Top 20 1998 Chevrolet Malibu Questions & Answers

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Open my broken glove box on a 98 Malibu

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2/10/2021 7:22:18 PM • 1998 Chevrolet... • 322 views • 0 helpful votes
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I have a 98 Malibu the leaks (seems to be coming from the bottom of the motor by the harmonic balance. When it warms up, quits leaking. No water in oil. Since the water pump is behind the drum pulley,

Usually if the water pump is leaking it will wet the pulley and fluid will get on the belt.With the engine off can you shove a paper towel under the water pump area and then look for traces of coolant on it?Also,it is common for a water pump to leak then not leak over and over when it is failing.
2/17/2018 7:18:03 PM • 1998 Chevrolet... • 130 views • 0 helpful votes
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Windshield wiper failure on 98 Chevy Malibu

Hi, you wont be able to move the wipers manually as they will be locked by the motor. There is only two obvious reasons why the motor should fail again. The new motor was a poor quality replacement or there is an underlying problem on the car like the wiper motor mechanism has excessive play or is stiff/tight and over working the motor causing it to fail. you need to have a proper check over before swapping it again.
11/22/2017 7:09:03 PM • 1998 Chevrolet... • 710 views • 0 helpful votes
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I drove my 98 malibu over something in the road. I notice the next day when I was driving the gas level indicator dropped and the car felt like it was gonna shut off. The next day I left it running. I

Check your filter as well as the gas line to see if there's any kinks in the line or damage to the fuel filter.. whatever you went over could've done something to it..
1/28/2018 7:18:02 PM • 1998 Chevrolet... • 50 views • 0 helpful votes
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Headlights stay on when car is shut off & keys out of ignition

Replace the ignition switch - not working properly.
8/23/2017 2:24:03 AM • 1998 Chevrolet... • 1,853 views • 0 helpful votes
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Engine light goes on and my transmission starts acting up chevy malibu 1998

Input shaft speed sensor or out put speed sensor . Have the vehicle checked for DTC'S - diagnostic trouble code's . This would probably point you in a diagnostic direction .
12/8/2017 9:36:03 PM • 1998 Chevrolet... • 86 views • 0 helpful votes
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MY 98 CHEVY MALIBU WILL NOT START < UNLESS PUSH

Sounds like a fuel pump.
10/19/2017 6:48:04 PM • 1998 Chevrolet... • 179 views • 0 helpful votes
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The problem is high consumption

Fuel injector are worn out they. Might be dribbling as a bigger engine it won't stall or flood it raises the idling making you feel it's power but consuming more fuel
9/29/2017 7:21:03 PM • 1998 Chevrolet... • 288 views • 0 helpful votes
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2004 chevy Malibu classic will not start- engine

Based on the gasping sound I would think that you need to check the solenoid on the starter. Sounds like it is trying to engage the starter. Make sure one of you battery cables is loose and both are tight on the battery. If you have a tester I would also check for voltage at the battery. Hope this helps.
4/17/2017 5:45:03 AM • 1998 Chevrolet... • 244 views • 0 helpful votes
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Where a the timing cover located on a 98 chevy Malibu la?

On the front of the engine, no matter what engine all have the cover in the front, that would be the passenger side of the engine on front wheel drive models
4/12/2017 9:58:56 PM • 1998 Chevrolet... • 89 views • 0 helpful votes
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How to remove a head gasket on a 1998 Chevrolet Malibu LS

-It's better for you to read in its repair manual step by step. instead some one tell you to do on the web site or by telephone. Good luck Mai
4/12/2017 9:39:09 PM • 1998 Chevrolet... • 53 views • 0 helpful votes
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I go to start my car and hear one click and a wuring noise, it wont start. 98 malibu v6

so the starter was tested but was it tested properly was a torque test done to check the pinion drive clutch for operation sounds like either that clutch is faulty or the pinion drive is not being moved out by the solenoid linkage before the starter is engaged
12/7/2016 6:26:28 AM • 1998 Chevrolet... • 56 views • 0 helpful votes
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Once my 98 malibu warms up fully check engine light flashes why is this

A flashing check engine light indicates an engine misfire, Do a fault code test to read the code and finds the culprit cylinder.
9/5/2016 11:37:26 PM • 1998 Chevrolet... • 80 views • 0 helpful votes
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Troubleshoot not getting fuel

Your positive no fuel is getting to the fuel rail an injectors ! Did you hook up a fuel pressure gauge ? The anti-theft system will shut off fuel injectors on GM vehicles . SECURITY light lit on the instrument cluster ? Here is a video on testing GM fuel pump electrical circuit . GM Fuel Pump Relay Testing Do you know what relays are ?
4/9/2016 1:47:15 PM • 1998 Chevrolet... • 74 views • 0 helpful votes
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Replace fuel pump

Replace fuel pump ? You want to know how it's done ? Drop the fuel tank out of the vehicle ! Hope you don't have a full tank . Go on youtube an watch a video on the subject .
4/9/2016 1:45:16 PM • 1998 Chevrolet... • 44 views • 0 helpful votes
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Driving down the road and just cuts off but i replaced the ignition with push button

Does it just die or does it drop rpms and like shudder first? Also what is the year, make, and model of said vehicle?Sounds like it could be the wires in the push button starter making contact and turning off the car. I would start there looking for exposed copper wire, if you find some you can either put some electrical tape around it(just as a temporary fix) or disconnect the battery and trim the wires (one by one so you know where they connect correctly). You could also go to auto zone, advance auto, Napa, etc and get a replacement ignition and/or go to a mechanic, just be aware of you take it to a mechanic, electrical issues can be pretty expensive. Keep me posted on what you find out so we can make sure this gets fixed for you. Also if you do go to advance auto or auto zone have them check your battery and connections, it only takes a few minutes and it's free, this may also detect if it's just a battery issue, doesn't sound like it but it's always good to be sure. If you need further help, reach me via phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/andrew_d2df42288260d96e
12/27/2015 4:27:20 AM • 1998 Chevrolet... • 179 views • 1 helpful votes
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How do I get the airbag light to shut off on the dashboard?

You take it an have DTC'S checked in the air bag control module . Have it fixed ,then the light will go out . Your best bet is take it to a ASE certified repair shop . You wouldn't want to have an unintended airbag deployment . People have been killed from not knowing what they were doing an setting off an airbag !
1/2/2016 3:27:02 PM • 1998 Chevrolet... • 129 views • 0 helpful votes
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Why does it start, then die?

The security, antitheft or lock picture/icon is a visual indication that something in the car&#39;s antitheft system is failing. In most GM cars and trucks there is a hidden system that most people are unaware even exists. From the moment you put your key in the ignition, there begins a constant line of communication between your key&#39;s security chip or transponder, to the ignition&#39;s lock cylinder, and then to the car's TDM (Theft Deterrent Module). These 3 parts are in CONSTANT communication. If the key is in the ignition, then these parts are sending signals to each other. The security light illuminates when that signal gets broken, even just for a second. When the signal breaks, the car misinterprets this as an attempt at theft and goes into antitheft mode. The car thinks its being stolen or hotwired because it is not getting that signal from YOUR specific key. This is why the security light turns on and shuts down your vehicle. This link explains it pretty well. http://www.diy-gm-security.com/ 26025729-vycpj41x2iphfdmbx4v0vfed-3-0.jpg
12/28/2015 2:30:16 AM • 1998 Chevrolet... • 118 views • 0 helpful votes
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Rear defogger not working

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11/28/2015 8:15:06 PM • 1998 Chevrolet... • 176 views • 0 helpful votes
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Are cv joints expensive

Boot kits start at $20. if you need the whole drive shift with the joints then around $100 apiece.
11/28/2015 8:18:39 PM • 1998 Chevrolet... • 124 views • 0 helpful votes
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