1998 Chevy Malibu Engine light comes on

1998 CHEVROLET MALIBU
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1998 Chevy Malibu 6 cyl Wheel Drive Type unknown Automatic 215000 miles
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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
Jan 27, 2008 at 12:50 AM
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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.
Jan 27, 2008 at 1:38 AM
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