2004-2007 Chevy Malibu ignition switch replacement

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This video shows you how to get to the ignition switch assembly if you need to replace the tumbler cylinder, the ignition electrical switch, or the passkey transponder sensor.
**VERY IMPORTANT**
Two important things that I did not mention in the video:
1- DISCONNECT THE BATTERY.
I had the battery completely disconnected, both terminals, during this entire process.
2- THE 3 SCREWS THAT HOLD THE SWITCH TO THE MOUNTING BRACKET.
once you get the ignition assembly removed from the dash, there are 3 screws that hold the switch to the bracket. These screws have some type of "thread locker" on the threads to keep them from vibrating loose. This makes them difficult to remove. When you remove these screws, back them out until you feel the resistance of the thread locker. Then turn the screw back in about a half turn and then start backing it out again until you feel the resistance again. Keep turning the screws out and in as you remove them until they come all the way out.

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  • @Somebodysneighbour
    @Somebodysneighbour4 жыл бұрын

    Oh thank god i had no idea how to get that first wire out. I was trying to do it at the junk yard and of coarse they dont have keys i never would have got it out.

  • @joeybelton5578
    @joeybelton5578Ай бұрын

    This might help if you show how to get the switch out and the covers

  • @Bevans_slow_stang
    @Bevans_slow_stang Жыл бұрын

    I finally got the cable into the ignition switch. Once put the cylinder inside my key gets stuck again. It only gets stuck when I insert that cable.

  • @adrianv8225
    @adrianv82253 жыл бұрын

    Im working on a 2008 non classic .i tried to reach that third ignition switch screw but failed.im going to try to remove the radio,cluster and unbolt the dash now.

  • @mysterholmes345
    @mysterholmes3453 ай бұрын

    Thank you.

  • @brendamccauley1707
    @brendamccauley17072 жыл бұрын

    What if the key won't turn to tye on position? Please help

  • @dave2574
    @dave25748 ай бұрын

    How can you remove the lock cylinder, if the key wont turn? My key won't after towing on a tow dolly that wont pivot. I think it broke the steering wheel lock.

  • @coltanpalmer8716
    @coltanpalmer87162 жыл бұрын

    Thanks buddy

  • @johnbrooks2122
    @johnbrooks2122 Жыл бұрын

    I lost my key if I get another whole ignition switch will I have to program it to my computer????

  • @anthonyjimenez5870
    @anthonyjimenez5870 Жыл бұрын

    You need to reprogram the new key? How do you do that

  • @chasetuttle2121
    @chasetuttle21213 жыл бұрын

    Yikes, had half the key break off into the cylinder. Car will still start using the other half of the key but its annoying and beeps whenever I have the door open. Sucks to hear its such a pain to get to but thanks for the advice!

  • @dougranshaw1891

    @dougranshaw1891

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you great job

  • @LandLPicking
    @LandLPicking2 жыл бұрын

    What was your ignition doing ? My dash lights and tails stopped working on my 07 and someone told me it was the piece that goes on the key switch . I need help please

  • @jeffknickerbocker4808
    @jeffknickerbocker480811 ай бұрын

    Confirmed that this does apply to 04 Malibu. Watch the whole video before starting to take things apart, as the info about 3 different screws is pertinent.

  • @kimlarso

    @kimlarso

    7 ай бұрын

    Could a bad ignition switch cause the car to shut down while driving? Ty

  • @RafaelRodriguez-ph3vi
    @RafaelRodriguez-ph3vi11 ай бұрын

    Thanks

  • @rhiannonreese8478
    @rhiannonreese84783 жыл бұрын

    How do you do this when can't get ignition to go into the on position?

  • @corallopez9750

    @corallopez9750

    2 жыл бұрын

    Did you solved It? I have the same problem and cant get it out

  • @alleneverson5332
    @alleneverson53324 жыл бұрын

    How to change the antifreeze

  • @MarcoGonzalez-pv1dz
    @MarcoGonzalez-pv1dz4 жыл бұрын

    But how did you now that it was your switch

  • @WestGAGuy

    @WestGAGuy

    4 жыл бұрын

    Turns out it wasn't the problem in my case. Therefore, I can't help with the trouble shooting, sorry.

  • @dustinthomas2791

    @dustinthomas2791

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@WestGAGuy what was your issue? I'm having a parasitic draw somewhere and thought maybe it my ignition switch might be shot as when it doesnt click over it turns the radio on even with the door open and the keys out.

  • @ylmbonez

    @ylmbonez

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@dustinthomas2791 we all havin electric problems with our 07s🥲

  • @frankbartok4872

    @frankbartok4872

    Жыл бұрын

    I'm about to perform the repair myself. Some symptoms were there was an error message coming up by where the mileage is at in the dash, no crank no start, where the radio is at it was reading a power steering failure, if you do get it started there is no acceleration when it is idling, and the check engine light disappeared. After I put the switch in I will reply again

  • @B-in-Norva
    @B-in-Norva Жыл бұрын

    Shows how to replace tumbler, BUT NOT THE SWITCH.

  • @boundsgeorge
    @boundsgeorgeАй бұрын

    Other than crapy cam on work its a good video ! Lol .

  • @frankbartok4872
    @frankbartok4872 Жыл бұрын

    The video was helpful but there was too much pausing while he was talking, and I think he should have mentioned the reason why he was replacing the ignition switch along with the signs and symptoms for needing the replacement, and if it requires reprogramming after you install the new ignition switch. Plus there was a lot of unnecessary talking about two different types of screws that you will encounter when replacing the ignition switch. That kind of stuff is self-explanatory in my opinion.

  • @jasonl.guidry5826

    @jasonl.guidry5826

    3 ай бұрын

    He's just a DIY guy sharing what he did to replace a part. It's not a tutorial

  • @jadams73
    @jadams733 ай бұрын

    I was hoping to see how the cover/indicator comes off. I didn’t want to break it. You told everything but that. Too much repetition. I get it after the second time you say something. No need to repeat yourself so much.

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