2009 HHR clicking and not starting
04-05-2018, 05:17 AM
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2009 HHR clicking and not starting
My HHR is not starting this morning. It worked yesterday and had no issues, but this morning when I tried leaving it wouldn't turn on. The lights turn on and the radio works but when I turn the key, the headlights dim or turn off and the car just clicks. I'm not sure what to check, any suggestions would be great! Thanks!!
04-05-2018, 06:19 AM
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Have the battery checked
04-05-2018, 07:41 AM
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Welcome to the site, X2 dead battery.
04-08-2018, 08:09 PM
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And in case you didn't know, the battery is in the rear, under the floor/ lid behind the spare tire.
The plus to that as I see it, is it's away from engine heat, & that can prolong battery life.
I'm still running on my original battery from Nov. 2007. (your results may vary greatly).
The plus to that as I see it, is it's away from engine heat, & that can prolong battery life.
I'm still running on my original battery from Nov. 2007. (your results may vary greatly).
04-09-2018, 10:12 AM
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And if you remove the battery, remember DO NOT close the hatch door, put a folded towel over the hatch latch , it is not easy to open from the inside!
04-09-2018, 10:27 AM
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Another 1 time poster that hasn't returned.
04-09-2018, 11:50 AM
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04-09-2018, 01:06 PM
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I really cannot believe the number of people that cannot self-diagnose a dead battery. And we have had a large number of dead battery situations lately.
04-09-2018, 01:46 PM
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Dead battery... should be a recall for that. :p
04-09-2018, 06:22 PM
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