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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2008HHR LT, 2.4 P, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 20 (LIGHTING SYSTEMS)DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION AND PROCEDURESFRONT FOG LAMPS MALFUNCTIONCIRCUIT/SYSTEM TESTING
2008 Chevrolet HHR LT, 2.4 P, Automatic
Circuit/System Testing
2008 Chevrolet HHR LT, 2.4 P, AutomaticSECTION Circuit/System Testing
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Fog Lamp Switch Malfunction
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the fog lamp switch.
- Ignition OFF, verify that a test lamp illuminates between B+ and the ground circuit terminal A.
- If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.
- Ignition ON, verify the scan tool Front Fog Lamp Switch parameter is Inactive.
- If not the specified value, test the signal circuit terminal C for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.
- Install a 3A fused jumper wire between the signal circuit terminal C and ground. Verify the scan tool Front Fog Lamp Switch parameter is Active.
- If not the specified value, test the signal circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.
- If all circuits test normal, test or replace the fog lamp switch.
Fog Lamps Malfunction
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the X2 harness connector at the underhood fuse block.
- Connect a test lamp between the control circuit terminal C3 and ground.
- Command the Fog Lamps ON and OFF with a scan tool. The test lamp should turn ON and OFF when changing between the commanded states.
- If the test lamp is always ON, test the control circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.
- If the test lamp is always OFF, test the control circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.
- Ignition OFF, connect the X2 harness connector at the underhood fuse block.
- Disconnect the X3 harness connector at the underhood fuse block.
- Ignition OFF, exterior lamps OFF, test for less than 5 ohms between the ground circuit terminal F2 and ground.
- If greater than the specified range, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.
- Connect the X3 harness connector at the underhood fuse block.
- Disconnect the harness connector at the inoperative fog lamp.
- Ignition OFF, exterior lamps OFF, test for less than 5 ohms between the ground circuit terminal B and ground.
- If greater than the specified range, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.
- Connect a test lamp between the control circuit terminal A and ground.
- Command the Fog Lamps ON and OFF with a scan tool. The test lamp should turn ON and OFF when changing between the commanded states.
- If the test lamp is always ON, test the control circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the underhood fuse block.
- If the test lamp is always OFF and the circuit fuse is good, test the control circuit for an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the underhood fuse block.
- If the test lamp is always OFF and the circuit fuse is open, test the control circuit for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the underhood fuse block.
- If all circuits test normal, replace the inoperative fog lamp.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.