Common questions

How do I reset my Malibu computer?

How do I reset my Malibu computer?

You can disconnect and reconnect the battery or You can reset the fuse housed within the engine control module. Replacing the battery is as straightforward as it sounds. Simply disconnect it, set it aside for about twenty minutes and then reconnect it.

How do you reset the computer on a Chevy Malibu?

Unplug the computerized scan tool from the port. Turn on the engine and observe the instrument panel to make sure all warning lights have shut off. The computer is now reset. Turn the key in the ignition to the “Key on/Engine off” position. Locate the diagnostic link connector in you Chevy Malibu.

How to reset the computer on Chevrolet cars?

Select “PCM” on the menu and then choose “codes.” Finally, select “clear all codes.” Unplug the computerized scan tool from the port. Turn on the engine and observe the instrument panel to make sure all warning lights have shut off. The computer is now reset. Turn the key in the ignition to the “Key on/Engine off” position.

Is there a way to clear code on Chevy Malibu?

Some “soft” codes may clear but may return after the IM monitors in the computer system have run through certain timed cycles. Save the codes on the paper for future reference. Choose “Clear codes” option on the OBD II code reader/eraser. Start the Chevy Malibu to make sure the codes did clear.

Why is my computer not working on my Chevy Malibu?

Start the Chevy Malibu to make sure the codes did clear. If they did not or they come back on immediately, it is most likely due to a hard code that will need immediate repairs in order to be rectified. If they stay out for a day or a few days but come back on, repeat the procedure to see if the same code is tripping the computer.

Unplug the computerized scan tool from the port. Turn on the engine and observe the instrument panel to make sure all warning lights have shut off. The computer is now reset. Turn the key in the ignition to the “Key on/Engine off” position. Locate the diagnostic link connector in you Chevy Malibu.

Select “PCM” on the menu and then choose “codes.” Finally, select “clear all codes.” Unplug the computerized scan tool from the port. Turn on the engine and observe the instrument panel to make sure all warning lights have shut off. The computer is now reset. Turn the key in the ignition to the “Key on/Engine off” position.

Some “soft” codes may clear but may return after the IM monitors in the computer system have run through certain timed cycles. Save the codes on the paper for future reference. Choose “Clear codes” option on the OBD II code reader/eraser. Start the Chevy Malibu to make sure the codes did clear.

Start the Chevy Malibu to make sure the codes did clear. If they did not or they come back on immediately, it is most likely due to a hard code that will need immediate repairs in order to be rectified. If they stay out for a day or a few days but come back on, repeat the procedure to see if the same code is tripping the computer.

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Ruth Doyle