Put new battery, no power shows at all?

Tiny
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  • 1996 BUICK RIVIERA
  • 4.2L
  • V6
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 201,000 MILES
Put new battery, no power shows at all. No lights, sounds, ect. What could be the issue?
Friday, August 19th, 2022 AT 1:22 PM

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Tiny
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The first thing that comes to mind is a bad connection at the battery. Was there any corrosion on the cables? Did the car have this problem before you began? This guide can help:

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

Please run down this guide and report back.

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Friday, August 19th, 2022 AT 4:22 PM

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