2003 Chevrolet Malibu - Answered Questions & Fixed issues
How do you get off a sway bar if it's got no bolts? it's welded on a demo car.
Are you sure it is the sway bar you are looking at? Sway bars are bent to start with to do their jobs so the left end will be a mirror to the right end. So by 'bent' I'm assuming you mean one side isn't a mirror to the other.
Most sway bars are mounted with 6 bolts. 1 bolt at each end at each hub and two on each U clamp holding the sway bar bushes in place. Sway bars need to flex and bend to do their job so they shouldn't be welded in place.
Could you comment below with photos of the part your looking at and where it is on the vehicle?
On some vehicles you'll need to lower the front sub frame to get the actual sway bar out so it's often a job you can't really do on you drive.
Comment below with more information and I'll try to help you more.
Exhaust manifold crack bolts
Loss of Performance
Since the manifold is an important component of the engine's exhaust system and helps ensure that the engine receives the proper amount of backpressure (the pressure developed by the exhaust system as gasses are evacuated), a cracked manifold can negatively impair engine performance. A crack is, in essence, a vacuum leak and may prevent all of the engine functions from operating correctly..
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Symptoms of Cracked Exhaust Manifold
Where is the drl module located on a 2003 chevy
The resistor is located on the left front bumper support.To access the resistor on Chevrolet and Pontiac models, loosen the left front corner of the plastic wheel well liner where it attaches to the front fascia. Saturn vehicles do not require you to remove the front wheel or wheel well liner.
Starter replacement in 2003 chevy malibu
disconnect negative battery terminal, raise vehicle,remove splash sheild, if equipped. take wires off of solenoid on starter, remove starter mounting bolts, remember not to mix up wires!! --to install--put starter back in vehicle put in bolts,hook up wires, then replace cable back on battery.
Malibu 2003," how do you reset the brain if the sercurity ani-ti theft system light isn't on
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
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4
Operate the system in order to verify the repair.
Did you correct the condition?
System OK
Go to Step 2
2003 malibu alarm won't stop
Well when you replaced the battery did anything else on the key fob work? Often times you have to reprogram the remote in order for it to function properly. Try getting inside the vehicle and manually lock all doors with the driver's side switch. Put the master key in the ignition switch and turn the switch to the run position but do not start it. Now push and hold the lock and unlock buttons at the same time until the locks make noise....may take 10 to 30 seconds. After you have the key fob programmed, see if the alarm will turn off with the remote. Did it work? The only way to totally turn off the alarm is with a GM Tech @ or 3 scan tool and go into body control bidirectional controlling procedures or with a very good aftermarket scanner with good bi-directional functionality.
The alarm works via the body control module on this vehicle and i am thinking it uses the PK2 system and if you do not have a properly coded key or the BCM is loosing memory, then check for any and every blown fuse and replace as needed.to start with.. If the vehicle stays running after starting then the bcm/key is reading correctly.
My 2003 chevy malibu's
First you need to find out what the problem is. Find yourself a major parts dealer in the area you live like AutoZone or something similar. Ask them to but their diagnostics tool on your car and tell you the engine failure codes that it reads. They will do it for free. Come back on Fixya.com and write down all the engine codes they told you that you had. Sometimes they can only tell you the code number. Others on Fixya.com will look it up and let you know what needs to be done. It may be something simple or it could be complex. Hard to say right now. I hope this helps you.
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