Won’t start unless it’s started by the starter?

Tiny
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  • 2001 CHEVROLET IMPALA
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My car won’t start unless it’s started by the starter itself & it keeps popping up the battery light, security light on the dash. I’ve replaced my Body control module before and I don’t know what to do
Saturday, November 29th, 2025 AT 3:13 PM

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Tiny
STEVE W.
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Most cars only start with the starter, unless you have a Model T or similar. Or do you mean the key or remote start doesn't work? Battery light and security light both sound like you have a battery that has an issue. Did this happen after the body module swap or was it swapped trying to repair it?
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Saturday, November 29th, 2025 AT 5:37 PM

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