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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2008HHR LT, 2.4 P, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 621 (CELLULAR SYSTEM, ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM, AND NAVIGATION SYSTEM)DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION AND PROCEDURESSPEAKER 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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Speaker Circuit Malfunction - without Amplifier
- Disconnect the harness connector at the appropriate speaker.
- Radio ON, test for 5.0-7.5 V between the signal circuit terminal A and ground.
- If less than the specified range, test the signal circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the radio.
- If greater than the specified range, test the signal circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the radio.
- Test for 5.0-7.5 V between the signal circuit terminal B and ground.
- If greater than the specified range, test the signal circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the radio.
- If less than the specified range, test the signal circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the radio.
- If all circuits test normal, replace the speaker.
Amplifier Circuit Malfunction
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the X1 harness connector at the audio amplifier.
- Ignition ON, test for less than 1 V between the ground circuit terminal 5 and ground.
- If greater than the specified range, test the ground circuit for a short to voltage.
- Ignition OFF, test for less than 10 Ξ© between the ground circuit terminal 5 and ground.
- If greater than the specified range, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.
- Ignition ON, test for B+ on the B+ circuit terminal 8 and ground.
- If less than the specified value, test the B+ circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance.
- Disconnect the X3 harness connector at the audio amplifier.
- Radio ON, test for B+ between the radio on signal circuit terminal 8 and ground.
- If less than the specified value, test the signal circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the radio.
- Test for 0.6-1.0 V between the amplifier mute signal circuit terminal 16 and ground.
- If less than the specified value, test the signal circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the radio.
- If greater than the specified value, test the signal circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the radio.
- If all circuits test normal, replace the audio amplifier.
Speaker Circuit Malfunction - with Amplifier
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the X3 harness connector at the audio amplifier.
- Radio ON, test for 5.0-7.5 V between the appropriate signal circuit terminal listed below and ground.
- Left front low level audio signal (+) terminal 12
- Left front low level audio signal (-) terminal 10
- Right front low level audio signal (+) terminal 9
- Right front low level audio signal (-) terminal 11
- Left rear low level audio signal (+) terminal 3
- Left rear low level audio signal (-) terminal 1
- Right rear low level audio signal (+) terminal 4
- Right rear low level audio signal (-) terminal 2
- If less than the specified range, test the appropriate signal circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the radio.
- If greater than the specified range, test the appropriate signal circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the radio.
- Ignition OFF, connect the X3 harness connector at the audio amplifier.
- Disconnect the X1 and X2 harness connectors at the amplifier.
- Ignition ON, test for less than 1 V between each of the signal circuit terminals listed below and ground.
- Left Front Speaker Output (+) - terminal 11 X2
- Left Front Speaker Output (-) - terminal 12 X2
- Right Front Speaker Output (+) - terminal 10 X2
- Right Front Speaker Output (-) - terminal 9 X2
- Left Rear Speaker Output (+) - terminal 2 X2
- Left Rear Speaker Output (-) - terminal 1 X2
- Right Rear Speaker Output (+) - terminal 3 X2
- Right Rear Speaker Output (-) - terminal 4 X2
- Rear Subwoofer Output (+) - terminal 1 X1
- Rear Subwoofer Output (-) - terminal 2 X1
- Rear Subwoofer Output (+) - terminal 3 X1
- Rear Subwoofer Output (-) - terminal 4 X1
- If greater than the specified range, test both signal circuits of the affected speaker for a short to voltage.
- Ignition OFF, test for infinite resistance between each of the signal circuit terminals listed below and ground.
- Left Front Speaker Output (+) - terminal 11 X2
- Left Front Speaker Output (-) - terminal 12 X2
- Right Front Speaker Output (+) - terminal 10 X2
- Right Front Speaker Output (-) - terminal 9 X2
- Left Rear Speaker Output (+) - terminal 2 X2
- Left Rear Speaker Output (-) - terminal 1 X2
- Right Rear Speaker Output (+) - terminal 3 X2
- Right Rear Speaker Output (-) - terminal 4 X2
- Rear Subwoofer Output (+) - terminal 1 X1
- Rear Subwoofer Output (-) - terminal 2 X1
- Rear Subwoofer Output (+) - terminal 3 X1
- Rear Subwoofer Output (-) - terminal 4 X1
- If less than the specified value, test both signal circuits of the affected speaker for a short to ground.
- Ignition OFF, reconnect all harness connectors at the amplifier. Disconnect the harness connector at the appropriate speaker.
- Radio ON, test for 5.0-7.5 V between the appropriate signal circuit terminals listed below and ground.
- Front door speakers - terminal A and B
- Front tweeters - terminal A and B
- Rear speakers - terminal A and B
- Rear subwoofers - terminals A, B, C and D
- If less then the specified range test the circuit for an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the amplifier.
- If greater then the specified range test the circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the amplifier.
- If the circuit tests normal, replace the appropriate speaker.
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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.