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98 Malibu, cranks but no start

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Old November 25th, 2008, 7:28 PM
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Default 98 Malibu, cranks but no start

3.1 v6, i'm sorta familiar with the motors but havn't got to check into it yet because i work till its dark, kinda sucks. But it will crank but not start. What can it be?
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Default RE: 98 Malibu, cranks but no start

The most common problem is with the passlock theft system on these cars. Do you have a "Theft System" light blinking at you when you are attempting to start?
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whats missing? fuel, spark or air?
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