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tierra Posted on Sep 27, 2013
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My 97 Chevrolet malibu cranks and shuts off immediately, and drains the battery if i try to crank it too much.my gas,temp gage and warning lights don't work. I have to turn on my lights because my auto lights don't work...i was told the fuel pump activates and my overhead lights and horn work,so i don't think its the fuel pump or alternator. any ideas??

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Sounds like the key switch is not powering up all of the circuits.

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Fuel pump is in tank, but ck the crankshaft sensor front of engine near pully for proper connection

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Can you here the fuel pump kick on? If not you will have to replace it. If the car has alot of miles and fuel filter was never changed then the fuel pump will work harder and wear out. Pump located in tank.

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SOURCE: 1987 ford escort 1.9l wagon auto driving just died

wont turn over but battery has a charge...hear a tick, tick, tick, sound

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