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After replacing the starter, the engine starts but does not stay running and half of the lights are not working?

Tiny
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  • 1998 CHEVROLET LUMINA
  • 242,000 MILES
The starter went out in the car recently. My husband replaced the starter and now the car will start but then immediately shuts off and half the lights don't work.
Sunday, August 20th, 2023 AT 8:55 PM

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Tiny
KEN L
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It sounds like one of the fusible links is not connected to the starter main power lug. Here is a generic 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-starter-motor

Please double check for any left over wires, this will be the problem. Check out the images (below). Please let us know how it goes
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Monday, August 21st, 2023 AT 1:35 PM
Tiny
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My husband has unhooked them all and reconnected them and it hasn't helped.
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Monday, August 21st, 2023 AT 1:40 PM
Tiny
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We need to check the fusible link condition, use this guide to test for power on the wire side of the fusible link:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-test-light-circuit-tester

These fusible links supply main power to the car.
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Tuesday, August 22nd, 2023 AT 10:37 AM

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