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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

  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the headlamp and panel dimmer switch.
  2. Ignition ON, verify the scan tool Front Fog Lamp Switch parameter is Inactive.
    • If not the specified value, test the signal circuit terminal 7 for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.
  3. Install a 3 A fused jumper wire between the signal circuit terminal 7 and the low reference circuit terminal 3. 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.
  4. If all circuits test normal, test or replace the headlamp and panel dimmer switch.

Fog Lamp Malfunction

  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the X7 harness connector at the fuse block - underhood.
  2. Connect a test lamp between the control circuit terminal A7 and ground.
    • 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.
  3. Command the Front Fog Lamps ON and OFF with a scan tool. The test lamp should turn ON and OFF when changing between the commanded states.
  4. Ignition OFF, connect the X7 harness connector at the fuse block - underhood. Disconnect the harness connector at the fog lamp - front.
  5. Ignition OFF and all vehicle systems OFF. It may take up to 2 minutes for all vehicle systems to power down. Test for less than 20 Ξ© between the ground circuit terminal B and ground.
    • If greater than the specified range, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.
  6. Connect a test lamp between the control circuit terminal A and ground.
  7. Command the Front 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 fuse block - underhood.
    • 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, test or replace the fuse block - underhood.
    • 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, test or replace the fog lamp - front.
  8. If all circuits test normal, test or replace the fog lamp - front
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