I have a 2003 chevy trailblazer LS which was dying on me but had power, went to autozone & had battery & alternator tested. they both tested good. All tests pointed to starter, starter replaced w/new one BUT a week later CAR won't start in morning & dies after about 15 mins of driving. what can it be?

Asked by Azrael Sep 02, 2015 at 06:43 PM about the 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer LS 4WD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

one day car just didn't want to start, got a boost & was able to drive for about 3 days & then didn't start. got a boost drove to work (about 15 mins) Car died. Took it to Autozone after another boost & had battery/alternator tested. Everything passed, The voltage for my starter was low.They suggested it might be my starter. Took car to mechanic & he came out with same result. Starter replaced & all fine. NOW a week later the car did same thing, didn't start, boosted & died @ work. All electronics work (radio, lights, AC but no power to start. WHAT can it be?

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Possible fusible link in a wire gone bad? I have seen them in the positive cable to the starter, and in the small wire to the starter. Check wires.

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