If your engine check light is on you need to get the codes. Until you get that done there is nothing we can help you with. Any advice would be a total guess.

 

wright down codes you have, Clear all the codes then drive it and see what code it shows when light comes back on. work on one at a time ! If you just keep driving it it will just keep putting light on

 

I have a 2007 HHR 2.4L and I'm have the same issues as youfolks...
1. Traction control light comes on and off
2. Check engine light comes on and off
3. Kicks when it shifts
Besides the dealer who else can diagnose the problem and give me the codes to what is wrong. Dealer wants $125 to diagnose.

Thanks.

 

Just about any autoparts store such as Autozone/O'Rilleys/NAPA etc. will read the CEL codes for you for free - but get the number of the code (ie p0011 etc), NOT the description. When you get the codes put them in the SEARCH tool at the top of the page and it will hopefully point you in the right direction.

The list of codes possible is quite long - ie: here is a list of the ones related to the HHR's - https://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/prob...010-hhr-14259/

 

Whopper. Sherri4444 is from Calif. I think one of our members stated the auto parts places out there won't pull codes anymore.( not 100% sure )

 

Well, I'll add that reason to my list of reasons why I'll never go to California ever again. :)

But I bet if she bats those baby blues at the clerk she can at least borrow one for a few minutes. I tried it once, but didn't work for me for some reason. :)

 

You're in Canada, Whopper , apologize for needing to borrow the code reader, and thank the clerk for not doing it for you!
Can anyone in Cali confirm this about free code readings??

 

No free OBD testing in California or Hawaii. It's been that way since at least 2009. That's the reason I bought my own scanner. The first one I bought was really bad. Ironically, I bought it at Autozone.

 

Good to know - thanks. Seems counter-productive though, as one might tend to just ignore it as long as the vehicle drives "ok", especially now that dealerships now charge a 'diagnostic fee" just to plug in and get a reading.

 

You could purchase an acceptable scanner for much less than the average diagnostic fee. You could even use a Bluetooth dongle, Torque Pro, and your smartphone or tablet.