1999 Malibu with 3100

Asked by Nene421 Apr 19, 2018 at 11:16 PM about the 1999 Chevrolet Malibu

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

When I crank it I have to pat gas and turn it
over until it cranks then it sounds like it's
backfiring and will die like it's running out of
gas

2 Answers

F_O_R answered 6 years ago

That sounds like the ignition timing is off. Is the check engine light on?

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