Chevrolet/Ignition problem
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Question
I have a 1998 Chevrolet Malibu with an intermittent ignition problem. The battery is new and fully charged. The alternator is new and charges the battery. Occasionally though after the car is shut off it will not restart. It will not turn over and nothing works when the key is in the Accessory or On position. No lights, radio, etc. If jump-started it starts right away. Immediately shutting it off and checking the battery shows that it is fully charged. Lights, radio, etc. work. Repeated restarting is fine. Can a short cause this?
Hea Brian;
Yes, I would not be surprised if you do have a short, but you could also have dirty battery terminals
or even the conection of the batt. cables on the engine
or a wire shorting out someplace .So check all connections and clean and tighten them if needed ok.
Roger
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Roger J.M. Warrington
Expertise
I can help you with most standard type things from 1955 chevys up to around 1975 (1975)>> chevys in differnt areas. engine work heads-cams-trannys-drive train-brakes-some elect. dos and donts. PS UP TO 1975 !! !!!!!!!!!!! I will try with any others after that date. state up to 1975 but I still get 2006-007 etc. I guess you do not read this far ! !
Experience
All i can remember growing up is working on cars and making them loud and fast , and when i started to make money i would sink all of it into my cars so i could get them to go faster and look great. what else is there !I would love a challange to trouble shoot, as it is fun finding what is wrong when all others can not .ON the older cars not past 1975s , etc. so please I will try to help with the newer cars but do not grade me bad if I can not help your 2006 car.etc.
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