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Battery problem

Tiny
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  • 2004 PONTIAC MONTANA
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Went to start the van heard a pop. Now all I hear when I try to start is jumping electric snapping. Also, I have no power to anything. But the service lights came on.
Saturday, July 22nd, 2017 AT 4:18 AM

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Tiny
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You may have blown a fuse. there is a main fuse after battery so check that. Then try a security system reset. See link.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-reset-a-security-system
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Saturday, July 22nd, 2017 AT 6:31 AM
Tiny
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I looked a bit closer ! The battery blew up. Always start wth the battery!
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Sunday, July 23rd, 2017 AT 5:10 AM
Tiny
KEN L
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Hello,

Yes it happens from time to time, clean the area with baking soda and a garden hose, then follow this guide to get the battery replaced.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-car-battery

Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.

Cheers, Ken
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Monday, July 24th, 2017 AT 2:00 PM

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