
2000 Chevrolet Malibu 3.1L Poor Idle Quality, Surge, Stall
Coolant was leaking externally at coolant crossover in intake. Car came into shop very hot. We replaced intake gaskets and now car surges and dies at idle. problem increases with engine temperature. I can not find anything unplugged or any vac. leak. no trash ...
FIX posted 7/30/2004
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VIN | 161NE52J1Y |
Engine | 3.1 L / 6 cyl / GAS |
Trans | 4-speed Automatic (Electronic) |
Delivery | FI / sefi |
Emissions | OBD-II Compliant |
Symptoms | Poor Idle Quality, Surge, Stall |
Occurs | Hot, Idle |
Misc. | Malibu Ls |
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Vehicle Data
2000 Chevrolet Malibu
VIN | 161NE52J1Y |
Engine | 3.1 L / 6 cyl / GAS |
Trans | 4-speed Automatic (Electronic) |
Delivery | FI / sefi |
Emissions | OBD-II Compliant |
Symptoms | Poor Idle Quality, Surge, Stall |
Occurs | Hot, Idle |
Misc. | Malibu Ls |