5speed4

...and where is the SPID sticker with all the installed options on these cars?

I don't have an HHR yet, but am serious about getting one. I'm calling around to various dealers from as far away as 300 miles. I'd like to get one with ABS because we have lots of snow in the mountains here. It's difficult to trust the various dealers if they say it has ABS because, a lot of them just assume it has it, and some dealers/salespeople aren't the most informed people in the world (to be generous).

Any help would be appreciated.
-Tim

ChevyMgr

The label is in the glove box. You are looking for option JM4. Or give me the last eight of the VIN and I can tell you.

Old Ray

Hi ChevyMgr, because of different codes for Canadian Vehicles and my fast failing memory I am confused (a usual state) but can you order ABS as a stand alone option? I thought the ABS is part of the Traction Control (NW7) (what 5speed4 really wants I think) and that you had to get a 2LT to get that? Just wondering.

ChevyMgr

Good question. I don't spend too much time up front with the sales people (they scare me) , but I can tell you that NW7 is "Engine Traction System" (ETS) and it works as follows:

When drive wheel slip is noted while the brake is not applied, the electronic brake control module (EBCM) will enter traction control mode.

The EBCM requests the powertrain control module (PCM) to reduce the amount of torque to the drive wheels via GMLAN messages. The PCM reduces torque to the drive wheels by retarding spark timing and turning off fuel injectors. The PCM reports the amount torque delivered to the drive wheels via GMLAN messages.

Since the EBCM controls the command I would say ABS will have to be there to support ETS. Now can ABS be there with out ETS, I just don't know.

So I will have to refer to my signature statement on this one until further investigation.

5speed4

Thanks again. (You answered another question for me about the HHR for sale in CO.)
You, sir, are a valuable resource!


Thanks also to Old Ray. Traction control would be a nice feature to have.

-Tim

5speed4

ChevyMgr,
Can you run this VIN for me?: 3GNDA23D86S546210

It's for another HHR on autotrader:
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...e=&cardist=433

Thanks in advance,
-Tim

ChevyMgr

Here are the details on that VIN number.

Warranty expires on 3/21/2009 or 36037 miles. No warranty claims ever. Retail sale, so not a fleet rental vehicle. Built on 9/30/2005.

Build Sheet:

VIN 3GNDA23D86S546210
VEHICLE BUILD
Merchandising Model : 1AS46 -2006 CHEVROLET HHR LT SEDAN
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating : 1925 kg (4245 lb) Order Number : JKQXM1
Build Date : 09/30/2005 Build Plant : 36SA
GMVIS is not the definitive source of GM Vehicle RPO information and is intended for service reference only. Should there be any questions about the vehicle's original build or RPO information please refer to the original vehicle invoice or window sticker.
OPTION CODES
AR9 - FRONT BUCKET SEATS,DELUXE
AXP - MPV VIN IDENT POSITION
C2Y - GVW RATING 4,240 LBS
C67 - AIR CONDITIONING
DG7 - MIRROR,O/S ELECT REMOTE CNTRL
FE1 - SUSPENSION SYSTEM-SOFT RIDE
FE9 - 50-STATE EMISSIONS
FR8 - AXLE RATIO 4.17
IPB - TRIM INTERIOR DESIGN (PB)
J41 - PWR BRAKE SYSTEM
L61 - 2.2L DOHC 4V ECOTEC
MM5 - 5-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION
M86 - 5-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION
NT7 - FEDERAL EMISSION SYSTEM TIER 2
N24 - STEERING WHEEL, 3 SPOKE
QDB - TIRE, P215/55R16-91S BW ST AL2
QG9 - 16" MACHINED FACE ALLOY WHEELS
R6P - PREMIUM PAINT
SAL - RAMOS ARIZPE, MEXICO PLANT CODE
SLM - STOCK ORDERS
T37 - FOG LAMPS
UQ3 - PIONEER 7 SPKR AMPLIFIED SYSTEM
US8 - AM/FM STEREO W/CD & MP3, RDS & AUXILIARY INPUT JACK (REPLACES STD/OPT RADIO) U2K - XM SATELLITE RADIO-SERVICE FEE EXTRA.1ST 3MONTHS INCL
VK3 - FRONT LICENSE PLATE MOUNT
V73 - STATEMENT OF VEHICLE CERT.-U.S. /CANADA
1LT - LT PACKAGE
1SZ - OPTION PKG DISCOUNT
14B - GRAY CLOTH
14I - GRAY INTERIOR TRIM
6AE - FRONT SPRING
69U - DAYTONA BLUE METALLIC
7AE - FRONT SPRING

5speed4

Thanks! No ABS again. :)

By the way, it would appear by this one on ebay, that, at least for 2007, you could get ABS (JM4) without ETS (NW7):

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/07-Ch...em300204024873

It lists all the options by the 3-digit code. I'm presuming they got that by running the VIN--similar to ChevyMgr. Too bad it's all the way across the country from me.

prod

Many here would also advise you get one with the running boards, to help avoid paint chipping.

ChevyMgr

[QUOTE=5speed4;245842]Thanks! No ABS again. :)

By the way, it would appear by this one on ebay, that, at least for 2007, you could get ABS (JM4) without ETS (NW7):

So there you have it!