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3rd brake light works upon cold start, but after a few minutes goes out. I have a 2008 Malibu.

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Get the help from the factory repair manual and you can fix the problem your self go to the given link to get the manual i had already tried this link and they provide is very helpful http://toolsnyou.com/

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Nov 10, 2008

SOURCE: my 1999 malibu screeches loud .

Is this screeching like a sqealing? It will be a belt problem, the belt is slipping on the pulley system you may be able to adjust tension or spray on some belt dressing but will most likely need to change the belt hope this helps you,good luck

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on May 07, 2009

SOURCE: brakes lights don't work, only 3rd brake light does.

If your third brake light is working, then we know it is not the brake switch. Get a test light and check to see if you have power at the light socket. If power is present possible bad ground. If no power, check connections inside of the trunk. Also choose a spot just behind the back seat to be sure that power is on the brake light wire, this will check for possible break along wire.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on May 27, 2009

SOURCE: emergency brake light comes on while driving

The wire that connects to emergency brake is loose, and grounding out. It probably just needs to be tightened up.

Kiri105

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  • Posted on Apr 11, 2010

SOURCE: no brake lights but 3rd light works all fuses are good

It's still worth checking/ replacing the two rear bulbs ,, Because the 3rd brake bulb is usuall a different type of bulb compared to the two lamps in the rear panel . different life span and less prone to oherheating and shortening life span ob bulb. Good Luck

Ralph Cronenberg

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  • Posted on Sep 18, 2010

SOURCE: the brake light in my 2008 cheverolet malibu stays

you have to replace the Brake switch located on the Brake pedel

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