1997 Chevy Malibu CAR WONT START

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SWEETNESS352
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1997 Chevy Malibu 4 cyl Wheel Drive Type unknown Automatic 217000 miles
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Hi guys. Please help. When I left my sisters house my car wouldnt start and there was no sound not even a clicking or anything like it was trying to turn over it finally did though but when i got close to my house my emergency brake light came on so I stopped the car and checked the brake and it was completely up so then i turned the car off and everything on my dashboard just started flashing and blinking like it was possessed. I have no idea what the problem could be can u please help a girl who has No idea about cars.
Thank u soo much
Rachel
Jan 12, 2008 at 4:24 AM
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MASTERTECHTIM
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IT SOUNDS LIKE YOUR ALTERNATOR HAS FAILED YOU. YOUR CAR WILL PROBABLY START WITH A JUMP START BUT DIE ON YOU IN A FEW MINUTES. HAVE YOUR ALTERNATOR CHECKED. I HOPE THIS HELPS.
Jan 12, 2008 at 4:28 AM
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