2008 Chevrolet Malibu - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

With a cold engine. Undo the clips, remove the hose. Put the new hose on, tighten the clips. Top up the radiator.The top one is easy, the bottom one is more work.https://www.google.com/search?q=replace+a+red+top+radiator+hose+on+a+Chevy+Malibu+2008..

Sounds like you have a faulty connector on the rear of the dash panel and you will probably have to remove the dash panel to access the connectors!

Is it an automatic? If so its most likely to be an electronic shift solenoid. Unless your mechanically inclined do not attempt replacement. I cannot stress that enough. The valve body of a transmission is full of check and release balls as well as cylinders and actuators, not to mention incredibly soft and you cannot scratch it.

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Use amp meter and determine power draw against fuse size. Something is shorting - but if you can determine how much power is trying to go through you can devise a fix.

I bet updating the vehicle computer will provide no benefit to a radio / stereo problem. If the stereo is a 2008 and there's never been any service on it, there may be an internal memory battery on the mainboard that has died. Higher function radios have memory back-ups that retain user settings & instruction sets. The fancier the features, the higher the likelihood. removing the fuse cuts ALL power to the stereo and forces a re boot to the processor that runs all of it's functions. leaving it fused but shut-off never turns it completely-off and allows the system to get goofed up - (without the back-up to retain things). Just to find out will require removing the stereo from the car. No dealership repairs stereos - search for DELCO car stereo repairs shops to get an estimate, giving your symptoms.

The AC condensate drain hole/tube is plugged, the drain is on the passenger side under the car close to the firewall.

I'm a female is there a way to check it without going underneath or to dealer

Your best bet would be to have the vehicle checked for DTC'S - diagnostic trouble codes ! May not be a sensor problem , could be a wiring issue . Most auto part stores will do this for free , and if it is a sensor they can show you where it lives an how to change it !

That car sounds like it has too many problems. If it were me, I would not waste anymore money and time on it and find another vehicle if possible.

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You need to input the security code is my guess.

If the fuse is still good, the radio is toast. Better than having the main computer fry, which can happen when the battery is reversed.

Your best bet would be to take it to a qualified repair shop. Special tool's and knowledge are needed . Scan tools , electrical diagnostic , service information . Your vehicle has a bunch of computers (control modules) C.A.N. cantroller area network serial data communication networks . Hi speed , med. speed , low speed . The power steering is electronic ,computer controlled , sensors on the steering shaft .With those light's lit , DTC'S - diagnostic trouble codes are stored etc... Plus there is a real chance of being electrocuted. High voltage !

Sounds loke a poor connection on the fuselinks . There is a You Tube video on how to test and repair them. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-SpsSRGfDQI

Are there an light's lit on the instrument your not familiar with ? DO you have regular Malibu or Malibu Classic ? Also does yours have hydraulic power steering or Electric power steering ? GM had known problems with EPS - electric power steering . Your best bet would be to take it an have it checked out at a qualified repair shop .

bcm flash at dealer and fob if only door lock unlock if auto start will need dealer for reprogramming

check the battery in your fob

Was the bcm programmed and reset? Any applicable trouble codes?

Quite common fault, bad sensor or a short in that system. Sometimes just cleaning the connectors on and around the wires and fuse will cure it. But it will need checking.