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Chevrolet Impala Starting/Stalling Problems

45 messages,  Last post on Jan 30, 2013 at 6:14 PM

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#14 of 45 Re: ???? [kiefk0337] by quietpro

Jan 10, 2008 (6:01 am)

Replying to: kiefk0337 (Jan 09, 2008 5:54 pm)
I had a similar problem with my '94 Mercury Cougar. In my car, I believe it turned out to be the Mass Airflow Sensor or a component of the intake system. What I believe happens is that as the parts wear, they don't function up to full specs. What you might be hearing is the air being pulled past the components in the intake (between the air filter and intake manifold). Think of it as the type of sound of blowing across the top of a bottle. You are only hearing it intermittently because the outside temps are affecting the way the components are adjusting to get the fuel mixture optimized and the mass of the air being pulled through the system. Start making note of the outside air temps when this occurs and see if they are close to being the same. Mine only happened on cold mornings as well.
 
In my particular case, the car seemed to run fine although I had engine ping at high rpms. I had assumed it was just the age of the car that was causing the ping but when I happened upon the intake air issues and fixed them, the ping was fixed as well. If you aren't noticing any real problems other than the noise (and this is indeed the problem), I wouldn't worry too much about it. It may never amount to anything other than a minor annoyance.

#15 of 45 Fixed!!! by kiefk0337

Feb 11, 2008 (2:29 pm)

it was the engine fans.. one of the bearings was going in the engine fan i just replaced the entire thing (houseing everything) cost about 150 from advanced auto and took about 1- 1/2 - 2 hrs

#16 of 45 it think i have the same problem by 323456

Mar 16, 2008 (9:23 am)

I HEAR A SPUTTER NOISE WHEN I START CAR A.M. THAT LAST FOR 45SEC. AND STOPS. IT SOUNDS LIKE IT SOMETHING TO DO WITH THE ENGINE BEING COLD?
I AM NOT SURE WHERE IT IS COMING FROM. I WILL SEE IF I CAN DETACH THE WHEREABOUTS BEFORE I TAKE IT TO A GARAGE.
THE CAR RUNS WELL WITH 125,000. IT IS A 91, AND I AM THE ORGINAL OWNER.
ANY CLUES TO WHAT IS GOING ON? I HAVE NEVER HEARD THIS SOUND BEFORE.

#17 of 45 Re: 3800 Intermitten Starting problem [neustkg] by anunez

Jul 21, 2008 (8:17 pm)

Replying to: neustkg (Feb 02, 2008 11:59 am)
i have a 2000 chevy impala 3.8 having the same problems were you able to fix your problem if so what was your outcome thanks for any help

#18 of 45 Re: 3800 Intermitten Starting problem [anunez] by neustkg

Jul 21, 2008 (9:24 pm)

Replying to: anunez (Jul 21, 2008 8:17 pm)
I was actually going to post a final reply, but I wanted to give it time to make sure no other problems surfaced.
 
In early April, we had enough as the car stalled while my wife was turning into our development. She was able to coast it the half mile to our driveway. We took it to our shop and told them to just replace the crankshaft sensor (they wanted to wait until it actually threw a code). Cost us about $325 or so and hasn't had the problem since. But remember, it could have been a cam sensor, too, and we wouldn't be able to get a refund on the cranshaft sensor. We were pretty sure it wasn't the ignition module.

#19 of 45 3800 Intermitten Starting problem by anunez

Aug 01, 2008 (6:14 pm)

thankyou for responding so you changed both sensors on your car
 
did your car have the check engine light on during the problem?
 
thankyou for your time and help really thankyou !

#20 of 45 Re: 3800 Intermitten Starting problem [anunez] by neustkg

Aug 01, 2008 (11:39 pm)

Replying to: anunez (Aug 01, 2008 6:14 pm)
Actually, only changed the crank sensor.
 
Since the car NEVER gave a check engine light, therefore, no code, the shop didn't really want to throw parts at the car, but we told them we were tired of messing around and needed to give it a try, so we had the crankshaft sensor replaced (but DID NOT replace the camshaft sensor). We guessed right because it could have been the camshaft sensor instead, or maybe both.
 
Cost around $300 for the part and labor. We also had them replace the fuel filter as we hadn't changed that in a while (but I doubt the fuel filter caused any of the problems).

#21 of 45 start the engine by YM60

Dec 19, 2008 (3:15 am)

I have Chevrolet Impala 3.8 l LS 2004 with 60000 miles.
Every few days or weeks i have starting problem. The lights and all the other things is ok but no starter !!! after a while i am trying again and the engine starting normal.
sometimes everything is ok for weeks and sometimes it is not starting day after day.
If somebody experienced the same problem i will thank him for his answer.
Yoram Malkiman

#22 of 45 Re: start the engine [YM60] by tim135

Sep 13, 2009 (1:56 pm)

Replying to: YM60 (Dec 19, 2008 3:15 am)
I am also having this problem if you find out anything let me know please

#23 of 45 2001 Impala......... by cessna175

Sep 14, 2009 (6:23 am)

I've since traded the car and got a new Malibu. The SES light faulted a crankshaft position sensor. That was replaced and it solved the problem.

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