1999 Malibu starts and dies

Tiny
SONEAL1027
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  • 1999 CHEVROLET MALIBU
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 125,000 MILES
After installing new battery, car started and ran. Cut it off, it won't start back. Crank and run for about a second, then die.
Saturday, January 22nd, 2011 AT 10:56 PM

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Tiny
WRENCHTECH
  • MECHANIC
  • 20,758 POSTS
I assume you have a flashing security light. The PCM has lost the code for Passlock. Perform the relearn procedure and that should resolve the issue.

PASSLOCK 10 MINUTE RELEARN

AUTO LEARN
Time required, approximately 10 minutes:

1. Insure that the battery is fully charged.
2. Use the scan tool in order to clear the DTCs.
3. Turn the ignition switch from the OFF position to the CRANK position attempting to start the vehicle. The vehicle will start and then stall.
4. Leave the ignition switch in the ON position while observing the security indicator.
5. When the security indicator turns off, which can take up to 10 minutes, turn the ignition switch off. Wait 10 seconds.
6. The BCM and the PCM will learn the new code on the next start attempt.
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Sunday, January 23rd, 2011 AT 12:04 AM

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