Problems/Service/Repairs If you have a problem with your HHR, want a tip on repairing or performing a particular service to you HHR here is the place to post!

Remote start and door lock not working

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 03-15-2015, 07:17 AM
  #1  
Thread Starter
 
dmfost's Avatar
 
Join Date: 03-15-2015
Location: Baltimore
Posts: 3
Remote start and door lock not working

I have a 2006 HHR and recently my door locks and remote start have stopped working. I have 2 key fobs and on both you can unlock the car but you can not lock or start it. I have replaced the batteries in both key fobs, the ignition switch recall was done and replaced the car battery. I have checked the fuses but do not see one specifically for the locks or remote start. Anyone having the same problem? Am I missing something?
dmfost is offline  
Old 03-15-2015, 07:50 AM
  #2  
Administrator
 
Oldblue's Avatar
 
Join Date: 10-13-2011
Location: Welland,Ont Canada
Posts: 37,695
Check your hood closed switch and welcome to the site
Oldblue is offline  
Old 03-15-2015, 09:05 AM
  #3  
Moderator
 
donbrew's Avatar
 
Join Date: 01-23-2009
Location: Fredericksburg,VA
Posts: 25,326
Does the "panic" button work?

"panic" + "lock" = "Remote Start"

I'm thinking worn out contacts on either the pad or the circuit board.
donbrew is offline  
Old 03-15-2015, 09:41 AM
  #4  
Senior Member
 
Lucky's Avatar
 
Join Date: 12-24-2007
Location: Seville. OH
Posts: 2,873
Welcome to the site

I would recommend testing the key fobs first. Autozone and advanced around here have a fob tester.

It's not uncommon for the one or two buttons on the key fob to stop working.

If you can't lock the doors with the fob the remote start won't work either.
Lucky is offline  
Old 03-15-2015, 11:32 AM
  #5  
Senior Member
 
Cokeybill's Avatar
 
Join Date: 03-28-2008
Location: Oshawa
Posts: 1,115
My locks would work but the remote start was failing. I replaced the sensor(my dealership did the work) for the remote start near the front driver headlight and all was fine and I got 1 new fob( it was worn out). 08 HHR SS.
Probably a remote sensor needs to be replaced.(around $70)
Cokeybill is offline  
Old 03-15-2015, 12:10 PM
  #6  
Moderator
 
donbrew's Avatar
 
Join Date: 01-23-2009
Location: Fredericksburg,VA
Posts: 25,326
Originally Posted by Cokeybill
My locks would work but the remote start was failing. I replaced the sensor(my dealership did the work) for the remote start near the front driver headlight and all was fine and I got 1 new fob( it was worn out). 08 HHR SS.
Probably a remote sensor needs to be replaced.(around $70)
The RCDLR (Remote Control Door Lock Receiver) is in the headliner bump behind the rearview mirror.

There is a hood closed sensor, that's part of the hood latch. Remote start won't work without it working.

I got no idea what sensor you could possibly mean near the driver side headlight. On '09 and beyond there is a air temp sensor there. '08 should be on passenger side behind the bumper cover.
donbrew is offline  
Old 03-15-2015, 12:57 PM
  #7  
Premium Member
 
the_shmoo's Avatar
 
Join Date: 07-16-2006
Location: Stoney Creek, Ontario, Canada
Posts: 529
Have you tried disconnecting the battery for 20-30 mins.?

https://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/prob...o-trans-51485/
the_shmoo is offline  
Old 03-15-2015, 04:31 PM
  #8  
Thread Starter
 
dmfost's Avatar
 
Join Date: 03-15-2015
Location: Baltimore
Posts: 3
Thanks everyone, I'll look into all your suggestions
dmfost is offline  
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
tntwolt
Problems/Service/Repairs
8
06-02-2013 10:30 AM
voigtsga
Problems/Service/Repairs
6
04-25-2013 09:24 PM
xpeppyx
Problems/Service/Repairs
2
06-22-2010 07:46 AM
HillsdaleHHR
Problems/Service/Repairs
4
02-21-2009 02:26 PM
BlackHHR06
Problems/Service/Repairs
9
09-07-2007 08:17 PM



Quick Reply: Remote start and door lock not working



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 04:44 AM.