problems starting and runs rough

2002 CHEVROLET MALIBU
126,800 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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TBM182
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lately when I start my 2002 Chevy Malibu, it has trouble starting and/or clicking over when I turn my key. Also, there is a very rough vibration and mainly coming from the passenger side of the vehicle. The first time this happened almost felt like I was driving with a front passenger side flat tire. After a few seconds the car runs fine. Also a week before this started I was leaking antifreeze but I just had to tighten up the screw to the hose and stopped leaking in case this is a contributor o my problem.
Nov 18, 2010 at 11:35 PM
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HMAC300
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if your service enginelight is on have th eenginescanned for codes. Check the fuel presure as it may be low. you could have a motor mount going bad for the vibration or a low tire. Have the coolant pressure checked to make sure you don' thave an inlet manifold or head gasket leaking as that may be hyour running rough as well.
Nov 19, 2010 at 12:06 AM
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