20 Most Recent 2004 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx - Page 8 Questions & Answers

You may have activated some sort of a security system which disabled your ignition. It prevents cars from being tampered with and stolen, and are often activated when batteries die and are hooked back up. Try cycling the key in the drivers door to lock and unlock several times, then try again.

try changing the battery on your remote

The fuel pump is bad.

sorry to say this but.THIS IS ONE JOB THAT I WILL NOT ANSWER.THE TANK IS A BOMB.AND UNLESS SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS ARE TAKEN, COULD WIPE OUT YOUR HOME.THIS IS A JOB FOR YOUR LOCAL GARAGE,LET THEM TAKE THE RISK..in the UK it is against the law to do such a job anywhere not licenced to handle fuel...
if i hear a bang,i will guess you did the job yourself.....

ONLY GO 1 MILE ON A TANK OF GAS???! if this is the case you have a major fuel leak and it is not safe to drive. please clarify the mileage you feel you are getting

first check the main fuse, these blow often if its blown and keeps blowing unfortunately the steering column will need replaced this is a common problem on these, and I've heard rumor of a recall

There are two gas charged struts on eother side of the rear hatch. One or both of these has lost there charge and there ability to hold the hatch open. Be prepared for aome sticker shock as they are not cheap!

They might be available in the after market so do some price shopping at your local auto parts stores. Make sure you get a direct fit part if you go with the after market. The new ones should pop right on without adapters. I’m happy to assist further over the phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/jeremy_d728a59f986299fa

Check the coolant level. Recommended service interval of the dex-cool coolant is 5 years or 100,000 miles.Make sure the right coolant is in it.The dex-cool is orange/reddish in color and specifically on the bottle.The thermostat could be stuck as well.

first, try smacking the hood at one of the front corners while someone else pulls the release handle. or even after you've pulled on it. if that works, once open, adjust and lubricate the hood latch assembly. if it still won't open, and it's the cable and not the latch you'll have to replace it anyway, so instead of removing the grill, cut the cable behind the pull lever under the dash where you can reach it. then skin the outer cable insulation away from the actual steel cable exposing an inch or two of it. then holding the insulation and plastic housing with pliers, grab the steel cable itself with pliers and pull it to open the hood. then replace the cable. the further you can reach up under the panel the better your chances of getting past the broken part of the cable and avoid removing the grill. you might also be able to gain access from up under the car if you're lucky.

Try pushing the trunk release and turning the key in the lock at the same time.
It sounds like the electric lock has not released for what ever reason.
You should hear the trunk release relay when you push the remote.

John

It may be a torn or damaged CV joint boot on the axle. When these rubber boots become worn, they will rip open and release the grease inside, when this happens you get clunking or sevear chattering. You can look under the front of the vehicle and visually inspect the boots. From behind the tire, you will see a ruuber boot, and another boot located closer to the transmission, which is near the middle of the car.
It may also be a loose exhaust system component or engine/ trans mount.

Easy one but you need a few tools. Remove the big axle nut in the center of the hub, the brake caliper, the brake caliper bracket, the rotor. Then look around behind the knuckle, there will be 3 or 4 bolts that hold the bearing assembly in the knuckle, remove them and the abs connector, then pull the bearing out of the knuckle.

Yes, and buy the coolant that is safe to mix with all types. It will say that on the jug.