Interm. Hard Starting
06-29-2006, 12:04 AM
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Originally Posted by cj krause
never had a problem cept for after i disconnected or changed out the battery. the first start after was long both times i took off the cable off the positive post
you might check the positive post on the battery in the back and see if it is coming loose
if it did that would recreate what happened to me.
you might check the positive post on the battery in the back and see if it is coming loose
if it did that would recreate what happened to me.
06-29-2006, 10:17 AM
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Mine did it again yesterday, that about 5 times in 3 days. I wnat to get it in to the dealership, but if they can't duplicate the problem, they can't fix it. I'm trying to get more info before I take it in, for this problem and a noise AC compressor.
06-30-2006, 03:06 PM
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Interm. Hard starting
Seems to happen after I've driven short distance and car sits for an hour or two. 1st start cranks and cranks but always eventually starts. After 1st start -starts immed. I have a service appointment after the holiday next week. I'll post any findings assuming my dealership will find findings. Seems to be more prevalent this week and might be tied to our recent rainy,humid,warm temps.
06-30-2006, 03:46 PM
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I agree with Cruz, my 2.2 does seem to experience the long cranking during the most humid times, and it is rare, even in the humidity of Illinois.
07-01-2006, 01:48 PM
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Interm. Hard Start
New development on earlier posting. Same hard starting now occurs during remote start. Vehicle driven under 10 miles,parked for a few hours,tried to restart using remote. Pressed the remote button on key fob for about 5-6
seconds. Cranked and cranked then finaaly started. 3500 miles on vehicle-
taking in Weds. next week to dealership Has occured everyday for a little over a week.
seconds. Cranked and cranked then finaaly started. 3500 miles on vehicle-
taking in Weds. next week to dealership Has occured everyday for a little over a week.
07-08-2006, 01:55 PM
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Hard Starting Fixed So Far
Took HHR in Weds. Of coarse weather was cooler. Car started normally.GM service did find faulty fuel pump. Replaced fuel pump and HHR starts perfectly every time. Temps reached 90's here in Michigan and it seems that problem has been corrected. For those experiencing the same problem, have your dealerships check the fuel pump.
07-11-2006, 09:41 AM
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I noticed that if I let the fuel pump run the full time then when it stops I start the car it will start just fine. Still taking it to the shop.
07-11-2006, 04:30 PM
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Interm. Hard Start
In my case fuel pump wasn't holding prime. Since new pump installed everything A O K. So far.
07-13-2006, 10:12 AM
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Originally Posted by CruzHHR
Seems to happen after I've driven short distance and car sits for an hour or two. 1st start cranks and cranks but always eventually starts. After 1st start -starts immed. I have a service appointment after the holiday next week. I'll post any findings assuming my dealership will find findings. Seems to be more prevalent this week and might be tied to our recent rainy,humid,warm temps.
07-13-2006, 10:31 AM
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Cruz, thanks for the info, I called my service manager and they are bringing my HHR in tomorrow to check the fuel pump and ECM...