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Engine will not start

Tiny
VILLABRIAN
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  • 2009 CHEVROLET MALIBU
  • 2.4L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 136,202 MILES
When I put the key in the dashboard is on and the A/C, stereo, headlights, and windows all work fine but when I turn the key to turn it all everything turns off and I could hear clicking for a bit.
Thursday, March 4th, 2021 AT 3:10 PM

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Tiny
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So when you turn the key to the start position, all these components are supposed to turn off and then once the engine is started they are to all come back on. This is simply to allow as much current as needed to go to the starter.

If it is clicking then you either have a weak battery or the starter is the issue.

Here are some guides that will help with this:

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

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

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/starter-not-working-repair

If the starter proves to be the issue. Here is a guide that will help with this:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-starter-motor

Plus below is the process from the manual on how to replace the starter. Please let us know if you have questions. Thanks
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Friday, March 5th, 2021 AT 6:24 PM

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