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chevy malibu won,t start. theft system light on.
Sent to Car Experts April 26 10:06 PM

I have a 2001 chevy malibu I unhooked the battery and now the theft system will not let me start the car. when I turn the key over the car dings 4 times. I also unhooked the radio, the radio reads cal err. but the radio works.

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Status:  Closed   Value: $5
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April 26 11:31 PM (1 hour and 24 minutes and 43 seconds later)
         
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 Why was the battery unhooked?Why did you unhook the radio?
PictureDavo -- Master technician -- 99% Positive Feedback on 1919 Car Accepts
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May 9 10:56 PM (12 days and 23 hours later)
         
Reply to Davo/diablo666's Post: I found out it was the ignition switch. My key had been sticking since I got the car. It was getting harder to turn. I believe my forcing the key messed something up. the dealer replaced the ignition and gave me a new key. they let me get my own part, it cost me $250 total. running great now. do you think I was ripped off?
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May 10 6:57 AM (8 hours and 37 seconds later)
         
 No you are probably in the ball park with that.
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