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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2008HHR LT, 2.4 P, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 222 (KEYLESS/POWER DOOR LOCKS/SECURITY SYSTEM)SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTINGSECURITY ALARM SYSTEM WILL NOT ARM
2008 Chevrolet HHR LT, 2.4 P, Automatic
Security alarm system will not arm
2008 Chevrolet HHR LT, 2.4 P, AutomaticSECTION Security alarm system will not arm
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Honda Insight and 2010 Honda Insight. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
Before troubleshooting, check the B-CAN DTCs. If any DTC is indicated, refer to the B-CAN System Diagnosis Test Mode A (see TROUBLESHOOTING - B-CAN SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS TEST MODE A
), and troubleshoot the indicated DTC(s) first.
- Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
- Select SECURITY from the BODY ELECTRICAL menu, and enter the DATA LIST with the HDS.
- Check the ON/OFF information in the DATA LIST when each switch is operating.
- HATCH LATCH SWITCH
- SECURITY HOOD SWITCH
- DRIVER'S DOOR LOCK KNOB SWITCH (UNLOCK)
- FRONT PASSENGER'S DOOR LOCK KNOB SWITCH (UNLOCK)
- DRIVER'S REAR DOOR LOCK KNOB SWITCH (UNLOCK)
- PASSENGER'S REAR DOOR LOCK KNOB SWITCH (UNLOCK)
- DRIVER'S DOOR SWITCH
- FRONT PASSENGER'S DOOR SWITCH
- DRIVER'S REAR DOOR SWITCH
- PASSENGER'S REAR DOOR SWITCH
- DRIVER'S DOOR KEY CYLINDER SWITCH (LOCK)
- DRIVER'S DOOR KEY CYLINDER SWITCH (UNLOCK)
Is each switch's information OK?
YES -Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time.
NO -Check the abnormal circuit.
- HATCH LATCH SWITCH CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING
- SECURITY HOOD SWITCH CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING
- DRIVER'S DOOR LOCK KNOB SWITCH CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING
- FRONT PASSENGER'S DOOR LOCK KNOB SWITCH CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING
- LEFT REAR DOOR LOCK KNOB SWITCH CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING
- RIGHT REAR DOOR LOCK KNOB SWITCH CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING
- DRIVER'S DOOR SWITCH CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING
- FRONT PASSENGER'S DOOR SWITCH CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING
- LEFT REAR DOOR SWITCH CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING
- RIGHT REAR DOOR SWITCH CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING
- DRIVER'S DOOR KEY CYLINDER SWITCH CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING
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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.