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03 malibu quit while on hwy. Theft light on constant, tried to relearn keys no help. Removed air filter added fuel started and ran until it used up the fuel. Originally thought anti theft but now leaning towards fuel relay or pump...any thoughts..oh yeah full tank of fuel...67,000 miles bought from older couple who didn't drive it much..car is mint

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You are correct twice. The antitheft is failing and turning off the fuel injectors. Go to this link for help. This is a classic GM problem and totally 100% related to the antitheft.

http://vatspasslockpasskeysecurityhelp.yolasite.com/

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Feb 12, 2009

SOURCE: Chevy Tahoe 2004 Anti Theft Device has been activated.

leave the key on for about 5 to10 min then try to start. Are reset to computer by leaving the key on for 10 min and try to start the vehical.Do this procese 3 time then it shold reset

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on May 29, 2009

SOURCE: anti theft system needs reset/relearn procedure

Have the computer re-flashed

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jun 01, 2009

SOURCE: 2003 chevy malibu won't start and seems to be with the fuel pump

Try this I got it from the emission wiz
Put your key in turn it on dont start wait 10 mins remove key wait 10 seconds repeat this a total of 3 times. If that dont work try a different key do the same thing. This relearns your key to the ignition it started with Gm cars and trucks from 1999 to to 2006. It is a big problem but there is no recall that I know of. If that dont work a dealer needs to probably replace and reprogram your ignition switch and keys

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Aug 07, 2010

SOURCE: When anti theft light is blinking the car wont

On a 2003 Chevy Maibu the theft system light comes on and blinks when the system is triggered. The car will not start and the fuel pump cuts out. You must turn key to on and have all doors closed. Keep the key to on for 10 mins til theft light turns solid and then disappears. Then turn key to start and it should fire up.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Sep 11, 2010

SOURCE: anti theft light

to reset theft system--turn key to on, leave for about 15 minutes. after 15 min. turn key off, wait 15 seconds. then try to start car. to bypass anti theft system-- all gms===go to site- newrockies.ca/vatsbypass.

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