Where is the fuel pump located on a 2011 Chevy Malibu?
Where is the fuel pump located on a 2011 Chevy Malibu?
The fuel pump relay on a 2011 Chevy Malibu is located inside the rear fuse box found on the left side of the trunk of the car. It is very important for the car to work as it is the only thing powering the fuel pump once the key is switched On allowing the pump to transfer fuel to the engine.
What was the issue with my Chevy Malibu?
I have a 2012 Chevy Malibu. In June of 2016, the always start and run fine otherwise. In August, the vehicle started having issues cranking. It threw a code “fuel pump circuit failure”. Mechanic friend told us to change the fuel pump, so we did. Ram fine for a few weeks, and then wouldn’t start again. Checked the relay and it was HOT. Changed relay
How can you tell if your Chevy Malibu fuel pump is bad?
One of the best indicators of a clogged fuel pump is going to be that the your Malibu is difficult to start. This because there’s not enough fuel pressure to properly atomize the fuel as it enters the combustion chamber.
Is the Chevy Malibu always start and run?
In June of 2016, the always start and run fine otherwise. In August, the vehicle started having issues cranking. It threw a code “fuel pump circuit failure”. Mechanic friend told us to change the fuel pump, so we did. Ram fine for a few weeks, and then wouldn’t start again. Checked the relay and it was HOT. Changed relay again.
Why is my 2012 Chevy Malibu not cranking?
My wife’s 2012 Malibu wouldn’t crank, I replaced the fuel pump and it ran great for three days. Replaced the pump AGAIN and it started cutting out, shuttering, acting crazy in general. When it does, I pop the trunk, twist the relay and it works fine.
What’s the problem with the Malibu fuel pump?
The wire (using a VOM) runs directly to 37a on the fuel pump relay. Call and thank GM for saving a few bucks on wire and costing all of us hundreds! My theory: as the fuel pump gets older, it draws more power (amperage) and heats up and eventually overloads the circuit; but not bad enough to pop the 15 amp fuse!
What’s the problem with my 2012 Chevy Malibu?
Discovered that a slight tap on the fuse box the car would start fine. A few weeks ago, the pick back up after a couple of seconds. Last week, nearly 30 minutes to get it started. Any dealer replace the ECM? I think you have wires grounding out that shouldn’t above the fuel tank , did you do the fuel pump or did the mechanic ?
In June of 2016, the always start and run fine otherwise. In August, the vehicle started having issues cranking. It threw a code “fuel pump circuit failure”. Mechanic friend told us to change the fuel pump, so we did. Ram fine for a few weeks, and then wouldn’t start again. Checked the relay and it was HOT. Changed relay again.
What are the symptoms of a bad fuel pump?
Without gas your Malibu will not run at all. With that in mind, most of the symptoms of a bad fuel pump revolve around the vehicle stalling out or not running at all. In modern fuel injected vehicles, the fuel pump sits right in the fuel tank and “pushes” the gasoline to the fuel rail (s).
