jschwerr0016

I have a 2005 Chevy Malibu - the autostart feature stopped working. The lights still blink like they normally do when it works, but the engine doesnt even attempt to turn over. I know its not the key FOB since the unlock/trunk functions still work on that. Is there any other options than a bad starter that I could try to fix this?

Big Pappa

Your hood pin is broken... I was a autostart installer. And thats a sign that the hood switch is grounded telling the autostart the hood is open

Last time you closed the hood it probably broke or bent.

For now you can take the wire off the switch and tape the end and wire tie it out of the way till you get a new switch

Big Pappa

Dont just leave it broken cause you could seriously hurt someone if the car starts and the mechanic is under the hood.

Big Pappa

Any luck?

jschwerr0016

I haven't tested this yet....I think I need to bring it in somewhere or get a guy friend who is good with cars to figure it out as I am pretty clueless when it comes to cars. Was goign to go into Chevy dealer tonight to find out the cost for new hood switch and install

jschwerr0016

Do you know location of the hood pin/switch? Would it be right in the front/middle or more by the hinges?

Big Pappa

I have one at home some wheres ill find it and take a pic of whag it looks like. It should be close to the front in behind the headlight area, either on where the hood meets the fender, or on the rad mount

jschwerr0016

Awesome, thank you!

Big Pappa

Its not mine i never got a chance to go look but heres what they normally look like:



Now it will be vertical not horizontal, and the black plunger is usually what breaks off grounding out the pin at the bottom.

It might be silver or grey too

Big Pappa

Oh and hey no problem, i gotta install my old one into my truck