Start up issue

Asked by TechSavvy2020 Feb 02, 2018 at 12:35 PM about the 2012 Chevrolet Malibu 1LT FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Replaced car battery after anti theft lock procedure.  Next
day made 2 stops, after 2nd stop car would not start and
no power.  Jumped battery all power works but no start.  
Engine clicks as if starter is engaging but nothing

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oilyspill answered 6 years ago

Make sure battery has a full charge and battery connections all good. I don't know what testing you have done? Just to see if starter motor will crank the engine, unplug starter relay, use proper jumper wire between terminals, 30 and 87, terminal 30 is hot all the time. The starter motor should crank the engine. If you try this make sure tranny is in park or neutral and the parking brake is set. Note the diagram.

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TechSavvy2020 answered 6 years ago

Came out to be corrosion on the negative battery lead. Poured some coke on it and it loosened the connection. I just tightened down and I was good to How! Thanks for the help

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