1999 Chevy Cavalier No Power

1999 CHEVROLET TRUCK
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DECOY
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My 1999 cavalier is going crazy. I have to jump it to start it and nothing has power. No radio, gauges, wipers, lights, clunky shifting, and hard idling. The check engine light is on if that helps. The fuses all look good. Any idea where to start?
Jul 7, 2006 at 7:39 PM
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MIKEYBDMAN
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Take the battery to your local parts store and have them test it. If it is bad, replace it. If it just needs charging, then charge it and then take the whole car down there to have the charging system checked out. You may have a bad altenator, or a bad connection to the battery or engine ground.
Good luck
Jul 8, 2006 at 8:06 AM
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MFAIRCHILD12
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also check the buss fuse under the hood. sounds like the main buss fuse from the battery leading to the inside has blown. it should be between 40 60 amp fuse.
Jul 19, 2006 at 4:50 AM
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Have the battery tested and replace or charge it as needed, then check the charging system, alternator, and battery and engine ground connections. Also inspect the under-hood main bus fuse, typically a 40-60 amp fuse feeding the interior.

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A 1999 Chevy Cavalier must be jumped to start and then has no power to the radio, gauges, wipers, or lights, with rough shifting, hard idling, and a check engine light. Visible fuses appear good. Advice is to test the battery, check the charging system and grounds if it only needs charging, and inspect the main under-hood bus fuse.

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