Engine died

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LWAYNE
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This afternoon I went out to start my 1996 Chevy 1500, V-8 5.7 engine and after letting it warm up for a few minutes (it is very cold weather) I shifted into drive and started to drive off then everything just died...no power; no electric--nothing. Went out later and have interior dome lights but nothing else. Turn key in ignition and it doesn't do anything.
Jan 14, 2007 at 11:54 PM
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No headlights?

How old is the battery?
Jan 15, 2007 at 5:21 AM
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LWAYNE
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Battery is 2 months old.
Jan 15, 2007 at 10:11 AM
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If you only have a dim interior light and dim or no headlights, either the battery is a defect or there is a cable loose,defective or dirty connection as I see it. Check at the battery, to the ground, to the starter. There should be no green or corrosion, nothing loose.
Jan 15, 2007 at 10:25 AM
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Loose battery cable. Thanks!
Jan 15, 2007 at 3:15 PM
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