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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2008HHR LT, 2.4 P, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 667 (POWER SEAT SYSTEM)DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION AND PROCEDURESPOWER SEAT INOPERATIVECIRCUIT/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 Chevrolet HHR. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Seat Adjuster Switch Circuit Test
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the seat adjuster switch.
- 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.
- Ignition ON, verify that a test lamp illuminates between the appropriate B+ circuit terminal D and ground.
- If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the B+ circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance.
- If all circuits test normal, test or replace the seat adjuster switch.
Seat Adjuster Motor Circuit Test
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the appropriate seat adjuster motor.
- Connect a test lamp between control circuit terminal 1 and control circuit terminal 2.
- Ignition ON, command the appropriate seat motor Forward and Rearward or Up and Down using the seat adjuster switch. The test lamp should turn ON when commanding the forward and rearward or up and down states.
- If the test lamp remains OFF for either of the commands, test the control circuits for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuits test normal, test or replace the seat adjuster switch.
- If all circuits tests normal, test or replace the appropriate seat motor.
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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.