Can you turn off auto stop 2018 Chevy Malibu?

To disable auto stop in the 2018 chevy malibu hold down the start stop button until the light on the dash flashes. Put your shifter in theL position and count up 6 times until it shows 6 on your display. This will deactivate the stop start function.

Where is the ignition switch on a Chevy Malibu?

The Malibu’s ignition switch is not what your key goes into. That is called the lock cylinder. The ignition switch typically sits directly behind the lock cylinder. It has three main functions. Power the Accessories- This should be what you get when you turn the key to the first position.

How to reset the anti theft system on a Chevy Malibu?

55 people found this helpful. If starter cranks engine but it won’t start and “anti-theft system” light on dash is blinking then the anti-theft system is preventing fuel from reaching the engine. Just turn the ignition key to on position and wait for approx. 10 minutes and the blinking anti-theft will go off.

Why does my Chevy Malibu not recognize Park?

If I restart the car, shift into Drive, then shift to park, it eventually recognizes it, but sometimes it takes two or three attempts to get it to respond and allow me to turn the car off. Obviously I need to bring it in for service, but my reason for posting is to see if others have encountered this.

When is the new key for my Chevy Malibu?

The April 1 2019 date is in the bulletin. The key date is April 1 2019. If you had the shifter replaced prior to that date, the problem can reoccur. If you received one April 1 2019 or later you have the new switch design and should finally be permanent. I had a shifter fail in 2017 around 30000 miles.

What to do if your Chevy Malibu wont start?

After shifting in to park try starting vehicle. If the vehicle does not start unless you push the shifter hard in to park you will need to adjust the shift cable as described (09077A) Check output from Park Neutral switch to ECM for proper signal. Check all terminals for loose or poor connections at Park Neutral switch and ECM.

Do you have to shift into Park on a Chevy Malibu?

Unfortunately the temporary fixes have eventually failed in days weeks months for just about anyone who’s tried them. Replacement as a DIY or dealer under warranty is needed. My message board tells me to shift into park, after I have and turned the vehicle off. I then have to turn the lights off manually.

What happens when the ignition switch is in neutral?

When the driver turns the ignition switch and the automatic transmission is in park, or the manual transmission is in neutral and the clutch pedal is engaged, the car should trigger the starter to engage.