2002 Malibu will not start
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2002 Malibu not starting
It sounds like the same problem I had. I put in the key, and turned it to start, and nothing happens. You can find the cure for this in the small manual that comes with the car. Look under the anti-theft system and follow the directions. It will start afterwards. Good Luck.
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I own a 2002 chev malibu. I ve been having some problems trying to figure out what is wrong. It wants to start,but wont go. The o2 sensor, cam sensor, ignition module, and one of the 2 crankshaft sensors have all been replaced .The mech doing the work, cant find the other crankshaft sensor?The cars already been hooked up to machines, and all of them have said something about the o2 and the gas not getting enough of it? The fuel pump was recently changed and tested, including the fuel lines, not that, the air mass flow sensor was tested, good, Any advice on the other sensor, where that is, and what it the problem might be? I think next ,its the ignition switch, which was already replaced ( used of course)a year ago? It wasnt but three years ago the intake manifold was replaced either. I love my malibu but cant stand the computer stuff...Just another way to suck money I guess? I ve spent thousands on testing and machines, and not one has told me the exact problem, i just end up spending money either way, replacing everything new so it has a warranty, or the shop computer machines? Whoah!!! I think id rather go with the trial and error thing, it might get spendy, but at least i know i can cross off them of the long list of things it could be...LOL.
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I have never heard of "air in the system" preventing a car from starting. When you turn your key to accessory you will hear your electronic fuel pump in the trunk prime your fuel system. I know the gas caps can throw a check engine light... but not starting?! I think it was a fluke that tightening it helped it start.
Your issue may be the passcode system. Do you hear the wrrrring of the fuel pump priming when you turn your accessory on? If you do, then you need to verify you are getting spark. You can read that I replaced the crank position sensor in mine and havnt had a problem sense.. Good luck!
Your issue may be the passcode system. Do you hear the wrrrring of the fuel pump priming when you turn your accessory on? If you do, then you need to verify you are getting spark. You can read that I replaced the crank position sensor in mine and havnt had a problem sense.. Good luck!
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Welcome to the forum. "The mech doing the work, cant find the other crankshaft sensor?" You must be a saint to put up with that sort of incompetence. Anyway, I don't know which one you are looking for but one's in front of the engine and the other, right side (the front of the engine being where the pulleys are):
"The mech doing the work, cant find the other crankshaft sensor?" You must be a saint to put up with that sort of incompetence. Anyway, I don't know which one you are looking for but one's in front of the engine and the other, right side (the front of the engine being where the pulleys are):
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HELP! I am having the same issue with my Malbu! I have replaced the 24X crank position sensor behind crank pulley, ignition control module, all 3 ignition coils, plug wires, spark plugs and the 7X CPS is testing within tolerance. Fuel pressure is at ~54 PSI and there are no visible "Theft System" lights on the dash.
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Welcome to the forum. Please consider taking it in to a service department. At least they have access to proper equipment and diagnostic procedures (if they choose to perform them). You can eliminate certain diagnostic paths based on the fact that the CKP sensor determines spark timing and CMP sensor, fuel injector pulses. If you have spark and fuel, try unplugging the electrical connector from the MAF sensor. Beyond that, throwing parts at the problem is often counterproductive. Good luck.
Please consider taking it in to a service department. At least they have access to proper equipment and diagnostic procedures (if they choose to perform them). You can eliminate certain diagnostic paths based on the fact that the CKP sensor determines spark timing and CMP sensor, fuel injector pulses. If you have spark and fuel, try unplugging the electrical connector from the MAF sensor. Beyond that, throwing parts at the problem is often counterproductive. Good luck.
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What are you talking about?
Big Chief is by far closer than all of you. It sounds like you have a typical failed CPS. The CPS is used to determine the firing order. Bad CPS, car cannot fire correctly.
As stated, also check to make sure the fuel pump is functioning properly. If you turn the car to start, but do not actually turn it over, you will hear a buzz which is the FP priming the car for ignition.
wtf are you talking about?
Try not to assume everyone's car is similar to your situation. Same with your own car. You might miss the one clue that would help you fix it, or you might miss the correct information.
Perhaps you should take it to someone who knows what they're talking about instead of spending money in unnecessary places. From your tone, it sounds like you own a foreign car. These cars are not junk. If you neglect to take care of any car they are going to give you problems. Toyota, Honda, Chrysler... I don't care. Any car can be good, and any car can be junk. I prefer that you don't insult a brand that you know nothing about. When you do insult the brand or car; you are insulting the person who owns it. I don't like to be insulted and neither does anyone else. It's unfortunate that your mother-in-law's car is a POS. Perhaps she should take care of it. When one sensor fails, the car does not become a POS. When you are constantly fixing it, the car is a POS. I can guarantee you, if you take car of a Malibu, that car will do nothing but serve you well for a very very very long time. I will dispute that with anyone.
Educate yourself in auto mechanics before drawing a reliability conclusion about a particular vehicle or any vehicles for that matter... I stand by GM because I have owned multiple vehicles that have done nothing but be continuously reliable and excellent cars. I'm sure the Blazer people or Impala people would get upset if you said the same about their cars.
As stated, also check to make sure the fuel pump is functioning properly. If you turn the car to start, but do not actually turn it over, you will hear a buzz which is the FP priming the car for ignition.
wtf are you talking about?
Try not to assume everyone's car is similar to your situation. Same with your own car. You might miss the one clue that would help you fix it, or you might miss the correct information.Perhaps you should take it to someone who knows what they're talking about instead of spending money in unnecessary places. From your tone, it sounds like you own a foreign car. These cars are not junk. If you neglect to take care of any car they are going to give you problems. Toyota, Honda, Chrysler... I don't care. Any car can be good, and any car can be junk. I prefer that you don't insult a brand that you know nothing about. When you do insult the brand or car; you are insulting the person who owns it. I don't like to be insulted and neither does anyone else. It's unfortunate that your mother-in-law's car is a POS. Perhaps she should take care of it. When one sensor fails, the car does not become a POS. When you are constantly fixing it, the car is a POS. I can guarantee you, if you take car of a Malibu, that car will do nothing but serve you well for a very very very long time. I will dispute that with anyone.
Educate yourself in auto mechanics before drawing a reliability conclusion about a particular vehicle or any vehicles for that matter... I stand by GM because I have owned multiple vehicles that have done nothing but be continuously reliable and excellent cars. I'm sure the Blazer people or Impala people would get upset if you said the same about their cars.
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Can you explain to me how I'm supposed to not neglect what can't be serviced. The problem they are having is the BCM or the ignition switch, I had a '99 Olds Alero which is the rebodied Malibu with the same problems, I bypassed the ignition switch which worked for a little while, then I broke down and had the BCM changed (400.00 part 200.00 labor at a non dealer shop I know very well) worked for less than a year. went and talked to advisor at local dealer and they told me I did what should be done and what they would have done also but it won't do any good, there is no fix for it. I think it's GM's way of getting a cheap product out the door. Also my experience with CPS is when it goes bad it will show problems while driving as well as when trying to start.
Oh and for the record I've had zero issues when the CPS went out other than just randomly not starting.
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As a victim of this same problem, I can positively state that it is the anti theft system that is causing the problem. Every so often, it thinks that someone is trying to steal the car, and it shuts off the fuel. You can tell if it is this, because you will not hear the usual buzzing noise as the pump primes the system. The car will not start. If you have the original Malibu manual that comes with the car, it outlines exactly what to do to temporarily fix the problem. If not, let me know and I will dig mine out and send you a copy. good luck.
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2003 chevy malibu
i have a 2003 chevy malibu i have it for like 6 months but know it wont start i changed the fuel pump it cost me like 500$..sometimes it start but sometime wont start so i went to the shop again and they told me to changed the start key because sometime the auto theft system is on...