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Jun 20, 2022 | 06:40 AM

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jimvw

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Happened again yesterday at a stop sign. Glad I have an appointment tomorrow to have it fixed!

shutting the car off and restarting seems to make it Ok for a bit.

Jun 20, 2022 | 07:34 AM

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donbrew

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The motor has a thermal fuse in it. I don't know if the problem is defective fuse or the motor actually over heats. Many early failures were replaced with the same defective part.

Jun 20, 2022 | 08:26 AM

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jimvw

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something I didn't know! Hopefully I make it to work and back today. Thanks.

Jun 20, 2022 | 03:17 PM

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jimvw

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Today in 104 degree heat, it got worse. About 5 min between incidents so I turned around and left it at home and took the Kid's Jeep patriot. Not the same as the HHR but it will get me to work and back..

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Jun 21, 2022 | 09:58 AM

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jimvw

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made it to my appointment with no issues, They had it repaired in about 1/2 hour. Hopefully that takes care of it. Dealership was very friendly and easy to work with. I am impressesd!
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