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Chevrolet Malibu Maxx Electrical/Lighting

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E2 Question - Unlocking Doors with Key by sgr5516
Jul 29, 2007 (5:13 pm)
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E2, how are doors suppose to lock/unlock when using the key in the door cylinder. I have a 2006 Malibu Maxx LTZ. The owners manual says you turn key counterclockwise to unlock the driver door, then turn key counterclockwise again to unlock the rest of the doors. On my car the other doors do not unlock. My VIN is 219126.
 
I could have sworn that when I first got the 2006, the key functions worked the same as they did on my 2004 Maxx LS. On the 2004, turning key clockwise first time unlocked driver door, second time, unlocked rest of doors, third time unlatched the hatch, Turning key counterclockwise locked all the doors. All locking and unlocking was done electrically. On 2006 the driver door lock/unlock with key is mechanical.
 
Thanks.
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Re: E2 Question - Unlocking Doors with Key [sgr5516] by e2helper
Jul 31, 2007 (4:28 pm)
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Replying to: sgr5516 (Jul 29, 2007 5:13 pm)

You understand how the function worked on the 2004 model. This function was removed in later model year and now I think the key cylinder switch is only used to disable the content theft warning system on vehicle.
 
It is likely if your 2006 vehicle operation changed it was due to a BCM replacement or maybe even a programming update that occurred.
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electrical problems with my 2005 maxx by chewitt
Aug 03, 2007 (6:40 am)
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For several months now, my malibu's dash lights have been coming on and the gauges have been going off while I'm driving down the road. The gas gauge says empty, the air conditioner quits, but the fan continues to work. It continues to run fine. Kinda scary. I drive over 100 miles every day. Had it to the dealer twice, last time the said battery was bad and replaced it, didn't help. Anybody got any answers? I need help. 61,000 miles.
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Re: E2 Question - Unlocking Doors with Key [e2helper] by kurtamaxxxguy
Aug 04, 2007 (10:04 pm)
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Replying to: e2helper (Jul 31, 2007 4:28 pm)

Interesting to know only the '04 supported that. The key function is handy from time to time.
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Re: electrical problems with my 2005 maxx [chewitt] by ebena
Aug 14, 2007 (12:40 pm)
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Replying to: chewitt (Aug 03, 2007 6:40 am)

Hi; I have an '04 LS I bought new, now 50k miles - I initially had problems with steering rack,(That's another story), but then had faulty cruise, (Replaced), and since warranty ran out, (Of course), I've had the following electrical mysteries:
1. AC sometimes starts off blowing HOT air - So far, stops if I turn it off and restart it.
2. Individual gauges will stop working from time to time - Once fuel, temp x 2; they all restart eventually.
3. Drivers side window control inop for a day, then started working again.
As you said, kinda scary - I have no idea what would cause this, and since warranty is passed, I assume I'm basically screwed. MY wife wants me to get rid of it, but other than this, I love the car!
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Re: electrical problems with my 2005 maxx [ebena] by chewitt
Aug 15, 2007 (2:48 am)
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Replying to: ebena (Aug 14, 2007 12:40 pm)

My car is of course out of warranty also. But I can't trade it in. I still owe too much on it. The dealer has had it 4 times now, the last time for a week. They have it now. Last time they replaced starter, battery, and catalytic converter and downloaded new info to the antitheft module. Still had same problem. Don't know what their guess will be this time. They don't have any idea is my guess. Good luck. Chewitt
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Re: electrical problems with my 2005 maxx [ebena] by pao
Aug 15, 2007 (4:42 am)
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Replying to: ebena (Aug 14, 2007 12:40 pm)

have you checked your fuze box and made sure all your fuzes are tight....also do you have the latest ECM flash.....worth checking....04 Maxx LT here with over 101K on mine and none of the above problems at all....still have the same steering column as well
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Re: electrical problems with my 2005 maxx [pao] by chewitt
Aug 15, 2007 (5:04 am)
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Replying to: pao (Aug 15, 2007 4:42 am)

We did check all the fuses. What is the ECM flash?
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Re: electrical problems with my 2005 maxx [chewitt] by pao
Aug 16, 2007 (9:36 am)
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Replying to: chewitt (Aug 15, 2007 5:04 am)

the ECM is essentially your computer that controls various functions of the motor and electicial.....reflashing is like updating its software.....beleive the ECM is officially the electronic control module.....
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Re: electrical problems with my 2005 maxx [pao] by ebena
Aug 17, 2007 (5:18 am)
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Replying to: pao (Aug 16, 2007 9:36 am)

Hmmm- Interesting indeed! Now, If I'm a mechanically andcomputer savvy guy, could I do the flashing? Just like flashing a BIOS, I'd guess?!

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