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  • Jan 15, 2011, 10:04 PM
    CKoth
    98 chevy malibu Confusion
    I have been having troubles with my 98 chevy malibu. It will start fine and then run but then after a little while ( about a half hour or so) it will shut itself off and the battery light and the oil light will blink red, what would I have to check and fix or top, to get the car to stop shutting itself off? What would be causeing the problem?
  • Jan 16, 2011, 06:55 AM
    TxGreaseMonkey

    . Check for codes.

    . Replace the Ignition Control Module (ICM) and coil packs. Easy job. I recommend replacing these problematic components every 120,000 miles or 10 years, whichever comes first.
  • Jan 17, 2011, 04:24 PM
    CKoth
    Comment on TxGreaseMonkey's post
    I have replaced the icm just a couple months ago so its still quite new
  • Jan 17, 2011, 05:02 PM
    TxGreaseMonkey
    . Remove and fully charge the battery. Most auto parts stores will do this for free.

    . Check the charging system:

    https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/cars-t...ml#post1973613

    The alternator may be bad.

    . Replace the coil packs, if the problem persists.

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