Will not start or turn on when I turn the key?

Tiny
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  • 2008 CHEVROLET COBALT
  • 2.2L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 105,000 MILES
My car won't start or turn on when I turn the key. It was all working fine then just stopped working after picking up an order at Applebee's. I just tried replacing the ignition switch, but to no avail. Tested the battery and it's charged and free of corrosion. Also unplugged the Amp for my subwoofer as well and that didn't work either. I am out of ideas.
Saturday, September 7th, 2024 AT 3:02 PM

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Tiny
KEN L
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So, what stopped working, the engine not starting, or all the lights went out and the car is dead? There is a mi fusible link and a line 50-amp fuse that feeds the BCM. I would turn the key out and start checking for power across the fuses.

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

Here are the fuse locations and what they do, the inline fuse should be near the starter or battery, check out the images (below). Please upload pictures or videos in your response of any problems so we can see what to help you with.

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Saturday, September 7th, 2024 AT 6:50 PM
Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

When you try starting the vehicle, do you hear anything? For example, does the starter engage or do you hear a click? If you have the headlights on, do they dim when you try starting it regardless of if the starter engages?

Here are two links. The first one is related to a starter motor that isn't working. The second is if the starter works but the engine doesn't start.

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

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-cranks-but-wont-start

Let me know exactly which of the two things are happening. Also, let me know if you have a scan tool that can retrieve codes from the computer.

Take care,

Joe
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