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you would need to jack up the vehicle to get under it , on the side of transaxel is a plug . Remove plug , if fluid trickles out , it's full . your best bet , take it to jiffy lube or someother quick lube place . The oil level control plug (65) is located on the torque converter side of the transmission. Action Value(s) Yes No 1 Start the engine and allow the engine to idle until the transmission fluid temperature has reached the value specified. Depress the brake pedal and move the shift lever through the gear ranges, pausing a few seconds in each range. Return the shift lever to the PARK range. Notice: Refer to Transmission Fluid Vent Cap Removal Notice in the Preface section. Remove the fluid vent cap (only 2004 Z body Malibu models). Raise the vehicle on a hoist. The vehicle must be level, with the engine running and the shift lever in the PARK range. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information. Caution: The engine must be running when the transmission fluid fill plug is removed, or excessive fluid loss will occur. Transmission fluid may be hot. Since the actual fluid level is unknown, stand clear when removing the fill plug. Have a container ready to capture any lost fluid. Do not turn the engine off with the fill plug removed, as you can be injured by hot transmission fluid being expelled out of the oil fill opening. Remove the transmission oil level control plug (65). See drawing above.

Did you have it checked for code's ? The PCM / ECM supply's Battery voltage to control ( energize ) the fuel pump relay . Using a voltmeter you can check for B+ voltage at pin 85 or 86 ,which ever one comes from the engine computer ,the other goes to ground . This is provided the anti-theft system light isn't lit . Watch this video on testing at the fuel pump relay GM vehicle's GM Fuel Pump Relay Testing

The relay isn't being energized (turned on ) That's why there is no power to the fuse's . Probably the switch is bad , but without testing that would be a guess . Have someone switch the headlamps from high to low , do you feel the relay click on ? Does the car have auto light's ? do they work ? Do you know what a wiring diagram is ? How to read one ? Use a volt meter to test electric circuits ? Free wiring diagrams here http://www.bbbind.com/free-tsb Enter vehicle info. year , make , model an engine . Under system click on lighting , then under subsystem click headlamp's . You should see battery voltage at two of the relay pin's , If you look on the bottom of the relay you should see four set's of numbers 30 ,87 & 85 , 86 . If you jumped pin 30 & 87 together with a piece of wire the light's should work . Jump where the relay plugs into the fuse / relay box , not the pin's on the relay . The switch isn't giving ground anymore , this would energize the relay turning on the low beams . Check out the wiring diagram , hope these makes sense .

Are you wanting to remove the A/C compressor? If so, they do make a kit that has a idler pulley that replaces the compressor.

When you first turn on the key the security light doesn't come on ? Is this what your saying ? You don't reset anything , you look at factory service repair manual for diagnostic steps to take to find the problem . And if you don't have factory service repair manual info. you take it to someone you does . Dealer . Security Indicator Inoperative Step Action Yes No Schematic Reference: Theft Deterrent System Schematics Connector End View Reference: Theft Deterrent System Connector End Views 1 Did you perform A Diagnostic System Check-Theft Deterrent? YES - Go to Step 2 NO - Go to Diagnostic System Check - Theft Deterrent 2 Observe the instrument cluster. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position. Does the SECURITY indicator illuminate during the bulb-check? YES - System OK NO - Go to Step 3 3 Replace the instrument cluster. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console. Did you complete the repair? Go to Step 4 -- 4 Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? System OK Go to Step 2

what do I try next? You take your vehicle to a qualified repair shop. You have no idea of the complexity of the electronic's on your vehicle . Disconnecting battery cables an touching them is not the answer . Having a qualified professional with proper diagnostic tools checking computer system's is . One bad module on the GMLAN serial data network is all it takes for a no start . You have no idea what happens when you turn the key to start your vehicle. Circuit Description For ignition switch power modes refer to Body Control System Description and Operation. Once the ignition is placed in the Run/Crank position, the control circuit of the Run/Crank relay is grounded by the body control module (BCM). With the Run/Crank relay switch closed, battery positive voltage flows through it and on to the park/neutral position (PNP) switch. With the PNP switch in either the Park or Neutral position, battery positive voltage will flow to the starter relay coil supply voltage input terminal of the engine control module (ECM) and the coil side of the starter relay. Placing the ignition in the START position sends a message to the engine control module ECM requesting engine start. If the ECM has determined that the transmission is in Park or Neutral and theft is not active, it will ground the control circuit of the starter relay. Battery positive voltage will then flow through the switch side of the starter relay to the S terminal of the starter solenoid, cranking the engine. Also with power steering warning on ,DTC'S are stored in the control module for the electric power steering an or the BCM - body control module . I have seen bad power steering control modules short out the data bus (network) . Do yourself a favor an take it to a qualified repair shop.

In the intake manifold.

I believe you have the electric power assisted version of power steering, so there is no reservoir. check your car be affected there has been a recall 2004 Chevrolet Malibu Recalls Cars com

Locate the brake cable along the frame near the rear wheels. You'll find the adjustment there.

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Yes you can't drive it with the seat out. The air bag light will stay on and the air bags will be inoperative. Once you reinstall the seat everything should go back to normal.

1,2,3,4,5,6 From back left to right cylinders are 1,3,5 and from front left to right 2,4,6

Leave the cap off of the surge tank and let the car run till the thermostat opens a few times to allow the air to escape. Then, put the cap back on the surge tank before shutting the car off.

Did you take it to a qualified repair shop an have it diagnosed ?

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that engine has about 6 freeze plugs. Which one is leaking?

One of them the PCM - engine computer gives power too- first when key turned on , two second prim ,then when engine is cranking , PCM has to see a signal from the crank sensor . Applying power where it shouldn't be can fry the PCM . GM Fuel Pump Relay Testing

impossible unless you know how to hack into the computer and rewrite the software

My info says you have to drop the gas tank to replace fuel pump.