I have a 1LT (was a Rental ) so It probably does not have the wiring harness in the steering wheel. Plus above my pay grade lol
But I do not use the radio much !
But Blue tooth on a new head unit would be nice :) ,
But really no plans on upgrading the Head Unit.
My HHR is a second car now , and my family will borrow it when theirs in in the shop. SO they can use the basic radio lol

 

Lol, the reason why I'm able to give you advice is because your car is virtually identical to mines! I think all HHRs have the harness - I'm sure Old Blue or Don will chime in on that. The steering wheel control is one of those things you don't miss if you don't drive other vehicles, but once you really get used to it, especially the mute button, it's one of those nagging things if you don't have it. The good thing is that the HHR radio is pretty close to you so it's easy to change the volume. I had an Acura previous to this car and the radio was like a yard reach, lol.

 

The connector is in the steering wheel but you need a "harness" between that and the button module.
You can just trade entire steering wheels; one nut and a couple of electrical connectors. Look at the How to add steering wheel buttons post, there is info on how to remove the air bag etc (pictures).
https://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/how-...ng-wheel-1912/

 

I hear you lol. I have many extras in my truck but it WAY more for that then the HHR lol SO it has many goodies :) On the other side I have blue tooth on my hearing aids so I can listen to my phone on those :O
But I wlll be doing a few more things come spring on the HHR. Speakers, Either polish or replace the headlights and good seat covers ! And A slim maybe a new Head Unit :) I just found out the Crutchfield has a speaker Test section so i ahve been messing with that lol. I am down to 4 now :O My truck may be nextlol

 

Thanks for the link Don. But that is above my pay grade lol But I do enjoy those videos even if I can not do that job.!

 

I order those speaker bracket adapters ! Metra 82-3006

And Thanks Pulp Fiction for another set of brackets that can be used ! Good to have a choice !

When I get my speakers and the kit from Crutchfield Ill decide what bracket I will go with. But guessing the adapters I buy ! Simple drop in..

Also will be ordering the speakers in March as Crutchfield has 60 day return warranty

A Question , Are the speaker terminals marked + and Neg . ?
Do they look different ?
And I read the cone should bounce out if + and in with -

Thanks

 

Most speakers these days have different sized terminals, the manufacturer instructions should differentiate which is who or what! Somebody posted resently about this.


A nice leather steering wheel with radio controls is a simple bolt in swap! hellshotrod had one , send him a PM

 

Thanks Steve !

I can not wait till the weather breaks so I can install them, Not have the bug for a head unit as well lol so will see lol