My 98 chevy malibu was driving fine a couple of days ago, all of a sudden it wont start, I mean completly dead. No lights, no clicking sound when I try and start it. Also after I jumpstart, It will only drive about 5 seconds then die out. I dont know wether its the starter, battery, etc...
Anyone have knowledge on this?
Help is MUCH appreciated!!
THANX!
2007-06-17 07:15:13 · 7 answers · asked by G 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Sounds like your alternator (which recharges the battery) or the belt that drives it failed, which drained the battery. Have the car towed to a decent mechanic and have it looked at. Expect tp spend from 200-400 dollars depending on the car. The battery might be OK if recharged, if not expect another 50-75 bucks.
Can't be the starter because the car does start.
2007-06-17 07:22:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I have a Chevy Malibu and I just dropped $1,100 on that sucker on Friday. That car needs to be permanently recalled. The only thing it's good for is protecting you in case you get into an accident.
With that being said, maybe your battery is dead. Try honking your horn. If it doesn't work, then your battery is definitely dead. Good luck!
2007-06-17 14:21:06 · answer #2 · answered by ..... 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sounds like a bad alternator. Remove it and take it to a parts store and purchase a new one. In the meantime be charging your battery. Put the new one on and only after the battery is full charged should you start the car.
2007-06-17 14:21:24 · answer #3 · answered by Ron B 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Bad alternator AND dead battery.
Leave the jumper cables hooked up for five minutes with the "good" car running to get some voltage back into the dead battery.
2007-06-17 14:19:37 · answer #4 · answered by Mr. KnowItAll 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Get rid of it and buy a FORD!!! Seriously, That new of a car you can plug a code reader into it and it will tell you what is wrong with it. most auto part stores do this for you for free. Good luck and next time think Ford!
2007-06-17 14:50:00 · answer #5 · answered by BamBam 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Check the battery and alternator.If you can get another battery put it in you car, start it up and got to Auto Zone and have your system checked, take your battery and have it checked to , its free...
2007-06-17 14:20:32 · answer #6 · answered by sirmrmagic 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Replace battery and have electrical test done at auto parts it's free.
2007-06-17 14:20:27 · answer #7 · answered by James B 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋