Steering wheel problems

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Steering Wheel Locked

Chevrolet HHR 2007  57000 miles
Steering wheel is locked & can't turn the key to start the car.
Rosemary from United States 8 years ago  
RO
1 report 
James from United States 5 years ago
This was happening to me all the time. Since then, I've made sure the steering wheel is centered when I park it, I haven't had any problems. The fastest way to get the HHR to start, when this happens ,I found is to hit the top edge of the key with the palm of my hand when it is in the ignition and it would turn most of the time.
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Battery failure

Chevrolet HHR 2007  120000 miles
One morning, I inserted the ignition key, turned it and nothing occurred. It seemed as though the car had completely run out of battery. I used the wires and it suddenly started. Some hours later, I tried to start it again and the same event took place. When starting it, the steering wheel is really tough, what should I do?
carthaette from United States 9 years ago  
CA
3 reports 
Polly from United States 8 years ago
The same happened to me and it turned out to be that my car's battery was not the appropriate one for the HHR. It needs a special battery, which is located on the back, not in the hood. So what must have happened to you is that the electrical current that was supplied was given to the battery in the hood, which is useless, and the fuse melted. You just need to replace it and your steering will be like a new one.
Bat from United States 8 years ago
The battery has got a fuse, which might be either loose or wrongly placed. This fuse is located in the spare tire cabin, on the right side and over the red positive wire and it is of 30 ampers.
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Power steering failure

Chevrolet HHR 2007  55000 miles
The steering wheel suddenly tightens. Occasionally, I turn of the engine and start it again and it will start working properly. It does not seem to have a power steering fluid deficit. Any advice?
Wen from United States 8 years ago  
WE
2 reports 
Etty from United States 8 years ago
The HHR steering rack is electric, which means it has an electrical engine for its running. If the steering wheel is tightening it is because the system is failing. You need to take it to an electrical system's technician for him to check and test that engine.
vicki from United States 8 years ago
You should check the tires' air pressure levels. You should also change rods and terminals, as the situation you are talking about makes the unit heavy.
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Headlights out after replacing last year,Air conditioner out,turning

Chevrolet HHR 2011 Hatchback  98768 miles
Purchased in July 2019 from neighbors, 74000 miles, In In 3 y, Only 97000 miles, now. Dash gone crazy all gauges going everywhere at random Breaks on while driving forward, power steering going off while driving, headlights going out after been replaced 1 y, locks going up n down, Air conditioner out, turning signal not go off after turn, Passenger windows not working after replacing switch driver side, Battery draining. Steering wheel shaking, Had 5 mechanics put it on diagnostic machines could not find reasons for problems, One said it’s the fuses, They check an cleaned fuses, issues good… Read complete
Susie O from United States 6 months ago  
SU
1 report 
tdakpj from United States 2 months ago
If you haven't had this done, or done this yourself. This is a link for step by step instructions for traction control reset. Maybe this will help. https://autopickles.com/how-to-reset-t…
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