2004 malibu wiring diagram

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Topic: 2004 malibu wiring diagram

Posted By: twistofcane2000
Subject: 2004 malibu wiring diagram
Date Posted: November 26, 2004 at 9:02 AM

hello people, i am gonna be installing an omega alarm this weekend was wondering if any body had the wiring diagram for this model car? any help would be great thanks!

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Posted By: snguyen
Date Posted: November 26, 2004 at 5:06 PM

MALIBU 2004
WIRE	COLORS	LOCATION
12 VOLTS CONSTANT	BATTERY	on the LEFT SIDE of the ENGINE COMPARTMENT
IGNITION 1	PINK (+)	IGNITION SWITCH HARNESS
ACCESSORY /HEATER BLOWER	BROWN (+)	IGNITION SWITCH HARNESS
STARTER	See NOTE ****
PARKING LIGHTS ( - )	BROWN / WHITE	at the HEAD LIGHT SWITCH
DOMELIGHT	GRAY ( - )	at the BCM, Plug C3, Pin A10 See NOTE *
DOOR TRIGGER	See NOTE **
POWER DOOR LOCK	WHITE	at the BCM, Plug C1, Pin 66 See NOTE *
POWER DOOR UNLOCK	SAME WIRE (1500 ohm Resistor Required) See NOTE *****	at the BCM, Plug C1, Pin 66 See NOTE *
TACH SENSOR	See NOTE ***
BRAKE	WHITE ( + )	at the BCM, Plug C1, Pin 24 See NOTE *
TRUNK RELEASE	BROWN / WHITE ( - )	at the BCM, Plug C1, Pin 71 See NOTE *
TRUNK TRIGGER	ORANGE / BLACK ( - )	at the BCM, Plug C1, Pin 18 See NOTE *
HOOD TRIGGER	PINK/BLACK ( - )	at the BCM, Plug C1, Pin 69 See NOTE *
HORN	TAN ( - )	at the BCM, Plug C2, Pin 14 See NOTE *
ALARM DISARM	WITH FACTORY REMOTE ONLY
FACTORY ANTI-THEFT	GM's PASSKEY 3	Requires part # 791 bypass module and extra key

NOTE * The BODY CONTROL MODULE ( BCM ) is part of the FUSE/ RELAY BOX on the FRONT PASSENGER SIDE of the CENTER CONSOLE. The BCM has (4) FOUR Plugs C1,C2,C3 and C4.

NOTE ** This vehicle has (4) FOUR DOOR TRIGGERS. The DOOR TRIGGERS are: DRIVERS DOOR GRAY/BLACK ( - ), PASSENGER DOOR TAN/WHITE ( - ), LEFT REAR DOOR LT. BLUE/BLACK ( - ) and the RIGHT REAR DOOR LT. GREEN/ BLACK ( - ). Use all (4) FOUR and DIODE ISOLATE when connecting to an ALARM.

NOTE *** The TACH wire on the 2.2L is a WHITE or ORANGE and on the 3.5L it is a PURPLE or ORANGE / WHITE at the IGNITION CONTROL MODULE.

NOTE **** The STARTER wire is NOT REQUIRED for REMOTE STARTING, when the BCM sees the IGNITION ON and the ACCESSORY wire lose voltage, it will automatically crank the starter.

NOTE ***** This vehicle uses a (1) one wire door locking system, and requires a (-) Negative (type "B") pulse to the WHITE wire to LOCK and a (-) Negative (type "B") pulse thru a 1500 ohm resistor on the same WHITE wire to UNLOCK. The doors must be closed for the keyless entry to operate. Relays are required if the unit DOES NOT have on-board relays to operate the door locks.

Posted By: snguyen
Date Posted: November 26, 2004 at 5:07 PM

Chevrolet

Malibu

2004-2004

Remote Starter Wiring Colors and Notes
Function	Vehicle Color	Location
Start:	SEE NOTES BELOW*	SEE NOTES BELOW*
Ignition #1:	PINK	IGNITION SWITCH HARNESS
Ignition #2:	SEE NOTES BELOW*	SEE NOTES BELOW*
Ignition #3:	N/A
Accessory:	BROWN	IGNITION SWITCH HARNESS
Brake Light:	WHITE (+)	Found at BCM Blue plug**
Tach Signal:
Parking Lights:	BROWN (+)	Found at BCM Red plug**
Headlights:
Diesel Glow Plug:
Clutch Bypass Wire:
Notes:	MUST USE Vehicle specific bypass module 23571. Please call sales department to order this part. *BCM (Body Control Module) is located in the center console passenger side fuse/relay box.

Chevrolet

Malibu

2004-2004

Alarm and Keyless Entry Wiring Colors and Notes
Function	Vehicle Color	Location
Constant +12 Volts:	RED / WHITE	IGNITION SWITCH HARNESS
OEM Alarm Disarm:	FACTORY REMOTE ONLY
Dome Lights/Superv:	GREY (-)	Found at BCM Red plug**
OEM Horn:	TAN (-)	Found at BCM Large Grey plug**
Power Lock:	WHITE (-)	Please see note below***
Power Unlock:	SINGLE WIRE (-)	Please see note below***
Trunk Release:	WHITE/ BLACK (-)	Found at BCM Blue plug**
Alarm Input Wire:	GREY (-)	Found at BCM Red plug**
Notes:	BCM(Body Control Module) is located in the center console passenger side fuse/relay box. The connecters are a Blue plug, Large Grey plug, Red plug, Small Grey plug.). * Refer to installation Note #211 for diagram. The Lock wire negative trigger. Unlock is negative trigger 1.5K ohm resistor. Lock/unlock wire are found at the BCM Blue plug.

Posted By: twistofcane2000
Date Posted: November 26, 2004 at 5:39 PM

thanks alot snguyen! really appreciate the help.

Posted By: pken
Date Posted: November 26, 2004 at 8:37 PM

hi snguyen,

could you please also post a wiring diagram for Hyundai Elantra 2002? I'd like to see if it's the same wiring diagram i got from commandocaralarms.com. I'm still not sure about the door lock/unlock wire -- the diagram says: blk/org or blue for lock (same wire for unlock).

Thanks
Ken