key fob issue

2003 CHEVROLET MALIBU
149,000 MILES • 3.1L • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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Sometimes when I lock the car it will honk. Other times it wont. And sometimes it will even honk on its own just from me putting it in park. Is there a way I can make it permanently lock with the key fob only?
Jul 9, 2016 at 12:06 PM
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Its sounds like you have a body control module that is going out which is common on those cars.

Best, Ken
Jul 11, 2016 at 1:40 PM
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Just recently, out of nowhere, as I slowed down in a ramp on the freeway, it just cut off and the only reason I was able to tell was because the steering became hard and when I looked everything was off, so I put it in neutral and I turned it off then it started back up. Also when using the cd player it glithces a lot. These are both two symptoms that matches the body control module, but I don't know if it could just be the ignition recall it has.
Jul 17, 2016 at 1:33 PM
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The engine stalling would most likely be a separate issue. Here is a guide on what to look for when the engine stalls.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-cranks-but-wont-start

Please let me know what you find

Best, Ken


Jul 18, 2016 at 1:49 AM
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