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I have a 2004 Chevy Malibu Classic, and I changed my spark plugs & oil, and now it want start. My car was working fine until I did all of that. It sounds like it wants to start but it want.
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Hi,
If all the lights are working and you don't think it is the battery or electrical, then it would be with fuel. The fuel pump could be going out but first check the spark plugs and wires.
There are four things required for an engine to run: air, fuel, compression and properly timed spark. If you have fuel and timed spark, the only two variables are air and compression. Air is not the likely problem, and compression should be good unless you blew a head gasket or the rings in all four cylinders. How did you determine that you have fuel and spark? Those are the two most likely problem areas.
Search for the engine model ECOTec 2.2 rather then Malibu. It is very easy to replace the plugs, they are DEEP inside the engine so you will need a 6" socket extension for the spark plug socket. Needle nose pliers were required to retrieve the socket on the first plug. Don't push down hard on the plug, just enough to engage the nut. Full screen photo sequence is available at: http://www.gaownersclub.com/forum/showthread.php?t=99068
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