20 Most Recent 1999 Chevrolet Malibu - Page 8 Questions & Answers

IF the engine tries to turn over but doesn't then the problem will be related to a flat battery. have a load test done to check for bad cell. battery life is unpredictable and will allow proper performance at one point but total failure a short time later.. Cold weather is a big killer of poor performing batteries

is key/ignition worn badly?

If possible, have somebody pull the codes on it with an OBDII scanner. That should give you an idea about what may be causing the problem. I would look for possible issues with a crank sensor.

sounds like a bad ECM or computer,, ive never had luck with any gms with the 2.4,, please say yours doesn't have this engine...

Due to Federal Safety regulations, the normal way for this belt to be secured to the car is by a big bolt which is fastened to the body of the car with a nut that cannot be removed. Often, the anchoring bolt is underneath the carpet, and may require quite a bit of the interior of the car on that side to be removed to gain access. If you have a junk yard/salvage yard nearby, go there and find out what to do, because cars there should have some seats removed. Be blessed.

Reset the code and perform a drive cycle.

Assuming that you have the proper amount of coolent added, check where your heater hoses connect to the engine block for rust and corrossion, this is a common area to clog up, preventing coolent flow from circulating through your heater core. If ok, check for a thermostat that is stuck open.

Make sure that the belt is fully seated in ALL pulleys, if it still slips off, then you have a pully that is bent, or out of alignment.

Automatic headlights or daytime running lights? And I know it sounds weird, but why do you want to disable them?

You are probably looking at dropping the fuel tank down and removing the float and sending unit ( all in one unit). Once it's taken apart, you may see that you can fix it or you may have to replace it.

I would say that the tail lamp isn't plugged in but- if it is follow the wiring from the tail lamp forward there must be a break in the wiring -maybe someone cut the wires to patch in towing lights - cheers Denny

Fix the leak the heat should work when the radiator is full.

check for loose nuts coming out of its lines or tighten straps at hoses. check for leaks at the engine, coolant hoses, water pump, etc. some times coolant comes from up side down

check the earth connection on the starter motor. I had a similar problem and it had come loose

Well How good are you at Resistors?? Get an Ohm meter and check the ohm's on your key, Next go to radio shack and buy a few Resistors that are the same Ohms and climb under the steering wheel.. You should see 2 Small thin wires Coming from the column, WARNING, There is a Second Yellow Wire With a Sticker on it Saying Air Bag, Don't touch... When you fine the 2 small wires the DO NOT SAY AIRBAG Disconnect the plug and Add you Resistors to that plug leading away from the column,. When you put key in the Light should go right out if the Ohms are correct... Not to mention you can now buy keys without chips for that car too... Good luck. AND stay AWAY from the Air bag, I would tell you have a Pro look at..

Replace the fuse murf427

One rod will be for the inlet valve and the other for the exhaust valve turn the engine over till you get TDC and install the rods you will see which rod goes where as one rod will be too long so put it in the other lifter