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I have a 2013 chevy malibu, right now it's having trouble...


I have a 2013 chevy malibu, right now it's having trouble starting and then temp gauge is in the red without even turning the car on Mechanic's Assistant: Will the headlights turn on? Is the battery fully charged? Yes hea...

I have a 2013 chevy malibu, right now it's having trouble starting and then temp gauge is in the red without even turning the car on Mechanic's Assistant: Will the headlights turn on? Is the battery fully charged? Yes headlights are on and battery fully charged Mechanic's Assistant: Are you fixing your Malibu yourself? What have you tried so far? Yes fixing myself, took it to the shop last month to have the [water pump](/topics-water-pump/) replaced. Haven't tried anything yet Mechanic's Assistant: Anything else you want the Mechanic to know before I connect you? It's throwing error code p0119 and p111e

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Automotive Expert
Hi! Welcome to JustAnswer. Thank you for contacting us for assistance with your vehicle. I'm Ron. I will be happy to assist you with your question. May I ask to whom I have the pleasure of speaking with today?

Hi Ron I'm Tony
Automotive Expert
Hi Tony. Nice to see you today! I'm sorry to hear you are having this problem. I know this can be frustrating. Tony, may I have the [engine](/topics-engine-chevy/) size in your Malibu?

2.4L
Automotive Expert
Perfect. Thank-you, Tony. Please give me one moment to type out some information for you. Sit tight one minute... I'll be right back!

Okay, thank youSorry it's a 2.5L
Automotive Expert
Not a problem, Tony. Thank-you. Please hold one moment... Thanks for holding, Tony. The P0119 and the P111E are both pointing to a problem with the Engine Coolant Temp (ECT) Sensor. The on-board computer uses inputs from this sensor to provide the best air/fuel mixture for the current engine temp. If/When the sensor is faulty, it sends wrong temp information and the fuel/air mixture is incorrect, which can result in hard starting. For an image location view, click here: <u><strong><a href="https://bit.ly/3jkbKvs" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://bit.ly/3jkbKvs</a></strong></u>. Inspect the electrical connector and wire harness for any loose, broken or damaged wires. If no problems are found, replace the ECT. When replacing the ECT on this vehicle, the sensor must be as close to OE as possible. Cheap, aftermarket versions rarely work. The dealer version would be the best bet.

Thank you very much I will try this.
Automotive Expert
You're welcome, Tony! Glad I could be of some help today! I hope everything works out well for you! Have a great day! Thank you for choosing Just Answer for your questions!

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