No starter operation

Tiny
RICHARD GOULDING
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  • 2004 CHEVROLET MALIBU
  • 150,000 MILES
Dash lights all come on turn key nothing. Had got a new key about a week ago. Worked fine until yesterday. Dash lights come on when I turn the key to the on position. However, there is no. Crank no start. The engine does not engage or turn over whatsoever. Tried to jump vehicle still nothing happens tried the ten minute leave the key on repeat 3 times. The security light that was solid prior to the turn key test began to flash irratically and was followed by a rapid clicking and then all power was lost. Leaving the car totally dead. Now all lights do not come on tested the battery it is at 4 after doing the 3 ten min
Sunday, May 16th, 2021 AT 11:56 PM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Even though you try and jump the battery it can be so dead that helper battery cannot push through, it sounds like the battery is shorted out. To be sure let's use this guide to confirm the issue:

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

If bad here is a guide to help you step by step with instructions in the diagrams below to show you how on your car:

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

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-reset-a-security-system

Check out the diagrams (below). Let us know what happens and please upload pictures or videos of the problem.

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Tuesday, May 18th, 2021 AT 9:40 AM

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