2003 Chevrolet Tahoe Vehicle stalled

VHOLGUIN1

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2003 CHEVROLET TAHOE
5.3L
V8
4WD
AUTOMATIC
191,000 MILES

Vehicle stalled while at a red light. Tried to start it but it Would not turn over at all. When I try to start all displays and indicators go off. Tried boost but did not work either. Towed it home.

I also heard relays chattering.

Wednesday, May 28th, 2014 AT 8:33 AM

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JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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Start by making sure that all battery terminals and grounds are clean and tight. It sounds like you have a bad connection.

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Wednesday, May 28th, 2014 AT 8:50 AM

VHOLGUIN1

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All battery terminals are clean and tight, including the Alternator junction box connections. Any other suggestions?

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Thursday, May 29th, 2014 AT 7:42 AM

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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If you have power when you first turn the key on and then loose it when you turn it to start, a loose battery terminal or corroded connection is usually the problem. When the power goes off, does it come right back on?

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Thursday, May 29th, 2014 AT 6:59 PM

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Yes, once I release the key from trying to start it the power does come back on.

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Friday, May 30th, 2014 AT 6:09 AM

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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Has the batter been load tested? If you turn the key on, turn the lights on and as many electrical accessories as the car has on, does the horn blow? I realize that sounds crazy, but if there is a dead cell in the battery or if something has shorted out in the battery, the horn will either not blow or be very weak.