Father in law hit snow drift now his 1996 lhs just cranks /no start? any help?

Check plugs to crank sensor make sure no wires have come unplugd .

I also have a 96 LHS that randomly blows the 20 amp ECM fuse. If this is what you are referring to, the problem may be in one of your ECM sensors. 1-Start by unplugging all ECM sensors (Temp, Cam, Crank, 2-O2, TPS, etc.) and replace the fuse. 2-Crank the starter (the car will not start) and see if the fuse blows. If it does you probably have an electrical problem with the ECM. 2-If the fuse does not blow, plug in only the cam sensor and start the car; it will idle rough and the check engine light will come on. If the fuse blows, the problem is the cam sensor or wiring to it. 3-Continue plugging in sensors one at a time and try starting. When the fuse blows, you will know which sensor and/or wiring to the sensor to check. This process of elimination has worked twice for me.

tried the fuel shut off switch ,under the bonnet -inch square with a red rubber top,push it down to reset

crank censor

try spraying starting fluid in air intake and hold gas pedal to floor while cranking for 15 seconds

it is losing the signal from the crank or cam sensors,
a sign of a crank sensor failing.

the cams have arrows or lines on them line each cam between the 2 dots on the housing. O n the crank there is a dot line it with the arrow.on the housing by the crank pulley.

The crank and or the cam sensor has failed. If you have no way of pulling codes or checking for signals from the sensors, start with the crank sensor, its more common.

where is the fuel pump located on a 2003 chevy malibu ls?

The "snow" button sets the transmission to start off in second gear, and makes the accelerator less sensitive thus reducing the tendency to slip and slide. It also has the effect of reducing the power and responsiveness of the car. Try driving with the snow button "off" in "normal" snowy conditions and see how you go. Use "snow" for exceptionally icy conditions.