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1999 Chevrolet Malibu 3.1L Poor Idle Quality, Poor Fuel Economy
Posted to GM Driveability on 6/18/2008 4 Replies

Customer complained of loss of power and a bucking under load,and excessive fuel usage. Knock sensor activating and retarding timing. Disconnect knock sensor, Retest, power good now has a spark knock under load. Check datastream LTFT at idle -10 or more. Pulle...

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car Vehicle Data

1999 Chevrolet Malibu

VIN 1G1ND52J8X
Engine3.1 L / 6 cyl / GAS
Trans4-speed Automatic (Electronic)
DeliveryFI / MFI
EmissionsOBD-II Compliant
SymptomsPoor Idle Quality, Poor Fuel Economy
OccursAlways
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car Vehicle Data

1999 Chevrolet Malibu

VIN 1G1ND52J8X
Engine3.1 L / 6 cyl / GAS
Trans4-speed Automatic (Electronic)
DeliveryFI / MFI
EmissionsOBD-II Compliant
SymptomsPoor Idle Quality, Poor Fuel Economy
OccursAlways