Leave radio power on for 1 hour
It doesn't have one in the stock radio
You will have to call the Chevrolet dealership and give them your vehicle identification number. They will get the code from their computer.
You will have to call the dealership and give them your VIN and they will give you the code.
Read your owners manual as there are too many types of radio's anymore.
remove center bezel and ignition lock cover and remove the 4 screws and unplug connectors and antenna lead in rear of radio
Theftlock is just for the radio, it shouldn't interfere with the car being able to start
the only way to unlock radio theft code is to go to dealer approx$100 to hook up master comp and reset
turn off radio, hold up or down arrow until it beeps. down is for hour and up is for minute.
The radio in a Malibu Maxx can be removed by dismantling the dashboard panel. The radio will need to be disconnected from the wiring before it is removed from its mount.
Turn off the radio and press the clock button. Use the adj dial to adjust the hour, press the clock button again to adjust minutes.
Remove the retaining cover to your 2005 Chevy Malibu radio. Remove the radio retaining screws. Slide the radio out. Remove the wiring harness and the antenna cable.
It sounds as if you have a defective ignition switch. The next time it happens you need to turn the key slightly. If it starts working then the ignition switch is bad.