery, does that cause any other issues with the electronics such as radio presets, DIC info?
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Joined: 01-28-2008
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From: INDIANA
The setting of a code/check engine light for a loose gas cap is NOT going to make the car run badly, its just an emmissions warning and a nuisance. If the HHR is running badly, then something else is wrong. It never ceases to amaze me how creative dealers can be to avoid work, like its going to go away by itself. NOT
To reset the PCM/ECM without cutting battery power and radio/clock, pull the PCM/ECM fuse in the fuse box for a few minutes.
To reset the PCM/ECM without cutting battery power and radio/clock, pull the PCM/ECM fuse in the fuse box for a few minutes.
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Joined: 01-28-2008
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From: INDIANA
got the car tonight,but a little pissed and unhappy. i got to the dealer and he tells me i have a check engine light. he states it was because the gas cap was loose when he got it from another dealer. well the car goes into "limp mode". what i mean by that the turbo won't spool. if i cut the car off and restart it, it boost again,but check engine is still. onstar says the car is in learn mode and should go off in about 2-3 days. if not,to take take it back to the dealer. anyone have this problem???
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Joined: 07-03-2008
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From: LaMarque,Tx
The setting of a code/check engine light for a loose gas cap is NOT going to make the car run badly, its just an emmissions warning and a nuisance. If the HHR is running badly, then something else is wrong. It never ceases to amaze me how creative dealers can be to avoid work, like its going to go away by itself. NOT
To reset the PCM/ECM without cutting battery power and radio/clock, pull the PCM/ECM fuse in the fuse box for a few minutes.
To reset the PCM/ECM without cutting battery power and radio/clock, pull the PCM/ECM fuse in the fuse box for a few minutes.
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Joined: 07-03-2008
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From: LaMarque,Tx
just went out to the parking lot and pulled the ecm fuse. i thought it would have been a bigger fuse (20amp). question is do i start the car then put the fuse back in??? or put it in first then start???
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From: Chi-Towns burbs
I had the same thing happen to mine, but 2 hours after i took the car home. So i called ONSTAR and they told me it something to do with the air intake sensor on the intercooler piping. So i take the car to the dealer extremely mad but i didnt want to be an a** to the people. They checked it out for me and it was the air intake sensor which caused the turbo not to spool at all and it threw 7 codes. And now my throw out bearing is bad it makes a horrible ticking sound so the SS is going back to the dealer tomorow. Keep in mind ive only had the car for 4 weeks so im pretty upset but i still really like the car.
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From: Warrington PA
BTW how is it running? driving normally, are there any issues???