The contact stated that the rear interior power door locks failed to unlock when the key fob and power lock module were activated.
Power door locks dont work 2009 malibu from door switch.
The contact stated that the rear interior power door locks failed to unlock when the key fob and power lock module were activated.
Normally when the door locks malfunction in the manner you described it is caused by a failing bcm.
The approximate failure mileage was 90 000.
The fix is to replace the bcm.
When a door lock switch is placed in the lock position the reference voltage is switched to ground and the bcm senses 0 0 volts on the door lock unlock signal circuit.
The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified.
Here s a power door lock wiring diagram for a 2009 chevrolet malibu.
The body control module bcm supplies a voltage to each door lock switch.
Even off or on.
I removed the door switch panel and tested the electrical and the switch was operating as normal.
The new bcm has to be programmed by the dealer after installation usually best to let them install the part for this reason.
Sometimes all the locks come on and off as i m during.
Press the right hand button lock button the button with the padlock symbol or the dimpled button on the key fob 4 to 8 times.
Refit the battery or a new battery.
All locks work with key fob but if i don t lock door the horn beeps for 5 secs then the alarm goes off until i put the key back in.
The door locks in the malibu are controlled by the bcm body control module.
The locks work just fine in the winter.
The vin was unavailable.
They keep potential thieves and burglars out of your car and make it easy for you to lock and unlock your doors in a hurry.
The approximate failure mileage was 90 000.
When car on i hear a little chirping noise.
As a result power door locks that don t work are a little unnerving as they spell an increased security threat for your vehicle.
My 2005 malibu maxx no doors open or close when i hit the drivers side lock.
The contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu.
When you move the switch to the lock position the switch grounds the supply voltage and the bcm sees a full voltage drop.
The doors could only be unlocked manually.
Press any button 10 ten times and the same with the other button.
The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified.
It interprets a full voltage drop as your request to lock the doors.
The doors could only be unlocked manually.
The contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu.
The vin was unavailable.
Power door locks are the most important security element of your vehicle.