2005 Malibu won't start. Drove to where it is fine. Simply won't restart. Checked spark with a 1/4" gap tester-ok. Checked compression-195 on all 4. It seems like a fuel delivery problem. Fuel pump and Injector fuses are good. Now what?

Asked by rlcorbaley May 09, 2015 at 04:54 PM about the 2005 Chevrolet Malibu FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

2005 Malibu won't start.  Drove to where it is fine. Simply won't restart.  Checked spark with a 1/4" gap testor, tested good.  Compression is 195 on all 4.  Tries to start when primed.  Seems like a fuel delivery issue.  Fuel pump makes it's normal noise when ignition is turned on.  Fuel pump and injector fuses are ok.  Now what?

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This issue is caused by bad igintion swicth,have you done the recall on this?

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Are you getting fuel to the system when you crank it.? Pump of filters need to be checked.

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