1998 malibu

Eric.M · 05-04-2008, 10:39 AM

so im haveing trouble with the car on the startup if i can get it to start it runs perfect though. the problem i am having is when i try to turn the key it makes the noise like its trying to start but it doesn't giving it gas while trying to start the car helps this but it will still sometimes stall immediatly after starting if it doesn't stall there is no problem even when i stop and the car idles it doesn't stall only on the start up. It has a weird thing where sometimes it wont stall out but the rpms will get super low the car will shake for a second and go back up and then we are good to go. another thing is only does this 50% of the time the rest it starts up perfect. i was hope to find the problem before it got to bad and i got stranded somewhere thanks for any suggestion for places to check also the fuel pump has been replaced recently.

emilio garcia · 05-08-2008, 03:58 AM

I had the same problem on my 97 and it was the pressure regualor. good luck let us know

Volt-Schwibe · 05-11-2008, 01:52 AM

there's a fuel pump relay that sometimes goes bad, it's something that should be checked any time the pump needs replaced.

i one time changed a good pump because of this relay :(

Adamp1916 · 06-20-2008, 02:24 PM

Fuel pressure regulator. Right at the end of the fuel rail. Fairly easy to fix.. relieve the fuel pressure, remove the bolt brackets, probably a good idea to replace the O ring as well.

05-04-2008, 10:39 AM	#1 (permalink)
Eric.M Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 1 OS: xp sp2	1998 malibu so im haveing trouble with the car on the startup if i can get it to start it runs perfect though. the problem i am having is when i try to turn the key it makes the noise like its trying to start but it doesn't giving it gas while trying to start the car helps this but it will still sometimes stall immediatly after starting if it doesn't stall there is no problem even when i stop and the car idles it doesn't stall only on the start up. It has a weird thing where sometimes it wont stall out but the rpms will get super low the car will shake for a second and go back up and then we are good to go. another thing is only does this 50% of the time the rest it starts up perfect. i was hope to find the problem before it got to bad and i got stranded somewhere thanks for any suggestion for places to check also the fuel pump has been replaced recently.

05-08-2008, 03:58 AM	#2 (permalink)
emilio garcia Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 8 OS: mozilla fire fox	Re: 1998 malibu I had the same problem on my 97 and it was the pressure regualor. good luck let us know

05-11-2008, 01:52 AM	#3 (permalink)
Volt-Schwibe Asst. Manager, Automotive Forums; HJT Trainee Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Behind you, watching you as you type. Posts: 7,211 OS: Click "My System" to view details My System	Re: 1998 malibu there's a fuel pump relay that sometimes goes bad, it's something that should be checked any time the pump needs replaced. i one time changed a good pump because of this relay :( __________________ <signature> TSF is funded by our Admin's pocket, care to help? New Members: Subscribe to your thread (Thread Tools) to receive an instant email notification when you get a reply. Power Tip: Creating a single new thread in the correct section is the best way to assure your thread will receive a reply. </signature>

06-20-2008, 02:24 PM	#4 (permalink)
Adamp1916 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 2 OS: xp	Re: 1998 malibu Fuel pressure regulator. Right at the end of the fuel rail. Fairly easy to fix.. relieve the fuel pressure, remove the bolt brackets, probably a good idea to replace the O ring as well.