I replaced the battery now the stereo is dead

2003 LEXUS ES 300
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LINUSV
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I replaced the battery on the 2003 Lexus ES300 and now the stereo is dead, no lights on the unit at all. Everything else works in the car (windows, cabin lights, etc). Any thoughts would be most appreciated.
Mar 24, 2010 at 3:56 AM
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DAVE H
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It sounds like you had a voltage surge and knocked out the radio or the fuse here is a guide to help us see which.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-fuse

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Mar 29, 2010 at 9:40 PM
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ROBG929
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I had this problem it was the fuse FYI
Jan 22, 2019 at 10:04 AM
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