1998 Chevy Cavalier help

1998 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
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ICASTAMBAUGH
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Electrical problem
1998 Chevy Cavalier 4 cyl 114000 miles

We have replaced the alternator and battery and when I drive down the road I still slowly loose all power to the car and my lights go out and it shuts off what could it be
Apr 4, 2009 at 10:25 AM
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MMPRINCE4000
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If headlights and stoplights still work, it is more than likely a bad ign. switch.

If ALL electrical power is off (headlights and stoplights included), then a main relay or fuseable link, or bad connection to battery, engine ground.
Apr 5, 2009 at 7:56 AM
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