2004 Chevy Malibu instrument light problems

[STucker85]

While im driving all my instruments on dash will go out (speedometer, gas gauge, lights, even the radio goes out), it will go out for a minute or so and then come back on. However my car still runs ok while this happens, any suggestions?

[wpbharry]

This has been discussed in previous threads (intermittently), but not for a while. I forget the resolution (mine hasn't has the issue). Might want to search back through threads for, say, the last 6-9 months. If it wasn't discussed in here, for sure it was over in Edmund's.

[chengmalibuls]

I am convinced that it is the ignition switch problem. How do I confirm that? Use something with weight and soft as a water bottle. Tap the end of the key while the engine is running. I usually have to this once or twice after started the car.

[wpbharry]

As far as I know the 2004+ Malibus have not had any ignition switch problems. Maybe the 2004 Classic as that was based on the previous generation.....