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#1269 of 1301 Re: Bad ergonomics for me [bohemia1] by e_net_rider Sep 08, 2009 (4:48 am)
Replying to: bohemia1 (Apr 24, 2009 11:22 am) As a new owner, I have to agree the ergo team did not do the best job, but have ran across this in other vehicles as well. The seat going back beyond the door pillar so far does not make much sense except for long legged drivers and they would probably find getting in and out difficult moving to a larger vehicle. I think most of the problem would be eliminated if they used a true tilt steering wheel, one that tilts up completely out of the way like older models. And on the tilt issue, I find it near impossible to find a position where the wheel does not block part of the speedometer and it is comfortable. I guess the test dummies don't have eyes. Part of that might be eliminated if they put a decent sized steering wheel back in vehicles. I'm rather broad shouldered and would find it much more comfortable if it was at least 2"larger in diameter. I'm hoping it lives up to mileage claims.
#1270 of 1301 Re: 2008 Malibu Experience Update [e_net_rider] by winz Sep 08, 2009 (3:55 pm)
Replying to: e_net_rider (Sep 08, 2009 4:25 am) I had rotor problems ( low milage) and the GM dealer would not replace the rotors as I requested. They would only turn them, which solved the problem for a short time. Now I'll have to replace the rotors. This Malibu has other issues which they will not address. Beware of the characteristic. GM treats it's cutomers in a shabby BS way. Maybe that's why they have lost so much market share. I will not purchase another GM product.Way to go GM. Replies to this message: vanman1 (Sep 13, 2009 4:00 pm) e_net_rider (Sep 14, 2009 2:01 am)
#1271 of 1301 Re: 2008 Malibu Experience Update [winz] by vanman1 Sep 13, 2009 (4:00 pm)
Replying to: winz (Sep 08, 2009 3:55 pm) Rotors are not a common issue with the Malibu period. I'm not saying that you are at fault but I also don't know of any car maker that replaces rotors unless it's a manufacturing default. My friend had the same issue in his Acura and they wouldn't put new rotors on either.   What other "issue will GM not address"? Replies to this message: e_net_rider (Sep 14, 2009 2:01 am)
#1272 of 1301 Re: 2008 Malibu Experience Update [vanman1] by e_net_rider Sep 14, 2009 (2:01 am)
Replying to: vanman1 (Sep 13, 2009 4:00 pm) That is generally true. It should be the law that they have to provide a place for the customer to watch from. It would keep them more honest. If you can show that they who did the service of dropping wheels for whatever reason used an impact wrench and not a torque wrench, you've got them, not the manufacturer. I was at a chain that also keeps a store when an irate customer got free rotors and drums because of impact wrench use. The manager then went and got an arm load of torque wrenches from the store shelves and handed them to mechanics, saying "Put this in your tool box." And that is where they stayed. The guy got them because they could not even show him one. So a picture will speak all that is needed. I also got a set of rotors and drums. I had just done a brake job and had only 2000 miles on it. Well broke in. I went in for a tire rotation and in a few days the warpage started to show up. About two weeks passed and the whole car would shake when braked. I have not seen the construction of the Malibu rotors. GM started using some two piece rotors in mid 90's. The top hat area was not cast into the rotor. Instead it was a stamped steel plate welded to the rotor. This seemed more forgiving to improperly torqued wheel nuts, but it was not perfect I can say from personal experience. When it came time to turn them because I was replacing pads, they were ruined. I am not sure if it was the shop and a bad lathe or bad mounting, or because of the design.
#1273 of 1301 Re: 2008 Malibu Experience Update [gonogo] by e_net_rider Sep 14, 2009 (2:15 am)
Replying to: gonogo (Aug 29, 2009 6:27 am) I had issue with remote for 96 Aurora. Could this still be the same problem? As I recall, the issue was with the battery holder which is the negative contact. It is made of a material that will not take solder but merely fills the gap around the leg of the holder. I came up with a fix that secured it better.
#1274 of 1301 Re: 2009 1LT suspension clunky noise [kplacer] by e_net_rider Sep 14, 2009 (2:34 am)
Replying to: kplacer (Aug 30, 2009 5:05 am) Smaller windows will likely be here to stay because of weight and mileage issues. Glass is far heavier than sheet metal. Sheet metal can be easily formed and constructed to add strength and protection. Glass breaks. Weight is why you no longer have glass head lamps, but instead a formed plastic assembly with a small bulb.
#1275 of 1301 Re: [vanman1] by e_net_rider Sep 14, 2009 (2:52 am)
Replying to: vanman1 (Feb 14, 2009 6:22 pm) Are they mushy? AT6 is pretty smooth, but one of the upshifts, 1 to 2, I think, is a little mushy. May need time to break in. Also, one of the downshifts is rather noticeable at times. I would rather have a tranny with over-run clutches, unless driving continuously in steep grades where I would force a downshift. You will get better mileage. Needing that slight engine braking that occurs in the moment you let off accelerator before applying brake likely means you are driving to fast for road conditions, following to closely, and wasting gas.
#1276 of 1301 Service Bulletins by e_net_rider Oct 19, 2009 (6:00 am)
OMG, this 09 has 17 of them. And an obvious problem at GM, possibly idiots or cost cutters. One of the bulletins is the same issue and fix that was on my 96 Aurora. And it was supposedly fixed in later years during production. The issue involves the cooling fans and an electrical spike that occurs when they are turned off or change speed. The motor windings act like a transformer with a collapsing field and send the spike into all other circuits. The one that has shown up in the TSB is the transmission control module, but it can affect all electronic components. I have to wonder if it is the result of management that does not know the difference between a diode and a electric motor, or it is because of some idiot that thinks job security is job one. He gets to remake the same drawing every couple of years. Let me delve into the importance of this issue with semi-conductors of all types. They have a design working voltage and current specifications as well as max temperature. And they also have specs for reverse voltage and current, among other specs. Exceeding these values can cause punch through which is an area of damage. Depending upon the severity of the damage, it might cause immediate failure, but at least an early failure whether it is next week or next year, or later! And since this is such a basic problem and repetative with GM, I feel that they should be on the line for the life of the vehicle, not five years. Also, if I had the oscilloscope to check the spike, I'd be looking at the voltage of that spike to determine if a diode alone was sufficient to stop damage. The diode, assuming an extremely fast reaction time will only catch the reverse spike which will quickly kill the ringing pattern of the windings. But will a single large spike of the correct polarity get through? That too can kill electronic circuits and then it would seem that a fast acting Zenor diode of maybe 16Volts would also be necessary. In any event, get your vehicle checked immediately for the service bulletin and get a copy of the work.
#1277 of 1301 Malibu LT -dash fire by malibeew Oct 21, 2009 (5:09 am)
Wondering if anyone else out there had a vehicle fire in their 2008 Malibu. Started in the centre console on the passenger side, just to the right of the gear shifter. Repair shop/adjuster says it started in the wiring harness or airbag sensor.
#1278 of 1301 Never heard of that by vanman1 Oct 21, 2009 (5:07 pm)
Sounds like a fluke. Sorry to hear it.

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