SPONSORED LINKS

1999 Chevy Malibu Sluggish Startup

Tiny
MANZANO16
  • MEMBER
  • 1999 CHEVROLET MALIBU
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 115,000 MILES
My car was very sluggish to start up/turn over this morning, but drove fine to work. Once I got here I tried to turn the car on again, and it barely turned over, then died. I'm able to get the car on and keep it on when hitting the accelerator, just concerned this is going to get much worse quickly. If someone could point me in the right direction for a quick fix I'd greatly appreciate it!
SPONSORED LINKS
Tuesday, August 26th, 2008 AT 6:47 AM

4 Replies

Tiny
2CARPRO JACK
  • MECHANIC
  • 11,533 POSTS
So it turns over, just slow like a low battery? Or it turns over and wont hold idle, and tries to die? If it wont idle check for vacuum leaks first, could be a bad Idle Air Control valve
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Tuesday, August 26th, 2008 AT 7:44 AM
Tiny
MANZANO16
  • MEMBER
  • 6 POSTS
This morning (the second time) it did turn over but quickly died. It does feel like a battery, though, so I'll try that first. But I did replace the battery less than 2 years ago. Thanks for the tip on the vacuum, I'll give that a try also.
SPONSORED LINKS
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Tuesday, August 26th, 2008 AT 7:48 AM
Tiny
DOCFIXIT
  • MECHANIC
  • 18,828 POSTS
So what happened when you left work? If it cranked slow again and didnot idle well starter drag could be the problem. If starter draws to many amps then when you get it running system voltage is low and PCM does not function well. Have a starter draw test done. An Auto Zone can do this free.
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Friday, August 29th, 2008 AT 7:04 PM
Tiny
BADBO
  • MEMBER
  • 35 POSTS
Please do check the alternator to see if the output is correct.
Badbo
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Friday, August 29th, 2008 AT 7:32 PM

Please login or register to post a reply.

Related Engine Low Power Content

Fix an Engine with Low Power!
VIDEO
Fix an Engine with Low Power!
Instructional repair video
Symptoms of Low Engine Power
GUIDE
Symptoms of Low Engine Power
The power your car's engine is producing is important. When you step on the gas you need your car to accelerate, mainly to keep you out of trouble when getting onto the...
VIEW MORE

Sponsored links