my 2008 malibu has about 40K miles on it and a few weeks ago it started getting very slow when accelerating. It just doesn't seem to get up and go. I tried injector fluid to see if it would help and nothing. Now this morning the service engine light came on. Any suggestions?
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Hesitation and service engine light, HELP!
My 2008 Malibu has a huge hesitation when accelerating and almost seems to slip a little. Once it is up to speed it does ok but now this morning the service engine light came on. No clue what is causing this!
My 2008 Malibu has a huge hesitation when accelerating and almost seems to slip a little. Once it is up to speed it does ok but now this morning the service engine light came on. No clue what is causing this!
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Re: slow acceleration and now service engine light is on
Sounds like it may be the fail safe for the engine, what is the temperature that your car was running at when this happend?
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It seems to be running at a very normal temp. I do notice it hesitating more and almost slipping when it is cold before it really gets warmed up.
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Re: Hesitation and service engine light, HELP!
http://www.chevymalibuforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7205
What engine do you have?
Once you get your situation straightened out, stop over to the new members forum:
http://www.chevymalibuforum.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=11
And take a look at elcomaLalo's sticky and get yourself hooked up. Welcome to the CMF.
Hey, I got confused and thought I answered you but then their was no comments... Then I realized you had two threads [EDIT: threads merged] .. I did not have my coffee yet. But my other post my be helpful to you:
http://www.chevymalibuforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7205
What engine do you have?
Once you get your situation straightened out, stop over to the new members forum:
http://www.chevymalibuforum.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=11
And take a look at elcomaLalo's sticky and get yourself hooked up. Welcome to the CMF.
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Re: slow acceleration and now service engine light is on
Megan34,
I agree with Hellgate; you will want to get it in so that you can have the codes read. This will allow the mechanic to diagnose and fix the issue that you are experiencing.
I look forward to an update of your situation. If you would like assistance with finding a dealership and/or setting an appointment, don’t hesitate to contact me.
Michelle P., Chevrolet Customer Service
Megan34,
I agree with Hellgate; you will want to get it in so that you can have the codes read. This will allow the mechanic to diagnose and fix the issue that you are experiencing.
I look forward to an update of your situation. If you would like assistance with finding a dealership and/or setting an appointment, don’t hesitate to contact me.
Michelle P., Chevrolet Customer Service
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Re: slow acceleration and now service engine light is on
I'd try this ^ that way you can find out where to start. As overheating is not your issue.
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If you have a mass air flow sensor code , it could be a faulty or dirty mass air flow sensor. Are you using a K&N air filter? I have seen the oils from those getting on the mass air flow sensors & causing drivability problems like that. Also a clogging or cracked converter would give you acceleration concerns too & set a code p0420. Like the other posts knowing the code would be the place to start.
If you have a mass air flow sensor code , it could be a faulty or dirty mass air flow sensor. Are you using a K&N air filter? I have seen the oils from those getting on the mass air flow sensors & causing drivability problems like that. Also a clogging or cracked converter would give you acceleration concerns too & set a code p0420. Like the other posts knowing the code would be the place to start.
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