1999 Acura Integra power problem

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MIVIDANICA
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I Changed the battery and the alternator and now there is no power at all. No lights, no alarm, when I turn the key to start the car there is nothing happening. It doesn't even make any noise that is even trying to start.
Oct 28, 2013 at 10:25 AM
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TY ANDERSON
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Check the main fuses it looks like you may have blown a fuse. Make sure the battery terminal clamps are tight. You should not be able to move them by hand. TY
Feb 28, 2017 at 9:24 AM
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Thank you Ty, I already check the fuses inside and the battery is on tight. There are more fuses under the hood, how do I check those? If all of the fuses are fine, what else can it be? Thank you
Feb 28, 2017 at 9:24 AM
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TY ANDERSON
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Yes, the larger amp rated fuses are under the hood? Checking the fuse is easier with a test light do you have access to one? I would check the 100 amp fuse under the hood and work down to the small fuses.
Feb 28, 2017 at 9:24 AM
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and to check the larger amp fuses I would need to remove the clear plastic cover on top of them correct? where would be a good place to ground the test light?
Feb 28, 2017 at 9:24 AM
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TY ANDERSON
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Removing the clear plastic cover is the only way to test these fuses with a test light. It might be possible to see the metal no longer connected in the center of these types of fuses.
Feb 28, 2017 at 9:25 AM
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okay thank you, I just checked and all main fuses are just fine. but the test light did not light up? the fuses look fine but there is absolutely not power. it was a new battery but had a bigger amp alternator I installed without knowing. could that wrong alternator have shorted my new battery?
Feb 28, 2017 at 9:25 AM
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TY ANDERSON
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Are you experienced with a voltmeter or have access to one?
Feb 28, 2017 at 9:25 AM
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no I am not and I do not have access to one. but I plan on testing the battery at Autozone tomorrow afternoon.
Feb 28, 2017 at 9:25 AM
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TY ANDERSON
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Okay, let me know if you have any more questions.
I think you have an open circuit or the battery is completely drained?
Feb 28, 2017 at 9:25 AM
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HONDATECH1983
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Sounds like a blown main fuse or a dead battery.
Feb 28, 2017 at 9:25 AM
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Check main fuse.
Feb 28, 2017 at 9:25 AM
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