Transmission
10-08-2019 | 12:44 PM
#1
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Joined: 10-08-2019
Posts: 5
From: Athens, Ohio
Transmission
Hello. I recently inherited a 2011 HHR LT automatic that will not move. The engine starts fine but there is a whining noise. I can shift through the gears but none of them engage. I've checked the fluid level and it appears to be fine with drips at the level plug when warm. The only CEL codes are P0010 & P0013. I don't have any background info on the vehicle so I'm wondering if there is anything else that I could check to help determine if it is indeed a bad transmission.
10-08-2019 | 03:55 PM
#2
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Welcome to the site, let’s see now,
P0010 and P0013 would be the cam solenoid for the VVT
https://www.google.ca/search?q=P0010...&client=safari
https://www.google.ca/search?q=P0013...&client=safari
replace those , we have a discount from RockAuto
https://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/supp...-2019-a-61707/
let’s start there.
when you change these, disconnect the negative terminal on the battery
read this first
https://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/how-...13-14-a-28779/
P0010 and P0013 would be the cam solenoid for the VVT
https://www.google.ca/search?q=P0010...&client=safari
https://www.google.ca/search?q=P0013...&client=safari
replace those , we have a discount from RockAuto
https://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/supp...-2019-a-61707/
let’s start there.
when you change these, disconnect the negative terminal on the battery
read this first
https://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/how-...13-14-a-28779/
Last edited by Oldblue; 10-08-2019 at 05:13 PM.
10-08-2019 | 06:54 PM
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Posts: 11,432
From: Alabama
A whining noise usually points to a pump fluid starvation problem. I would suggest dropping the pan and checking the filter. Small chance that the filter is clogged. A more likely scenario would be the filter and/or the metal pipe has somehow come loose.
Any chance the pan is dented ? Someone jumped a curb or something ?
Any chance the pan is dented ? Someone jumped a curb or something ?
10-09-2019 | 12:03 AM
#7
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Joined: 10-08-2019
Posts: 5
From: Athens, Ohio
The car has a few other parts needed (i.e. interior door handles) so I'm going to make a list of everything and order it all at once to save on shipping. I really appreciate the heads up on the Rockauto code. My only question, would these cause the issues I'm facing? The engine starts and idles without any problems and I don't hear or feel any kind of RPM/idle change when moving from park or neutral.
The pan looks fine but I'm going to drop it regardless and inspect for metal buildup. It'll also give me a chance to inspect the lines as that appears to be pretty common.
Thanks everyone for your replies.
The pan looks fine but I'm going to drop it regardless and inspect for metal buildup. It'll also give me a chance to inspect the lines as that appears to be pretty common.
Thanks everyone for your replies.
Last edited by Mike C; 10-09-2019 at 12:07 AM. Reason: Adding more info to other replys
10-09-2019 | 09:12 AM
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From: Lake Ronkonkoma, N.Y.
A whining noise usually points to a pump fluid starvation problem. I would suggest dropping the pan and checking the filter. Small chance that the filter is clogged. A more likely scenario would be the filter and/or the metal pipe has somehow come loose.
Any chance the pan is dented ? Someone jumped a curb or something ?
Any chance the pan is dented ? Someone jumped a curb or something ?
A broken shift cable won't make the trans noise and the two codes you have won't either.