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After installing a new battery and not cranking the engine for days, all of the electronics do not work?

Tiny
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  • 2007 SATURN AURA
  • 3.6L
  • V6
  • 2WD
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  • 128,000 MILES
I installed a new battery 5 days ago and the car cranked. I haven't cranked the car in 5 days and now the electronics don't work at all.
Wednesday, October 16th, 2024 AT 11:10 AM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Yep, I would check the battery cable connections to make sure they are clean and tight.

Here is a guide that can help:

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

Please go over this guide and get back to us.
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Wednesday, October 16th, 2024 AT 11:44 AM
Tiny
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I cleaned the terminals with a toothbrush and made sure that they were tight into the battery. The car had a little bit of power, but then would not crank.
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Thursday, October 17th, 2024 AT 3:20 PM
Tiny
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It looks like my negative terminal is a little loose and maybe it won't go all the way inside. Would a picture help?
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Thursday, October 17th, 2024 AT 3:34 PM
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Yes an image or video will help so I can see what's going on.
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Friday, October 18th, 2024 AT 11:05 AM

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