JamesCardoza

Hey there, I just purchased an 07 HHR yesterday, and this morning while I was driving I realized the center console lights (the dim lights behind the AC controls and such) aren't working unless I turn the headlights off, subsequently the dimmer switch doesn't currently work either, just moves side to side with no visual light adjustment.

What do I need to do to fix it, and/or how much would it cost to have someone fix it.

Thanks!

JamesCardoza

Anyone?

Tyler Harvey

Welcome to the site. Congrats on the new ride. Our cars have a sensor to determine whether it's day or night. The lights won't come on during the day. I think this is what you are asking.

If you bought it from a car dealer, I would take it back. If it was a private sale, see if they might know anything about it.

Lucky

Are the other dash lights working? Have you checked the fuses?

JamesCardoza

It was bought from a dealer, but cash as is, and I noticed the problem at 5 this morning while it is still dark out. I haven't been able to check the fuses yet cause I got the car yesterday

JamesCardoza

And the other dash lights work fine, in fact the backlit lights on the individual controls light up briefly if I turn off all lights

ChevroletCustomerService

Congrats on purchasing your new vehicle!! I don't know what the cost would be but are you interested in going back to the dealership and seeing if they would be willing to check out the issue? If so please private message me so we can take the right steps in getting your vehicle in tip top shape.

Thank you,

Jessica L.
Chevrolet Customer Care

JamesCardoza

Thanks Jessica, I didn't purchase any kind of warranty with the vehicle and in fact I actually get it from a Toyota dealership, if anything I'll bring it to a local shop and have them look at it.

I noticed this evening that the dimmer lights up the dome lights when turned all the way to the right, just simple isn't adjusting the other lights

donbrew

I don't know if you have thought about this, I killed my battery the first night because I didn't.

Auto lights, not turn headlights on. Just always leave the switch on auto, you don't ever have to turn the head lights on. DRL is NOT equal to head lights (no tail lights), but windshield wipers on turns head lights on.

And the window switches are lit by the "mood" light up by the mirror.

If you need a Owner Manual, check here
https://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/general-hhr-4/online-owners-manual-3074/

JamesCardoza

I realized that I was using the incorrect terms to describe the issue I've been having. It is nothing to do with the headlights, tail lights, etc... It is the "instrument panel brightness" control, the thumb wheel that is not brightening or darkening up anything. It does however turn the dome lights on when full turned to the right.

Once again, I apologize for the confusion.