passlock on 2000 malibu

redneckwoman · #1 10-01-2005, 08:22 PM

I am having the same problems with my 2000 malibu. The only difference is that I have to disconnect the computer to get it started. I asked the dealer where I bought it what the problem was, he told me it was the passlock. He also told me that it would cost me $400.00 to $500.00 to get it fixed. I don't know about anyone else but I am sick of being stranded for 10 to 20 minutes. Any help would be appreciated.

bcopeland · #2 10-03-2005, 06:34 PM

Find the toggle switch under the dash near the brake pedal and toggle the passlock off.

redneckwoman · #3 10-04-2005, 10:10 PM

Thanks for your help. I really appreciate it.

breugel · #4 10-05-2005, 07:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bcopeland

Find the toggle switch under the dash near the brake pedal and toggle the passlock off.

I can't find it... do i need to take the covers off?

dafizz · #5 10-05-2005, 09:53 PM

Have battery checked. Had problems with passlock on my 2000 Alero, replaced the battery and it works fine. Battery wasn't giving enough juice to start car on initial try and that failure resulted in the stupid passlock system engaging.

breugel · #6 10-06-2005, 03:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dafizz

Have battery checked. Had problems with passlock on my 2000 Alero, replaced the battery and it works fine. Battery wasn't giving enough juice to start car on initial try and that failure resulted in the stupid passlock system engaging.

Thanks but that is not it. This has been an ongoing problem for years. It is a problem in the passlock system. I think it is in the ignition key sensor. I just want to turn it off.

bcopeland · #7 10-07-2005, 03:04 PM

OK. I have explained this before, but since you are sooooo nice, the toggle switch is hidden. You look behind that plastic cover that is against the firewall on the inside,. Look for the red LED by the trunk lid release then follow it to the back wall where the carpet meets the plastic. You will pull the p[lastic out and if you follow the LED correctly, you'll find the toggle switch.

breugel · #8 10-07-2005, 03:27 PM

Thanks ... I will check that...

markqc · #9 10-31-2005, 01:51 PM

Hi, sorry to repeat the same questions, but I'm trying to help out a co worker and am not familiar with this vehicle. His vehicle has a similar problem and would like to disconnect the passlock to see if it helps.
We removed the plastic cover that is located above and to the left of the brake pedal which extends to the firewall.(I didn't notice any plastic cover on the firewall) I also don't see the red LED near the trunk release switch. Can you offer any other help in locating the toggle switch.

Thanks,
Mark

bcopeland · #10 11-02-2005, 07:41 PM

What year is your car? It should have the red LED.

markqc · #11 11-02-2005, 08:12 PM

Hi, the car is a 2000 Malibu. I tried pressing the trunk release button to see if the LED would light up making it more visible, but still don't see anything. Since I poked around and moved the wires around the car is behaving normally. Maybe moving the wires/connectors made for a better contact? I still would like to locate the toggle switch though.
I removed the second plastic cover that is above the gas pedal area and didn't see a toggle switch there either. Any other explanation or even picture would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks again,
Mark

bcopeland · #12 11-03-2005, 06:15 PM

The toggle switch is not obvious - it is not screwed into a fitting. It just hangs there behind the plactic cover. I''ll try and get pictures for you but are you sure you have the passive alarm?

markqc · #13 11-03-2005, 08:10 PM

Hi, thanks for your reply. The vehicle has the anti theft light on the dash. The light comes on when you start the vehicle and then goes out. It was staying on while driving the vehicle (either flashing or solid) Once in a while the car would not start and had to wait 10 minutes for it to reset itself. Now since moving the wires a littlle it seems to be operating normally (Light comes on when you start the car and goes out after a few seconds) Does the passive alarm come with the keyless entry? What other ways are there to check what system the vehicle is equipped with? I'll look into it tomorrow.
Thanks again,
Mark

markqc · #14 11-04-2005, 08:30 AM

Checked with my co-worker and car does not have keyless entry, so I assume that would indicate no passive alarm??? I am beginning to wonder if it was just a loose wire/connection all along. If & when the problem arises he would probably rather disconnect the anti theft if possible.

Thanks,
Mark

malibu2000 · #15 11-07-2005, 10:38 AM

bcopeland, thanks for answering the other member's question. These posts reminded me of my own problem.

I own a 2000 Malibu. Two years ago in the fall, sometimes while inserting the key to start the system, the anti-theft passlock would kick in. After waiting 10 minutes, the system would then work. After this occurring in a bad neighborhood, I took the car to the dealer. For $400 they replaced a sensor in the ignition system.

Everything worked fine until the following fall. (I live in northern ca where it doesn't snow.) I took the car to the dealer and they could not reproduce the error. I discovered that sometimes after waiting 10 minutes, the system might work, or might not work and I would need to wait another 10 minutes. After examining my key, I found that it was significantly worn down, so I switched to another key, which only works when inserted the right way. OSH didn't copy the key exactly =( .

Now that it is fall again, I'm wondering if anyone has any ideas on how to solve this problem.

I considered buying an aftermarket remote starter to bypass the passlock system, but I'm not an automotive expert!

Thanks

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