Ring singalong! The chimes
07-17-2015, 11:55 AM
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key in ignition chimes constantly
Just an FYI. I have a 2011 HHR and the chimes for the key in the ignition sound off even when the key is removed with the drivers door open. The chimes turn off of course if you close the door. The problem is in the ignition cylinder casing assembly which is a bit difficult to replace. You have to pull the steering wheel and all the parts attached to the casing assembly. Then remove the assembly itself. It has a contact in it that grounds when the key is inserted and goes to the BCM on a white wire from the ignition switch. If this is happening to you... the part costs $88.00. I didn't want to disassemble the column so I clipped the white wire from the ignition switch and no more key in ignition chimes. Because of that I don't have the key in warning when the door is open so I have to remember to take my keys like it was in the old days. :)
07-17-2015, 12:45 PM
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Just an FYI. I have a 2011 HHR and the chimes for the key in the ignition sound off even when the key is removed with the drivers door open. The chimes turn off of course if you close the door. The problem is in the ignition cylinder casing assembly which is a bit difficult to replace. You have to pull the steering wheel and all the parts attached to the casing assembly. Then remove the assembly itself. It has a contact in it that grounds when the key is inserted and goes to the BCM on a white wire from the ignition switch. If this is happening to you... the part costs $88.00. I didn't want to disassemble the column so I clipped the white wire from the ignition switch and no more key in ignition chimes. Because of that I don't have the key in warning when the door is open so I have to remember to take my keys like it was in the old days. :)
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Have you checked with a Dealer to see if the Ignition switch extended warranty replacement program would possibly include this issue.
I would contact the dealer for and answer before doing anything else.
SF
Last edited by Silverfox; 07-17-2015 at 09:54 PM.
07-18-2015, 06:11 AM
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2011 plus three years would be 2014, factor in later sales date into 2012 you would have to have an in service date of July , all that aside I'd look into the ignition extended warranty and goodwill from the dealership.
10-09-2019, 10:41 PM
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I have a 06 chevy hhr I see this a common error in these cars have anybody figured out what the cause is yet I see alot of post but no follow up to solving the issue yet can some one help me please
Yes, I took it in for recall on ignition switch back in 2016
Yes, I took it in for recall on ignition switch back in 2016
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10-09-2019, 10:45 PM
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10-09-2019, 10:57 PM
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Just an FYI. I have a 2011 HHR and the chimes for the key in the ignition sound off even when the key is removed with the drivers door open. The chimes turn off of course if you close the door. The problem is in the ignition cylinder casing assembly which is a bit difficult to replace. You have to pull the steering wheel and all the parts attached to the casing assembly. Then remove the assembly itself. It has a contact in it that grounds when the key is inserted and goes to the BCM on a white wire from the ignition switch. If this is happening to you... the part costs $88.00. I didn't want to disassemble the column so I clipped the white wire from the ignition switch and no more key in ignition chimes. Because of that I don't have the key in warning when the door is open so I have to remember to take my keys like it was in the old days. :)
10-09-2019, 11:41 PM
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It's not likely you will get an answer as he has not been here since 2017.
Ps: using sentences instead of a big paragraph without any punctuation would really make your post much easy to read
Ps: using sentences instead of a big paragraph without any punctuation would really make your post much easy to read
10-10-2019, 12:11 AM
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10-10-2019, 02:42 AM
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Three pretty much identical posts in the same thread, one after another, this time on a 2 year old thread? And Bailbud has not been here for over a year.
You really need to open a NEW thread with a single thread explaining what the issue is - but not posting the same thing over and over.
Hopefully one of the moderators will be able to consolidate all the 4 postings into a new thread for you.
You really need to open a NEW thread with a single thread explaining what the issue is - but not posting the same thing over and over.
Hopefully one of the moderators will be able to consolidate all the 4 postings into a new thread for you.
10-10-2019, 07:11 AM
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Three pretty much identical posts in the same thread, one after another, this time on a 2 year old thread? And Bailbud has not been here for over a year.
You really need to open a NEW thread with a single thread explaining what the issue is - but not posting the same thing over and over.
Hopefully one of the moderators will be able to consolidate all the 4 postings into a new thread for you.
You really need to open a NEW thread with a single thread explaining what the issue is - but not posting the same thing over and over.
Hopefully one of the moderators will be able to consolidate all the 4 postings into a new thread for you.