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

2007 SATURN AURA
128,000 MILES • 3.6L • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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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.
Oct 16, 2024 at 4:10 AM
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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.
Oct 16, 2024 at 4:44 AM
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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.
Oct 17, 2024 at 8:20 AM
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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?
Oct 17, 2024 at 8:34 AM
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Yes an image or video will help so I can see what's going on.
Oct 18, 2024 at 4:05 AM
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