Car just cut off going down the street

2001 CHEVROLET
176,000 MILES • V6 • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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ERIC HOLMES
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Impala 3.8. tried to start no crank no start. went to the fuse crank relay with a jump wire and it tried to crank no start. Tried to put it in neutral and still no start.
Jan 2, 2017 at 6:20 PM
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JOHNNY G.JR
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Does starter crank engine but engine does not run"start"
Jan 3, 2017 at 7:01 AM
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ERIC HOLMES
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When i turn the key no crank no start, but when i go to the relay box with a jump wire where the crank relay it turns over.
Jan 3, 2017 at 8:13 AM
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JOHNNY G.JR
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Are you getting twelve volts down to starter with key turned to start using a multimeter?
Jan 3, 2017 at 8:20 AM
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ERIC HOLMES
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I took the battery to advance auto parts and had it tested and they said it was a bad battery. When the car stopped on me last night the radio and my headlights was still working. should I get the alternator tested too?
Jan 3, 2017 at 10:22 AM
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DOCFIXIT
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Did you replace battery? Have tried to jump? starter needs 200 + amps to operate radio/lights 10-20 amps.
Jan 3, 2017 at 10:33 AM
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JOHNNY G.JR
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install new battery, place voltmeter across battery terminals, start car and observe voltmeter,should be around 13.5 or higher depending what draw is on battery accessory. Turn on heater fan, radio ,headlights, rear defroster etc.to see if alternator stays above twelve volts.
Jan 3, 2017 at 11:54 AM
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JOHNNY G.JR
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Engine rpm should be raised above 1500 rpms.
Jan 3, 2017 at 11:56 AM
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STRAILER
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Hey,

Did you ever get the problem fixed?

Best, Ken
Jan 9, 2017 at 11:21 AM
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