20 Most Recent 2001 Chevrolet Chevrolet Malibu LS Questions & Answers

Lift hood would have 4-6 fasteners remove the hub covering there you'll have a few more. May have a few more stood where but that will be the bulk of them. Most should be an 6-10 mm. Most common is 8 mm.

Start with the easiest thing. Check the fuses. Your owners manual should tell you which fuse those circuits are on.

Test for spark an fuel pressure , is the security light lit .

Check coolant level for the overheating issue. If level is ok, possible thermostat problem/possible rad fan problem/possible restriction in rad/possible head gasket. Why did you change the fuel pump? Is there power and ground to the fuel pump for it to operate? Have you checked for spark at the spark plugs?

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The temperature gauge sensor as you call is for more then just the temperature gauge . The temp. sensor is an input to the PCM -engine computer ! If it were bad you would have drivability problems , the transmission would not shift correctly an the check engine light would more then likely be lit . Engine Coolant Temperature Gage The IPC displays the engine coolant temperature as determined by the PCM. The body control module (BCM) receives a class 2 message from the PCM indicating the engine coolant temperature. The BCM converts the engine coolant temperature into a percent gage deflection. The IPC receives a message from the BCM via the serial peripheral interface (SPI) indicating the requested gage position. The engine coolant temperature gage defaults to 38?°C (100?°F) or below if: ?€¢ The PCM detects a malfunction in the engine coolant temperature sensor circuit.

?€¢ The BCM detects a loss of class 2 communications with the PCM.

?€¢ The IPC detects a loss of SPI communications with the BCM.

Your gauge is more suspect then the sensor . gm had a problem with stepper motors that control the pointer for the gauge !

Here's a picture of your oil pressure switch,easy to replace,just disconnect electrical connector,get wrench and remove.It's located by oil filter,it's screwed into block. http://www.autozone.com/external-engine/oil-pressure-switch/duralast-oil-pressure-switch/chevrolet/malibu/2001/6-cylinders-j-3-1l-sfi-ohv/45356_652058_8537

Right under the center of the temperature gauge , or left , right ! Picture of radiator - low coolant !

THE PULLEYS MAY NOT BE IN LINE. OR YOU COULD HAVE A BELT THAT IS TO LONG AND YOU WOULD NOT HAVE ENOUGH TENSION.

Possible causes - Intake air leaks - Faulty front heated oxygen sensor - Ignition misfiring - Faulty fuel injectors - Exhaust gas leaks - Incorrect fuel pressure - Lack of fuel - Faulty Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor - Incorrect Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) hose connection

Follow the radiator hose back to the engine on the top side. Where the hose connects to the engine is the thermostat housing. Remove the hose clamp and hose (when vehicle is cool). remove the housing itself and the thermostat will be right in front of you. Replace an put it back together. Fill up the radiator fluid again. After you start the motor for about 2 minutes check the fluid again and top off if needed.

The check engine light has many reasons for coming on! The only way of being sure is to get a code reading from garage or main dealer!

you have a leak somewhere my guess is it need the intake gasket replaced see if it smells like antifreeze coming out the tailpipe

Wheel bearing

Try cleaning the maf and reset the computer. Check for vaccine leaks

From the front of the motor where the belts are #1 is the first one on the left

Look at the t sat and the r cap