Hard starting

Tiny
LAVARIO PATTON
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  • 2003 CHEVROLET MALIBU
  • 3.1L
  • V6
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 137,465 MILES
Not all the time but 95% of the time it takes three or more tries to start my vehicle. It does crank however it eventually stops cranking and my doors will unlock as if I am shutting the vehicle off. When I turn the car off my doors unlock. When I try to start it the doors unlock on their own. Sometimes it starts perfectly fine. Most times it gives me this headache. I replaced the pass-lock and ignition, and also had my complete computer system reprogrammed including the BCM. Any suggestions?
Monday, August 21st, 2017 AT 11:51 PM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Yes, sounds like the battery is going bad.

Here are a couple of guides to confirm and fix the car:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-battery-load-test

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-car-battery

Make sure both cables are clean and tight.

Please let us know what happens.

Cheers, Ken

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Tuesday, August 22nd, 2017 AT 3:21 PM

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