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2009 Chevrolet HHR L4-2.2LSECTION Service and Repair



Brake Pedal Position Sensor Calibration

Calibration Criteria

Important: Do not apply the brake pedal during the brake pedal position sensor calibration procedure. Any movement of the brake pedal during this procedure will cause the calibration procedure to fail. If this occurs, the brake pedal position sensor (BPPS) calibration must be repeated.

Brake pedal position sensor calibration must be performed after the brake pedal position sensor or body control module (BCM) have been serviced. The calibration procedure will set the brake pedal position sensor home value. This value is used by the BCM to determine the action of the driver applying the brake system and to provide this information to the vehicle subsystems via the serial data communication bus.

Calibration Procedure

1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Place the transmission in the PARK position.
3. Install a scan tool.
4. Clear all BCM DTCs before proceeding.
5. Navigate to the Vehicle Control Systems menu.
6. Select Module Setup menu item.
7. Select BCM menu item.
8. Select the BPP Sensor Calibration procedure and follow the directions displayed on the screen.

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.