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HHR_SS08 02-15-2016 04:59 PM

Nothing wrong with my car....
 
I want to first apologize for not having enough info on my last thread. This time I'm prepared, with videos and everything!

My original battery died around nov 2015. New one was ordered to the specs and installed. Now fast forward to when this issue first happened on 2/7 where my 08 hhr ss wouldn't crank, turn, start click. Had to get a jump, direct from the battery in the back. It had been starting hard so we were pretty sure the starter was bad. Replaced starter 02/09, 02/10 left me stranded again.

Jumped again to get home and again to take it to the dealer on 02/10. All the while the battery's draw test is clear, and is putting out 14 volts as is the alternator. 3 full days at the dealer, the can find nothing. No draw on the battery, alternator is good, starters good, no shorts in fuses/wires/modules to be found with their "fine tooth combs". It had cranked between 45 and 60 times with out an issue.

Less than 24 hrs and 7 cranks later, I'm stuck at the store needing a jump to get home. In my own triceway, it cranked and started 10 times, the 11th was terrible, but still started. And then nothing. Had it towed to the dealers this am for diagnosis because "if the issues not present it can't be found". Just for them to tell me the same thing as last week. They charged the battery , started it on and off for 2 hrs, perfect everytime. Their suggestion was to get a bigger better battery, even though my current one has no issue.

There is obviously something g wrong with my car, I jist don't know what. Can anyone help us please.

HHR_SS08 02-15-2016 05:26 PM

Forgot to say the car has 69,990 miles. I'm sorry but I don't know how to load the video.

RJ_RS_SS_350 02-15-2016 06:24 PM

I wonder if it could be the underhood fusebox halves?

firemangeorge 02-15-2016 06:55 PM


Originally Posted by RJ_RS_SS_350 (Post 796868)
I wonder if it could be the underhood fusebox halves?

Hard to say.
I'm still waiting for his reply to the last thread he started.

donbrew 02-15-2016 07:05 PM

Does "hard starting" mean cranks many times before starting?

If so, I suggest the EVAP system or some other vacuum leak. Again.

HHR_SS08 02-15-2016 07:40 PM

Sorry for not replying to the other thread. The dealer ended up changing the air filter, said it was causing the issue with the mass air flow sensor. It just randomly intermittently won't start. Some times it cranks several times before starting, others quick start like it should. Most recently, not at all with out a jump.

donbrew 02-15-2016 09:25 PM

I suggest the EVAP system or some other vacuum leak. Again.

celblazer 02-15-2016 10:10 PM

The dealer should be able to plug a data logger into the obd port and let you drive it a while until you have issues.

HHR_SS08 02-16-2016 06:19 AM

Thanks for the help everyone. I have to go pick it up this morning, and pay them $60.00 for nothing... I will tell them to check those things again and ask about the logger. At this point, I really feel like they are tired of seeing me and my car. The extended warranty that we purchased is going to run out in about 2,000 miles and I'm afraid we won't be able to afford to fix it..

HHR_SS08 02-16-2016 10:38 AM

Update. Picked up my car this am, still no issue found. They wouldn't check anything I mentioned and actually noted that I may be leaving something on to cause the battery to die, lol. But suggested if it happens again to contact them immediately. What for?? When they won't /can't find the issue... back to square one.


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