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1997 Chevrolet Malibu 3.1L Surge, MIL Lamp on, SURGES AT IDLE ONLY
Posted to GM Driveability on 4/24/2009 21 Replies

this car has an erratic idle problem. starts and runs great until it goes into closed loop. then, idle surges rapidly as long as you sit and idle - will stop when put in gear. only very seldom will do it at a long red lite., fuel trims go to -18%, o2 shows ful...

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car Vehicle Data

1997 Chevrolet Malibu

VIN 1G1ND52MXV
Engine3.1 L / 6 cyl / GAS
Trans4-speed Automatic (Electronic)
DeliveryFI / MPFI
EmissionsOBD-II Compliant
SymptomsSurge, MIL Lamp on, Surges at Idle Only
OccursHot, After Short Warm-Up
Misc.Mpfi, EGR, A/C A.t.

Trouble Codes

P0300Multiple Misfire Detected
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car Vehicle Data

1997 Chevrolet Malibu

VIN 1G1ND52MXV
Engine3.1 L / 6 cyl / GAS
Trans4-speed Automatic (Electronic)
DeliveryFI / MPFI
EmissionsOBD-II Compliant
SymptomsSurge, MIL Lamp on, Surges at Idle Only
OccursHot, After Short Warm-Up
Misc.Mpfi, EGR, A/C A.t.

Trouble Codes

P0300Multiple Misfire Detected