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Old Jun 29, 2020 | 04:28 PM
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I really thought it was going to be that RAP fuse. Removing the fuse duplicates the conditions you're describing. Did you check both sides of the fuse for power? Like this video
Old Jun 29, 2020 | 04:57 PM
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I don't suppose somebody pushed the lockout button? That would explain the rear windows.
The 2 fuses are the only common things with all of the switches, the RAP would only count until the driver door is closed after shutdown so that leaves the underhood #36. There is no other commonality. Might try disconnecting the negative battery post for a few minutes.
Would a wiring diagram be of service?
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Old Jun 29, 2020 | 05:01 PM
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The lockout button only kills the rear windows. I guess it could be the RAP relay. The fuse is hot when the relay is energized, though, so if the fuse is hot, the relay is not the problem...
Old Jun 30, 2020 | 10:46 AM
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Took out both front seats and the ground points look as clean as the day the car was built.
Disconnected the ground at the battery and left it overnight.
Now the radio says its Locked.
The oil change is flashing as is the Air Bag message.
Old Jun 30, 2020 | 02:21 PM
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Will the battery start the engine? The only reason I can think of for those lights is a dead battery, maybe rodent damage. There is no connection unless you are leaving large parts of the story out.
Old Jun 30, 2020 | 02:34 PM
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Originally Posted by donbrew
Will the battery start the engine? The only reason I can think of for those lights is a dead battery, maybe rodent damage. There is no connection unless you are leaving large parts of the story out.
Methinks thou art in the wrong thread...
Old Jun 30, 2020 | 04:08 PM
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Naw. Don's in the right thread. He's going for the "low voltage causing all those problems" scenario. Since the OP had the original power window issue and now reports radio lockout, oil change and air bag message lights.
Yes, I would look at the battery voltage too. We've all seen or heard of the weird electrical problems the HHR's can have with low voltage.
Old Jun 30, 2020 | 04:43 PM
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My battery issue caused the dead radio syndrome, only mine was DOA , blank screen,not locked.
Old Jun 30, 2020 | 05:13 PM
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Missed that post...
Old Jun 30, 2020 | 05:51 PM
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Originally Posted by donbrew
Will the battery start the engine? The only reason I can think of for those lights is a dead battery, maybe rodent damage. There is no connection unless you are leaving large parts of the story out.
Yes the car starts. No rodent damage found. How do I find out if there is enough amperage seeing there is 12 volts to the switch.



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