# Electrical Problems 2001 Chevy Prizm

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/electrical-problems-2001-chevy-prizm/80986>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** prizm, chevrolet\
**Created:** [August 20, 2013, 6:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electrical-problems-2001-chevy-prizm/80986 "2013-08-20T06:53:34Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 2\
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**Author:** ![PCWM13](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/ce73a5/32.png) [@PCWM13](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PCWM13)\
**Post date:** [August 20, 2013, 6:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electrical-problems-2001-chevy-prizm/80986/1 "2013-08-20T06:53:34Z")

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I replaced the drivers seat in my 2001 Chevy Prizm tonight. After that the car died when I put it into drive from park. Also the ac was making a humming noise. The car also died when I turned on the turn signals. This is a new to me car that has been running like a champ until this. I started to smell something in the cabin and unhooked the battery. The lights will also not turn off now. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

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**Author:** ![Cougar](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/cougar/32/21348_2.png) [@Cougar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cougar)\
**Post date:** [August 20, 2013, 7:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electrical-problems-2001-chevy-prizm/80986/2 "2013-08-20T07:02:56Z")

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Could you have possibly pinched any wires while reinstalling the seat?