99 malibu

78z28 · 03-21-2008, 02:45 PM

i having problems with my 99 malibu my wife came home from work last night shut the car off then it wouldn't start went out today will start for about 5 seconds then shuts off i noticed no tack,gas gauge or lights in cluster but turn signal lights work any ideas thanks fuel pump seen to run after car quits so don't think its that not sure thats why im here lol

cardoc · 03-21-2008, 03:57 PM

My first thought would be a fuse affecting the cluster and possibly the ECM.Check the basics first.Sounds like it's running on the fuel pump prime.
Good hunting,Cardoc

78z28 · 03-21-2008, 04:05 PM

tried taking the battery cable off tried to reset computer didn,t work looking for the fuse that might shut the spark off heard of that any sites around with free manules all the ones i found have to buy

78z28 · 03-21-2008, 04:06 PM

forgot to say thanks cardoc

**qldit** · 03-21-2008, 05:24 PM

Good Morning 78z28, Yes as Cardoc mentioned check the basics, pay special attention to the fuses. Possibly an under-dash fuse has blown or has a connection problem.

Cheers, qldit.

cardoc · 03-21-2008, 07:38 PM

Sometimes a public library will have a selection of manuals.
I don't recommend battery disconnect-the only thing it will reset is the security systems and cause new problems.
Cardoc

78z28 · 03-22-2008, 05:46 AM

well got friend comming over says he can plug into my computer and c if he can figure it out will keep you's informed of what the problem was and thanks again

bbarber275 · 03-23-2008, 07:09 PM

Is the theft light blinking on the dash.There is a huge problem with this.

**qldit** · 03-24-2008, 03:24 AM

Good Evening bbarber275, it can be a problem in some cases.

The dealer should be able to advise.

Alternatively if you leave the battery disconnected for ten minutes and then reconnect it and hold the key in the ignition to the "on" position for a period like 30 seconds it may reprogram itself.

One of the other fellows here probably has a procedure for it.

The antitheft system can be a real nuisance.

See this post. http://www.techsupportforum.com/auto...ml#post1390109

Others will have different ideas

Cheers, qldit.

03-21-2008, 02:45 PM	#1 (permalink)
78z28 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 4 OS: xp 2	99 malibu i having problems with my 99 malibu my wife came home from work last night shut the car off then it wouldn't start went out today will start for about 5 seconds then shuts off i noticed no tack,gas gauge or lights in cluster but turn signal lights work any ideas thanks fuel pump seen to run after car quits so don't think its that not sure thats why im here lol

03-21-2008, 03:57 PM	#2 (permalink)
cardoc Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Ct. Posts: 188 OS: win xp sp2	Re: 99 malibu My first thought would be a fuse affecting the cluster and possibly the ECM.Check the basics first.Sounds like it's running on the fuel pump prime. Good hunting,Cardoc

03-21-2008, 04:05 PM	#3 (permalink)
78z28 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 4 OS: xp 2	Re: 99 malibu tried taking the battery cable off tried to reset computer didn,t work looking for the fuse that might shut the spark off heard of that any sites around with free manules all the ones i found have to buy

03-21-2008, 04:06 PM	#4 (permalink)
78z28 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 4 OS: xp 2	Re: 99 malibu forgot to say thanks cardoc

03-21-2008, 05:24 PM	#5 (permalink)
qldit TSF Gearhead Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Brisbane Australia. Posts: 592 OS: All Systems, mainly Linux	Re: 99 malibu Good Morning 78z28, Yes as Cardoc mentioned check the basics, pay special attention to the fuses. Possibly an under-dash fuse has blown or has a connection problem. Cheers, qldit.

03-21-2008, 07:38 PM	#6 (permalink)
cardoc Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Ct. Posts: 188 OS: win xp sp2	Re: 99 malibu Sometimes a public library will have a selection of manuals. I don't recommend battery disconnect-the only thing it will reset is the security systems and cause new problems. Cardoc

03-22-2008, 05:46 AM	#7 (permalink)
78z28 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 4 OS: xp 2	Re: 99 malibu well got friend comming over says he can plug into my computer and c if he can figure it out will keep you's informed of what the problem was and thanks again

03-23-2008, 07:09 PM	#8 (permalink)
bbarber275 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 3 OS: XP	Re: 99 malibu Is the theft light blinking on the dash.There is a huge problem with this.

03-24-2008, 03:24 AM	#9 (permalink)
qldit TSF Gearhead Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Brisbane Australia. Posts: 592 OS: All Systems, mainly Linux	Re: 99 malibu Good Evening bbarber275, it can be a problem in some cases. The dealer should be able to advise. Alternatively if you leave the battery disconnected for ten minutes and then reconnect it and hold the key in the ignition to the "on" position for a period like 30 seconds it may reprogram itself. One of the other fellows here probably has a procedure for it. The antitheft system can be a real nuisance. See this post. http://www.techsupportforum.com/auto...ml#post1390109 Others will have different ideas Cheers, qldit. Last edited by qldit; 03-24-2008 at 03:28 AM. Reason: Extra Info.