2005 chevy Malibu

Asked by Guru5J45F Feb 12, 2018 at 12:34 PM about the 2005 Chevrolet Malibu LT FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Car quit running thought it was fuel pump changed
it and now it just cranks and the lights flicker the
only one that stays on is antitheft and check
engine. It cranks but will not start

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This is a very common problem on GM vehicles. The security system is known to fail. Basically when you insert your key, the system checks for certain OHMS resistance. If the system cannot get the correct signal from the key, it assumes the key is incorrect and goes into SECURITY lockout mode. (prevents hotwiring) This has been happening with GM;s for a very long time. There are ways to bypass this now. Read through this page for info, solutions as well. http://www.diy-gm-security.com/

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