Battery problem

2004 PONTIAC MONTANA
140,000 MILES
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LBWON.99
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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.
Jul 21, 2017 at 9:18 PM
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HMAC300
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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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Jul 21, 2017 at 11:31 PM
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LBWON.99
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I looked a bit closer ! The battery blew up. Always start wth the battery!!
Jul 22, 2017 at 10:10 PM
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STRAILER
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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
Jul 24, 2017 at 7:00 AM
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