Starter turns the engine over and the engine engages for 1 to 2 seconds and then dies

Tiny
JDNELSON
  • MEMBER
  • 2001 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
When starting, the starter turns the engine over and the engine engages for 1 to 2 seconds and then dies. We had the battery replaced and started fine - for about two weeks. Then the car would do the same thing - starter turns the engine over and the engine engages for 1 to 2 seconds and then dies. We replaced some wire going to the module and started fine for about two weeks. We replaced the entire module (with a used one) and started fine - for about two weeks. We replaced the key cylinder and the same result - worked for two weeks. We replaced an (I believe) ignition switch and the same result - worked for two weeks. Any thoughts? Thank you for your time and input. Greatly appreciated!
Tuesday, February 24th, 2009 AT 11:42 AM

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Tiny
KHLOW2008
  • MECHANIC
  • 41,815 POSTS
The problem seems to be an intermittent power supply interruption and the circuit is from the BATT 1 Fuse (40A) underhood. Check for poor contacts of fuse and wire harness connectors under fuse box. Look out for signs of overheating.


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/192750_FuseBox01Cavalier_1.jpg

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