Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2004 Chevrolet Malibu BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Connector End Views
Powertrain Control Module (PCM) C1 Connector End View
| Connector Part Information |
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Pin | Wire Color | Circuit No. | Function |
| 1 | TN/BK | 2500 | High Speed GMLAN Serial Data (+) |
| 2 | TN | 2501 | High Speed GMLAN Serial Data (-) |
| 3-5 | - | - | Not Used |
| 6 | D-GN/WH | 459 | A/C Compressor Clutch Relay Control |
| 7 | BN | 1271 | Low Reference |
| 8 | TN | 1274 | 5-Volt Reference |
| 9 | - | - | Not Used |
| 10 | D-GN | 335 | Low Speed Cooling Fan Relay Control |
| 11 | - | - | Not Used |
| 12 | PU | 1589 | Fuel Level Sensor Signal |
| 13 | PK/BK | 5290 | Ignition 1 Voltage |
| 14 | - | - | Not Used |
| 15 | PU | 1807 | Class 2 Serial Data |
| 16 | - | - | Not Used |
| 17 | GY | 2700 | 5-Volt Reference |
| 18 | BN | 4 | Accessory Voltage |
| 19 | PK | 639 | Ignition 1 Voltage |
| 20 | RD/WH | 540 | Battery Positive Voltage |
| 21 | - | - | Not Used |
| 22 | WH | 1310 | EVAP Canister Vent Solenoid Control |
| 23 | - | - | Not Used |
| 24 | D-GN | 890 | Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor Signal |
| 25 | - | - | Not Used |
| 26 | OG/BK | 380 | A/C Refrigerant Pressure Sensor Signal |
| 27 | D-BU | 1161 | APP Sensor 1 Signal |
| 28 | - | - | Not Used |
| 29 | OG/BK | 1057 | Low Reference |
| 30 | WH/BK | 1164 | 5-Volt Reference |
| 31 | - | - | Not Used |
| 32 | WH | 17 | Stop Lamp Switch Signal |
| 33-36 | - | - | Not Used |
| 37 | D-GN/WH | 465 | Fuel Pump Relay Control |
| 38 | BN | 5069 | Main Relay Control |
| 39 | - | - | Not Used |
| 40 | BN/WH | 419 | MIL Control |
| 41 | L-BU | 1162 | APP Sensor 2 Signal |
| 42 | - | - | Not Used |
| 43 | PU | 1272 | Low Reference |
| 44 | - | - | Not Used |
| 45 | PU | 5526 | Tap Up/Tap Down Switch Signal |
| 46 | - | - | Not Used |
| 47 | GY | 705 | 5-Volt Reference |
| 48 | YE | 447 | Starter Relay Coil Control |
| 49-50 | - | - | Not Used |
| 51 | D-BU | 473 | High Speed Cooling Fan Relay Control |
| 52-53 | - | - | Not Used |
| 54 | PU/WH | 1035 | Starter Relay Coil Supply Voltage |
| 55 | OG/BK | 1057 | Low Reference |
| 56 | TN | 5514 | Low Reference |
Powertrain Control Module (PCM) C2 Connector End View
| Connector Part Information |
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Pin | Wire Color | Circuit No. | Function |
| 1 | OG | 225 | Generator Turn On Signal |
| 2 | D-GN | 485 | TP Sensor 1 Signal |
| 3-5 | - | - | Not Used |
| 6 | GY | 2701 | 5-Volt Reference |
| 7 | PU | 486 | TP Sensor 2 Signal |
| 8 | GY | 2704 | 5-Volt Reference |
| 9 | L-BU/BK | 1688 | 5-Volt Reference |
| 10-16 | - | - | Not Used |
| 17 | YE | 573 | Crankshaft Position Sensor Signal (1) |
| 18 | PU | 574 | Crankshaft Position Sensor Low Reference (1) |
| 19 | - | - | Not Used |
| 20 | OG/BK | 469 | CKP Sensor B Signal |
| 21-24 | - | - | Not Used |
| 25 | TN/WH | 3121 | HO2S Low Signal Bank 1 Sensor 2 |
| 26 | BN/WH | 633 | Camshaft Position Signal |
| 27-31 | - | - | Not Used |
| 32 | TN/WH | 3111 | HO2S Low Reference Bank 1 Sensor 1 |
| 33 | TN | 1744 | Fuel Injector 1 Control |
| 34 | - | - | Not Used |
| 35 | YE | 410 | ECT Sensor Signal |
| 36 | TN/WH | 1704 | Low Reference |
| 37 | L-GN | 432 | MAP Sensor Signal |
| 38 | - | - | Not Used |
| 39 | TN | 2752 | Low Reference |
| 40 | WH | 423 | IC Timing Control |
| 41 | YE | 492 | MAF Sensor Signal |
| 42 | - | - | Not Used |
| 43 | GY/WH | 3122 | HO2S Heater Low Control Sensor 1 |
| 44 | - | - | Not Used |
| 45 | GY | 23 | Generator Field Duty Cycle Signal |
| 46 | PU | 3120 | HO2S High Signal Sensor 2 |
| 47 | - | - | Not Used |
| 48 | PU/WH | 3110 | HO2S Reference Voltage Sensor 1 |
| 49-50 | - | - | Not Used |
| 51 | TN | 472 | IAT Sensor Signal |
| 52 | TN | 2761 | Low Reference |
| 53 | PK/BK | 1746 | Fuel Injector 3 Control |
| 54 | L-GN/BK | 1745 | Fuel Injector 2 Control |
| 55 | L-BU/BK | 844 | Fuel Injector 4 Control |
| 56-57 | - | - | Not Used |
| 58 | GY/WH | 3113 | HO2S Heater Low Control Sensor 1 |
| 59 | OG | 406 | IC Timing Control B |
| 60-63 | - | - | Not Used |
| 64 | TN/BK | 2760 | Low Reference |
| 65 | BN | 582 | TAC Motor Control 2 |
| 66 | YE | 581 | TAC Motor Control 1 |
| 67 | - | - | Not Used |
| 68 | D-BU | 496 | Knock Sensor Signal |
| 69 | GY | 1716 | Low Reference |
| 70-72 | - | - | Not Used |
| 73 | BK/WH | 451 | Ground |
Powertrain Control Module (PCM) C3 Connector End View
| Connector Part Information |
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Pin | Wire Color | Circuit No. | Function |
| 1 | - | - | Not Used |
| 2 | GY | 773 | Transmission Range Switch Signal C |
| 3-5 | - | - | Not Used |
| 6 | OG/BK | 1228 | PC Solenoid Valve High Control (Sol. A) |
| 7 | YE/BK | 1227 | TFT Sensor Signal |
| 8-10 | - | - | Not Used |
| 11 | OG/BK | 1230 | AT ISS High Signal |
| 12-14 | - | - | Not Used |
| 15 | TN/BK | 231 | Oil Pressure Switch Signal |
| 16 | - | - | Not Used |
| 17 | TN | 2762 | Low Reference |
| 18-19 | - | - | Not Used |
| 20 | TN/WH | 771 | Transmission Range Switch Signal A |
| 21-28 | - | - | Not Used |
| 29 | YE | 657 | Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor Signal |
| 30 | OG | 1226 | Transmission Fluid Pressure Switch Signal C |
| 31-32 | - | - | Not Used |
| 33 | L-GN | 1222 | Shift Solenoid Valve 1 High Control |
| 34 | - | - | Not Used |
| 35 | YE/BK | 1223 | Shift Solenoid Valve 2 High Control |
| 36 | - | - | Not Used |
| 37 | D-GN/WH | 428 | EVAP Canister Purge Solenoid Control |
| 39 | BN | 418 | TCC PWM Solenoid Valve Control |
| 40-42 | - | - | Not Used |
| 43 | D-BU | 1225 | Transmission Fluid Pressure Switch Signal B |
| 44 | PU | 401 | Vehicle Speed Sensor Low Reference |
| 45 | YE | 400 | Vehicle Speed Sensor Signal |
| 46-47 | - | - | Not Used |
| 48 | L-BU/WH | 1229 | PC Solenoid Valve Low Control (Sol. A) |
| 49 | D-BU/WH | 1231 | A/T ISS Low Signal |
| 50 | YE | 772 | Transmission Range Switch Signal B |
| 51 | - | - | Not Used |
| 52 | WH | 776 | Transmission Range Switch Signal P |
| 53-56 | - | - | Not Used |
Factory Service Tools
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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