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#41 of 186 Re: Jiggling headlight solution [maxx4me] by mfh1 Oct 06, 2006 (9:34 am)
Replying to: maxx4me (Oct 06, 2006 8:55 am) Sorry to say this is another example on how corners were cut on this car. Try to find another car where the entire headlamp housing is held in place with two bolts. Plus the front suspension translates a lot of shock to the frame, so it's no wonder that the headlights (and passengers) shake. Replies to this message: maxx4me (Oct 06, 2006 10:33 am)
#42 of 186 Re: Jiggling headlight solution [mfh1] by maxx4me Oct 06, 2006 (10:33 am)
Replying to: mfh1 (Oct 06, 2006 9:34 am) oh, and by the way mfh1, I also fixed my glove compartment door today. One of the two black plastic rods which holds the door on the hinge, shifted, allowing one side of the door to fall down. Before you know it, they'll be pinning a Mr. Goodwrench uniform on me.
#43 of 186 Re: Jiggling headlight solution [maxx4me] by tired_old_dave Oct 07, 2006 (1:57 pm)
Replying to: maxx4me (Oct 06, 2006 8:55 am) Thanks for the grommet information. Previously forced the sheetmetal and jiggling all but gone. Today, from your suggestion, Lowes's # 139367- Hillman rubber grommets 3/4 OD 7/16 ID UPC 08236 71651. Total $2.75 Thanks for the tip. Have not had the tranny chain nor the rack and pinion addressed.   Just enjoying the ride. After the CRD this Chevy can fall apart if it wants to - I know the engine and tranny will get me home. We replaced the CRD with a '06 H3 for my wife's daily ride. Had fords and a jeep - had enough of their problems. Owned toyota's, even a subaru once. Was a car salesman in '87 - Chevy and then Honda. Chevy dealer great people - run from the honda dealer if you know who I am talking about. Replies to this message: maxx4me (Oct 08, 2006 4:05 am) tired_old_dave (Oct 08, 2006 8:15 am) tired_old_dave (Oct 15, 2006 10:07 am)
#44 of 186 Re: Jiggling headlight solution [tired_old_dave] by maxx4me Oct 08, 2006 (4:05 am)
Replying to: tired_old_dave (Oct 07, 2006 1:57 pm) Did the one's from Lowes have grooves on the outer diameter? I have not done enough night driving since putting mine in to determine if it really made a difference. As others have pointed out, since there are no stability points at the front end of the light housing, adding the rubber grommets is unlikely to fully eliminate the jiggling. Replies to this message: tired_old_dave (Oct 08, 2006 8:15 am) tired_old_dave (Oct 15, 2006 10:07 am)
#45 of 186 Re: Jiggling headlight solution [maxx4me] by tired_old_dave Oct 08, 2006 (8:15 am)
Replying to: maxx4me (Oct 08, 2006 4:05 am) They have grooves. "...no stability points...", Haven't been keeping up with these posts, the crd kept me occupied. I am going to ask the parts guy at our dealer to assist on any fix for model years (the trips to the service departments for our fords and that crd have worn me out about taking any vehicle in). Pushing up on the metal tabs almost completely stopped the jiggle. Had the same problem with a '99 E-150 conversion van, but the sheetmetal tab on the ford was so thin it makes the malibu look tough. Did you also put a grommet on the side pin for that big slot?
#46 of 186 Bigger alternator? by phatmatttrip60 Oct 13, 2006 (4:09 am)
Im getting ready to install a 2400 watt class d amp and i need to know how big i need to upgrade my altenator in my 2000 malibu, because even with the 1000 watt i had it would dim the lights a little...
#47 of 186 Check Engine Light problem by yerth10 Oct 13, 2006 (7:09 am)
Hi   I have a Olds Cutlass GL-1999 which shares the same engine with Chevy-Malibu.   Sometimes the Check engine light comes on and the engine makes more noise, also recently the temperature gauge had its red light on and I could not increase the speed.   Is the temperature light problem got to do with a loss of coolant.   Your notes will be appreciated. Replies to this message: dtownfb (Oct 13, 2006 7:36 am) yerth10 (Oct 14, 2006 6:20 am)
#48 of 186 Re: Check Engine Light problem [yerth10] by dtownfb Oct 13, 2006 (7:36 am)
Replying to: yerth10 (Oct 13, 2006 7:09 am) Anytime your "Check Engine" light comes on, it stores a code. It could be a nuber of things. Take your car to AutoZone, Advacne Auto Parts, etc. and have them do a free scan of your engine to read the codes. then post the codes here. Someone should be able to help you.   If you are losing coolant, fill the overflow tank with a 50/50 mix of Dexcool coolant and water. Then monitor the coolant level. If you continue to lose coolant and there is no coolant on the ground, you probably have a bad intake manifold gasket and needs to be replaced (very common problem). Replies to this message: yerth10 (Oct 14, 2006 6:20 am)
#49 of 186 Re: Check Engine Light problem [dtownfb] by yerth10 Oct 14, 2006 (6:20 am)
Replying to: dtownfb (Oct 13, 2006 7:36 am) hi dtownfb   Thanks for your comments, I took the car to service and there is a list of problems and bad intake manifold gasket is just 1 of them.   Other problems are water pump, thermostat, serpentine belt, valves cover gasket, couple of bolts, battery cable corrosion and it seems 1 problem led to another.   Its a 99 Cutlast I bought in Apr-2000 and have only 54 K miles, but its a 6 1/2 years old. Service bill is $1,500.   After 6 years, all these problems are quite common.   Will keep you guys updated.
#50 of 186 Malibu & Maxx by yerth10 Oct 14, 2006 (6:32 am)
To owners of Malibu Maxx   I see that Malibu Maxx has 23 cu. ft. of cargo capacity which is nearly 7 more than Malibu and also the wagon partition has 2 levels, rear seat that slides and reclines giving hug space.   But in sales, its not doing well. Any idea.   I like that car a lot. May be wagon type vehicles are not popular, but are becoming popular now a days. Replies to this message: kurtamaxxxguy (Oct 14, 2006 7:38 pm) tired_old_dave (Oct 15, 2006 10:30 am) brucem04maxx (Oct 19, 2006 9:23 am) and 4 more...

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