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159 messages, Last post on Nov 23, 2009 at 5:03 PM
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| Perhaps someone here can help me with this - I have a 2004 Malibu Classic with almost 55,000 miles. Back in April 2007, after a couple times driving where the theft system light would come on - I went to start my car after work and it would turn over. The dealership said it was something with the ignition (pass lock something or other) and I paid $450 to get it fixed. Fast forward to Mid October 2007, theft system light came on one night, drove it to work the next morning, and when leaving work it wouldn't start. Had it towed to the dealership where they replaced the body control module (diagnosing that it had something to do with the computer?) They replaced this at no cost to me. About a week after getting the vehicle back, the theft system light would come on intermittingly, approx. every 5 days. (I was told to keep a log). The last time the light came on was on my way to work this past Wednesday. When going to start my car this morning, the car wouldn't turn over. I was told to have it towed back to the dealership - where I will be without a car again. Does anyone know what else could be causing this? I am at my wits end - and all the dealership is concerned about is making sure I fill out a service survey saying I am completely satisfied - which I obviuosly refuse to do until this problem is correctly diagnosed and repaired! Thanks! | |
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OK, I am a pretty new Mailbu owner having only had this one for about 2-3 months. I have an 04 Malibu (not classic) with the 3.5 v6 and remote start. I tested the remote start 10-15 times when I first got it and then did not use it for about a month. Now it is cold out and I want to use it again and it will not start the car. I hit the lock button and then the start button and the car will honk at me three times and not start. ???? I checked to make sure it was on in the cars info center, turned it off and back on, still soes the same thing. I only have one fob so I cannot test another one. Anyone have any ideas on this? Appreciate it if you do!
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Replying to: dblagent (Nov 18, 2007 7:21 pm) The official report was " found that hood latch is causing concern with remote start". They replaced the hood latch, and all seems to be well, so far. |
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Replying to: akila (Aug 14, 2007 6:44 am) |
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| I have a 2003 malibu that I started up this morning (it was very cold) and drove it about a three blocks and then it slowly died on me. Started it up again and drove it about a block and the same thing happend. Now when I turn on the ignition to start it, the engine rotates but will not start. I am not sure if it is the fuel pump or some other part of the ignition system. If I turn the key to the on position I don't hear the fuel pump turning on. Also a few seconds after I turn the key to the off position I can hear a clicking noise which seems to be somewhere near the throttle body. I would appreciate any help or suggestions on first steps that I should take with trying to pinpoint the problem. | |
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hello...am new to this site...I have a 1991 Infiniti Q45....ran fine and now will not start...it acts like it wants to turn over but will not...battery is fine ..and fuses to...can anyone help me...woman here lol
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Does anybody know what might be wrong. I have a 98 malibu with 111,000 miles. it starts and runs good. This morning I backed out of the driveway and put it in drive and when the shifter went past neutral there was a serere grinding noise. But in drive the noise went away. I drove a short distance to work and when I stopped and put the car in park the grinding noise came back through neutral, reverse and park. I rapidily turned it off and have not tried to start it again. The shifter has been stiff to operate and the dealership checked it earlier this week and said something had been spilled into it and the module would have to be replaced to free it up. The gringing noise sounds like the starter is engaged. Additionally the radio quit working this morning. The radio appears to have no electrical power going to it. Can moving the shifter cause the starter to engage? I have worked on cars for many years and this problem really is puzzling. Can someone HELP!!
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Replying to: cmsberetta (Jan 16, 2008 8:04 am) |
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I have a 2001 Malibu  I have had it in for repairs so many times now, I've lost count. The theft system light comes on and won't let me start, so a tow truck driver (they've become my best friends because of the malibu) taught me about the 10 minute trick to start it, but now not even that works all the time. Best I can describe is when this happens is it sounds like it's turning over, but just won't catch, then dies OR the motor doesn't do anything - silence. Repair shops can not find the problem. This last time, they said they want to replace the ignition column, but can't guarantee that's what is wrong - pretty expensive guess. The Fill Oil Light comes on every time I start it but if I turn the car off and immediately re start, the oil light stays off. Have had trouble in the past with ABS light coming on. Also with cruise control shutting off while engaged - that took 13 tries under warranty to fix, no exaggeration. New battery has been put in. I'm so tired of getting stranded - can anyone help.
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