Chevy running hot with steam coming out

2003 CHEVROLET MALIBU
12,600 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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KANISHAKNOX
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My car started to run hot, a little steam came from the coolant tank but not alot, I turned the car off and now it wont start, but there is a little click now. Any ideas on way it will not start?
Jun 17, 2009 at 2:20 PM
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DOCFIXIT
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Hi
So starter does not engage? Take a look at oil is it normal or more like a chocolate malt.
Let me know
Thanks for donate
Jun 17, 2009 at 2:33 PM
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KANISHAKNOX
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the oil is normal, everything else works in the car and when i try to start it there a click, i dont know it that the starter or what.
Jun 17, 2009 at 2:41 PM
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The click would be the starter solenoid so starter motor is not engaging. Check battery voltage also ckeck and clean battery terminals. Have you seen any coolant leaks?
Jun 17, 2009 at 2:46 PM
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KANISHAKNOX
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there is 1 coolant leak and the battery voltage is low
Jun 17, 2009 at 2:53 PM
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do you think the engine has seized?
Jun 17, 2009 at 3:25 PM
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Can you try jump start? Was engine running and you shut it off or it died?
Jun 18, 2009 at 10:01 AM