malibu ls

2001 CHEVROLET MALIBU
138,320 MILES • 6 CYL • AUTOMATIC
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i just bought 01 malibu a week ago and this morning the theft system prevented it from startin i did the key thing where you leave key in the on position til light goes off and it started i was wondering if it is ignition switch or the ignition itself and how costly is it to fix?
Feb 6, 2011 at 2:37 PM
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It could be many things that caused the problem. The bad news is a dealer is the only place that has the proper test equipment to diagnose a problem with the security system. I hate to say it, but you need to take it to a dealer.
Apr 2, 2011 at 2:31 PM
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