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Shut off while backing up

Tiny
ROSKO13
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  • 1983 CHEVROLET CAPRICE
  • 5.0L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 64,533 MILES
Caprice classic was working just fine until I was backing up in my driveway and it just shut off. No power no crank nothing.I checked the battery and fuses they are all good. What should I do?
Thursday, April 29th, 2021 AT 3:59 PM

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Tiny
ASEMASTER6371
  • MECHANIC
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Good evening,

I attached some guides for you to follow. You need to test the battery voltage. It needs to be 12.6 volts for the car to have power.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-battery-load-test

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/everything-goes-dead-when-engine-is-cranked

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-a-car-electrical-system-works

I also attached wiring diagrams of the starting system. I circled the fusible links that are common for failing at the starter. They will cut power to the car if they are bad.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-wiring

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-voltmeter

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-fuse

Roy
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