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Old 03-19-2015, 10:22 PM
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I thought installing a new battery would solve all my battery issues once and for all. Little did I know after installing it and taking it for a short drive that I wouldn't get any power to the car. The battery is installed as it was when it was running but now I get no door lights and no dash lights upon twisting the key. Only light I see is the dashboard light from time to time. I cannot open my frunk and I don't know how to get into the area to check my battery.

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Old 03-19-2015, 11:18 PM
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What year is your car and did you tighten down the battery cables?
Old 03-19-2015, 11:41 PM
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Problem found, I used an old battery charger and connected it to the terminals in the door. On like the 10th try I got the hood open and saw my battery cable was almost off the battery. Tightened down real good and closed it. Plugged in the maintainer. Mods you can lock.



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