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Re: 03 Malibu, electrical problems,, many [shmimc1973] by shmimc1973
Apr 20, 2008 (6:16 pm)
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Replying to: shmimc1973 (Apr 20, 2008 4:20 pm)

Well, I just figured it out, took the ignition switch out, and noticed that one of the contacts was dirty, cleaned it up nice and now everything is working Great!!
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Re: 03 Malibu, electrical problems,, many [shmimc1973] by pskats
May 19, 2008 (6:12 pm)
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Replying to: shmimc1973 (Apr 20, 2008 6:16 pm)

Is the ignition switch fix still working right? I will try it this weekend. Last weekend did the quick fix for the A\C issue and my A\C is working like new. Just an FYI for those with the A\C controller problem.
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Re: Chevy Malbu window and blower problems. [cnotes] by pskats
May 30, 2008 (4:06 pm)
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Replying to: cnotes (Jul 05, 2006 10:14 am)

I had the same issue with my 2000 Malibu and got some hints on the fix. It had to do with the ignition switch. Instead of going to the dealer, I took advice from this and other sites. I cleaned the terminals on the ignition switch with sand paper and then with alcohol on Q-tips. I also noticed that the thin black wire on the harness had play in it when it was on the switch, so when I put the harness back on the switch I gently forced that connection to remove some of the slack. So far it has been working.
 
Also I fixed my A\C controller as described in other blogs by cleaning the contacts and using the #2 lead pencil, and that is working great. (I live in So FL, where we are now in the 90's)
 
Another issue I had was gas gauge not working correctly. I let the car run out of gas completely. This was something I remembered from the early 70's when I worked at a dealer while going to school. Since then (over two years) I have not had a problem.
 
I had a stalling problem, and noticed that the top of the fuel pressure regulator appeared discolored. I replaced that and the car has not stalled since.
 
I hope this helps with your issues. All these can be done with a little mechanical skill, but you will have to take your time and get the right tools, like the trim removal tool. Do the A\C and the ignition switch at the same time, so you only have the dash apart once.
 
The car has 108K + and now that I fixed those issues, it is a great ride. If you have the brake issue too, replace rotors and pads with aftermarket, and the problem sould go away. Use a good quality brand.
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Re: 03 Malibu, electrical problems,, many [pskats] by sgz1
Jun 26, 2008 (5:57 pm)
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Replying to: pskats (May 19, 2008 6:12 pm)

I haven't been in for a while. My 04 Malibu has been running great since the ignition switch was replaced. Mine had burn marks so a new one was put in
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turn signal bulb problem by syb
Jun 29, 2008 (3:37 pm)
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I have a 2004 Malibu Lt v6 with just over 118,000 miles...
My left turn signal just started showing a fast flash indicating a burned out bulb, which I replaced...The bulb lights up but does not blink when I try the left hand turn signal...Tried reversing the right hand bulb with the left hand side...the right hand side continues to work while the left although is lit doe's not blink...
Hopefully some-one can be of some assistance with what might be the issue and solution...thanks in advance...
 
Simon
 
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Abs,E-Brake and traction control lights on cluster after battery by traviscadello
Jul 26, 2008 (9:01 pm)
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Ok, yesterday i took off my battery cable to install an amp wire to the positive and after that i started the car and now on the gauge cluster the abs, E-brake and traction control lights will not go off and on my radio it says service traction soon. what does this mean it all happened after i disconnected my battery for an hour. help asap thx !! it is a 2007 Chevy Malibu LT V6 3.5L
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Re: Abs,E-Brake and traction control lights on cluster after battery [travi by gonogo
Jul 27, 2008 (6:02 am)
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Replying to: traviscadello (Jul 26, 2008 9:01 pm)

Did you remove the negative wire first, was the key on when you removed the wire.
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2003 Malibu is it a fuse, switch, or electrical......car will not stay on by jblaque
Aug 07, 2008 (8:15 pm)
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I have an 03 Malibu that I have had for three years. And within those three years I have had to replace the alternator and the fuel pump. Now here it is the third year that I have had the car another issue. This time the car will start but it shuts off as soon as it is started. The power locks does not work, the inside lights does not work nor does the trunk button works. If I put the car in the on position the gages and lights on the dash takes a while to come on and the radio does not come on. But the weird part is when I try to start the car the radio comes on, when the car shuts back off the radio does not stay on. I have gas in the car but it says that my gas tank is on E. I love my car but it is very obvious that my car hats me. Can someone please tell me what the issue maybe?
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Gas gauge needle on wrong side of peg by 04cad
Aug 28, 2008 (1:27 pm)
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My daughter's old 98 Malibu LS isn't getting much use lately, and when I went to start it yesterday, it acted up but, did start. I went today and cleaned the battery terminals, removing the negative first with the key in my pocket. The positive wasn't that dirty, but there was corrosion down inside the rubber boot. I cleaned both terminals and the battery connections, the bolts and neutralized the corrosion, oiled the connections and hooked the terminals back up pos first and the the negative. When I went to start it, the gauges jumped all over the place. Finally after a few tries, it did start and I let it idle to charge the battery. While it was idling, I noticed the gas gauge needle is now on the bottom side of the limiting peg. I shut the car off and restarted and the peg only fell straight down, but was stopped when it tried to go up by the peg. Anyone know what caused this and is it fixable or is something broke. Thanks in advance.

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