20 Most Recent 1999 Chevrolet Malibu - Page 7 Questions & Answers

Hi Mark, You can swap chips as long as the alarm system operates without problems with the old key. Regards John

Well-- you certainly don't do what they told you You never tell someone to replace parts, unless you road test the vehicle,take a scan tool along to look at data & come back & evaluate it ,& then component test, to actually find a problem,the main reason you went there The suggestion about plugs & wires, was most likely just an answer to a question, as to when you did that last When you ask a shop for help & then leave without giving them a chance to help you & make a living, you get nothing, nor should you expect to get any advice I suggest you ask your questions using Google & learn how to work on & diagnose vehicle problems,IF, your going to work on your own vehicles, as it appears you are & I encourage to do so,the results will be better than any shop you will go to, if you get it right & you learn a lot & save some money. Your slight miss: You got new plugs & wires Check for vacuum leaks-- including the exhaust & evap system Check EGR & PCV Systems Replace any Oxygen Sensor in the vehicle over 100,000 miles On a 1999 vehicle-IF- the exhaust converter is 15 years old, it's worn out & doing nothing,keep that in mind Check fuel pressure with a gauge on motor Have a shop road test with scan tool : You drive-- they ride You need to check for generic & enhanced codes You need to see if all 8 Emission Monitors run clear Look at Mode $06 Misfire Data (your problem)

u can go to auto part store and they can look up the part and most likely have a drawing showing where it is

Cars haven't had carburetors since 1985 some 29 years To backfire thru the intake, you can't use the car,has to be a timing or valve problem,probably a mechanical failure

The bleeder screw is on the passenger side front of engine. It is a small 1/4" square head bleeder bolt. Turn it counter clockwise making sure coolant level is full. After coolant is coming out then tighten back down.

go to your local parts store and have them bring out their battery/ altenater test machine. this will let you know right then what your problem is.

iam not sure but the most common culprit is a bad ignition switch. if the switch goes bad then no power will get to the gauges etc. check switch.

Make sure all of the ground straps from the engine to the body have been re attached and are tight.

Most likely it is the switch, they do fail. Have had system checked for any codes ? A GOOD scan tool that has the ability to check this system will be a big help for you. Also check to make sure all connections to under hood at control unit are good. Check the release switch at the brake peddle, it could be stuck in the off position and will not let system engage.

The over torque to set bearings is a valid technique. You can torque to 192 to set them and then back off and retorque to 180.