Car shut off, went dark
Thread Starter
Joined: 07-21-2016
Posts: 2
From: Kailua Hawaii
Car shut off, went dark
Last 3 days my 2006 HHR LT, I'm driving along and puff the engine shuts down and no warning lights appear at all. Pull off to the side of the road (luckily no one has been on my bumper), put it in park, shut key off and re start and its fine for awhile longer.
Its done it for the last 3 days. 2 days - once, now today 2 times within an hour.
Called my local Chevy garage and they are looking at it as we speak!
Has anyone else had similar experiences? Garage says it could possibly be Fuel Injector related! Will keep you guys/gals posted as to end result.
Its done it for the last 3 days. 2 days - once, now today 2 times within an hour.
Called my local Chevy garage and they are looking at it as we speak!
Has anyone else had similar experiences? Garage says it could possibly be Fuel Injector related! Will keep you guys/gals posted as to end result.
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Joined: 05-01-2014
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From: California
Moved you to a new thread, your symptoms are different.
to the forums!
Have the ignition related recalls been performed? Check your recall status here https://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/gm-r...-status-50716/
It could also be a bad battery, loose battery connections(at the battery or fuse block), or even a loose fuse block.
Your nearest auto parts store may be able to test your battery and charging system for free.
to the forums!Have the ignition related recalls been performed? Check your recall status here https://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/gm-r...-status-50716/
It could also be a bad battery, loose battery connections(at the battery or fuse block), or even a loose fuse block.
Your nearest auto parts store may be able to test your battery and charging system for free.
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Joined: 12-06-2009
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From: Alabama
Quote: "Seems like it is the computer to me."
There is no 1 "the computer". HHR's have several as in the ECM, BCM, PCM etc.
Most likely a battery power issue as the other members suggested to check. Since you didn't mention any starting issues, I would guess a bad battery connection. Either positive or ground somewhere.
Quote: "Asked Chevy they don't know."
(sorry. I don't even know what this means)
There is no 1 "the computer". HHR's have several as in the ECM, BCM, PCM etc.
Most likely a battery power issue as the other members suggested to check. Since you didn't mention any starting issues, I would guess a bad battery connection. Either positive or ground somewhere.
Quote: "Asked Chevy they don't know."
(sorry. I don't even know what this means)
Last edited by firemangeorge; Feb 1, 2020 at 11:18 AM.
Thread Starter
Joined: 07-21-2016
Posts: 2
From: Kailua Hawaii
HHR shuts off problems
Last 3 days my 2006 HHR LT, I'm driving along and puff the engine shuts down and no warning lights appear at all. Pull off to the side of the road (luckily no one has been on my bumper), put it in park, shut key off and re start and its fine for awhile longer.
Its done it for the last 3 days. 2 days - once, now today 2 times within an hour.
Called my local Chevy garage and they are looking at it as we speak!
Has anyone else had similar experiences? Garage says it could possibly be Fuel Injector related! Will keep you guys/gals posted as to end result.
Its done it for the last 3 days. 2 days - once, now today 2 times within an hour.
Called my local Chevy garage and they are looking at it as we speak!
Has anyone else had similar experiences? Garage says it could possibly be Fuel Injector related! Will keep you guys/gals posted as to end result.
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Joined: 01-23-2009
Posts: 26,485
From: Fredericksburg,VA
NOT the computers!!!!!! Stupid idea, they are powered by the battery not controlling the battery.
More likely the main power lug on the under hood fuse box is loose or you ignored the key recall.
More likely the main power lug on the under hood fuse box is loose or you ignored the key recall.