Need help! 2009 HHR!
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Joined: 10-22-2013
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From: Texas
Your mechanic saw you coming. Find a new one.
The ESC and traction lights come on whenever there is a "performance" code.
I am guessing that the engine is overheating, sounds kind of like the fan is not working either. Do you know how to open the hood? That's where the oil and coolant levels get checked, it's not magic and it is VERY important to do yourself.
Get a Owner Manual. Use the search tool near the top of this page, they are available in PDF format on this site. ("2009 hhr owner manual")
If you look at the rear of the car lower right side of the tail gate you should see a LS,LT or SS. That is the model of the car.
The ESC and traction lights come on whenever there is a "performance" code.
I am guessing that the engine is overheating, sounds kind of like the fan is not working either. Do you know how to open the hood? That's where the oil and coolant levels get checked, it's not magic and it is VERY important to do yourself.
Get a Owner Manual. Use the search tool near the top of this page, they are available in PDF format on this site. ("2009 hhr owner manual")
If you look at the rear of the car lower right side of the tail gate you should see a LS,LT or SS. That is the model of the car.
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Are you reading the 200 degrees on your dash when you are idling AND getting the misfire?
Carrying on with the cooling train of thought..... check the temp when you have your problem. It is a critical function and diagnostic, at this point.
If you are experiencing a temp. problem we, the members, can offer additional info. If not..........
Carrying on with the cooling train of thought..... check the temp when you have your problem. It is a critical function and diagnostic, at this point.
If you are experiencing a temp. problem we, the members, can offer additional info. If not..........
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Joined: 04-09-2006
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Wow I'm not THAT mechanically uninclined lol. I know where/how to check fluids I just didn't think a misfiring issue has anything to do with coolant. My dash says it is staying around 200° no indication that it could be over heating, no smell of engine over heating either. It is a LT model. I have a manual and I read it to try to find some clues as to what is going on.. Although I'm not that experienced especially with this vehicle.
If you still have any of the 5/50,000 mile warranty left, I'd run it by a GM dealer asap.
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Are you reading the 200 degrees on your dash when you are idling AND getting the misfire?
Carrying on with the cooling train of thought..... check the temp when you have your problem. It is a critical function and diagnostic, at this point.
If you are experiencing a temp. problem we, the members, can offer additional info. If not..........
Carrying on with the cooling train of thought..... check the temp when you have your problem. It is a critical function and diagnostic, at this point.
If you are experiencing a temp. problem we, the members, can offer additional info. If not..........
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I'm kind of leaning towards a problem with the valves/valve guides for cyl #3. I believe that can be diagnosed by a "Compression leak-down" test, which any competent mechanic should be able to do.
If you still have any of the 5/50,000 mile warranty left, I'd run it by a GM dealer asap.
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I'm kind of leaning towards a problem with the valves/valve guides for cyl #3. I believe that can be diagnosed by a "Compression leak-down" test, which any competent mechanic should be able to do.
If you still have any of the 5/50,000 mile warranty left, I'd run it by a GM dealer asap.
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Joined: 10-22-2013
Posts: 13
From: Texas
Are you reading the 200 degrees on your dash when you are idling AND getting the misfire?
Carrying on with the cooling train of thought..... check the temp when you have your problem. It is a critical function and diagnostic, at this point.
If you are experiencing a temp. problem we, the members, can offer additional info. If not..........
Carrying on with the cooling train of thought..... check the temp when you have your problem. It is a critical function and diagnostic, at this point.
If you are experiencing a temp. problem we, the members, can offer additional info. If not..........
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Others can maybe explain it a bit better, and maybe correct any misunderstanding I have on it.
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