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07-19-2013, 05:33 PM
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Frankly, sounds like a battery problem!!
Especially if you are hearing just the usual clicking noise associated with a dead battery. JUMP it from another vehicle BUT MAKE SURE YOU CONNECT THE NEGATIVE CABLE CORRECTLY. It is not done as the average Joe would imagine. Check your Owners Manual for the correct method.
Then have the battery checked.
Especially if you are hearing just the usual clicking noise associated with a dead battery. JUMP it from another vehicle BUT MAKE SURE YOU CONNECT THE NEGATIVE CABLE CORRECTLY. It is not done as the average Joe would imagine. Check your Owners Manual for the correct method.
Then have the battery checked.
07-19-2013, 05:50 PM
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Thank you,
Jessica L.
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07-20-2013, 09:21 AM
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Sounds like a battery problem you need to measure the battery voltage with a voltmeter I had the same problem when the headlights did not shutoff all night mine only read 11.14 volts the starter relay only clicked, voltage should be over 12 volts, good luck.
08-20-2013, 06:13 PM
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Join Date: 08-20-2013
Location: california city, ca
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I just started having the same problem with my 2011 HHR today. Started great first thing this morning, stopped and got gas and just clicked and had to get a jump. My husband dropped me off and it happened to him again. He went to an auto shop, they checked the battery, starter and alternator and all checked out normal. I have read on other sites that it could have something to do with fuses. Has anyone had experience with that?
08-20-2013, 07:45 PM
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If you had to get it jumped off and it was successful, then the battery must have been low. Sounds like the auto shop did not pin point the reason. Chances are you will have to jump start it again.
BE SURE that you use the correct jump start method as described in the owners manual. Failure to do so can result in those "fuse problems" that you referred to. Incorrect jump starting under the hood has been known to kill the electric power steering fuse and possibly others.
BE SURE that you use the correct jump start method as described in the owners manual. Failure to do so can result in those "fuse problems" that you referred to. Incorrect jump starting under the hood has been known to kill the electric power steering fuse and possibly others.
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