HHR SS Swap into a Panel
I didn't mention them because I knew I had a wheel bearing code before and I figured it was just the same thing seeing as I just took the SS guts and put them in the panel so all problems the SS had would just be the same when everything was swapped. When I used a better scan tool and found that other code was there as well which is why I updated the post.
I did swap the fuse box as it was a complete swap. When I first connected everything and tried to start it I only got faint power and a strobing engine light with no obd communication so I completely disconnected the fuse box and re plugged everything in and I was able to get it to crank. I tightened down the fuse box screws really tight so I dont think its that because it would have not started before hand. I suppose I can unplug and inspect all the ports for debris and ensure they are clean then replug and tighten and then if its still the same problem go forward with testing the problem areas with the multimeter.
I did swap the fuse box as it was a complete swap. When I first connected everything and tried to start it I only got faint power and a strobing engine light with no obd communication so I completely disconnected the fuse box and re plugged everything in and I was able to get it to crank. I tightened down the fuse box screws really tight so I dont think its that because it would have not started before hand. I suppose I can unplug and inspect all the ports for debris and ensure they are clean then replug and tighten and then if its still the same problem go forward with testing the problem areas with the multimeter.
Yup, as I've said multiple times, every single thing on the SS was swapped over to the panel. The only thing I didn't change over were the hard brake lines and the fuel lines which I replaced with a kit from lines to go.
Have you got pictures ?
I’m interested in a few things like how you got the intercooler behind the smaller bumper on the panel. And I’m guessing you did a complete rear axle swap ?
The SS also has a different ratio steering system and different electric steering motor. Guess you changed the whole steering column and rack and pinion ?
I’m interested in a few things like how you got the intercooler behind the smaller bumper on the panel. And I’m guessing you did a complete rear axle swap ?
The SS also has a different ratio steering system and different electric steering motor. Guess you changed the whole steering column and rack and pinion ?
Yup everything you can take off besides door and hood I took off. The door poppers are non functional but I took the switches from the dash and either want to do a custom mount or wire them to the rear window buttons some how. For now I just open them from the inside manually.


