Does not start, where is the In-line fusible Link located?

2006 CHEVROLET IMPALA
199,000 MILES • 3.5L • V6 • AUTOMATIC
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JECCARULE10
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No start on engine.
May 27, 2023 at 2:39 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

I'm not sure what fusible link you are referring to. Actually, I don't believe they used a wire-type fusible link on this vehicle other than between the starter motor and alternator.

Let me know what is happening. For example, does the starter engage and the engine fails to start? Or does the starter not respond to turn the engine?

Let me know.

Take care,

Joe
May 28, 2023 at 11:29 PM
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JECCARULE10
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It’s not any of the above. I have a completely dead switch. Everything in the car turns on but nothing at the key switch. I can take a jumper wire from starter to battery and engine will crank over.
Jun 1, 2023 at 10:19 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

Okay, if nothing changes when you turn the key from off to one may indicate a fuse issue or a problem with the body control module.

Check the BCM fuse in the under-hood fuse box. See pic below. When checking it, confirm there is power to and from the fuse.

Here is a link you may find helpful:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-fuse

Let me know what you find.

Joe

See pic below.
Jun 1, 2023 at 8:01 PM
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