Problem with my 2003 Chevy Malibu
3800 V6
tech = JK
question = Ignition will not turn, acts like it is stuck Chevy Malibu
2003?
JK:
Sounds like the ignition lock cylinder is bad and needs to be replaced. The cylinder
is also the sensor for the security system.
You could try to spray a little WD-40 in the cylinder, and work the key in and out,
turn it back and forth. Sometimes that will free up the cylinder, but it will still need to
be replaced. Then the theft re-learn procedure will need to be done.
Click here for replacement information.
3800 V6
tech = JK
question = Ignition will not turn, acts like it is stuck Chevy Malibu
2003?
JK:
Sounds like the ignition lock cylinder is bad and needs to be replaced. The cylinder
is also the sensor for the security system.
You could try to spray a little WD-40 in the cylinder, and work the key in and out,
turn it back and forth. Sometimes that will free up the cylinder, but it will still need to
be replaced. Then the theft re-learn procedure will need to be done.
Click here for replacement information.
Theft / Security Light
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The security system on todays cars and trucks prevents the vehicle from being stolen. There are many
variations of the system going back to the early 1990's.
This warning could be on when the engine is running, indicating a fault has been detected in the system. If
left un repaired, there is a good possibility that the car will eventually not start.
There are several different possibilities for the cause of the warning, depending on the make / model / year
of the vehicle. Anything from a bad ignition cylinder wire, to a bad cylinder to a dad Body Control Module
(BCM).
After market (non-factory) alarm and remote start systems can cause havoc with the factory theft system,
causing this warning light, or a no start.
-----------------------------
The security system on todays cars and trucks prevents the vehicle from being stolen. There are many
variations of the system going back to the early 1990's.
This warning could be on when the engine is running, indicating a fault has been detected in the system. If
left un repaired, there is a good possibility that the car will eventually not start.
There are several different possibilities for the cause of the warning, depending on the make / model / year
of the vehicle. Anything from a bad ignition cylinder wire, to a bad cylinder to a dad Body Control Module
(BCM).
After market (non-factory) alarm and remote start systems can cause havoc with the factory theft system,
causing this warning light, or a no start.
Steering Problem on My 2009 Chevy
I have a clunking noise in the front end and the steering. It happens when i am turning slowly
like in a parking lot. Going forward gear or backwards does not change the sound. When i
am driving and going around a corner or just pulling into my driveway i hear the noise
I have a clunking noise in the front end and the steering. It happens when i am turning slowly
like in a parking lot. Going forward gear or backwards does not change the sound. When i
am driving and going around a corner or just pulling into my driveway i hear the noise
Clunking Noise in Steering Wheel My 2006 Chevy Malibu
when i turn the steering wheel and when i stop and hit bumps. When
i stop or hit the gas and turn...
when i turn the steering wheel and when i stop and hit bumps. When
i stop or hit the gas and turn...
My 1998 Chevy Malibu Blower Motor Keeps Going Bad
I have had it replaced three time in the last 2 years. I have also had the
blower motor resistor replaced once. Is there anything...
I have had it replaced three time in the last 2 years. I have also had the
blower motor resistor replaced once. Is there anything...
A few Other Chevrolet Malibu Car Questions
Chevy Malibu 1998. V6.
Question: My malibu will crank up but not turn over it will usually start if its warm every once
and a while but when cold stall crank not turn over when I turn the car off recently the
ignition won't turn all the way off so I have to jiggle the drive staff till the key fully flops over
so the car can fully turn off what could this be.
Question: My malibu will crank up but not turn over it will usually start if its warm every once
and a while but when cold stall crank not turn over when I turn the car off recently the
ignition won't turn all the way off so I have to jiggle the drive staff till the key fully flops over
so the car can fully turn off what could this be.
Answer: It sounds like you have a couple different problems
going on with your car. The hard starting and stalling out could
be fuel related. Possibly a fuel pump going bad, a fuel pressure
regulator leaking. Colder weather usually makes these type of
problems happen more often. With the key not coming out and
having to jiggle it to remove it from the cylinder, you definitely
need a new ignition cylinder. Once that is replaced, you have to
do a theft relearn procedure so the car will start.
going on with your car. The hard starting and stalling out could
be fuel related. Possibly a fuel pump going bad, a fuel pressure
regulator leaking. Colder weather usually makes these type of
problems happen more often. With the key not coming out and
having to jiggle it to remove it from the cylinder, you definitely
need a new ignition cylinder. Once that is replaced, you have to
do a theft relearn procedure so the car will start.
