20 Most Recent 1998 Chevrolet Malibu - Page 11 Questions & Answers

when your in the car look on your left side of the steering wheel, when you do look, look for this shape on the dash board that should be the dimmer and lightswitch

that black box is a cover for the gas lines. it sounds you have a bad line

You can tap on it, but still have to remove the starter,if that works, as it would be worn outYou can follow the positive battery cable to all starters

If it can be reached then yes it would do the same thing

Is the check engine light on ?Usually when the engine is shaking you have a miss where one or more cylinders are not firing or not producing power.

follow top large hose from radiator to engine block the thermostat is inside the metal case remove the 2 bolts and lift away remove old thermostat clean old gasket off with razor scraper being carefull not to get anything in the block replace thermostat place new gasket on then put metal case back on and secure with the 2 bolts top off fluids as needed.

there all under the dash board from the middle to the passenger side and there hard to get to,depending on what one you have to replace.

You could try it with the key switch in the unlock position but not on.The problem could be the brake switch, the solenoid that locks the shifter in park, or a fuse.It would also be very difficult to get out of park on a steep hill if the parking brake was not set first.

You have to cut the wires and solder, or use butt-connectors, to hook up the new one. I also recommend replacing the blower motor resistor. Having enough current to damage the connector has put a lot of strain on it also. It is also in the same area as the blower motor.

Prestone is good stuff. If you buy it pure, you should mix it 50 - 50, or you can buy it pre mixed. , Better deal buying it pure. PS if you spill any, clean it up because cats and dogs drink it and die. Good luck, cheers from Nova Scotia!

some models have an electric interlock that is activated when you step on the footbrake of the vehicle..this must be done before taking the car out of park..if this is not so equipted it may call for removal of the shifter cover in the console and looking at the interlock mechanism for broken or jammed parts or broken springs and pins try wiggling the shifter while pushing in on the button and it may free up..good luck and repost please..thnx

replace thermostat did bleed coolant system check coolant level.because if not engine could have overheated and blowed headgaskets warp or cracked the heads check engine compression.sound like engine got too hot.

first thing check make sure oil pan drain plug tight. check make sure oil filter tight. try tighten oil filter by hand see if turn tighten oil filter clockwise direcction if all is good. how many miles on vechicle.could have oil leaks park vechicle in spot that clean.move vechicle see if you see oil spots on ground if yes.your front timing cover seal leaking oil or rear main oil seal ;eaking.or valve cover gaskets leaking.if find no oil leaks more likely engine burning oil.replace pcv valve.check air filter if you see oil in air filter housing either have bad pcv valve or pcv not getting vacuum make sure pcv valve getting vacuum when engine running vacuum should be felt at pcv if not pcv valve bad or pcv hose disconnected broken or plugged.if pcv valve okay engine has worn piston rings.worn valve seals or guides or oil return holes stopped up thats all possible reasons for engine burning oil.if spark plugs oil fouled engine burning oil.

the purple wire to starter solenoid S which is switch terminal.the battery positive cable and red fuse link wire to alternator goes to starter solenoid positive terminal.

the PCM OR ECM LOCATED under the instrument panel near the steering column.