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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2008HHR LT, 2.4 P, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 501 (LIGHTING SYSTEM)DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION AND PROCEDURESCARGO 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
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 GMC Canyon and 2011 Chevrolet Colorado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Cargo Lamp Switch Malfunction
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the headlamp and panel dimmer switch.
- Test for less than 5 Ξ© between the low reference circuit terminal 3 and ground.
- If greater than the specified range, test the low reference circuit for an open/high resistance.
- Ignition ON, verify that the scan tool Cargo Lamp Switch parameter displays Inactive.
- If the parameter displays Active test the control circuit terminal 10 for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.
- Install a 3 A fused jumper wire between the control circuit terminal 10 and the ground circuit terminal 3. Verify the scan tool Cargo Lamp Switch parameter displays 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 the circuits test normal, replace the headlamp and panel dimmer switch.
Cargo Lamp Malfunction
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the appropriate cargo lamp.
- Test for less than 5 Ξ© 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 the ground circuit terminal B.
- Command the Cargo 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 an open/high resistance or short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.
- If all circuits test normal, replace the cargo 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.