Problem with my 2005 Chevy Malibu
4 cyl
Repairs = replaced starter and battery.
Tech JK
question = car will not start when outside temp is cold. After it warms up it will start
and run great. Key turns, lights work and all but car will not turn over. Why does my
car not start.
4 cyl
Repairs = replaced starter and battery.
Tech JK
question = car will not start when outside temp is cold. After it warms up it will start
and run great. Key turns, lights work and all but car will not turn over. Why does my
car not start.
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The security system on todays cars and trucks prevents the vehicle from being stolen. There are many variations of the
system going back to the early 1990's.
This warning could be on when the engine is running, indicating a fault has been detected in the system. If left un
repaired, there is a good possibility that the car will eventually not start.
There are several different possibilities for the cause of the warning, depending on the make / model / year of the
vehicle. Anything from a bad ignition cylinder wire, to a bad cylinder to a dad Body Control Module (BCM)
system going back to the early 1990's.
This warning could be on when the engine is running, indicating a fault has been detected in the system. If left un
repaired, there is a good possibility that the car will eventually not start.
There are several different possibilities for the cause of the warning, depending on the make / model / year of the
vehicle. Anything from a bad ignition cylinder wire, to a bad cylinder to a dad Body Control Module (BCM)
JK:
Answer: Really need to know if this is the Malibu new body, or Malibu
classic.
On the new body style Malibu, there is a computer(PCM)
re-programming available to correct an intermittent no crank condition.
On either body style, checking that the battery cable are clean and
tight is the first step. Next, see if the theft / security light is on after
trying to start and it wont. That would indicate a security problem.
Other areas of concern are the ignition switch or starter relay.
Answer: Really need to know if this is the Malibu new body, or Malibu
classic.
On the new body style Malibu, there is a computer(PCM)
re-programming available to correct an intermittent no crank condition.
On either body style, checking that the battery cable are clean and
tight is the first step. Next, see if the theft / security light is on after
trying to start and it wont. That would indicate a security problem.
Other areas of concern are the ignition switch or starter relay.
Problem with my = 1999 Chevy Malibu
3.1L V6
Repair work done prior = alternator
Work done to repair this problem = control module fuel filter coils fan relays
How found us = web
GM tech = JK
question = My car runs fine until the temperature goes to half and then its stalls but some times it will run fine for
days the stall in a drive Dru or at a red light PLEASE HELP and the fuel pump is good
3.1L V6
Repair work done prior = alternator
Work done to repair this problem = control module fuel filter coils fan relays
How found us = web
GM tech = JK
question = My car runs fine until the temperature goes to half and then its stalls but some times it will run fine for
days the stall in a drive Dru or at a red light PLEASE HELP and the fuel pump is good
GM Tech JK:
Answer: If you are sure the fuel pressure is fine when it stalls, then you
may have carbon build-up in the throttle body, plate and bore. A possible
vacuum leak. Or possibly carbon build-up on the Idle Air Control Motor
(IAC), or the IAC is faulty. This is what controls idle speed.
Have it inspected for a vacuum leak. Remove the IAC valve and clean it.
When cleaning, do not move the plunger at all, just clean it, and the bore
it sits in. Remove the air intake tube between the air filter and the engine
to clean out the throttle body, bore, and plate. Then take it for a drive to
sort of "Blow it out". Doing a few hard accelerations.
Answer: If you are sure the fuel pressure is fine when it stalls, then you
may have carbon build-up in the throttle body, plate and bore. A possible
vacuum leak. Or possibly carbon build-up on the Idle Air Control Motor
(IAC), or the IAC is faulty. This is what controls idle speed.
Have it inspected for a vacuum leak. Remove the IAC valve and clean it.
When cleaning, do not move the plunger at all, just clean it, and the bore
it sits in. Remove the air intake tube between the air filter and the engine
to clean out the throttle body, bore, and plate. Then take it for a drive to
sort of "Blow it out". Doing a few hard accelerations.
Chevrolet Malibu Starting Problem
2004 chevy malibu classic 2.2 Ecotec.
Computer_codes = P0496. Replace purge valve solenoid.
Question = why do I have a hard time starting my car after putting gas in it. I used plus gasoline.
Computer_codes = P0496. Replace purge valve solenoid.
Question = why do I have a hard time starting my car after putting gas in it. I used plus gasoline.
Answer: You may have gotten a bad tank of gas, or
it has a high level of alcohol- E-85. Are you sure it
isn't starting bad other times as well? You'd want to
check the basics first, like fuel filter, air filter, maybe
it's time for a tune up, etc. You could have low fuel
pressure and need a new fuel pump, or even have
an ignition problem. These are all just common
sense guesses at what is most common for a hard
starting condition. You would really need to get it
checked out by a technician to find the exact cause.
it has a high level of alcohol- E-85. Are you sure it
isn't starting bad other times as well? You'd want to
check the basics first, like fuel filter, air filter, maybe
it's time for a tune up, etc. You could have low fuel
pressure and need a new fuel pump, or even have
an ignition problem. These are all just common
sense guesses at what is most common for a hard
starting condition. You would really need to get it
checked out by a technician to find the exact cause.
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