Proud 2009 HHR 2LT Owner
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From: Fort Worth Texas
Well...
I found out from GM that the dome light with the dome light switch to override the lights was phased out for the 2009 models. In the earlier models, the switch was on the dome light itself but GM had a "decision" not to put them on the 2009 Models. I was told that they did a survey and people said the dome light with the override switch didn't matter. Yeah...right...and I've got some dot com stock to sell. I know it was a cost cutting decision plain and simple.
I can't imagine a vehicle that does not have a dome light override switch in one shape form or another. I talked to my dealer and they said there's not a way to put one on even if you switched out the current dome light for a 2008one with the override switch. I would've thought the wiring would be basically the same...just pop the current one out and replace it with a new 2008 dome light with the override switch ($59.72 to order the part).
Anyone have any ideas? I'm kinda stuck right now because the lights will not cut off with the key in accessory mode (you know when you've got the sounds cranked and the doors open) so now I'm afraid of draining my battery. It sucks like vacumm cleaners that I gotta keep starting the car every 30 minutes while I'm at the park listening to my music.
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Deflace
I found out from GM that the dome light with the dome light switch to override the lights was phased out for the 2009 models. In the earlier models, the switch was on the dome light itself but GM had a "decision" not to put them on the 2009 Models. I was told that they did a survey and people said the dome light with the override switch didn't matter. Yeah...right...and I've got some dot com stock to sell. I know it was a cost cutting decision plain and simple.
I can't imagine a vehicle that does not have a dome light override switch in one shape form or another. I talked to my dealer and they said there's not a way to put one on even if you switched out the current dome light for a 2008one with the override switch. I would've thought the wiring would be basically the same...just pop the current one out and replace it with a new 2008 dome light with the override switch ($59.72 to order the part).
Anyone have any ideas? I'm kinda stuck right now because the lights will not cut off with the key in accessory mode (you know when you've got the sounds cranked and the doors open) so now I'm afraid of draining my battery. It sucks like vacumm cleaners that I gotta keep starting the car every 30 minutes while I'm at the park listening to my music.
Thanks
Deflace
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Joined: 11-15-2008
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From: Newburgh, NY
Nice color! Anyway, I'm with you. I need a domelight override like all of my other GM pickups and SUVs have, mainly for bike race events. Tailgate is always open.
I have an '08 with the override on the backseat/cargo area light, but there is nothing to override the lights that are integral with the rearview mirror. They have switches on each of them (there's 2 on the mirror), but only to turn them on when they're off. You can't turn them off when the door or gate is open.
My GM pickups and SUVs have battery minders from the factory that cuts power to these items when left on for a certain period of time. In the case of the HHR, it's 20 minutes. Pretty long time to wait for the interior lights to turn off, but at least you won't be left high and dry.
This is from Pp 2-20 of the 2008 HHR Owner's Manual:
I have an '08 with the override on the backseat/cargo area light, but there is nothing to override the lights that are integral with the rearview mirror. They have switches on each of them (there's 2 on the mirror), but only to turn them on when they're off. You can't turn them off when the door or gate is open.
My GM pickups and SUVs have battery minders from the factory that cuts power to these items when left on for a certain period of time. In the case of the HHR, it's 20 minutes. Pretty long time to wait for the interior lights to turn off, but at least you won't be left high and dry.
This is from Pp 2-20 of the 2008 HHR Owner's Manual:
Battery Run-Down Protection
Your vehicle has a battery saver feature designed to
protect the vehicle’s battery.
When any interior lamp is left on and the ignition is
turned off, the battery rundown protection system
automatically turns the lamp off after 20 minutes. This
prevents draining of the battery.protect the vehicle’s battery.
When any interior lamp is left on and the ignition is
turned off, the battery rundown protection system
automatically turns the lamp off after 20 minutes. This
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