Hello everybody. My 05 Chevy Malibu is having an issue I cannot figure out. Warm or cold, when I accelerate harder than normal (typically accelerate easy) the car will rev up and then bog down like it will stall and the check engine light will turn on. Once I let my foot off the gas it will go back to normal and the check engine light shuts off so I haven't been able to run it for codes. It appears to be transmission related as the car run like a champ (minus the obvious issue.) I hope somebody can help me determine what this is!
05 Malibu bogging down
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It has probably stored the code, go to Autozone/Advance and see if they can find a code.
Originally Posted By: Barkleymut
It has probably stored the code, go to Autozone/Advance and see if they can find a code.
+1 yeah that ^^ How can you start without the code?
It has probably stored the code, go to Autozone/Advance and see if they can find a code.
+1 yeah that ^^ How can you start without the code?
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Originally Posted By: Barkleymut
It has probably stored the code, go to Autozone/Advance and see if they can find a code.
+1 yeah that ^^ How can you start without the code?
True. I wasn't sure if autozones would have a code reader that read stored codes. I thought it was only for when the check engine light is currently only. Figured garages/dealerships had better tech for that. Will have to try AZ this weekend
Originally Posted By: Barkleymut
It has probably stored the code, go to Autozone/Advance and see if they can find a code.
+1 yeah that ^^ How can you start without the code?
True. I wasn't sure if autozones would have a code reader that read stored codes. I thought it was only for when the check engine light is currently only. Figured garages/dealerships had better tech for that. Will have to try AZ this weekend
Originally Posted By: beast3300
Sounds like a clogged catalytic converter.
That's what I am leaning to as well. Was hoping I was the only one who thought that haha.
Sounds like a clogged catalytic converter.
That's what I am leaning to as well. Was hoping I was the only one who thought that haha.
if the cel light comes on it should store a code... scan it and tell us the code. how is the fuel filter?
Originally Posted By: crazyoildude
if the cel light comes on it should store a code... scan it and tell us the code. how is the fuel filter?
It isnt a serviceable filter. It is built into the gas tank.
if the cel light comes on it should store a code... scan it and tell us the code. how is the fuel filter?
It isnt a serviceable filter. It is built into the gas tank.
Originally Posted By: beast3300
Sounds like a clogged catalytic converter.
+1 I agree. Catalytic converter. If it needs changed, spend the money and get the exact fit. OBD II cars can have problems if "universal" ones are installed. Plus, no welding, unbolt the old one, bolt in the new. Done.
Sounds like a clogged catalytic converter.
+1 I agree. Catalytic converter. If it needs changed, spend the money and get the exact fit. OBD II cars can have problems if "universal" ones are installed. Plus, no welding, unbolt the old one, bolt in the new. Done.
i meant how is the fuel pressure lol.. wow
The Autozone reader will read stored codes. Good luck, hope it isn't an expensive fix. Let us know what it turns out to be.
Originally Posted By: mikered30
So what was the code?
Hamburgers and beer took up my weekend. Going to get it checked this week
Originally Posted By: crazyoildude
i meant how is the fuel pressure lol.. wow
Didn't mean any offense. The pressure seems pretty good.
Originally Posted By: Nyquist
My best guess is the car has never been tuned up... plugs/wires/fuel filter (if applicable). Start there since that is a heck of a lot cheaper than a cat.
I gave the car a tuneup right around 100k using all AC Delco parts. I am going to check and make sure that there wasnt an issue with one of the plugs but the engine is running smooth otherwise.
Originally Posted By: Barkleymut
The Autozone reader will read stored codes. Good luck, hope it isn't an expensive fix. Let us know what it turns out to be.
Me too! Selling the car otherwise!
So what was the code?
Hamburgers and beer took up my weekend. Going to get it checked this week
Originally Posted By: crazyoildude
i meant how is the fuel pressure lol.. wow
Didn't mean any offense. The pressure seems pretty good.
Originally Posted By: Nyquist
My best guess is the car has never been tuned up... plugs/wires/fuel filter (if applicable). Start there since that is a heck of a lot cheaper than a cat.
I gave the car a tuneup right around 100k using all AC Delco parts. I am going to check and make sure that there wasnt an issue with one of the plugs but the engine is running smooth otherwise.
Originally Posted By: Barkleymut
The Autozone reader will read stored codes. Good luck, hope it isn't an expensive fix. Let us know what it turns out to be.
Me too! Selling the car otherwise!
Originally Posted By: mikered30
So what was the code?
Sorry for the delay but it ended up the Cat died. Unfortunately I am able to do this repair myself and had to go to the stealership.
So what was the code?
Sorry for the delay but it ended up the Cat died. Unfortunately I am able to do this repair myself and had to go to the stealership.
that cat conv. died young.. 100k isn't very much life.
If the cat failed at that mileage, something else may have been happening that sped up its death.
Originally Posted By: EricF
that cat conv. died young.. 100k isn't very much life.
His sig says the car has 125,000. Tuneup was done at 100,000
that cat conv. died young.. 100k isn't very much life.
His sig says the car has 125,000. Tuneup was done at 100,000
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