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Old 04-21-2020, 06:13 PM
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"That wire is ign + ..."

Previous owner could have tapped off that wire for some gizmo that was removed before sale.... That could explain the condition of the insulation and the corrosion.
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Old 04-21-2020, 06:40 PM
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That wire is ign + , all of those red/pink wires are + from various sources. Corrosion would indicate a short to ground somewhere. Probably most of the problem.
Thanks to your previous post on ground locations I have checked all the under hood ones and everything checked out. I will move on to the other ones tomorrow. I appreciate all the help guys!.
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Old 04-21-2020, 06:47 PM
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Start at the easiest to check, the battery!
does it test good , 12.5 volts or more?
if that is the case , can you take it to your local parts palace and have it load tested?
any indication of engine trouble?
Did anyone mention timing chain broken?

Figure these out first! And if you’re gonna jump start it , connect directly to the battery, not the underhood fuse box!
Fuses and isn't there a safety switch?
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Old 04-21-2020, 06:50 PM
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All the fuses have checked out, what do you mean switch? I have checked the battery and everything and nobody mentioned anything about the timing chain.
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Old 04-21-2020, 06:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Peabo Bison
Battery is new, I went to auto zone and had it tested to be safe, supposedly it ran and drove fine. Guy mentioned something about hitting the window button and it wouldn't start after that, he may have been a crack head and not really a reliable witness (lol). He also mentioned it being in anti theft mode but the lock isn't on the dash. I am going to go through all the ground points and look for shorts some time today. I figured at $375 I can't lose even if it is something major. I can always steal parts off of it for my other HHR.
Do you have a code reader and try to see if any stored codes? Can get a cheapy at Walmart $25 or better at Harbour Freight / Northern Tools for $80+ depending on how fancy you want to go.
Any previous codes can help narrow down issues, if the code reader wont connect to the ECM that could be bad to begin with.
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Have the ignition related recalls been performed? https://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/gm-r...-status-50716/
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Old 04-21-2020, 07:18 PM
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if the code reader wont connect to the ECM that could be bad to begin with.
Or the cig lighter fuse is blown.
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Old 04-21-2020, 08:46 PM
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UPDATE: I was able to find the guy who owned it before the guy i bought it from. He told me the BCM was changed and it needed programming. Other than that everything else works.
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Old 04-22-2020, 03:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Peabo Bison
All the fuses have checked out, what do you mean switch? I have checked the battery and everything and nobody mentioned anything about the timing chain.
Some vehicles have safety switches for "Park" being he disconnected the linkage it may be possible he disconnected the safety switch to tow it if the HHR has one, just wonder why he disconnected the linkage to tow anyways? unless he was afraid to drain the battery with it in neutral and key in? Just my thought from vehicles in the past, if that switch is disconnected it wont start. Hopefully someone can verify if the HHR has one and its location..
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Old 04-22-2020, 03:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Bonez
Some vehicles have safety switches for "Park" being he disconnected the linkage it may be possible he disconnected the safety switch to tow it if the HHR has one, just wonder why he disconnected the linkage to tow anyways? unless he was afraid to drain the battery with it in neutral and key in? Just my thought from vehicles in the past, if that switch is disconnected it wont start. Hopefully someone can verify if the HHR has one and its location..
Turns out the issue is the BCM was replaced and not flashed. The local dealer is closed because of the pandemic, so I am kind of screwed without a tech 2 I guess. lol
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