Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2008HHR LT, 2.4 P, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 626 (POWER DOOR LOCK SYSTEM AND RELEASE SYSTEMS)DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION AND PROCEDURESACCESS PANEL RELEASE INOPERATIVECIRCUIT/SYSTEM VERIFICATION
2008 Chevrolet HHR LT, 2.4 P, Automatic
Circuit/System Verification
2008 Chevrolet HHR LT, 2.4 P, AutomaticSECTION Circuit/System Verification
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Chevrolet HHR. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Ignition ON, observe the scan tool LR Access Panel Switch Status and RR Access Panel Switch Status parameters while pressing and releasing the rear access panel switches. The parameters should change between Active and Inactive.
- If the parameters do not change, refer to Access Panel Switch Malfunction in Circuit/System Testing .
- Observe the scan tool Rear Access Panel Lock Relay Cmd. parameter while pressing and releasing the rear access panel switches. The parameter should change between Active and Inactive.
- If the parameter does not change, refer to Access Panel Interlock Malfunction in Circuit/System Testing .
- Observe the operation of the rear access panels while using the rear access panel switches. The rear access panel latches should release the access panels.
- If both rear access panel latches do not release, refer to Access Panel Interlock Malfunction in Circuit/System Testing .
- If a rear access panel latch does not release, refer to Rear Access Panel Release Malfunction in Circuit/System Testing .
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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.