Put new battery, no power shows at all?

1996 BUICK RIVIERA
201,000 MILES • 4.2L • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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MEECH72
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Put new battery, no power shows at all. No lights, sounds, ect. What could be the issue?
Aug 19, 2022 at 6:22 AM
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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.

Aug 19, 2022 at 9:22 AM
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