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2001 malibu wont stay running


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danberta
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Feb 14, 2010, 7:10 AM

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2001 malibu wont stay running Sign In

2001 malibu ls v6 wouldnt start battery dead, put new battery in nothing, put old battery in nothing, when i jump it it starts when i put it in gear it dies.i had it at body shop for new bumper and fog light replacement day before this happened


DanD
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Feb 14, 2010, 11:37 AM

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Just a guess here; but check, clean or replace the battery terminals. With you saying the car will start with a jump; maybe the jumper cables are making the connection(s) to the electrical system; but the actual battery terminals or cable ends are bad?
Even if externally they look ok; the cable where the terminals are crimped on, are corroded; inside the outer cable insulation?

Dan.

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jc-pa
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Feb 16, 2010, 6:59 PM

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When you jump it are you connecting the black clamp to the engine? If so, and the car starts as you state, I would be looking at the B- cable, or it's connection to the battery or block. If you have a volt meter I could explain a volt drop test.
Jerry






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