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#28 of 37 Re: 06 Maxx starting issues [mrsstrom]now my 05 by drej Apr 17, 2008 (4:17 am)
Replying to: mrsstrom (Jul 26, 2006 11:36 am) No one should have to be worried about a new car starting! someone said, Well I have them now on my 05 w/ 48K miles and "of couse out of warranty!" Has anyone found a fix. My column wheel control buttons are going bad too! lost my cruise and radio chanel select. D!
#29 of 37 Re: 06 Maxx SS starting issues [bunnymasseuse] by drej May 02, 2008 (5:56 am)
Replying to: bunnymasseuse (Aug 10, 2006 7:29 am) I have some of the same exact problems as   Steering wheel buttons going bad too. I have no cruise. Will call the dealer today. I see a mention of   TSB #05-06-04-076B did this help anyone? With Vacation season I can't believe I lost my cruise! D~
#30 of 37 Hissing Noise by cannon989 Jul 09, 2008 (4:00 am)
I have just bought a used 2005 Malibu Maxx LT. It is a 3.5L V6 with around 32,000 miles on it. I love the car, it is very nice and roomy and has plenty of power when needed. The only problem I have so far is that when I get the car to 5k or 6k rpm I hear a hissing noise and the car loses power. Does anyone know what this is or has this happened to anyone else. I checked out the vin before I bought the car and it said that the car was in no major accidents or anything else. Does anyone know what this may be. Replies to this message: vasy1 (Apr 02, 2009 11:57 am)
#31 of 37 Re: Hissing Noise [cannon989] by vasy1 Apr 02, 2009 (11:57 am)
Replying to: cannon989 (Jul 09, 2008 4:00 am) ****get the car to 5k or 6k rpm???**** This is not a race car. It is shutting your engine down as redline is 5500 or 5800 RMP, yes, there is no "red" marker on the side to tell you that.   Let off the gas and you will be just fine.
#32 of 37 possible fix for starting issues by jeamoon Apr 06, 2009 (8:34 am)
i don't know if anyone is still having issues with their malibu starting.. i bought a used 04 malibu maxx ls about a week ago and ever since have been having issues with it starting, it has been in to be fixed twice without good results. i was doing some research and also talked to a certified chevy tech...   Identifix said... An occasional problem on this vehicle is failure of the Ignition Lock Cylinder. This failure will prevent the vehicle from starting. The cost to repair the Ignition Lock Cylinder is estimated at $63.34 for parts and $91.00 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.   and the technician i talked to said... The most common problem with these vehicles and a no start condition is a bad passlock security sensor. The passlock sensor is built into the ignition lock cylinder. The lock cylinder will need to be replaced to correct this problem.   the tech i talked to was thru www.justanswer.com.. his name is Dave Nova and has over 1000 positive ratings.. he answered my question very quickly and seemed to know what he was talking about.. i would recommend this website to anyone in need of some help... btw.. they do charge.. but not much    i read all of the fixes that have been tried on this forum that haven't worked and noticed that this isn't one of them.. i am taking my car in on wednesday to have this part replaced i will let you know if it works. Replies to this message: jamiller_5 (Jun 03, 2009 9:55 am)
#33 of 37 2005 MALIBU MAXX engine noise at certain RPM by 2005maxx May 03, 2009 (3:47 am)
My 2005 MALIBU MAXX is pretty quiet except an engine noise at around 1500 RPM. Could anybody give me any info about this problem? Replies to this message: pf_flyer (May 03, 2009 5:44 am) pao (May 04, 2009 3:16 am)
#34 of 37 Re: 2005 MALIBU MAXX engine noise at certain RPM [2005maxx] by pf_flyer HOST May 03, 2009 (5:44 am)
Replying to: 2005maxx (May 03, 2009 3:47 am) Is it valve noise? (check the oil level) Sort of a rattling like a loose heat shield? Try to be a bit more specific about the noise and maybe even when you hear it. Is it at 1500 RPM every time you're at 1500 rpm? Only under load, only when you're stopping and the engine is winding down?
#35 of 37 Re: 2005 MALIBU MAXX engine noise at certain RPM [2005maxx] by pao May 04, 2009 (3:16 am)
Replying to: 2005maxx (May 03, 2009 3:47 am) the Maxx tends to have slight rough idle and ticking sound when the A/C compressor isnt running.....but at 1500 RPM....it shouldnt be idling that fast....as mentioned above...more info is needed on your noise???
#36 of 37 Re: possible fix for starting issues [jeamoon] by jamiller_5 Jun 03, 2009 (9:55 am)
Replying to: jeamoon (Apr 06, 2009 8:34 am) I'm currently experiencing the same issues with my 2004 Malibu Maxx. It has stalled out three times but both NTB and the dealership can't pull any codes on it. The dealership has had the car three days and it has worked fine the entire time. Argh!   Anyway....did changing the Ignition Lock Cylinder work?
#37 of 37 Check engine light on before ignition by desmondluo Jun 10, 2009 (9:16 pm)
my check engine light is on recently when I turn the key into stage 'II', which is the last stage before turning to ignition, after I turn the key and start the engine, the light will be off. The dealer told me this is normal. Really? Is this a big deal?

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