1988 Dodge Omni car won't start...nothing works

1988 DODGE OMNI
77,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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AIRLU
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I started car this morning and everything was fine. Then the check engine light came on, so I immediately shut off the car. When I try to restart, nothing works. No power to the car what so ever. I check the battery and alternator, but they all both fine. What ever could it possibly be? Please help!
Jul 17, 2008 at 4:27 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Inspect and test all fusible links-do you see all the idiot lights that normally comes on when key at run?
Jul 17, 2008 at 4:33 PM
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AIRLU
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no dash/gauge lights come on. no interior light and no headlights when I turn it on. Basically no power at all. I can not figure out what could be.
Jul 17, 2008 at 4:38 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Test the battery and connections and folow it by checking the fusible link/s
Jul 17, 2008 at 4:46 PM
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AIRLU
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problem solved! Thanks.
Jul 17, 2008 at 7:45 PM
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RASMATAZ
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What was it? so that people with the same vehicle and problem will learn from it-
Jul 17, 2008 at 8:07 PM
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