Top 20 2000 Chevrolet Malibu - Page 8 Questions & Answers

either under dash or in fuse box next to battery

On the passenger side of the dash thereis a fuse block. Find the HVAC blower fuse. Start the car, turn on the blower, and check for power at that fuse. If power disappears when the blower stops than you have a bad ignition switch. I’m happy to assist further over the phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/jeremy_d728a59f986299fa

on most cars and trucks the fuel pumo and gas gage senser is in tne fuel tank

GM power steering pump pulleys are a pressed on type with an"interference" fit-the hole is .001" smaller than the shaft.You need a puller/installer tool.I bought one for about 30 bucks at NAPA,you might be able to rent one at an auto parts store.The tool clamps the pulley nose and has a screw to push the shaft out.(some Chrysler alternators use the same design).

I believe, that there is a short in the fuel pump kill switch which is located on the top inside the gas tank. I had GM replace the whole thing including fuel pump. It took awhile to figure this out, since it didn't show up in thier diags. Since then no problems.

try battery off for 30sec.and put it back.

Ckeck to see if thermostateis not upside down

sensor pass side of radiator is likely bad. cool engine, twist to remove. "0" ring and sensor must be replaced..

Dealer only sorry no nice simple solution

My horn is low when I press on it it makes a little toot noise would I need to replace the horn I'm thinking it's a fuse or relay it makes a low pitch sound where you can barely hear it thanks in advance

Here's a guide to your transmission change,

are you getting gas? is there a buzzing noise in the gas tank when you turn the key? do you have spark at the coil?

yes they will wear out

Switch? Think you mean sensor, they are usually found near the oil filter.

it has a blown intake or head gaskets

No.If the pump is not working you would need to check the fuse and pump relay.

most GM vehicles wont turn fans on until 210 to 215 degrees

make sure the radiator cooling fans are coming on. GM has also had major problems with the lower intake gaskets leaking on the V-6 engines. sometimes when refilling the cooling systems air lock can occur. run the engine until it warms up and then turn off and let it cool down, if coolant level goes down repeat this process two or three times. other causes could be clogged radiator, or worse case scenario blown head gaskets. also i have on occasion got bad thermostats from the parts store. the upper radiator hose will get very hot when the thermostat opens. run the engine and hold the upper hose and when the t-stat opens the hose will get hot. then when the cooling fan comes on hot air will rush from from the fans. if the fans come on and the air is cool then there is a circulation problem. t-stat, clogged radiator, low coolant, head gaskets. good luck.

you may have to reset the fault as it will be stored in the ecu

under the hood on the drivers side to the rear of the battery there is a black cover that should say "Relay Fuses" on it. unscrew the hand screw and lift up the box. There should be a map underneath the cover you just took off. the horn relay should be number 21 which is a the very top left of the relay box if you are leaning over the fender facing the passenger side