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#1493 of 1510 2009 Chevy Malibu LTZ Start Issues by rockjade

Feb 20, 2012 (5:50 pm)

I bought a used LTZ with 42K miles which was working perfectly. All of a sudden one morning, it would not start up at all. The problem was diagnosed to be a faulty/erased?? control board and body control model which I had replaced. Now everything ie lights, horn, wiper, comes back on once the key is turned in the ignition, but the engine will still not start. There is also no sound from the radio.
 
How can this be fixed??

#1494 of 1510 Re: 2009 Chevy Malibu LTZ Start Issues [rockjade] by gonogo

Feb 21, 2012 (9:10 am)

Replying to: rockjade (Feb 20, 2012 5:50 pm)
Take it back, tell them not fixed.

#1497 of 1510 Re: My answer [starrmalibu] by csmjvh

Nov 02, 2012 (10:29 am)

Replying to: starrmalibu (Dec 12, 2011 6:58 pm)
You can remove and replace that emblem. I did it when my GF's kid threw a matchbox car and dented mine. It is attached via metal tabs that wrap around the plastic.
 
I ordered a replacement emblem on Ebay and then used a pick to pull the old one up. You will have to pull up on it pretty hard to unbend the clips and the old one will be trashed. I shortened the tabs on the new emblem by clipped them since you will not be able to bend it under the plastic and set the new one in place of the old one. It is pretty secure once set in place.
 
The solution was much better than the price the dealer gave me.

#1498 of 1510 Re: 2009 Chevy Malibu LTZ Start Issues [rockjade] by cometa89

Jan 19, 2013 (10:57 pm)

Replying to: rockjade (Feb 20, 2012 5:50 pm)
Hello.. Wondering if u ever got this problem fixed?! If you did please notify me how! Please im having big problems with my car

#1499 of 1510 2010 malibu Dash light by rogerdoger45

Jan 20, 2013 (12:05 pm)

Yesterday my dad went to turn off his 2010 Malibu and he noticed that his head lights would not turn off. He got back into the car and turned it back on, he then noticed that the check engine light was on, as well as the ABS, and low tire air light. His Security light may have also stayed on as well. The only way he could shut everything down was by disconnecting the battery. Has anyone had this problem? Does anyone know what could cause this to happen?

#1500 of 1510 Re: 2010 malibu Dash light [rogerdoger45] by csmjvh

Jan 20, 2013 (2:02 pm)

Replying to: rogerdoger45 (Jan 20, 2013 12:05 pm)
I would recommend he take his car to an Autozone and have them check the battery and charging system. I was having problems with my TPMS sensors and check engine light coming on. I fought with the dealer as they said everything was working properly. The dealer said my car battery dying, the mechanic showed me that it the amps were not up there. The voltage was fine. I took it to autozone and replaced the car battery and all the problems went away. I guess the low amp condition can cause alot of issues with the computer.
 

#1501 of 1510 Re: 2009 Chevy Malibu LTZ Start Issues [cometa89] by rockjade

Jan 20, 2013 (7:43 pm)

Replying to: cometa89 (Jan 19, 2013 10:57 pm)
Had the Electronic Control Model reprogrammed...worked in my case.

#1502 of 1510 Re: 2009 Chevy Malibu LTZ Start Issues [cometa89] by gmcustsvc

Jan 21, 2013 (11:34 am)

Replying to: cometa89 (Jan 19, 2013 10:57 pm)
cometa89,
 
Is your Malibu also a 2009? Let us know if we can check into anything further on this with your involved dealership (if applicable), or if you want for us to get you warranty or recall information. We can be contacted by email at socialmediagm.com (include your name, contact information, and the last 8 digits of your VIN with your inquiry).
 
Sarah, GM Customer Service

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