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Old Jan 7, 2023 | 09:52 PM
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Several things

‘07 2.2l auto 281k miles

#1 - with the key in the off position are the brake lights supposed to come on when you push the pedal? A little background on this. I didn’t notice this until after the stalk on the drivers side snapped off and ripped the wires. I still have normal operation of all lights at night and the brake lights do work when the key is in the on position.

#2 - I recently found that all HHR’s have alarms. Does this take a key fob to activate? I did read the owners manual and it is as clear as mud to me. If so is the key fob a dealer only item? Does it have to be programmed to the car?

#3 - I have several issues with my doors ie broken door handles, blown speakers, and dents. I have the chance to score a very nice set of ‘08 doors in the same color as my car for slightly over $200 for all 4. I know that the wiring harness separates at the pillars. What I need to know is are the ‘08 doors plug and play? I don’t want to get into the hassle of having to mess with wiring if I don’t have to. I do know (no brainer) that other ‘07s would be but just wondering if ‘06s would be too in case I found a decent set of them?

As usual any and all suggestions and help are highly and greatly appreciated.

God Bless You All, stay safe and stay healthy.
Old Jan 8, 2023 | 07:37 AM
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Key fob is programmed to the vin of HHR thru the BCM .
Alarm is set by pressing the lock button on the key fob twice.
Alarm is deactivated by pressing the unlock button on the key fob once .

06, 07, 08 doors are the same for LS/LT HHRS, however the 08 SS and 09, 10, and 11 LS/LT are different in that the window switches are in the driver’s side door.

Speakers are a common problem in HHR’s with standard radio.
Old Jan 8, 2023 | 08:12 AM
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You can get a fob with a programmer from ebay, Amazon, your local auto parts store. Dorman is one supplier. I would buy a "Genuine GM" fob to go along with it, since many of the clone fobs don't work right. The programming module works for any brand fob, it has a maximum limit of how many uses.

I would not trust used speakers.
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