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David Burrows Posted on Jan 27, 2014

Engine shut down while driving now car won't do anything.

I was driving car was fine then just shut down. power windows, and locks quit working. Couldn't put it in or out of gear. couldn't turn key off. some lights on dash remained on. I was told my computer in car was no good.

  • David Burrows Jan 27, 2014

    This is a 97 olds 88....I have been having electrical ghosts in this car...Mainly my security light comes on, and it won't start for 3 minutes. now it's totally dead.

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Put key in drivers door and unlock three times and see if changes

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Aug 22, 2008

SOURCE: 1996 Subaru Legacy No Power At All

Last night I checked the battery and it was still good. I disconnected and then reconn ected both terminals and that brought the power back. When I turned the key the power went out again. I repeated the procedure but did not turn the key. Instead, I took off the knee bolster and tried to wiggle the wires under the dash to see if I could find the source since it seems to be related to the ignition. Nothing cut the power so I started it up and it worked fine except for the check engine light which was flashing that says I have a misfire condition. I drove the car 25 miles to work this morning and will be taking it to the dealer for a better inspection.

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  • Posted on Dec 01, 2008

SOURCE: 1999 Silverado, 5.3 engine, 4 wheel drive, battery good, no juice

make sure the battery cables are clean and tight. check wires on alternater, make sure tight connection. are you sure battery is good?

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  • Posted on Jan 05, 2009

SOURCE: keyless remote wont work, vehicle completely shut down

Hi Russell,

Absolutely no power? No dome light? No head lights? Nothing?
When you step on the brake pedal, no brake lights?

If true, start at the source and pop the hood.

This is going to be a bit of back and forth dialogue. I'll ask some questions and you get me the answers. That way we can get to the root of the problem. To save time, I'll ask multiple questions at a time. Here goes.

  • Check the battery. Is it still there? (Valid question with no evidence of power)
  • Are the terminal clamps tight?
  • Are the terminals clean and free of corrosion?
  • Are all the belts in place and tight? (pay special attention to alternator)
  • If you have a voltmeter. test the voltage at the battery terminals. It should be +12.5VDC.
Try getting a jump, when the cables are attached does anything light up?
Does it turn over and start?
Does it do anything?

Comment me back with your findings
Mike

Norman Worley

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  • Posted on Jun 11, 2011

SOURCE: Windows won't go up our down power door locks

It may be as simple as reprogramming your system. There is a way to re-synch your keys to the system. Use the instructions at:
http://www.programyourremote.com/classified/DisplayAd.asp?id=334

That vehicle had a lot of problems with the PCM "Power Control Module" and that may be your problem.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Aug 04, 2011

SOURCE: I have a 1997 chevy

Check for fuel pressure and check for spark during the no start condition. Also check the crank sensor, it is located behind the crank pulley mounted in the engine block on the 4.3 L engine
I hope this helps.

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