Its running very poorly and constantly dying. It would id...
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Chris (aka-Moose)
265 days ago
Howdy from Tennessee, I'm Chris aka Moose. Who am I helping today? I'm glad you've come here to get help. I will do my best to get the answer you are looking for. I help many customers, so sometimes my replies are delayed, I will respond once available. I try to be online at 1-5 pm and 10 pm-5 am every day.
- After the repairs, did you clear the codes, then take it on 5 test drives to see if the old or new codes returned?
Customer
265 days ago
No I did not, decided to see what I could learn on here before deleting thanksmy name is\*\*\*\*\*'m trying to fix it for my wife
Chris (aka-Moose)
265 days ago
Hello, Levi
Let's clear the codes and drive it 5 times.
Then tell me what codes are stored. If needed i can provide the diag steps for the old codes and the new ones at that time.
Customer
265 days ago
Ok I'll have to do that around noon. I am leaving for work now.
Chris (aka-Moose)
265 days ago
Super
Customer
265 days ago
we drove it around a couple of times after deleting the codes and putting some injector cleaner in the fuel tank as well as filling it up. Everything appears to be working now! Although we have a permanent code now (p0106)
Chris (aka-Moose)
265 days ago
Thanks, Levi
The 0106 is a concern with the MAP sensor signal getting to the computer, not accurate. The steps to address that are in this file. [https://www.dropbox.com/s/3r7wihdpeam1zsw/malibu0106.pdf?dl=0](https://www.dropbox.com/s/3r7wihdpeam1zsw/malibu0106.pdf?dl=0)
Thank you for seeking us for help, I hope I provided what was needed. Press reply if you need to follow up. If you liked my answer please let me know so I can mark your question complete. Moose
Customer
265 days ago
I just replaced the MAP sensor a couple weeks ago. Also I cleared the code and there is no longer a check [engine](/topics-engine-chevy/) light but it still pops up on the scanner.
Chris (aka-Moose)
265 days ago
That means it is an intermittent concern, which is harder to diagnose. Possibly a vacuum hose leaking or a concern with its wiring.
Customer
265 days ago
something that's best to have inspected. Well at least it drives again so I can take it somewhere without having to have it towed. Thank you!
Chris (aka-Moose)
265 days ago
You are welcome
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