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When daytime running lights do not work, it means the bulbs may have burned out. It could also mean the fuses have failed or there is a short in the wiring.
When the car is cold the thermostat is closed. When the thermostat is closed the coolant does not circulate or get in to the engine block.
It is in the fuse box under the hood next to the air filter.
Give me a diagram of the location of the thermostat on a 2001 Chevy Malibu
the thermostat is in the coolant cap
Where is the thermostat located at on a 2004 Chevy Malibu 3.5 liter V6
Your question is a little ambiguous, but I have a 2001 Malibu and it has daytime running lights (for safety). So, my running lights are on during daylight and the headlights automatically come on at nighttime. You can turn the switch to shut them off if need be. I hope that helps!
Could be your electric fan on the radiator is shot, or the relay is bad.
The 1981 Chevy Malibu 350 engine thermostat is located on the front of the engine. You can follow the water supply hose from the radiator to the thermostat.
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Do the electric cooling fans kick on?
Yes, it has one.