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#182 of 201 Re: Remote start not functioning [kevin67] by maxxliberty May 30, 2009 (9:05 pm)
Replying to: kevin67 (May 30, 2009 7:52 am) "Not sure if you are having these same problems."   No other problems - just no remote start.   On an older car I once had, the doors locking and unlocking by themselves was caused by water/moisture in the controller.
#183 of 201 Re: Remote start not functioning [comem47] by maxxliberty May 30, 2009 (9:16 pm)
Replying to: comem47 (May 30, 2009 4:19 am) "So it's possible the hood interlock switch is your problem (If you can find it)."    Hood interlock switch is attached to the hood locking latch.    Haven't determined if that's the problem. Replies to this message: sgr5516 (May 31, 2009 4:50 pm)
#184 of 201 Re: Remote start not functioning [maxxliberty] by sgr5516 May 31, 2009 (4:50 pm)
Replying to: maxxliberty (May 30, 2009 9:16 pm) I'm sure I read somewhere that the hood interlock switch is built into the hood latch itself and cannot be separately replaced. The whole hood latch must be replaced. You could confirm or rule it out though by finding the wire(s) that go to the switch and bypass the switch.   I have a 2006 malibu maxx and recently both my fobs stopped working or they worked only intermittantly. When they did not work I could not lock or unlock doors or remote start. I replaced the batteries, but that did not resolve problem. I turns out that the metal clip that holds the battery is soldered to the circuit board and the solder joint broke, but not enough to notice it. Car was still under warranty, so dealer replaced both fobs and all is working again.   If car was out of warranty I would have tried to resolder the battery clip to the board myself before buying a new fob. I did some checking on internet and you can purchase them online for less than dealer cost, but only the dealer can program then to work with your car and they need all the fobs as they must all be programmed, even if one of them was working.   Good luck.
#185 of 201 Re: Remote start not functioning [comem47] by sgr5516 May 31, 2009 (5:09 pm)
Replying to: comem47 (May 30, 2009 3:52 am) If engine starts OK with the key, then problem is not the starter or the starter solenoid.   Have you checked the driver information center. A menu item in there lets you disable remote start. Make sure it is still turned on.   Also, remote start won't work if your check engine light is on.   I just tried to remote start my maxx with the hood open. The lights flash when you push and hold the start button, but engine does not start. That is what is happening for you, so the hood latch/switch is most likely the problem. Replies to this message: maxxliberty (May 31, 2009 5:38 pm) comem47 (Jun 01, 2009 3:55 am) sgr5516 (Jun 02, 2009 5:56 pm) maxxliberty (Jun 02, 2009 10:25 pm) and 1 more... desmondluo (Jun 10, 2009 9:10 pm)
#186 of 201 Re: Remote start not functioning [sgr5516] by maxxliberty May 31, 2009 (5:38 pm)
Replying to: sgr5516 (May 31, 2009 5:09 pm) "Have you checked the driver information center."?   Yes   Also reajusted hood latch - loosened the bolts and moved it to different positions - no change. Replies to this message: comem47 (Jun 01, 2009 3:55 am) sgr5516 (Jun 02, 2009 5:56 pm) maxxliberty (Jun 02, 2009 10:25 pm) maxxliberty (Jul 01, 2009 10:33 pm) desmondluo (Jun 10, 2009 9:10 pm)
#187 of 201 Re: Remote start not functioning [maxxliberty] by comem47 Jun 01, 2009 (3:55 am)
Replying to: maxxliberty (May 31, 2009 5:38 pm) You will have to either short out the wires or open up the wires depending on whether the hood interlock switch is designed as normally open or normally closed to verify the actual internals of the switch being bad or OK. (If you have an ohmmeter and can find the wires coming from it you can as an alternate remove the wiring from the switch if there is a plug and put the meter on the contacts and check switch operation by opening and closing the switch and watching for a short on the meter. If the switch doesn't have a plug you can stick common pins through the wire insulation into the individual wires for meter access points and see if the switch works that way, or lacking a meter just short or open the wiring and see if the car starts. Of course there is a possibility the connection could be bad at the other end of the wiring or somewhere along the path. Other than this it's back to things like a bum internal relay in the control unit or wiring out to the solenoid, but I think the flash of the parking lights(if you get that response) indicates a detected fault on the input end, not output connections problems. I'm not sure where the remote control box is located but too bad you can't locate another Malibu owner to swap boxes as a test of whether the box internally is at fault.
#188 of 201 Re: Remote start not functioning [maxxliberty] by sgr5516 Jun 02, 2009 (5:56 pm)
Replying to: maxxliberty (May 31, 2009 5:38 pm) I have the manuals for a 2004 maxx. With remote start, the connector to the hood latch switch has 3 wires. The black wire is the ground. The purple wire signals the body control module that hood is closed, when it is connected to the black wire. The pink with black stripe wire signals the BCM that hood is open when it is connected to the black wire. So, remove connector and insert a jumper wire between the purple and black wires. If car remote starts, replace hood latch. If still no remote start, further check with ohm meter. Verify there is no open in the black wire. Verify pink wire is not shorted to ground (BCM will think hood is open). verify purple wire is not open (BCM will never get hood closed signal).   Since your lights flash when you hold the remote start button on the fob, the transmitter and receiver are working (the BCM knows you requested a remote start). The BCM must also sense the following conditions for remote start to work: Remote Start enabled in DIC; Shifter in park; key not in ignition; 4-way flashers not on; door lock button pressed before remote start button; check engine light not on; no DTC codes stored in history in the engine control module. If there is a problem in any of these circuits, remote start is disable until the problem is fixed and the codes are cleared from the ECM. Unfortunately, you almost have to take it to dealer or some other shop with scan tool and knowledge of how this all works. Replies to this message: maxxliberty (Jun 02, 2009 10:25 pm) maxxliberty (Jul 01, 2009 10:33 pm) desmondluo (Jun 10, 2009 9:10 pm)
#189 of 201 Re: Remote start not functioning [sgr5516] by maxxliberty Jun 02, 2009 (10:25 pm)
Replying to: sgr5516 (Jun 02, 2009 5:56 pm) Thanks for the manual check and the excellent diagnosis – much appreciated! I'll check/jump the wires referenced to confirm the possibilities. All other factors mentioned are ok – the only other unknown, excluding the hood switch or wiring, is if any DTC codes are set.   If anyone has experience with a scan tool that is recommended – I could buy one and give that a try to check for codes that may be set, and for future use. I have a laptop, so a diagnostic system using a laptop or a diagnostic stand–alone device would both work. Replies to this message: maxxliberty (Jul 01, 2009 10:33 pm)
#190 of 201 Re: TURN SIGNAL PROBLEM [pao] by drej Jun 03, 2009 (10:17 am)
Replying to: pao (Jul 01, 2008 11:25 am) Hi, Has there been any resolve to this turn signal issue. (New fixture? or something) My 05 with 65K miles has been acting up on the 3rd left marker/turn signal bulb (& yes I put in the correct double filament bulb) It works for a week then kaput. I'll replace again and see what happens. D~ Replies to this message: pao (Jun 11, 2009 3:54 am)

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