Will not start after installing a light bar?

2017 TOYOTA TACOMA
115,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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ALOHAAMBER3
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Battery is good, no power to dash, won't start after light bar installation. Key not functioning either. Not even auxiliary is functioning. Fuses are all fine. What to check next?

The truck listed above is a trd pro.
May 30, 2025 at 7:37 PM
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STRAILER
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Did you disconnect something to install the light bar? With the key on, do the fuses have power? It sounds like you have a poor connection at the battery.

Please go over this guide to see what I am talking about:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/everything-goes-dead-when-engine-is-cranked

Do any of the lights work? Dome light, headlights?
May 31, 2025 at 10:44 AM
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ALOHAAMBER3
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The dome light still comes on, the key can no longer control anything on the truck, the push start isn’t doing anything, and none of the dash has power.
May 31, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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Did anything spark when you were installing the light bar? I have seen the push button itself go bad but there wouldn't be any spark causing it since it is low voltage. Can you please test the fuse listed below for power?

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-fuse

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Jun 1, 2025 at 9:49 AM