2006 HHR LT suddenly stalls intermittently
02-10-2014 | 10:06 AM
#1
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Joined: 02-10-2014
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From: California
2006 HHR LT suddenly stalls intermittently
I have had this car in the dealership's shop 3 times.
The items they repaired are: fuel injectors cleaned, spark plugs-"tune-up" , mapping sensor- and then a new key fob. Each time it cost me hundreds- and the problem persists! Last night it stalled 3 times in a shopping center- once while pulling into the road. It hasn't happened on the frwy or at speeds over 30mph.Today I'm taking it somewhere else.
Does anyone have a clue? Is it just loose fuses?
I can't afford another car. It is always the same story- they give it back to me, and it happens again- after they get my money!
Supposedly this new guy is an expert with electrical systems.
I'm also wondering if the needed shocks are causing something to vibrate ; causing a short?
Please help!
Karen
The items they repaired are: fuel injectors cleaned, spark plugs-"tune-up" , mapping sensor- and then a new key fob. Each time it cost me hundreds- and the problem persists! Last night it stalled 3 times in a shopping center- once while pulling into the road. It hasn't happened on the frwy or at speeds over 30mph.Today I'm taking it somewhere else.
Does anyone have a clue? Is it just loose fuses?
I can't afford another car. It is always the same story- they give it back to me, and it happens again- after they get my money!
Supposedly this new guy is an expert with electrical systems.
I'm also wondering if the needed shocks are causing something to vibrate ; causing a short?
Please help!
Karen
02-10-2014 | 02:21 PM
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Joined: 10-13-2011
Posts: 37,825
From: Welland,Ont Canada
Welcome to the site, Karen.
Sorry you're having this repeated issue, we're here to help from afar, so if the check engine light is on , you can go to Autozone or other parts place and have them pull the codes for you, please search them or post them here so we can assist you.
Also a big help would be the year mileage and model, engine size, transmission- auto or manual? And just a thought but how old is your battery??
check in with anything you can, so we can help you.
Sorry you're having this repeated issue, we're here to help from afar, so if the check engine light is on , you can go to Autozone or other parts place and have them pull the codes for you, please search them or post them here so we can assist you.
Also a big help would be the year mileage and model, engine size, transmission- auto or manual? And just a thought but how old is your battery??
check in with anything you can, so we can help you.
02-10-2014 | 07:11 PM
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Joined: 10-03-2010
Posts: 405
From: Cypress Texas
Welcome and sorry your first post is about problems. Like the others said a little more info would be helpful.
A quick question. Does it die anytime or does road conditions make a difference when it dies?
The reason I ask is my wife had a similar issue several years ago. Seemed to happen on less than perfect roads. Bumps, rough asphalt, etc. Ended up being the MAF sensor. The little sensor wire was broken inside but was close enough to make contact on smooth roads. On rougher roads the little wire would vibrate causing the car to die. Would start right back up and she was good till the next jarring bump.
Just something else to look at.
A quick question. Does it die anytime or does road conditions make a difference when it dies?
The reason I ask is my wife had a similar issue several years ago. Seemed to happen on less than perfect roads. Bumps, rough asphalt, etc. Ended up being the MAF sensor. The little sensor wire was broken inside but was close enough to make contact on smooth roads. On rougher roads the little wire would vibrate causing the car to die. Would start right back up and she was good till the next jarring bump.
Just something else to look at.
you will find lots of info on here along with people willing to help
to the forum Karen, all good advice in the posts above.
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