2005 Chevrolet Malibu - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

Check power at both headlights. Often one goes out and you don't notice till the other goes out. if both have power change the bulbs...if not check the switch and fuses as well as the dimmer switch.

Which way do you turn the peg? Clockwise? Counter clockwise? A direction would help.

Question edited for clarity and typos. Question moved from Television and Video category. Tweakers messing with alarm and immobilizer systems is a nightmare. Only they know what they did. It is a complex system of the chip in the key, the transponder, the ECM, the BCM, the Ignition Module and the antitheft sensors. The best solution is to take it to an auto electrician or an alarm installer and put it back to how it is supposed to be. The only wiring diagram that is accurate and you can follow is the factory service wiring diagram.

The belt is too tight how to take tension off

Question edited for clarity. If the rocker arm was broken, it wouldn't run. The most likely cause is a worn timing chain. https://www.google.com/search?q=2005+chevrolet+malibu+3.5+timing+chain+replacement ..

sounds like you may have a bad fuel level sender problem. as for the check engine light coming on and storing a fault code that is a separate issue.

The cigarette lighter fuse on your 2005 Chevy Malibu Classic is located at the rear end of the car. To access it, pop open the trunk and look for a fuse box on the driver side of the vehicle - it'll be under a carpeted cover. Remove the cover, then the lid of the fuse box, and you will find your lighter fluid in the middle on the bottom row.

It has a fusible link an it is connected at the starter solenoid B+ terminal .

anti theft system light blinks car won't start, crankes but won't start help?

there is a lock which is locates bottom side of head rest.

You got another computer from where ? Was it programmed ? Anti-theft system key's programmed to new computer also ? Oil pressure switch is in the black connector - have seen bad oil pressure switch wick oil through the wire strands into the computer ,also bad coolant temp. sensor do the same thing .

the key lock is stuck, you can bypass it by break the key lock,

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have you done a compression test on all cylinders ? if no then do so ,find the problem cylinder possible valve hanging open thats possible ,that would mean looking under valve cover

owners manual or service manual from auto parts store should tell you how to dis arm alarm system

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

these links will help and its the side pan How To Replace Transmission Shift Solenoid On 2005 Chevy Malibu shift solenoids on 4T60 shift solenoids on 4T60

Bad coolant temp sensor is my main opinion

Have you replace battery, had charging system checked? there is a fan motor resistor assembly that has the speeds. the hi runs directly from car electrical, replace resistor assembly . an auto parts store has them, They may also check your charging system.

Bad shakes. I know of nothing other than suspension / wheel issues that will cause this. Since this is an auction car, try looking up the service history for your VIN number online. That would tell you of significant damage in the car's past. Take the car to a tire store and have the wheels balanced. If the tech's can do this without problem, then the tires and wheels are probably fine, on to suspension. Take the car to a body shop and have them check the frame and suspension components. Checking should be cheap, it is fixing that costs.