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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 PROCEDURESLIFTGATE RELEASE MALFUNCTIONCOMPONENT TESTING
2008 Chevrolet HHR LT, 2.4 P, Automatic
Component Testing
2008 Chevrolet HHR LT, 2.4 P, AutomaticSECTION Component Testing
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.
Release Actuator, Door Latch - Liftgate
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the liftgate door latch.
- Install a 20A fused jumper wire between the control terminal 1 and 12 V. Install a jumper wire between the ground terminal 3 and ground. Verify the release actuator activates.
- If the actuator does not perform as specified, replace the liftgate door latch.
Liftgate Release Switch
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the liftgate release switch.
- Test for infinite resistance between the signal terminal B and the ground terminal D with the switch in the open position.
- If not the specified value, replace the liftgate release switch.
- Test for less than 2 Ξ© between the signal terminal B and the ground terminal D with the switch in the closed position.
- If greater than the specified range, replace the liftgate release switch.
Relay Test
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the L/GATE RELSE relay.
- Test for 60-180 Ξ© between terminals 85 and 86.
- If not within the specified range, replace the relay.
- Test for infinite resistance between the following terminals:
- 30 and 86
- 30 and 87
- 30 and 85
- 85 and 87
- If not the specified value, replace the relay.
- Install a 3A fused jumper wire between relay terminal 85 and 12 V. Install a jumper wire between relay terminal 86 and ground. Test for less than 2 Ξ© between terminals 30 and 87.
- If greater than the specified range, replace the relay.
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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.