bsw40

I recently purchased an 05 Malibu LT for my wife. We love the car we just can't get the remote start to work. We did what the owners manual said to do and even tried some suggestions from this site but it still will not work. Any advise would be greatly appreciated.

shawnvw

Aftermarket or factory?
If its factory, then you just push the lock button once, then push and hold the start button.
Here is a short summary on how the factory starter works and some causes why it woulnd't start

The remote vehicle start (RVS) function allows engine starting while not in the vehicle. It also allows the vehicle HVAC system and other vehicle systems to enable, providing a comfortable vehicle upon entry. RVS functions have an operating range of up to 59m (195ft), depending on conditions. The RVS sequence begins by pressing and releasing the lock button and then pressing and holding the RVS buttons on the keyless entry transmitter. The turn signal lamps will illuminate to indicate the vehicle has received the remote start request. Each time an RVS is performed, the vehicle doors are locked; however, they may then be unlocked/locked with the transmitter or vehicle key at any time. Once activated, the engine is allowed to run for 10 minutes. The RVS time may be extended by an additional 10 minutes by again pressing and releasing the lock button and then pressing and holding the RVS buttons on the transmitter. This feature is called an RVS continue and allows a maximum of 20 minutes of engine running. If the RVS continue is performed at 7 minutes into the initial 10 minute time-out, a total of 17 minutes of engine running would occur. The RVS event may be suspended at any time by pressing only the RVS button on the transmitter or by entering the vehicle and turning ON the hazard lamps.


Reasons an RVS event will NOT Happen
The RVS System WILL NOT operate if any of the following conditions are present:[align=left]
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A current vehicle DTC that illuminates the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) is set - obtain vehicle DTCs.[/align][align=left]•
Keyless Entry Transmitter is not Operational.[/align][align=left]•
The vehicle is in Valet Mode.[/align][align=left]•
RVS is Disabled through Vehicle Personalization.[/align][align=left]•
More than 2 Remote Starts have been attempted.[/align][align=left]•
The HAZARD switch is in the ON position.[/align][align=left]•
A current HAZARD switch DTC is set.[/align][align=left]•
A current HOOD AJAR DTC is set.[/align][align=left]•
Rear compartment lid is ajar.[/align][align=left]•
Any Door is not locked.[/align][align=left]•
The Content Theft Deterrent (CTD) system detects an alarm trigger.[/align][align=left]•
Engine RPM greater than 0 Detected.[/align][align=left]•
Excessive Coolant TEMP is registered.[/align][align=left]•
Accelerator pedal position greater than 0 percent.[/align][align=left]•
Vehicle is not in PARK.[/align][align=left]•
A current Vehicle Theft Deterrent Malfunction DTC.[/align][align=left]•
A current Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System DTC is set.[/align][align=left]•
A vehicle speed sensor signal is detected by the ECM.[/align][align=left]•
Vehicle power mode is incorrect.[/align]

MalibuMaxxSS

OR....go thru the DIC, it can be turned off or on in the DIC...its prolly turned off.

sory the DIC is the dirvers info center....could be the battery dead in the FOB as well, do you have 2 key FOBS or 1?

cdusthockey

yep DIC is turned off. if the remote locks work but the remote start doesnt, you have it turned off in the car

Scott1Richardson!

My 05 Malibu says you have to activate the auto start before you get out of the car, weird ? So I had the car off and turned the key to the on position twice as it said and when the car cooled off it worked, it won't work if it's at temperature, hoods open , doors open , engine light is on and if the module is nit activated.