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Old Jan 31, 2024 | 07:28 AM
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Electrical issues.

I currently have a good charge on a fairly new battery. I've checked all fuses and most relays. The problem is I still can't get any power at all. No dash lights nothing when I turn the key. Can someone please help me and guide me through what I can do next?
Old Jan 31, 2024 | 07:38 AM
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What happened just before this started? Ant work under the hood? Any new or removed after market equipment?
Look at the large red wire connection to the under hood fuse box.
Look at the battery clamps, the are easy to break they must be making good contact with the posts.
Battery voltage should be above 12.5 .
Have the ignition switch recalls been done? A link in my sig to recall status.

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Old Jan 31, 2024 | 07:39 AM
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Are the four 7mm head bolts in the under hood fuse box tight?
Old Jan 31, 2024 | 10:30 AM
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Is the ignition switch working?
Old Jan 31, 2024 | 10:38 AM
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Ignition switch

Originally Posted by greg8453
Is the ignition switch working?
what do you mean by working? It physically turns but nothing happens. It's as if there is no battery in the car at all.
Old Jan 31, 2024 | 10:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Oldblue
Are the four 7mm head bolts in the under hood fuse box tight?
I will check them today to check this off the list.
Old Jan 31, 2024 | 10:41 AM
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Originally Posted by donbrew
What happened just before this started? Any work under the hood? Any new or removed after market equipment?
Look at the large red wire connection to the under hood fuse box.
Look at the battery clamps, the are easy to break they must be making good contact with the posts.
Battery voltage should be above 12.5 .
Have the ignition switch recalls been done? A link in my sig to recall status.
No new parts and no service to the vehicle besides oil change and new brake pads. I will check red wire under the hood today. I'm also going to call and check the vin to see if the recall on this vehicle has been fixed or not.

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Old Jan 31, 2024 | 11:30 AM
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Donbrew and I both have links to check your recall status, in our signature.
Old Jan 31, 2024 | 12:44 PM
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Originally Posted by RJ_RS_SS_350
Donbrew and I both have links to check your recall status, in our signature.
I'm really new to this site and forums in general. You'll have to explain to me how I get to those links.
Old Jan 31, 2024 | 12:50 PM
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Those links with the underlines. Just click on them with your mouse on your PC or with your finger on your phone.
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