Various Driveability Concerns - No Start, Long Crank, Loss of Engine Power, Discharged Battery, Check Engine Light On, Engine Power Reduced Message Displayed, DTCs Set (Repair Engine Wire Harness)
| Subject: | Various Driveability Concerns -- No Start, Long Crank, Loss of Engine Power, Discharged Battery, Check Engine Light On, Engine Power Reduced Message Displayed, DTCs Set (Repair Engine Wire Harness) |
| Models: | 2006 Chevrolet HHR |
| Attention: | Use GMVIS to determine the vehicle's build date. |
Engine | Build Date |
|---|---|
2.2L (VIN D -- RPO L61) | April 27, 2006 |
2.4L (VIN P -- RPO LE5) | February 20, 2006 |
Condition
Some customers may comment on various driveability or engine performance concerns. These conditions may occur intermittently and diagnosis may find several DTCs set.
Some of the conditions that may be present are:
| • | No Start |
| • | Long Crank |
| • | Loss of Engine Power |
| • | Discharged Battery |
| • | Check Engine Light On |
| • | Reduced Engine Power Message Displayed on DIC |
Cause
The condition may be caused by one of the wires in the main engine harness being chafed or cut on the evaporative emission canister purge solenoid valve mounting bracket (1).
Correction
Repair the affected wire. Inspect other wires in the bundle for chafing and repair if needed. Refer to Wire Repair in the Wiring Systems sub-section of SI. Cover the bracket edge adjacent to the wires with conduit, a split piece of vacuum hose, tape or other suitable material to prevent the wiring from chaffing through again.
Warranty Information
For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:
Labor Operation | Description | Labor Time |
|---|---|---|
N9504* | Wiring Repair -- Engine Harness | 0.3 hr |
*This is a unique labor operation for bulletin use only. This number will not be published in the Labor Time Guide. | ||
