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  • Sep 1, 2013, 06:06 AM
    olie2012
    2004 chevy malibu skipping while idling
    I have a 2004 Chevy Malibu LS with the six cylinder motor.When it sits idling it pulsates,skips, while sitting.The longer I sit at a stop light the more it pulsates,wondering if it's going to stall.While driving on the highway I can feel it doing the samething from time to time and the battery indicater light will flash on from time to time.Any suggestions? Thought it might be the injectors?
  • Sep 1, 2013, 09:56 AM
    TxGreaseMonkey
    Have the alternator tested. I suspect the brushes have worn down too far and they are starting to bounce. I would replace the voltage regulator/brush assembly in the alternator, which is easy to do. A failing alternator can cause all kinds of performance issues.

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