1999 Chevrolet Malibu Repair Question
Asked on August 15, 2010
1999 Chevy Malibu CAR SLOW TO GET GOING AFTER A STOP
Engine Performance problem
1999 Chevy Malibu 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic 160000 miles
CAR IS SLOW TO PICK UP SPEED AFTER A STOP
1999 Chevy Malibu 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic 160000 miles
CAR IS SLOW TO PICK UP SPEED AFTER A STOP
Answer
Replied on August 15, 2010
Lack of acceleration,chugging,hesitating,bogging,misfiring etc. could be caused by one of the following below:
Inspect and test all the items below-start here and get back with some results.
Oxygen sensor.
Catalytic converter.
Fuel injectors dirty/sticking.
Mass airflow sensor/Airflow meter.
Throttle position sensor.
Crankshaft position sensor
Knock sensor
Manifold absolute pressure sensor.
EGR Valve
Fuel pressure regulator leaking or defective fuel pump.
False air leakage.
Fuel contamination.
Foul/defective spark plugs.
Open spark plug wires.
Ignition coil/Coil packs defective.
Incorrect ignition timing.
Cap and rotor.
Note:If it doesn't apply disregard it.