When I tried to start my 2000 Malibu, the dash lights and driving lights come on as they normally do. However, when I turn the ignition to the "start" position, the headlights and dash lights go off and nothing happens. The starter makes no sound and the motor does not turn over. The battery is putting out approximately 13.6 amps. Can you suggest a remedy to this problem. Thank you in advance.

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Hi,

The no headlight at any position is significant. it indicates that the entire electrical system is not getting B+12. Since there would only be two terminals on the battery and you have checked/confirmed that the negative is body grounded, it would only be the positive terminal. The positive terminal has two (2) connections; 1 would be very big and would go to the starter, another smaller would be the systems B+12. Often this 2nd B+12 wire passes through a fusible link which looks like a wire but is really a big fuse. It would likewise pass through a connector. based on this, you may want to check this fusible link and/or its connector. When in doubt, you can always temporarily replace this with ordinary automotive electrical wire to verify. Should this checkout OK, the next step would be to look for a master/main relay or a master fuse/circuit breaker.

Hope this be of initial help/idea. Pls post back how things turned up or should you need additional information.

Good luck and kind regards.

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