# 2009 Chevrolet Malibu CEL

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-chevrolet-malibu-cel/161717>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** chevrolet, malibu\
**Created:** [March 25, 2020, 3:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-chevrolet-malibu-cel/161717 "2020-03-25T03:02:32Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 2\
**Page:** 1

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**Author:** ![christl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/c57346/32.png) [@christl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/christl)\
**Post date:** [March 25, 2020, 3:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-chevrolet-malibu-cel/161717/1 "2020-03-25T03:02:32Z")

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check engine came on 3 days after leaving a garage. Had the 4 sparks plugs changed the ignition coil replaced and a fuel system clean out. seems to be running pretty good other than idling randomly but check engine light is on

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**Author:** ![Purebred](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/purebred/32/46796_2.png) [@Purebred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Purebred)\
**Post date:** [March 25, 2020, 12:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-chevrolet-malibu-cel/161717/2 "2020-03-25T12:12:11Z")

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Starting point is having the codes read or paying for a proper diagnosis. Throwing parts at it, without knowing the cause of the CEL, can be a more expensive cure.