Ok I posted three weeks ago about this an was told to check the ignition switch. I did that an still no luck. My car want turn over an I already replaced the following parts.... Spark plugs and wires, battery, ignition switch, ignition cylinder, numerous hoses... I've only been able to start it one an it only ran for no more then 8hrs I'm in need of some ideas or any kind of help. There are no lights indicating any obvious problem so I feel I'm at a low pls help an thank u

Asked by damorockd May 31, 2015 at 10:06 AM about the 2002 Chevrolet Malibu FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

The car (Chevy Malibu) will crank but not start. Its been this way for three months and its the only vehicle I have

4 Answers

Hi-if ur motor is free moving and u replaced all thos parts u might want to drain the oil n then feel around in the drained oil for any kind of bits of metal.theres alot that can cause it not to start but if u check this way it'll tell u if any kind of internal parts broke. If everything looks good n there is no bad in the motor buy the repair manual for ur car n go through it and find the wireing diagrams n start checking any relays/fuses/ ect...hope this helps u find the problem.

no no no go to your car turn ignition on you'll see the {theft sys}. blink WAIT 10 min. on start /do not turn off key again wait 10 min. w ignition on ...u'll c it 'stop blinking {theft sys} .turn key off and start your car ...worked for me same car same problemo ..go try it

Sometimes my 2002 Malibu cranks but won't start. Sometimes it's the security system and my light comes on, but your light might not work. So try this little trick. Put your key into the ignition and turn it only as far as the very first notch. Then set a timer for exactly ten minutes and let it sit there. Then, at the end of exactly ten minutes, turn the key and take it completely out of the ignition. Completely out or this will not work. Then, put it back in and try to start your car. if it's the security system giving you grief, then this will work. I know it might sound hokey but this works for me every time.

Your Answer:

Malibu

Looking for a Used Malibu in your area?

CarGurus has 1,044 nationwide Malibu listings starting at $2,995.

Postal Code:

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    Gene Arnett
    Reputation
    4,590
  • #2
    T_S_T
    Reputation
    4,380
  • #3
    tenspeed
    Reputation
    4,150
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Chevrolet Impala
6 Great Deals out of 129 listings starting at $3,495
Used Honda Accord
47 Great Deals out of 974 listings starting at $2,995
Used Toyota Camry
50 Great Deals out of 1,096 listings starting at $2,500
Used Nissan Altima
32 Great Deals out of 662 listings starting at $1,995
Used Honda Civic
186 Great Deals out of 4,048 listings starting at $2,877
Used Chevrolet Camaro
15 Great Deals out of 465 listings starting at $11,999
Used Chevrolet Silverado 1500
177 Great Deals out of 7,375 listings starting at $6,995
Used Hyundai Sonata
56 Great Deals out of 840 listings starting at $1,543
Used Nissan Maxima
13 Great Deals out of 197 listings starting at $1,450
Used Toyota Corolla
148 Great Deals out of 2,260 listings starting at $3,495

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.