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Puna
02-25-2005, 08:48 PM
2001 malibu, v-6 ran great, yesterday. Started right up this morning.
Forgot something in the house, turned the car off, and now it wont start.

Computer or fuel pump are my first guesses, any ideas out there????

Thanks

bcopeland
02-26-2005, 09:57 AM
Not enough information.

Puna
02-26-2005, 11:57 PM
engine turns over, it just wont fire, pump the gas pedel, no smell of fuel,
didnt have time to check for spark, was late for work.

does this help any?

Puna
03-03-2005, 05:25 AM
think i got it, fuel pump.

bcopeland
03-03-2005, 07:37 AM
Turn the key to on without trying to start it. Do you hear a "whirring" sound - that should be the fuel pump ands sometimes if you are low on fuel you won't hear it. Also try the fuel pump relay fuse.

wymi
03-03-2005, 10:24 AM
Does the gas tank have to be removed to replace the fuel pump in the Malibu? I know some cars you can just take the back seat lower cushon and access the fuel pump there. I have an 01 Malibu and here of quite a few fuel pump problems on these cars, would like to know how to change the fuel pump out. Let us know how you resolved the problem.

bcopeland
03-03-2005, 06:42 PM
Not sure - but that would make too much sense!

johnholl
06-29-2005, 11:23 AM
No you have to drop the tank to access the pump. And rob a bank to pay for the pump.

JH

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