SPONSORED LINKS

1998 Chevy Malibu Engine light comes on

Tiny
SNEAKY10
  • MEMBER
  • 1998 CHEVROLET MALIBU
Engine problem
1998 Chevy Malibu 6 cyl Wheel Drive Type unknown Automatic 215000 miles

I have a 1998 chevy malibu which just yesterday I had the engine light come on and my rpm's going up and down when driving at a speed of 80km/h even when I am stopped it wants to turn off do you know what this could be i'm thinking its my MAP sensor
SPONSORED LINKS
Sunday, January 27th, 2008 AT 8:50 AM

1 Reply

Tiny
SERVICE WRITER
  • MECHANIC
  • 9,123 POSTS
You need to start out by pulling the codes.

Sounds like a vacuum leak on the simple side. Check for air leaks past the maf to the throttle body.

But really should pull codes.
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Sunday, January 27th, 2008 AT 9:38 AM

Please login or register to post a reply.

Related Check Engine Light Content

Code Read Retrieval/Clear Chevrolet
VIDEO
Code Read Retrieval/Clear Chevrolet
Instructional repair video
Check Engine Light
GUIDE
Check Engine Light
Why is my check engine or service engine soon turned on? In this guide we talk about what this is associated with this notorious light, what it is used for and what you...
VIEW MORE

Sponsored links