GM 3.5L V6 Index of Articles

The Thottle Actuator Control (TAC) Module is the electronic throttle body on the 2004, 2005, and 2006 3.5L Chevrolet Malibu. This bad boy is located on the intake manifold plenum (the photo above is of the TAC Module). NOTE: The following...   read more >>

This tutorial will explain how to do a manual cylinder balance test on the 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, and 2008 3.5L V6 Chevrolet Malibu. The cool thing is that you don't need any expensive or exotic test equipment to do a manual cylinder balance...   read more >>

Here's a simplified fuel pump wiring diagram. The above typical fuel pump circuit wiring diagrams applies only to the 2004 and 2005 3.5L V6 Chevrolet Malibu. NOTE: You can find the fuel pump test for the 2004-2008 3.5L Chevrolet Malibu here:...   read more >>

Testing the MAP sensor is not difficult on the 2004, 2005, and 2006 3.5L V6 Chevy Malibu. The cool thing is that it can be accurately tested using only a multimeter and a vacuum pump. In this tutorial I'll explain how to test it and with the...   read more >>

The above ignition system wiring diagrams apply only to the 2004 and 2005 3.5L V6 Chevrolet Malibu. NOTE: The ignition control module (ICM) is part of the coil pack assembly. Ignition Control Module Connector Pin...   read more >>

The spark plugs are probably one of the most inexpensive components installed on your 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, or 2008 Chevy Malibu 3.5L engine. And yet they perform a supercritical job. Sooner or later they're going to have to be replaced. And...   read more >>

Testing the fuel injectors of the 2004, 2005, and 2006 3.5L V6 Chevy Malibu can seem quite impossible, since they're located underneath the intake manifold plenum. But nothing could be further from the truth because you don't have to remove the...   read more >>

This tutorial will help you to test for a blown head gasket on the 3.5L V6 equipped GM vehicles. These are the: 2006-2010 Chevrolet Impala, 2005-2009 Chevrolet Malibu, 2005-2006 Chevrolet Uplander, 2005-2010 Pontiac G6, 2005-2006 Pontiac...   read more >>

The mass airflow (MAF) sensor on the 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, and 2008 3.5L Chevrolet Malibu, can be tested using only a multimeter (that can read Hertz frequency). With the results of your test you'll be able to conclude if the mass airflow...   read more >>