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Supercharger on a 3.1????? by babybu
Mar 16, 2008 (6:44 pm)
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I own a 1999 malibu, it has a 3.1 V6 engine. i intend on finishing the car as a show car this summer, so it will not be a daily driver, just an occasional hot rodder and show off. Ive stumbled upon a supercharger for this engine. is it a good idea to purchase and install this supercharger. keep in mind that its a front-wheel drive, so ive been told the drive terrain will be under enormous stress with such a dramatic power increase. can anyone here help me?
 
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Re: 2005 Malibu car lock, radio and battery problems [cindis] by babybu
Mar 16, 2008 (6:46 pm)
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Replying to: cindis (Jan 10, 2008 6:19 pm)

my 1999 malibu had that same problem, i just got myself a high line battery and got me some new cables... but im no mechanic, im sure im not being much help... sorry
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car radio by staceelj
May 01, 2008 (6:54 am)
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I have a 2004 Malibu LS. Yesterday, my son ran the battery down. After getting the battery jumped, everything works except the radio. It is not a satellite radio, just a radio with a CD player. I was wondering if this could be a fuse, and if it is, I can't find a fuse for the radio. Has anyone ever experienced this or could anyone tell me where to find the fuse. Thank you.
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Re: car radio [staceelj] by packer3
May 01, 2008 (7:27 am)
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Replying to: staceelj (May 01, 2008 6:54 am)

It's hard to rubn down the battery on most GM cars, there is a battery run down protection mode that shuts down all any electrical unit left on. It is either a short in the wiring, or what I think it is as was on my 04 Malibu was the battery it had a dead cell and the battery had to be replaced and the problem never came back.
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Re: car radio [staceelj] by gonogo
May 01, 2008 (8:45 am)
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Replying to: staceelj (May 01, 2008 6:54 am)

If Z model look at the left passenger kick panel, the fuse cover is there. Pull the radio fuse for a few seconds and see if it resets.
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Car Won't Start by jrhende2
Aug 07, 2008 (7:52 pm)
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Here is the deal. Came out a couple of days ago and the car wouldn't start. In fact, the electronic locks wouldn't even open the car doors. I had to manually open the car doors with the key.
 
I charged the car this morning and it started. I drove it to the store and around for about 10-15 minutes. Came home, turned it off, and it wouldn't turn back over.
 
How do I know if it is the altenator, starter, or battery?
 
2005 Malibu
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Re: Car Won't Start [jrhende2] by pao
Aug 08, 2008 (3:54 am)
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Replying to: jrhende2 (Aug 07, 2008 7:52 pm)

Im betting its the battery...you can get it tested at most auto parts stores....the fact the locks would work make me beleive its the battery......most begin to fail around the three year mark.......replaced mine in my 04 Maxx LT last year.
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Re: Car Won't Start [jrhende2] by gonogo
Aug 10, 2008 (7:50 am)
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Replying to: jrhende2 (Aug 07, 2008 7:52 pm)

Check battery voltage with engine running, should be around 14 volts. If your battery light was not on with engine running, I would say battery.
Short battery life in hot climates.
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HELP by coonassgirl
Aug 14, 2008 (7:39 pm)
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Are chevy malibau good cars. 2000 chevy malibau, automatic, power windows, 75000 miles, good condition for 2500? is this a good price? some help please anyone that is honest to me. no joke!!!
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2003 Chev Malibu would start, but not stay running, until.... by sksharpie
Sep 21, 2008 (9:45 pm)
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I researched the internet for like an hour and stumbled upon this website. I read pages and pages of potential problems with why the car wouldn't stay running - I even ran out a couple times to try to start it differently, and low and behold...
 
The 10 minute trick worked!! I put the key in the ignition, turn it to on (without starting it) and just let it sit like that for 10 minutes, turn it to off and pulled the key out. I inserted the key again to start and poof it start and stayed running!! I was scared to turn it off for fearing of having to sit there for another 10 minutes, but it started again and again.
 
I just hope it works from now on, but I think the anti-theft system must have kicked into gear, was able to start the car each time, but would not let me drive away??!!! Whatever it was, this 10 minute trick saved me $$$$.

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