well hello. i finally signed up because this site seems very thorough on what i am looking for.
I have a 2001 Malibu (4 door sedan 6 cyl 3.4 liter)with wouldn't you know it,the same problems. I have done this ACC thing too many times and now "when" the car starts i usually incure other lights being on, the radio/clock doesnt work, ac and heater and power windows and locks dont work and daytime running lamps. takes about 2 minutes and they kick on, but windows take up to 10 minutes.
i contacted the dealer i purchased and they said they have to hook up to diagnostic ($40) to make sure what it is but the service man said more likely it is the ignition switch passlock($300). what do you guys think?
i have a mechanic friend who is checking on it today and said he could do the fix if it was the above mentioned.
i sprayed my ignition with electrical cleaner about 5 hours ago when out and it started and everything worked but the check engine light and theft system lights are a steady on(not flashing). how do i reset this stuff? and should i even?
any help is appreciated.
also, what is this black chip on the keys people are talking about? if i have a passlock should i have a black chip? could that be the problem then?