20 Most Recent 2014 Chevrolet Malibu Questions & Answers

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Problems like this are hard to diagnose because they are intermittent. You need a good auto electrician with a $5,000 scan tool computer. They check all the modules, sensors and the ECM and run two way data. The can also take the vehicle for a run and record what happens when it cuts out. The most likely suspect is the Body Control Module and the model has a history of issues. https://www.google.com/search?q=2014+Chevy+Malibu+Eco+BCM+issues ..

filter and a pump are in fuel tank

GM doesn't use a fuel pump inertia switch (trips after a 3G collision) for the fuel pump, it is done through the oil pressure switch.

Start and reinstall the device.

Your owners manual says 110 ft lbs

It is called an internal mode switch, inside the transmission.

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.

Hello Liz.
I went over your question and looked for a common problem for them both.
There are two different problems according to diagrams.
First, the cigarette lighter. Most times I see this problem it is in the lighter socket or the lighter shorting out.
One 20 amp fuse supplies power to cigarette lighters and power outlets. There is a separate fuse for the rear power outlet if it has one.
Look for any foreign materials inside each of the outlet sockets. If the lighter is used I would suspect it is the most likely suspect.
This is a diagram for the lighter circuit.


Next is the instrument panel. Make sure your panel dimmer is turned all the way up.(OK, you probably checked this already, but I need to cover all of it).
There are several bulbs in the circuit. If only the dash light bulbs (there are 4 of them) are out you may need to pull the instrument panel to access the problem.
If all dash lights are out the fuse for it may be burned as well and you will have to trace the short in the circuit.

There is also a bulletin regarding panel dimming. I also have added it to here.

TECHNICAL
Subject:
Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Backlighting Inoperative During Daylight Hours (Reprogram BCM) Models:
2004-2006 Chevrolet Malibu, Malibu Maxx
2005-2006 Chevrolet Cobalt
2006 Chevrolet HHR
2005-2006 Pontiac G6, Pursuit (Canada Only)
2006 Pontiac Solstice
2007 Saturn Sky Built Prior to VIN Breakpoint 7Y102344 Supercede:
This bulletin is being revised to add a statement that backlighting is only active during daylight hours with headlamps manually turned on. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 06-08-49-016A (Section 08 - Body & Accessories).
Condition
Some customers may comment that the backlighting on the IPC does not illuminate in the daylight hours with headlamps manually turned on. They may further state that the backlighting does function at night, but not in the day time.
Cause
On these vehicles, backlighting for the IPC is not enabled unless the vehicle's lighting photocell determines that there is a nighttime ambient condition. Backlighting is not controlled through the use of the park lamp or headlamp switch. The conditions under which the photocell activates the backlighting may not satisfy each particular customer's personal expectations, or the customer may simply prefer to have the backlighting always illuminated on the IPC when headlamps are manually turned on.
Correction
Module reprogramming must be done using the Pass-Thru method. Select "Instrument Panel (Backlight Dimming Fix ONLY)" from the Supported Controllers list.
For customers who wish to have the IPC backlighting illuminated, a new service calibration is now available that will activate the backlighting to full intensity during daytime hours with headlamps manually turned on. Reprogram the BCM using SPS. The new calibrations are currently available on TIS2WEB.

Tracing what used to be simple electrical problems in todays vehicles has become not so simple anymore. If you need more help with this, please ask me here in comments.
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KL

if all that is good then the only other two things it can be is a intake gasket or a head gasket

Most cars can be opened using a long steel wire. Watch video for details

My 15 amp fuse keep blowing soon I tried to start my car I replaced my fuel pump in my ecm replaced what do y'all think it is

You need to partially drain the cooling system. THe thermostat housing is located on the driver side of the engine block above the transmission bell-housing. Just follow the big radiator hose on the driver side and it will lead you to the housing.THere are the radiator hose,two heater hoses, and another hose leading to the surge tank that you will need to remove from the housing. 3 bolts secure the housing to the block- remove these bolts and remove the housing. You can now remove and replace the thermostat and install a new gasket- i would recommend coating the gasket in SIL-Glyde or Vaseline. Torque the bolts to 89inlb, re connect the hoses. Refill cooling system with antifreeze and burp all the air out.

The ignition switch itself or the shift interlock cable binded.This cable is part of the gear lock it location is at the gear selector connecting to the ignion switch function try lubrication the cable at the shifter use a oil spray from a can.this happens when someone spill coffee or soda