1997 Chevy Malibu no power to anything

100,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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HERBERT TRUJILLO
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I own a 1997 chevy malabu with 100000 miles the car was not use for about 6 months I jumped started due to battery been low car ran for 2 min an it stopped I saw the fuel gauge it was very low so I got 5 gal. of gas, a new battery it did nothing the speed dometer is at 60 miles. tack is at 6k fuel gauge is way bellow empty and I have no light or power on the car checked fuses all good I did notice that the battery terminal were very hot, I don't see no exposed wires or any thing that can be grounding the battery can you assist me with this problem?
Jul 29, 2008 at 4:55 AM
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RHALL77
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are you sure you had a tight connection at the battery. also check for corrision at the starter and ground locations
Jul 30, 2008 at 1:43 AM
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