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#8 of 15 Re: 2006 malibu Maxx Problem [glennb] (Fixed!) [glennb] [burnt_3] [glennb] by burnt_3 Jul 04, 2008 (6:55 am)
Replying to: glennb (Jul 04, 2008 6:02 am) Yes my +/- shifter does work, maybe it is not at the point of malfunctioning yet. i do appreciate your help regarding this problem. I was just trying to narrow it down and I was hoping it was a quik fix like yours.
#9 of 15 eng pwr reduced dic message by aday1025 Oct 09, 2008 (5:51 am)
I was driving home the other evening when my traction control indicator with the line through it went off, the check engine light came on and a dic message appeared saying eng pwr reduced. This is an 06 malibu maxx. The engine seemed to slow also and I had a very hard time getting up past 30 mph. Anyone else had this problem. If so what was the fix? Thanks in advance. Replies to this message: murphyc (Mar 10, 2009 9:28 pm)
#10 of 15 Broken shifter cable by madhatter4 Mar 10, 2009 (3:29 pm)
The shifter cable broke on my 2004 Maxx. The problem is that GM cannot find a replacment part anywhere in North America. The scrap yards are also without this item.   Does anyone have any suggestions. Replies to this message: pao (Mar 10, 2009 4:36 pm)
#11 of 15 Re: Broken shifter cable [madhatter4] by pao Mar 10, 2009 (4:36 pm)
Replying to: madhatter4 (Mar 10, 2009 3:29 pm) is it the detent cable ACDELCO Part # 24200092   you might want to check the aftermarket auto parts stores online....I like RockAuto....they state its a non-stock item...and 12 business days to get
#12 of 15 Re: eng pwr reduced dic message [aday1025] by murphyc Mar 10, 2009 (9:28 pm)
Replying to: aday1025 (Oct 09, 2008 5:51 am) aday--Don't know if you fixed your problem yet or not, but I've now had it happen twice on my '05 Maxx. First time re-screwing the gas cap seemed to fix it. Couple of weeks ago it wasn't that simple. Took it to a shop with codes in hand thanks to Auto Zone. Turns out the car was spitting other codes, related to a TSB I can't recall right off hand. Shop said I had a replacement windshield, and when that windshield was installed job wasn't done right. Windshield molding had gaps and had to be replaced because water was getting in, causing wiring to short out. Molding was replaced and problem gone on test drives, but when I picked car up the same three original problems were back. They kept car overnight, pointing multiple fans at the area in question. That was almost two weeks ago, no problems since. Just have to keep floor vent on since carpet behind mats evidently got damp over time. For what it's worth, two codes from Augo Zone both pointed to possible wiring and/or Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor issues.
#13 of 15 Re: 2006 malibu Maxx Problem [glennb] (Fixed!) [glennb] [burnt_3] [glennb] by shadow5599 Apr 29, 2009 (4:28 pm)
Replying to: glennb (Jul 04, 2008 6:02 am) I am having the same problem. In city driving at city speeds if I completely let off the gas and then back on, no matter how lightly, it seems to downshift for a second and you can see the tach jump up, then back to normal. Also today I noticed my manual up down when in low does not work right and the display always says 3. All else seems normal.   If you have any info on the shift control switch that was replaced and how it's done I'd appreciate it! What I'm wondering if a do it your selfer like me can do it and find some directions on how to. Replies to this message: glennb (Apr 30, 2009 1:10 pm) shadow5599 (May 02, 2009 7:00 am)
#14 of 15 Re: 2006 malibu Maxx Problem [glennb] (Fixed!) [glennb] [burnt_3] [glennb] by glennb Apr 30, 2009 (1:10 pm)
Replying to: shadow5599 (Apr 29, 2009 4:28 pm) Can't help with the procedure, but the cure from the local garage was a lot cheaper than the dealer. The up/down switch actually cost $49, the other $40 was labor. I would imagine it could just as be a DIY job. I just assumed the worst, so I took it in. Replies to this message: shadow5599 (May 02, 2009 7:00 am)
#15 of 15 Re: 2006 malibu Maxx Problem [glennb] (Fixed!) [glennb] [burnt_3] [glennb] [glennb] by shadow5599 May 02, 2009 (7:00 am)
Replying to: glennb (Apr 30, 2009 1:10 pm) I decided to take a look so I pulled out the centre console by removing 6 screws. 2 up front on either side, 2 at the back on either side and 2 under the cup holder. Once it's loose and out a bit there is a harness to the lighter and traction control switch that has a plug. With the console out it stares you right in the face, a broken yellow wire. There is a pink and a yellow wire going across the bottom and drivers side of the shifter that go up the shifter shaft to the switch. There was no hunting for an internal break in the wire, it was completely broken, insulation and all, just like it had been cut. I cut the pink wire too and spliced in an additional 2 inches on each by soldering and wrapping them. Put it all back together and everything now works as normal. No weird shifting problems and the +/- button works again. All in all it took about an hour and was quite easy. But without this forum it wouldnt have been near as easy!

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