why will my car mot start

17,445

Asked by crumbob Dec 25, 2014 at 07:27 PM about the 1997 Chevrolet Malibu LS Sedan FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

my car will not start i hear a small click under the dash but the battery is not dead and power is going somewhere everything works except the starter the dash lights all work but no crank i was trying to fix a leak and now it wont start i want to get this out of the garage to start another car project please help

6 Answers

199,615

Double check battery voltage and all battery connections. All because the lights work does not mean the battery is strong enough to turn the starter.

1 people found this helpful.
46,095

#1 double check all your work around and near where you where fixing the leak ( loose wires, connectors, ect.) . # 2 I would check all the fuses and relays that have anything to do with starter or ignition.

2 people found this helpful.
Best Answer Mark helpful
17,445

the leak is a power sterrin leak the battery has a computerized charger on it and it says it is fully charged and it started earlier andd i havent messed with any wiring exept to scan it with my OBD scanner also whenever i turn the key to on the doors lock every time like something is getting programed

2 people found this helpful.
143,545

Crumbob,sound,s like the ignition switch to me.

1 people found this helpful.
17,445

I found the problem and havvnt fixed it but it was the starter disable harness under the dash and I got it started by bypassing the relay until I get that fixed I still haven't fixed the wipers and the headlights and the locks

1 people found this helpful.
10

I have 2005 cadillac srx In the cold weather it want start. i turn key and it sounds like it going to start but then doesn't. What can it be?

1 people found this helpful.

Your Answer:

Malibu

Looking for a Used Malibu in your area?

CarGurus has 1,132 nationwide Malibu listings starting at $2,995.

Postal Code:

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    Gene Arnett
    Reputation
    4,590
  • #2
    T_S_T
    Reputation
    4,380
  • #3
    tenspeed
    Reputation
    4,140
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Chevrolet Impala
11 Great Deals out of 136 listings starting at $3,990
Used Toyota Camry
44 Great Deals out of 1,140 listings starting at $3,900
Used Honda Accord
59 Great Deals out of 1,026 listings starting at $2,995
Used Nissan Altima
32 Great Deals out of 714 listings starting at $654
Used Honda Civic
190 Great Deals out of 4,208 listings starting at $2,916
Used Chevrolet Camaro
25 Great Deals out of 511 listings starting at $11,500
Used Hyundai Sonata
51 Great Deals out of 824 listings starting at $3,995
Used Toyota Corolla
137 Great Deals out of 2,258 listings starting at $3,495
Used Nissan Maxima
15 Great Deals out of 208 listings starting at $3,995

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.