Various Electrical Concerns - Intermittently Functioning or Inoperative Component (Repair Wire Harness)
| Subject: | Various Electrical Concerns -- Intermittently Functioning or Inoperative Component (Repair Wire Harness) |
| Models: | 2004 Chevrolet Malibu |
Condition
Some customers may comment on one of the following effects and/or driver notifications:
Effect of the Condition | Driver Notification |
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Fuel Pump Inoperative (Crank/No Start) |
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Canister Vent Solenoid Intermittently Functioning or Inoperative | Service Engine Soon Telltale will Illuminate |
Driver Power Seat Intermittently Functioning or Inoperative |
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OnStar® Buttons in Rear View Mirror Intermittently Functioning or Inoperative |
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XM Band Radio Intermittently Functioning or Inoperative |
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Rear Window Defogger Intermittently Functioning or Inoperative |
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Heated Mirrors Intermittently Functioning or Inoperative |
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Heated Seat Intermittently Functioning or Inoperative |
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Front/Rear Park/Tail/License Lamps Inoperative | Service Vehicle Soon Telltale will Illuminate |
Front/Rear Park/Tail/License Lamps Always/Intermittent ON |
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Back-up Lamps Inoperative |
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Back-up Lamps Always/Intermittent ON |
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Center High Mount Stop Lamp Intermittently Functioning or Inoperative | Service Vehicle Soon Telltale will Illuminate |
Left Rear Turn/Stop/Hazard Lamp Intermittently Functioning or Inoperative | Cluster Turn Telltale Flashes at Double-Rate |
Right Rear Turn/Stop/Hazard Lamp Intermittently Functioning or Inoperative | Cluster Turn Telltale Flashes at Double-Rate |
Interior Lighting Illumination (Backlighting of Customer Switches, Cluster, HVAC Control Head) |
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Intermittently Functioning or Inoperative Trunk Lamp Always/Intermittent ON |
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Trunk Lamp Intermittently Functioning or Inoperative |
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Dome/Map Lights Always/Intermittent ON |
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Dome/Map Lights/Visor Mirror Lamps Inoperative |
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Electrochromatic Inside Rear View Mirror Feature Intermittently Functioning or Inoperative |
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Sunroof Intermittently Functioning or Inoperative |
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Door Locks Lock/Unlock Intermittently |
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Decklid Release Intermittently Functioning or Inoperative (From Door Switch or Key Fob) |
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Decklid Release Activates Intermittently | "Trunk Ajar" DIC Message if Ignition "ON" |
Remote Keyless Entry/Remote Start Intermittently Functioning or Inoperative |
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Homelink™ (Garage Door Opener) Intermittently Functioning or Inoperative |
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Trunk Ajar Indication in DIC |
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Cigar Lighter/Aux Power Outlet Intermittently Functioning or Inoperative |
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Not all of the effects or driver notifications listed above have been experienced. However, the different effects and driver notifications may be caused by one of the wires in the body harness being chafed or cut. Components on different lines in the list above are in different circuits. Due to the cause of the condition, and the positions of the wires in the body harness, it is unlikely that more than one circuit will be affected by the condition.
Cause
The condition may be caused by one of the wires in the body harness being chafed or cut on a sheet metal edge in the trunk just forward of the rear fuse block.
Correction
Repair the affected wire. Inspect other wires in the bundle for chafes and repair if needed. Refer to Wire Repair in the Wiring System sub-section of the Service Manual (SI Document ID #162420). Cover the sheet metal edges adjacent to the wires with conduit, a split piece of vacuum hose, tape or other suitable material to prevent the wiring from chaffing through again.
Warranty Information
For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:
Labor Operation | Description | Labor Time |
|---|---|---|
N6612 | Wiring and/or Connector -- Exterior Lighting -- Repair | Use Published Labor Time |
