I have an issue with the dash cluster, the gauges will stop working and the lights in the cluster will blink on and off. Then like nothing ever happened it will return to normal. Sometimes this is ten seconds, sometimes 4-5 minutes. Any thoughts?

Thanks in advance.

 

This is the once a week problem.
T=Tighten the bolts in the under hood fuse box. There are 4 of them. Loosen all of them then tighten them back up until they won't turn anymore (past "I'm afraid they will strip") starting with the middle and working outward.
The object is to get all of the clips secured, there are 2 for every fuse and 4 0r 5 for each relay
Also, push on all of the fuses and relays on both fuse boxes to be sure they are seated. Some have found the connectors on the BCM (inside fuse box), maybe a previous owner has messed with some wires.

Here is a vid of how it looks, don't listen to much of what the guy has to say.

 

What he said^^^^^x2

 

I really think you guys should change the name of the site to.
ChevyHHR Tighten your fuse box bolts.net

 

If it fixes the problem, but folks will still feel they issues are different from the rest or not search at all

 

LOL It does solve a few issues.

 

LOL. Or CheckYourBatteryThenTightenYourFuseBox.net

 

Or let’s leave well enough alone. chevyhhr.net best place for information to address most any problems with your HHR

 

Tru dat ^^^

 

mine was flickering on and off I ignored it finally stopped working all together. I recently changed the shift solenoids so I took that fuse box apart and tightened it very tight but my dash lights are still not working I think it has to be something else.