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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2008HHR LT, 2.4 P, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 216 (AUDIO SYSTEM)SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTINGAUDIO UNIT BUTTON DOES NOT WORK (WITHOUT NAVIGATION)
2008 Chevrolet HHR LT, 2.4 P, Automatic
Audio unit button does not work (without navigation)
2008 Chevrolet HHR LT, 2.4 P, AutomaticSECTION Audio unit button does not work (without navigation)
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NOTE:
- Check the vehicle battery condition first (see 12 VOLT BATTERY TEST ).
- Check the connectors for poor connections or loose terminals.
- If the audio unit does not turn on, go to audio unit power switch will not turn on (see AUDIO UNIT POWER SWITCH WILL NOT TURN ON (NO INFORMATION DISPLAY AND NO SOUND) (WITHOUT NAVIGATION) ).
- Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
- Using the owner's manual, check the operation of the faulty button.
Is the symptom still present?
YES -
- Except DX model: Substitute a known-good center panel (see AUDIO UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ), and recheck. If the symptom/indication goes away, replace the original center panel. If the symptom is still present, substitute a known-good audio unit (see AUDIO UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ), and recheck. If the symptom/indication goes away, replace the original audio unit.
- DX model: Substitute a known-good audio unit (see AUDIO UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ), and recheck. If the symptom/indication goes away, replace the original audio unit.
NO -The system is OK. There is a chance the button was incorrectly used.
RENDER: 1.0x
NO RELATED
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.