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Can the battery going dead on a 2001 Chevrolet Malibu make your ignition not work?
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∙ 15y ago
Yes it definitely can as at least 12 volts is required for everything with the exception of the computors and sensors. They require 5 volts.
I'll add this tidbit. If the battery drops below 8 volts the starter motor will still turn the engine but the ignition will not fire and the engine will not start. This can happen if one or two cells in the battery fail, and of course if an electrical load is connected over night (i.e., head lamps, internal lamps, trunk lamp, CD player, etc). Battery voltage must be tested under load as follows: attach a voltmeter to the battery terminals and have someone try to start the car. The starter becomes the load and the voltage may drop a volt or two if the battery is good and properly charged. FYI
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