Car starts but dies

Asked by Katie Jun 06, 2016 at 05:35 PM about the 1998 Chevrolet Malibu LS FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

My car acted as if the fuel pump went out. Was replaced by an electric fuel
pump, due to cost. Now the car will start but then die after a few seconds.
Replaced the EGR valve also. Any ideas why it wont stay started?

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CtRacer_x answered 7 years ago

Do you have a check engine light? Start there? You say the fuel pump was replaced, right? it sounds like the fuel pump was either not the correct pump or not installed correctly...

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Katie answered 7 years ago

I feel as if the new Electric pump is not as strong, maybe like it isnt getting enough fuel or possibly getting too much & flooding it. It has the new EGR valve and a new filter

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CtRacer_x answered 7 years ago

did they change the pump and sender or just the pump? And if they changed just the pump do you know if the replaced any of the fuel lines or cleaned the pick up sock?

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keilyn answered 6 years ago

I have the same problem!! Did you resolve the issue?

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GuruB7D8H answered 5 years ago

2002 malibu will start won't stay running, also instrument gauges now not working lights radio lighter all working

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