Chevy Malibu Won't Start- Faulty Ignition
Does your Chevy Malibu not start when you turn the ignition. Does it SOUND and ACT like it is out of gas, or the fuel pump is bad, or that there is no spark to fire the plugs. Well before you take it to the shop and try to replace one of these items I've got a solution for you, and its FREE!
To date the best solution I have found is presented in this quick video! It has worked every time without fail!
Essentially, this video shows you how to bypass the (VAT) Vehicle Anti-theft system that is actually shutting down fuel to the engine because it is not identifying your key as the right key in the ignition.
For further clarification, the issue we are addressing in this video is the ignition switch, which for this model was a faulty manufacture design. What happens is when you try to start your Chevy Malibu, it tries to turn over, but won't actually start, as if there is not enough fuel getting to the engine.
Most of the time if you allow the vehicle to sit for 20 minutes or a day after failing to start, it will eventually start. This can be problematic if you are in rush to get somewhere. Many times I’ve been stuck sitting in my car in freezing cold weather and 100-degree summer heat trying to get my car to start, until I figured out this simple solution that has allowed me to start my car consistently everyday for over a year and it still works!
There are three ways to deal with this issue. 1) you can cycle your ignition from off to on until the Theft System light turns off. 2) You can connect a bypass switch to your ignition, which requires dismantling your ignition switch, or 3) Use the simple method described on this video.
Chevy Malibu 2002 Recall
Recall Number: 14V400000
Recall Date: 07/03/2014
Component: Electrical System: Ignition
Пікірлер: 107
You are truly a gem, God bless you for sharing, I had already called a tow for my husband, came home, studied KZread awhile, saw your post, I went back across town and with your tip, I started his 2003 Chevy Malibu, Canceled the tow. Happy Dance, and that ain’t easy for a 49 model 🙏🏻 🌹🙏🏻
5 years later and your still saving people money thank you
Wish me luck going to the dealership to get the recall worked on, mechanics will tell you it’s EVERYTHING and look you in the eye and tell you it’s not the ignition. You WILL know if your problem is the SAME as this. This video is a LIFE SAVER.
You saved me from replacing a perfectly fine Fuel Pump. Both a local shop and the chevy dealer wanted to throw parts at it. Great simple fix.
Just had a problem with my 02 malibu. left parking lights on and ran down the battery. Got a jump from a co worker but car would not start.Was getting fuel and spark. Apparently when the electrical system is drained it activates the anti theft. Did some searching on you tube and found out to leave ignition in on position for about 20 minutes or so the system will reset. Turn key to off then try starting. Worked for me!
@ronaldthomas4193
Жыл бұрын
Hey I’m having the same problem with my 2001 Malibu I ran down the battery and tryed to jump start it but it still wouldn’t crank what should I do
@__NJ__
Жыл бұрын
@@ronaldthomas4193 what did u end up doing Bru jus had the same problem
@ronaldthomas4193
Жыл бұрын
@@__NJ__ reset the auto theft and replaced battery terminals and battery
@__NJ__
Жыл бұрын
@@ronaldthomas4193 and that worked n let ur car turnover?
@shastina5493
5 ай бұрын
In my 03 Bu I am tired of replacing batteries, coils, gasket seals, etc. The recall on ignition swith, all Chevy dealership did was fill in my key holder so its not elongated. They said that would take care of the issue! Never made sense to me. Only 99k original miles on it in 2024 and I'm done!
You are incredible. Ours is a 2005 Chevy Malibu. You saved us without taking 20 minutes to explain a 3:47 minute problem.
Same thing happened to me on my 2000 base model Malibu. Thanks for sharing about the "turning the key(but NOT to the Start position) eight times to reset! I called AAA towing thinking my car was conked out and when the truck arrived the driver said to try again AND it started right up! I have also had issues with the "Theft" light coming on when driving(no shutdown happening) and sometimes when starting up "almost All of" the instrument panel dash lights staying on for several minutes while driving. I did receive the recall post card and they just glued a little piece of plastic into the original key keyhole.
Dude, thank you so much. We replaced the fuel pump and it would not start until I tried this...so relieved.
@ViewProof
6 жыл бұрын
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You just saved my life thank you so much
Thank you for this video I've been working on my car for a week and I just found this video thank you oh, and didn't the damn thing start up
Thank man you just saved me I almost had to call off work and thought I was gonna have to spend money on a starter or something. This was so clutch
@ViewProof
6 жыл бұрын
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Dude your the bomb...I thought I was screwed....worked just like you said.... thanks a million
Was going to be replacing my fuel pump today. Checking this first.
@sean-mv8fz
3 жыл бұрын
Any updates?
@ronmoore6598
3 жыл бұрын
@@sean-mv8fz Yeah, fuel pump good, injector pulse good, spark good, took the valve cover off and timing chain is loose. I'm going to check my valve timing next. Not sure if this car is worth the trouble of replacing the timing chain.
There’s another problem these cars have that I faced today looking at this video is that the gearshifters locketloves to bind the ignition and prevent the car from going into OFF properly. There’s an insert at the back bottom portion of your lock cylinder that is to prevent your car from slipping out of gear when off is also the reason why my car or maybe other cars won’t properly turn off or get their keys stuck in the ignition. After fumbling with it for 20 minutes deciding to leave it unplugged and the car works fine now and even goes in and out of gear properly
Thanks for showing me how to turn on a car
Is video help me very well my 2007 Chevy Malibu by bypassing the security thank you very much for help repairing my Chevy
@ViewProof
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching! Glad you found it helpful.
@dfpolitowski2
4 жыл бұрын
I just bought a 2007 malibu 3.5 v6 and it won't start this morning, starts then shuts off, does the dampness have anything to do with it? And, yesterday evening, the low gas light went on for a moment even though its a full tank, 10 mins later it died at a stop sign. Started right back up and went home no problem. Today it won't stay started. I hear the pump noise intermittent. 37,000 miles on car
Thank you for this video it is most appreciated . This works like a charm.
thanks I am having the same problem now and it works thanks for my 12 Chevy Malibu
Its the ignition lock out due to the PASSLOCK II system .. The sensor in the lock cylinder goes bad .. A garage did the fuel pump on my car .. Big rip off .. $800 .. The manual tells you how to start it but until you replace the sensor you'll have to repeat the process all the time .. Getting a new key can solve the issue for the most part .. I used my second key after the first key started not working and it starts 95% of the time .. Get a new key made from your unused key fob if you have one to make sure the key isn't worn down from use
You just saved me hundreds!!!! Thank you!!!!!!
@ViewProof
6 жыл бұрын
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The ignition problems were known by GM from day one and they don't give a damn!
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU SO MUCH! 2001 same prob did what you said on off on off 8 times this works! SHES ALIVE SHES ALIVE
@ViewProof
6 жыл бұрын
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Learning should the hole switch be changed
My battery was bad and it's okay still..alternator is ok..rough noise trying to start..maybe starter?
I got 2002 Chevy Malibu I did turn the key to on position on and off for 10 times 😩 the gas gauge went up and down every time and I have 1/2 tank of gas Then after that I thought it got reset the anti theft alarm got reset NO ! When I try to start only cranks and doesn’t start sounds like the ie no gas going to the inyectores I may need to replace the torque converter clutch circuit ( could be stuck on ?)there is electricity going to my fuse breakers under the hood 😖☹️
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So a bad ignition switch can cause this ok so how do you kno if it's not the fuel pump or anything like that because I got a new battery but for my car to start I have to press down on the gas for it to start
@alvizo0311
4 жыл бұрын
Hosea Robinson anti theft system light
THIS WORKS! I love you, man.
@ViewProof
6 жыл бұрын
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Just used this on mine and it worked, thanks
@ViewProof
8 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear it worked, it can be frustrating at first.
That is my case, I wanted to even replace the spark plugs, my car dashboard reads anti security theft on light.
there has been 77 deaths related to faulty ignition switch, they sent a post card saying they will replace a ring. tell them you want new ignition switch
@JoeyDNetsfan
4 жыл бұрын
Ive read many reports onine where people saying they replaced the ignition switch up to FOUR times and still the problem happenned. I dont have the car myself, this is just what ive read
I have a 99 Malibu and when you turn the key off it won't go all the way back and the instrument cluster lights stay on and I don't know what that might be?
@carlosvasquez-um9qq
3 жыл бұрын
Faulty ignition switch. You can buy new or find one at the junk yard.
What if your rpms are moving sparaticly
the only recall for the ignition that I got was that they put something in the key so it would not put the car in the off position.
These cars are great for traveling ... But are a big headache mines would break seem like monthly
This only work for me one time I feel so jilted I bought this car off of a guy in January
I have a 2003 malibu and it stop cranking. I changed fuel pump,battery and it still wouldn't start.then about 2 days later i try it and it ran fine that day then when i got back home that day it won't start anymore just spins over....can. Somebody help me please
Is your fuel pump relay in the trunk on that car ?
worked for a 2006 chevy malibu Ls
Why does my 03 Malibu keep not wanting to start it makes the chk chk chk sound when you turn the key but take a few seconds to start
Mine quit and stalled when I was driving, would this be a ignition problem as well? Why people just liking and ain’t helping
@raymayo7044
4 жыл бұрын
Same thjng happened to me im going to Chevrolet because my 2005 ignition had a recall
@antoniomcfarlane9304
4 жыл бұрын
Have you changed the oil and the coolant, that our a faulty connection to the fuel pump and/or the pump fuse [trunk] could be faulty as well
@raymayo7044
4 жыл бұрын
Jamez car was dirt its just sitting in my driveway spent more on it than its worth
how do you go about getting the recall serviced? This is happening on my 2005 Malibu.
@deadspacegrave2219
4 жыл бұрын
You can call a local dealership and tell them you have a manufacturer's recall . They will ask you for either the recall number or your VIN number. Then you schedule a time and day to bring it to them. Any recall repair is FREE OF CHARGE. You are not obligated to pay anything .
@WPGinterceptor460Interceptor
2 жыл бұрын
@@deadspacegrave2219 whats the recall for?/ ignition?
Yep it worked..thanks a bunch!!!🙏🙏👍🙌🙌🙌
Okay but I can hear the fuel pump going
I appreciate the tips, but realize what this shows. This is truly a safety issue. People should not have to wait or cycle anything to start their cars? What if the car needs to be moved immediately? Weather dangers, or imminent threat of physical harm from a predator? Say you have your kids in there, and you can't go? Not good and GM needs to be held accountable.
@mr_green33
7 жыл бұрын
chickenfarm09 right
@ViewProof
6 жыл бұрын
We definitely advise contacting Chevy in order to issue an official safety complaint about the exact issues you've mentioned and more. This tip is used to help people who might be stranded somewhere and not know how to get their car started.
@hotboxit1
4 жыл бұрын
That's why I got my handy dandy desert eagle at least I know that won't fail me
Where is the starter located in this car? Ty
I have an 2000 chevy Malibu and the car died I tried jumping it also my my fuel gauge was working now all of a sudden its not now I'm hearing there's no power going to my fuel pump its kinda weird cause it was just working... Could something have shorten out? I do not have the original key? What could this be
@banarrimatthewsakamroaklan6203
6 жыл бұрын
Sierra QuietStorms i think so but, you might wonna tighten your battery and start the engine and there you go
this just happen to me and remove the battery post + and then put back and she started right up.
I been doing that it still wouldn't turn over I had to get a tow
This is happening to me right now. I have a 2005 Chevy Classic 4 cylinder. I need to get the recall ignition changed but the dealer says since I don't have the original key to the car, they can't do it. I purchased the car from someone in 2017. The car runs very good accept when this ignition problem happens. The mechanic I took the car to has taken apart the wires to the car alarm system and the automatic engine start and now the alarm system and automatic locks are not working.
What if it's not the problem? In 2004 Malibu Maxx, it is just ridiculous. If the gas pump works its should start on, but it doesn't mine it does work but don't turn on what should I do🤔?
thanks for the video i hope this works
You saved me, thanks a loooooot
my car has a problem with this but my car lights and gas needle won't come up unless the car has been running then it cuts on or if it's been in the sun. I've changed the fuel filter and we checked the pump and it shut gas through the line no problem. my car wil sputter and it still won't crank even cycling it won't work..I think my security light could be on or have something to do with resting it.
So, is that the reason they sent the recall to the Chevy Malibu drivers? So that they could fix the ignition problem?
@chickenfarm09
8 жыл бұрын
Not on these cars. The ignition recall only fixes your keys! They put an insert in the key, so it goes from a slot to a single hole.
My Malibu needs new keys AND apparently has a faulty fuel pump. If I had to call a locksmith for a new set of keys, would this still work?
just worked for me. thank you
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64 is for a/c
I've tried to do that but still don't work my thef light won't even blink it just stays on what's the problem
@xadam2dudex
3 жыл бұрын
Your PASSLOCK II system doesn't recognize the key .. Do you have a second key / fob ? If you do try using that key the sensor might recognize it .. Have a key made at Wal-Mart or any key place make sure the key is not worn down and use that key .. Go thru the relearning procedure in the manual .. If you want you can try cleaning out the lock cylinder with some electrical contact cleaner spray or graphite .. Debris might have built up and is keeping the sensor from recognizing your key ..
@millyrock4627
Жыл бұрын
Same issue have you found a solution?
What about a 97 does it need to be replaced
Did not work for my malibu
I own a Malibu 2003 n Believe this IS My car's Problem. Can I still get Information about Recall???
I have a 2003 chevy Malibu v6 I replace the fuel pump and pressure reurgator and it still doesn't run
New fuel pump and new battery, still won't start even following this tip. Any ideas?
05’s?
I'm having the same problem with a 2015 Malibu when I attempt to crank the car it wont crank
Does anybody ever wonder why GM was never made to recall these cars for this issue? I've had mine replaced at the dealer 2 times now. If you count the switch that came in the car from the factory, I'm on my third complete ignition switch. Costs around $800 each time. Where's my recall and my bailout? By the way, there never was an actual ignition switch recall for these cars. The recall fix is what amounts to installing a plastic insert within your key, adding a page to your owner manual, and giving you two small metal rings on which to hang your remote fob, and keys. The actual ignition switch is never touched or deemed bad. GM is so deceitful.
@NollaGirl504
7 жыл бұрын
chickenfarm09 They are deceitful. My 2001 Chev Malibu is doing this too and they put the plastic ring and metal ring on my key as a fix. Recently I was on the Interstate with my baby in the car and the car cut off while driving do to this issue. I almost wrecked. Ny husband called to report this and they said they did what they were willing to do. People can die because of this.
@chickenfarm09
7 жыл бұрын
NollaGirl504 Be sure to file a complaint on NHTSA (national highway traffic safety association). The more complaints they receive the better!
@delano62
6 жыл бұрын
The key thing is all they did for me too. Still have the issue.
No help at all
I got a 99 Malibu.. my theft light is always on even when It was running, but it was a solid light , it never blinked ..now my car not starting .. tried resetting it,and still doing the same thing , any ideas anyone?
@ngoiloi9174
4 жыл бұрын
I have the same issue as yours now. No cranking at all. How did you fix it. Thank you
You should just get to the point.... Lotta hot air... annoying.
Aaah the chevy malibu the choice for beta males and single women with 3 kids and r managers at mcdonalds lol
this just happen to me and remove the battery post + and then put back and she started right up.