Lost a lot of electrical power while driving

Tiny
LARRYAROSS
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  • 1997 CADILLAC DEVILLE
  • V8
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 130,000 MILES
While driving I noticed all my dash lights went out and stereo stopped working. Car continued running so I drove it home before turning it off. It would not restart. I put a new battery in and still the same. Car will not begin to turn over when I turn key. Lights work. Electric seats work. Horn works. Electric seats work. Windows do not work. Wipers do not work. Stereo does not work. Nothing on dash lights up other than the security light flashing when you put key in ignition. It turns off when I turn the key. The only lights that come on on the dash is the P R N D 1 2 3 light. I hear the fuel pump kick on when I turn key and the door chimes come on. But other than that the car will not respond when turning the key.
Monday, October 3rd, 2016 AT 4:27 PM

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Tiny
HMAC300
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Try resetting security system if no manual look online for your car or try another key if yo have one.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-reset-a-security-system
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Tuesday, October 4th, 2016 AT 6:36 AM
Tiny
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Ended up being the 50 amp fuse in the hidden fuse box under the small fuse box under the hood. Replaced and all electrical components return to functioning and car is running great. Thanks for your help.
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Thursday, October 6th, 2016 AT 12:04 PM
Tiny
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It was the ignition fuse.
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Thursday, October 6th, 2016 AT 12:05 PM
Tiny
KEN L
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Nice work, we are here to help, please use 2CarPros anytime.

Best, Ken
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Friday, October 7th, 2016 AT 12:19 PM

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