My ignition is hard to turn as well. I just jiggle it up and down while inserted.. and then try to turn it on while jiggling... it's sooo stupid... @ one point it wouldn't budge for anything.. I was ready to replace it.. but then it started turning again!
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I HAVE FOUND IT TO WORK SIGNIFICANTLY BETTER IF YOU USE A SPARE KEY THAT DOESN'T HAVE MUCH WEAR TO IT. I RUN INTO THE PROBLEM NOW ABOUT ONCE EVERY 30-40 STARTS AS OPPOSED TO EVERY 5-10. THE BONUS IS THAT IT DOESN'T COST A THING!
u cant
You cant, go to the junk yard or eBay
I cant tell ya that, but my 2000 3.1 gets about 34 mpg on open highway, and about 27 mpg in city.
Theftlock is just for the radio, it shouldn't interfere with the car being able to start
cant get drain plug out 2005 malibu radiator
cant adjust must replace
i know its to do with a wire on the bcm, which is under the glove box, but i cant the right info online.. if its the same as 98 then you just gotta ground the blue wire on the center plug
you cant. the crank sprocket is keyed (it will only go on one way) and timing is controled through the PCM. hope this helps.
I had this happen ....take a screwdriver and manually flip it back.Type your answer here...
I have a 2000 Malibu 3.1,and i found the best way to change the plugs, in front you have plenty of room, in back if you take the 3 bolts on coil plate out and disconnect wiring. the back plugs are easier to get to!! remove coils and plate, on lumina 3.1 you can tilt engine forward,but on Malibu 3.1 you cant move engine forward!! firing order is ---1-2-3-4-5-6-----135 in back 246 in front.
Answer: Now i cant be sure, but you could just have some dirt or whatever in the washer lines. but that's just my guess. hope this helps.
Are you sure that it is infact the power steering pump? I myself have the same car and I thought it was the pump but, when I finaly looked at it...it turned out to be the hose! Anyways if it is the pump its pretty easy. I cant really tell you in detail but its down under the serpintin belt.