1999 grandprix won't start... car started ran fine.. shut it off when I tried starting it it lost all power... all lights went out. Put jumper cables on it amd lights came back on but wont start...

Asked by Cooksey82 Dec 02, 2016 at 11:39 PM about the 1999 Pontiac Grand Prix 4 Dr GT Sedan

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Car started when I shut it off it wont start.. all
lights go out and have no power... put jumper
cables on and lights came back but will not
start... try to start it but goes black again...

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Check the battery cables for corrosion and make sure they're tight including the one on the starter

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