Lost all electrical power

Tiny
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After getting gas I went to start my car and it just clicked so I thought my batt was dead so I got a jump and it still just clicked once and now I don't have any electrical power, none of the dash lights, headlights or interior light come on. I checked the battery and it was 12.33 volts and even swapped with a diff battery I had and still same thing.I have noticed when I have the key on I hear a sizzling sound coming from the + terminal going to solenoid. So I checked the solenoid and I have power to it on 1 side but the other side going straight to the starter theres no power. I checked the fuse links coming off the solenoid and they look fine, can the solnoid be the reason I have no power and any other ways to test to see whats wrong? I have attached a pic Thank you for taking the time to read this and any help :)
Wednesday, September 12th, 2012 AT 3:36 AM

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Tiny
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Also I tested the red wire plugged in at top of solenoid in pic with a test light and theres no power to it when try to start car.
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Wednesday, September 12th, 2012 AT 3:40 AM
Tiny
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OK BUDDY

LET ME KNOW WHAT THIS DOES FOR YOU...SEE MY ANSWER IN THIS LINK

https://www.2carpros.com/questions/1996-chevrolet-tahoe-wont-start-sounds-dead-battery-jumpbox-get-same-reults

THE PIC BELOW MAY HELP YOU TOO, ONCE YOU FIND THE ISSUE

RETURN WITH A BIG OLE GRIN!

THE MEDIC
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Wednesday, September 12th, 2012 AT 4:10 AM
Tiny
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K I will try that. Why would the + terminal on my battery make a sizzling sound and get really hot when I have key on?
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Wednesday, September 12th, 2012 AT 4:40 AM
Tiny
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LOOSE/ CORROSION

READ THE LINK? SEE THE PIC IN IT?

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Wednesday, September 12th, 2012 AT 10:55 AM

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