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#11 of 3823 dispencer1 by chevyguy657 Feb 08, 2004 (5:16 pm)
Jeez, sounds like I'm a mechanic, which is the LAST thing I aspire to be in my next life.   Mine doesn't always start willingly lately, either. I mentioned it to the dealer last month when I was in for a major brake re-do and they "couldn't duplicate the problem".   My neighborhood Chevron station switched to Sunoco recently, and I've come to the conclusion that that's the problem. Have driven the extra mile lately to get Amoco, and it seems better.   Also, the car often smells like rotten eggs, which suggests, on top of all else, my cat conv is probably shot, or headed there.   You might have fouled your spark plugs, which would then lead to a full tune-up, which Chevy doesn't require until 100K miles. Uh huh.
#12 of 3823 gwepley by tgp1810 Feb 08, 2004 (9:37 pm)
My mother has a 02 LS and off and on last summer she had a problem similar to this. However it was just that the car would not start under any circumstances. As it turns out, it was something to do with the PASSkey stuff and she just had to clean off her key and leave it in the ignition "on" position for something like 10 mins and it would start.
#13 of 3823 dispenser1, won't start by oldmedic Feb 09, 2004 (6:16 am)
First and cheapest thing to try is to replace the fuel filter. Silly but different towns different gas stations dirty gas can cause problems like you're discribing. 60K probably needs changing anyway. If no improvement have garage remove converter and install piece of "test pipe". The legal way of running without a converter to see if that's the problem. If you're not getting trouble codes from your car's computer look for physical things fuel lines, filters, exhaust, contaminated fuel will usually eliminate the problem.
#14 of 3823 Update by chevyguy657 Feb 09, 2004 (10:49 am)
Well, rack this one up to problems unique to FL (and other parts of the deep south).   I've now determined that, believe it or not, my A/C problem is lizard-related. I ran a few errands yesterday, A/C was fine. Same today.   Not to be gross, but I'm thinking that the racket was the fan chewing up a lizard carcass. Thank goodness it didn't spit into the interior of the car. Now THAT would've been GROSS!   I'll wait for a spell to see if the problem recurs.
#15 of 3823 2001 Malibu Security System Lockout??? by gwepley Feb 09, 2004 (5:23 pm)
Thank you to those who replied including Chevyguy657 (sorry I don't see how to reply privately). It WAS a dirty/corroded battery cable! Pure luck that it started the several times it did. They cleaned it up and I'm good to go. I was also pleased with GM Roadside Assistance. I had JUST PURCHASED this car, but they were there to help/tow within an hour. Maybe beginners luck but I'm confident in GM/American cars.   original post: When I tried to start my new (used)2001 Malibu, I turned the key past the "on" position and all I heard was a rapid clicking noise. Lights and radio worked so I assume my battery is not dead. I think I turned the steering wheel and "locked" it, then the car started right up. Later the same day this same thing happened again (after I had stopped and started several times). I never could get the car to start, and turning the steering wheel I could never get it to "lock". Now I get no interior lights, headlights, or radio, absolutely nothing, even when trying jumper cables. I'm guessing I have confused the security system and it's locked up tight, but I have no if this is correct or WHAT I did. The car was towed to my gm dealer, but I haven't heard the diagnosis yet. Does anyone have any ideas or similar experience?????
#16 of 3823 Won't Start by dispencer1 Feb 09, 2004 (5:35 pm)
Thanks for all the advice. The mechanic cleaned out the fuel lines and changed the fuel filter when he replaced the fuel pump. The new GM fuel pump may be defective. We are still researching the problem. It would have been better if the check engine light came on. I'm sure that the problem is related to the fuel system in some sort of way.
#17 of 3823 chevyguy657..update by deminin Feb 10, 2004 (4:31 pm)
Thats a good one!! If I were you, I'd carry a can of Lysol or some good air freshener for awhile. If you have a chunk of salamander floating around in your ductwork, and especially if you have to turn the heater on, you may be in for some rather gruesome odors. You might check under the dash, and see if you can open up your ductwork without any major surgery, and try to remove as much of the "meat" as possible.
#18 of 3823 GM ducks the rotor problems by boogm Feb 11, 2004 (4:26 pm)
In the 3rd day of ownership, our Malibu developed a warped rotor. After initially agreeing to replace the rotor, GM rescinded its offer. In other words, GM wanted us to accept used parts on a NEW car. Is GM trying to duck a potential recall? Has anyone else had this problem? Brake histories on Malibus hasn't exactly been stellar. Replies to this message: raisncain (Jun 13, 2005 8:27 am) joe3891 (Jun 13, 2005 1:38 pm) billb (Jun 13, 2005 5:09 pm) and 1 more...
#19 of 3823 Rotor problem by oldntired1950 Feb 11, 2004 (6:33 pm)
Is this a new '04 Malibu? Is this the dealer making the decision or is it a factory rep. I can't believe that a factory rep would refuse to replace a rotor on a 3 day old car. I'd pursue it to the district level, or go right to Detroit. Please let us know how you fare!
#20 of 3823 boogm by 7937 Feb 11, 2004 (7:27 pm)
I got my new 04 Malibu 5 days ago. The first thing I did when I got home was to loosen off the wheel lug nuts and then re torque them to factory spec with a good torque wrench. Don't believe that lug nuts are always torqued correctly on a new car. Trust me, I know about that.   Hopefully my action will prevent warped rotors. I'll keep you posted on this.

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