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There was also a Malibu classic in the 70's as well as a Silverado classic in the 90's.
It is used often to use up the old body style parts even though a newer body style has been introduced.
The only way to start to car is to give it a boost. Besides the battery needing to be replaced has anyone else heard or experienced this problem before? We are also suddenly having problems with the remote starter. When we try to remote start, the light just flashes and the starter gives up.
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No 1st, 4th or TCC lockup available, Manual 2nd, 3rd and Reverse are only available gears, CEL is on: Transmision is either in limp-home mode or has lost electrical power. If there are lots of error codes in the PCM, check the underhood fuse that powers the transmission, and if it pops again, look for a short in that circuit like an O2 sensor harness touching exhaust. Otherwise, check PCM codes for a particular fault in the transmission causing the PCM to put it in limp-home mode.
EPC (Electronic Pressure Control) solenoid failed. Easy fix in pan. Fix as soon as possible or hard parts will eventually break.Broken spring(accumulator)
Just some things to look at !
The problem that I am experiencing now is with my car is not getting gas. I've had the fuel pump replace three times, and I am still experiencing the same issue. Hope you can advise.
I am a retired GM Electrical Engineer. I own a 2002 Grand Am, and had this problem two years ago. I bought a Shop Manual for my car ($130.00), and worked out a way of bypassing the Passlock II system on my vehicle. After making the modification on my car, I have not had a single instance of No start caused by the Security system.
Last week, as a favor to a friend, I performed the same modification on a 2003 Alero. It took less than an hour. (not counting the time I spent taking photos of my progress) The modification was successful on that vehicle.
Details of the modification are posted on my personal website at:
http://www.bergerweb.net
There are instructions on how to do the modification using two methods. Both methods bypass the security module in the ignition circuit. One bypasses it at the connector to the Body Control Module, which is under the glove box. The other does the bypass near the ignition switch, which can be reached by removing the radio.
The Malibu, Grand Am, and Alero all used the same security system in certain models, and the bypass method works for all of them. Please post back if you find the instructions useful.
Richard Berger
I have 2005 and 2006 Malibus, and have no such problem, but I did take a look at your site... Wow, what a treasure!... I've got to explore the stuff there, later -- seems very instructive no matter what model I have...
Thank you for sharing your experience in such a thorough way!
Thanks for the compliment. I doubt if the instructions on my site will help you, as your vehicles have (I think) a newer system, which uses a key with an embedded chip, and is considerably more reliable than the Passlock II system. (My 2007 Cobolt has the new system). You can tell because the keys with the embedded chip have a "+" stamped on them right below the plastic handle. There is, however a way to keep from spending $35.00 per key for replacement keys. When you lose one of your keys, take the other one and go to a hardware store and have two common duplicates made, at $1.50 each. Then take your remaining key with the chip in it, open up the shroud that is around your ignition switch, and tape the transponder key inside the shroud. You will then be able to use ordinary keys to operate your car. The key with the embedded chip needs only to be close enough to the ignition switch so the vehicle can receive it's signal.
Docl B.
I know you posted this a while ago. I have the exact same car and the exact same issues and every time i take it in the car won't do anything so I look like im making it up. Did you ever figure out what was wrong with it?
my problem was that my car's battery got discharge problem some time once a month. i just check the pattern and found that there i used to remove my car keys when my transimmission stick is on Drive "D" (i.e my ignition switch) was faulty.
I had the battery checked before, and the meter showed it didn't need to be replaced...but someone at the GM dealership recommended the battery change...instead of paying through the nose for diagnosis, I went with an independent mechanic and replaced the battery (it was 5 years old.)
That did the trick. No problems starting since.
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Were you planning on taking the vehicle to the dealership to be looked at? Please keep me posted when the issue has been taken care of.
Thank you,
Caron, GM Customer Service
Thanks!
I would recommend having the dealership involved Technical Assistance. I would also like to set up a case with GM Customer Assistance. In order to start the process I will need your complete contact information (including full name, mailing address and phone number), VIN, current mileage and the involved dealership sent to me in an email. Also, could you please provide a brief description of the problems you are experiencing?
Thank you,
Caron, GM Customer Service
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P1665 GM EVAP Vent Valve Solenoid Control Circuit
P1676 GM EVAP Canister Purge Solenoid Control CKT
as a note, this vehicle has a bad battery. I plan on replacing it tonight. Not sure if that could possibly be related.
I've got two o2 sensor codes which I've had forever. I've now got the two top codes related to the evap.
car won't start unless i spray some sort of flammable spray into the air system. Then it runs just fine. I don't know where to start. I've hear an ignition system is a common cause of this which would suck because I just replaced the ignition lock cylinder. should have replaced the whole thing. LOL.
I've also heard that if the EVAP is having problems it can blow gaskets, foul plugs etc. It also says something about vacuum leaks but I would think the car would show that when running. It runs fine. Just won't start without spray. And I wouldn't think the ignition would be this either but I obviously don't know much.
If you get no pressure at all, you will want to start by going to the fuel pump relay and finding that lead that supplies power to the fuel pump itself.....send power to that wire and listen for the fuel pump to kick on, you can also see it on the fuel pressure gauge....if you get nothing then put it all back together and have someone beat on the tank with a rubber mallet or just straight hammer will you try and crank it and if you get it running that your for sure in the market for a fuel pump.......
I hope this helps
Did you have any luck in resolving this?
I have a Chilton Car manual and the trouble shooter section says that the fuel pump and or fuel filter may need to be replaced. I'm capable of both tasks, but Before I spend a few hundo on parts, i'd like to think that im' buying somethign that will actually solve the problem.
Thanks
Tom
Does anyone think this new ignition recall will be effective regarding the passcode problems?
What troubles were you experiencing with your passcode, sperk? If this is something we can look into further just private message us your VIN and mileage, with a few more details of your concern. Thanks!
Amber N.
GM Customer Care
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