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#18 of 37 Re: 06 Maxx SS starting issues [bunnymasseuse] by e2helper Aug 10, 2006 (8:01 am)
Replying to: bunnymasseuse (Aug 10, 2006 7:29 am) OK - thanks.   I didn't see any history on reprogramming of ECM in your vehicle so that would definitely be suggestion.   In regards to others with 3.5L but similar concern the TSB doesn't cover them. That is a different engine/controller than what you have on your SS.
#19 of 37 problems with car starting too!! by marlap Dec 07, 2006 (5:11 pm)
going to pick up my 05 maxx for the third time at the dealership tomorrow for the same problem with the starter hanging up. on the 2nd visit they ran the new program to correct the problem with the computer. it was okay for awhile then slowly but surely it has started again. Not as often as before but still doing it. does anyone know it this will tear something else up on the car if it continues. of course it would not do it for them as it never does. as least my husband had heard it so i am not some crazy lady!!!
#20 of 37 Re: 06 Maxx SS starting issues [bunnymasseuse] by jmax4 Oct 24, 2007 (12:28 pm)
Replying to: bunnymasseuse (Aug 10, 2006 7:29 am) I have 01/2004 Maxx and today I tried to start the car for about 10 minutes. I have tried to start, but the result was just the silence. Then I was waiting and trying again and again. Usually, in the cases like this, the car started on the second time, but not today. Finally, I added some gas after 10 minutes and it started. Does anyone have a solution to this what is wrong with the car? I had the car at the dealership a few times before, and they did not find anything. Should I say goodbye to my 2004 Maxx?
#21 of 37 starting trouble with gasoline odor by maxxfan Nov 25, 2007 (12:58 pm)
Hi, My 2004 Maxx LS has been pretty great for me. Its build date is January 2004 at the Kansas City, KS facility.   I bought it new in '04, and the only troubles have been a need to replace the steering and an intermittent starting problem (which began in 04 about three months into ownership). I've taken it to the dealer for everything, even oil changes, and I took it to the dealer for this about a year ago when I got stranded for 20 minutes. The car refused to start. They couldn't find any problem.   Lately, the intermittent starting problem has gotten a lot more frequent. Starts usually take two tries. Also, the past couple months an odor of gasoline inside and outside the car has gotten stronger. If the car sits for a day, the odor is mostly gone, but once it's started and runs again, it's back. It got so strong that a week ago I took it to the dealer. They said the ECM needed to be reprogrammed with some update for the crank sensor. I got in the car and it still smelled a little like gasoline. I figured it might take time for this to go away.Two days later, the gasoline smell was still there -- and the car still takes two attempts to get started usually. I've got an appointment at the dealer for tomorrow. Does anyone have any suggestions that I might be able to pass along to them? Thanks! Replies to this message: maxxfan (Nov 26, 2007 6:48 pm)
#22 of 37 Re: starting trouble with gasoline odor [maxxfan] by maxxfan Nov 26, 2007 (6:48 pm)
Replying to: maxxfan (Nov 25, 2007 12:58 pm) Just as an update. This time around the dealership found a leak and ended up replacing the fuel pump.
#23 of 37 starting problems by lne216 Dec 05, 2007 (6:07 pm)
I hate this car!!!!!! Seriously! I just went outside to start my car and it won't. It was driven all day mind you. The key is not turning well in the ignition and when it does the lights go on and the doors lock and it does not turn over. I can't start it with the car starter either. I only have 39000 on a 2005 bought in 2004. This car is a lemon but GM won't do anything about it. One dealer told me to buy the extended warranty which we already had, but still. Makes me mad as I need my car tonight! Replies to this message: txcwooten (Mar 06, 2008 8:19 pm)
#24 of 37 Re: 06 Maxx SS starting issues [e2helper] by txcwooten Mar 06, 2008 (8:16 pm)
Replying to: e2helper (Aug 07, 2006 6:23 pm) I have a 04 MAXX it's always giving me starting problems.It finally died on me.NEED HELP
#25 of 37 Re: starting problems [lne216] by txcwooten Mar 06, 2008 (8:19 pm)
Replying to: lne216 (Dec 05, 2007 6:07 pm) This car really is a lemon.I have a 04 malibu maxx that always giving me problems starting.now it died on me in traffic.
#26 of 37 Starting Problems by pao Mar 07, 2008 (4:28 am)
while I had occasional starting problems...I found that when I finally replaced the battery in my 04 Maxx LT...they seemed to go away......I also have a habit of resetting the ECM or BCM by simply disconnecting the battery cable about twice a year......121K on my Maxx.....and no mechanical problems at all.....other than wear and tear items.... Replies to this message: comem47 (Mar 07, 2008 10:01 am)
#27 of 37 Re: Starting Problems [pao] by comem47 Mar 07, 2008 (10:01 am)
Replying to: pao (Mar 07, 2008 4:28 am) I know what you mean about the battery being a possible source. I had a Dodge Dakota that would crank over fine, but still have problems starting. I read on a newsgroup that that's a sign the battery is on the way out (I tried just resetting things by disconnecting the battery, but it was only a temp cure, forcing the vehicle into a learn mode), New battery fixed it in my case. (evidently the ECM was real picky on the minimum voltage, more so than the starter).

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