20 Most Recent 2008 Chevrolet Malibu LS Questions & Answers

Is the air bag symbol lit on the instrument cluster ? If so your problem is with the clock spring inside the steering column . I suggest you take this to a ASE certified repair shop or the dealer > If you don't know about disabling the air bag system before messing with the cruise control buttons .You can accidentally deploy the air bag in the steering wheel ,an people have been killed messing with what they don't know about . I been fixing vehicles for over thirty years ,an I work for Chevy . I have not seen wires come loose .Those buttons receive voltage from the BCM - body control module , when you use those buttons they input to same BCM . Myself I would hook up tech 2 scan tool an check for those inputs to the BCM .

the remote switch is in parallel with the "normal" controls.Best guess u have a defective headlight relay

Try removing pos Battery terminal 15 mins reset computer. Then try again

If its a 4 cylinder, number 1 is the front most cylinder, on v6 it would be, looking from the front of the car, the first cylinder on your right.

The two most common reasons are low coolant or a sticky thermostat.Low coolant can cause air pockets in the cooling system, and a sticky thermostat could be slow to open and close.

Are you an electronics engineer. Do you have all the test equipment. Can you read wiring schematics. If the answer to any of the above is 'No', you will have a hard time. You can check the 'Balance' knob setting first as you may have all the sound directed to one side. Check the wiring connector on the back, but that is about it. ..

I realize what I say is going to be 5 years old but the dealer has to view your title and vin so they can cut a key.

There are two rods, one has rubber on it. I just replaced the one with rubber on it. Looking at the one rod that was still in place, you can see it mirrors the rod you are going to replace, the placement is just opposite the one that is in there. The rod has a left end that is a square "C" shape, and the right end has a "V" bend right before the end. First position the rod above the seat release cables (if you have them) then position the "V" end near the inside right top of the trunk. Then slide the left "C" end into one of the three slots (I used the bottom slot). Leave it loose so it can rotate with just the tip in the slot. Slide the rod to the right so the "V" is above the spring clip (don't clip it in yet). The right side and the left side of the "V" has to fit into the tabs underneath and inside the top of the trunk. Compare to the left side to see how it fits. Once in place, you can then lower the "V" down to the clip and snap it over the bottom tip of the "V". These steps are easier if the trunk is propped not fully open. I had someone lower the trunk part way while I lay on my back inside the trunk, and I used a small open end wrench to bend the rod slightly to get it to fit into the tabs. The final step is to position the left side of the rod so the torque will hold the lid open. I used a small open end wrench, placed it over the tip in the slot and rotated CW upward until straight part of the rod slid over the hook to hold it in place. This last step had me concerned that I could bend or break the rod, but I went slowly and carefully and was quite happy when it snapped into place and held the lid open.