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Question posted by jchSam on August 10th, 2013

Trunk Opens When Starting 2005 Malibu

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Owner's Manual - Page 14

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Owner's Manual - Page 76

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Owner's Manual - Page 78

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Owner's Manual - Page 80

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Owner's Manual - Page 83

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Owner's Manual - Page 84

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Owner's Manual - Page 91

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Owner's Manual - Page 92

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Owner's Manual - Page 94

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Owner's Manual - Page 133

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Owner's Manual - Page 163

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Owner's Manual - Page 283

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