When you turn the key to the on position, the theft light should begin to flash. You must leave the key in the on position for approxamately 10 min. This will reprogram the key to the car. When this problem occurs, it is because the lock cylinder (ignition switch) needs to be replaced.
Bad lock actuators? try replacing the lock solenoid. there only about $25
Turn to the key to start Leave it in the start position for ten minutes (you will know it works because the theft system light will stop blinking) Turn to off for one minute Then start your car... (I own this car myself, I am looking for a permanent way to get rid of the never start nightmare)
When an anti theft system light comes on while driving a 98 Chevy Malibu, the problem is usually caused by the Security Module. The security module is part of the Ignition Lock Module.
its the theft lock system. turn the key to "on "for 10 mins ..yes 10 mins. then turn off for 5 secs ...giver hell. flashes up everytime...the theft system disables the fuel injectors.the above process resets the computer...
if you cant get your theft light will not stop flashing rapidly your car will not start,it could be your keys are bad or your transceiver is bad your best bet is to take it to the dealership and they will pin point the problem instead of you replacing un necessary parts
You need to take the dash apart to get to it. I had the same problem in my 2000 malibu. Are u having a theft system problem? I was. You need to take the ignition apart too. Your going to need to reprogram the new ignition lock cylinder with your computer. To reprogram just turn the key to the on position (dont start it) let it sit for 10 minutes, repeat this 3 times. It should be programmed now. Now start it.
The 2001 Chevy Malibu features a 3.1 liter V6 engine offering 170 horsepower. The Malibu has two airbags, anti lock brakes, child safety locks on the rear doors as standard.
No, they do not.
Push the lock button ,then the top button for 2-3 seconds.
because of the anti theft system. just lock and unlock the car and start it agian!
Take it to a dealership. The theft lock feature is there to deter theft of these radios.
That is the sign that the system is arming. It does not set when you lock the doors manualy.