1996 Chevy Cavalier Battery Connections

Checked my fusible links (the only one I could find was at the starter), all my fuses are good, but I did notice that the anti-theft light flashes for a long time after the ignition is turned off. If it is flashing the car won't start. Once it stops flashing the car will start. I'm just affraid to head down the road in it for fear it will die in the middle of nowhere.

OK, that worked for the theft light but as soon as I put my car in drive and moved a few feet all the warning lights started coming on and blinking again. Are there other fusible links that I may have missed or do you think I cooked my computer?

Took me a while. My primary car died also and it had to be repaired before I could get back to the Cavalier.
I checked the battery terminals. OK
I did the key thing again, 3 times.
I let it idle 5-10 min, 3 times. No lights flashing.
I put it in drive and before I could get out of the driveway the following lights on the dash start flashing or stay on;
brake- on
abs- on
theft- on
airbag- on
seatbelt- on (even when buckled up)
daytime running lights- flashing
check oil- flashing
low water- flashing
battery- flashing
oil pressure- flashing
seatbelt/key/headlight chime goes on and off while driving.
All this starts when put into drive.

Sounds like you might of fried the Engine computer they are usually located behind the dash board, i would consider other options before going and buying new engine computer even though that's what it sounds like they usually cost between $100-$160

Computer

Trying to get back to work on this. Checked wiring again and found no problems. Sounds like a computer is next. My repair manual says that the home mechanic cannot install and program the computer and it must be taken to a dealer. Anyone know if this is true? If I have to take it to a dealer, the $100-150 will triple and I don't know if I'm willing to put that kind of money into it.

Is there some special equipment involved that only the dealer would have or would most any auto repair shop be able to replace it? Seems like after 12 years most any shop should be able to replace and program it.

You have read in my previous post what I have checked to this point, so what would you recommend I try next. Is it possible for my ignition switch to be causing some of my problems? I have noticed that I have to play with the key to get it to unlock to start. Anything I may have missed?

Take the week to go back and read. It'll take me 2 weeks to compile the list of things I've done. Take your time and read everything. Maybe you have some other suggestions.

Thanks

I'll give it a try this weekend and let you know of any changes.

It's been raining here all weekend and I started to give the other negative cable a try. Did you mean to run a new cable to a new location or an additional cable (2 cables from Battery to engine)?

Gave it a try this morning. Only change is that the theft light is no longer flashing. Engine turns over but car won't start/run at all. May have to go back to square 1 and make sure I have fuel and fire.