Malibu Another long running GM name, the Malibu has overcome many changes to be one of the top mid size sedans heading into its eight generation.

Chevrolet Malibu
This area is for FWD models 1997 and newer
Platform: N-, Epsilon, Epsilon II.

2004 Malibu security disables car

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old November 28th, 2010, 9:41 AM
  #1  
CF Beginner
Thread Starter
 
sharrisbham's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Alabama
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default 2004 Malibu security disables car

I have a 2004 Malibu. I had a remote start installed 3.5 years ago. Past few months the factory security will enable and prevent the fuel system from coming on. You have to turn the ignition switch on for ten minutes without interuption then the system will reset. Does this when ever it wants. Almost always when the remote start is used. Called the dealer and asked them as I worded above and they said possibly a $180 ignition switch? Expensive maybe. May go a week with no problem then every time we get in the car for a while. Really annoying. Any ideas???? Thanks.
Old December 21st, 2010, 12:23 PM
  #2  
CF Beginner
 
hotrod185's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

I had the same problem with my wifes car. Read up on the Passlock System. It's an anti-theft system that GM uses. From everythnig I've read, it essentially dissables the car when the system thinks the car is being started by a means other than the factory key.

I did however find instructions on-line on how to bypass the system. I installed the items about 6 months ago and we haven't had anymore trouble from it.

I'll see if I can find them and post a link.
Old December 24th, 2010, 11:36 AM
  #3  
CF Beginner
Thread Starter
 
sharrisbham's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Alabama
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

I would appreciate the link and thank you for responding.
Old December 24th, 2010, 2:43 PM
  #4  
CF Beginner
 
swcole2007's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 1
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

I have a 2004 chevrolet classic that does the same thing. It is a real problem with lots of complaints. Hotrod185, or anyone else, if you could let us know how to fix or bypass this it would be great!

Thank you.
Old December 28th, 2010, 10:45 AM
  #5  
CF Beginner
 
hotrod185's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

http://tubesound.com/2009/04/27/mali...e-passlock-ii/

The attached directions worked for me, but there are a few different variations of how to bypass the system. I recomend to do a quick search for PassLock Disable and do a little reading.

Enjoy
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
highway32south
Impala
0
July 28th, 2014 1:26 PM
REALDALEEL
Tahoe & Suburban
3
September 11th, 2013 11:17 AM
jasuttle
Tahoe & Suburban
1
October 30th, 2009 5:59 PM
Beejay
Impala
2
August 31st, 2008 7:35 PM



Quick Reply: 2004 Malibu security disables car



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 12:55 PM.