I only noticed the drivers side because i don t have passengers very often.
Malibu door lock switch not working.
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1 disconnect the drivers door lock unlock switch from the connector.
The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The wires can break from constant moving and i m not sure what vehicle you have but this is a defect for a few vehicles out there the wire can be to short in some cases from cost saving manufacturing.
Get an upfront price.
Check the wire lume that runs from the body to the door inside a rubber bellow.
My 2009 malibu 33 300 mi door locks stopped working intermittently at first then within six months they all quit working.
Chevrolet malibu owners have reported 15 problems related to power door locks not working under the electrical system category.
If all of the door locks are inoperative start your diagnosis at the fuse box.
An inoperative power door lock can be caused by the switch solenoid wiring problem or mechanical problem within the linkage of the affected door.
Eight problems related to power door locks not working have been reported for the 2009 chevrolet malibu.
If it has replace the switch.
Drive the vehicle and see if your random lock unlock condition has stopped.
The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Inspect the fuse that protects the door lock circuit to ensure it is not blown.
To isolate the cause.
Without re installing panel retest lock.
If that doesn t work 2 remove driver and passenger door panels remove corner piece 2 screws behind door panel handle slightly pry panel off from bottom up and remove both window switches install grease.
Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2009 chevrolet malibu based on all problems reported for the 2009 malibu.