1999 Chevy Suburban Car shuts off!

Tiny
GLITTTLEMAGPIE
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  • 1999 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN
  • V8
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 113,000 MILES
I started my car, as I put it in reverse, it completely shut off. No power, no steering, no lights, radio, nothing. I put the car in park, started it again. This time it didn't want to start. It finally started and I drove it around for the rest of the day with only one problem. While driving the lights inside, the stereo and the gauge lights all began to "flicker". Then as fast as it began, it went away. I desided to go home but I stoped to pick up dinner. As I tried to start my car again, it didn't have any power. I tried again and it started, as soon as I put it in gear and gave it gas, it died. Lights, windows, stereo all work. The car just won't start or when it does start, it won't drive and dies. We replaced the fuel pump and battery 10 months ago. I suspected alternator. HELP!
Thursday, May 22nd, 2008 AT 1:19 AM

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Tiny
MASTERTECHTIM
  • MECHANIC
  • 4,749 POSTS
Im suspecting the battery connection. At the battery where the 2 positive cables attach, there is a lead spacer between them and loosens over time. Remove the cable and see if the spacer is gouged. If it is then replace the bolt and spacer.
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Thursday, May 22nd, 2008 AT 6:16 AM

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