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Question: shortage ?

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mackty67, 3.3L V6, Houston, TX, December 28, 2010, 17:34
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My cutlass wont start, NOTHING happens. NO POWER. We checked fuses and seemed like one was loose. The car started and ran for a while . Then totally shut down again. Replaced fuse and wiggled the rest and checked them . Can figure if its a shortage and if so how do I check that ?

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    Superbob December 28, 2010, 19:52
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    I'm suspicious of your battery terminal connections. Check that they are clean and tight and that the battery is charged.
    A short circuit (not shortage) is when the power (positive) side of the circuit takes a 'short circuit' to ground (negative side of the circuit) because of a problem like a cut in the wire insulation, and the fuses are there to limit the amount of electricity that can 'short' to ground before burning up the wiring if not limited by fuses or circuit breakers or fusable links.
    You need to trace power and ground from the battery through the system and find out where the circuit is 'open' which means that the circuit is broken, that is, not complete allowing current to pass and do it's job. Go to an auto electric shop or a GM specialist if you need help.
    Here's a directory link for you:
    http://repairpal.com/directory?address=77075&car_brand_na...

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    Visitor, December 28, 2010, 19:59

    THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP , any would be useful especially for a woman !! Battery was recently replaced but will check terminals .

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