99 Malibu won't start

[Fox123]

Hello
I've got a 99 Malibu with a 3.1L V6.
The car was running good and after I came out of the store it wouldn't start. It doesn't crank over or anything.
I can start it with a screwdriver at the starter. I've checked the fuses and switched them around, but still nothing.
Is there a relay or something else I can try. I don't want to change out the ignition.
It's an extremely expensive and difficult job, I'll do that only as the last resort.
How can I tell if this car has a pass-key or anti-theft system malfunctioning.
Thanks in advance.

[johnholl]

Check your owners manual if you have one. check all the underhood fuses and relays in the underhood compartment [drivers side by the firewall] there is a iterrior fuse compartment located at the drivers-side dash [you need to open the drivers door to see it] sounds like the starter solenoid to me.

[johnholl]

Originally Posted by Fox123

Hello
I've got a 99 Malibu with a 3.1L V6.
The car was running good and after I came out of the store it wouldn't start. It doesn't crank over or anything.
I can start it with a screwdriver at the starter. I've checked the fuses and switched them around, but still nothing.
Is there a relay or something else I can try. I don't want to change out the ignition.
It's an extremely expensive and difficult job, I'll do that only as the last resort.
How can I tell if this car has a pass-key or anti-theft system malfunctioning.
Thanks in advance.

The word "antitheft" will be flashing w the key in the on position if activated. serch the malibu forum to learn how to reset "antitheft" or call chevy service dept.

[Fox123]

Thanks to all of you.
It turned out to be the neutral safety switch in the center console.
I guess I spilled something on it. I took me 4 hours to figure that out and get the car running again.

[johnholl]

Originally Posted by Fox123

Thanks to all of you.
It turned out to be the neutral safety switch in the center console.
I guess I spilled something on it. I took me 4 hours to figure that out and get the car running again.

Ahhh........... I can't beleive I didn't think of that