No electrical power

2004 ACURA MDX

112,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC

MICHAEL BENTKJAER

MEMBER
2 POSTS

I have zero power. Tried to jumpstart the car but to no avail. Checked the fuses and they are good.
Can this be fixed by getting a new battery or can it be something else?

Oct 23, 2020 at 8:26 AM

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

✓ASE Certified Mechanic
110,194 POSTS

Hi,

Does anything work? For example, do the dash lights turn on when starting, do the headlamps work, does the horn blow, and so on.

Also, if the battery is totally drained, you can try to recharge it and then have it load tested to see if it is good. Most parts stores will do that for free. Also, take a voltmeter and check to see how many volts the battery is producing.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-voltmeter

Do that and let me know the results.

Take care,
Joe

Oct 23, 2020 at 11:56 AM

MICHAEL BENTKJAER

MEMBER
2 POSTS

Thanks for the reply. No, there is absolutely no power whatsoever. I will follow your advise and see if I can get the battery checked out - possible recharged.

Oct 23, 2020 at 12:17 PM

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

✓ASE Certified Mechanic
110,194 POSTS

Hi,

There is a 120 amp power distribution fuse in the under hood fuse box. I need you to check if there is power in and out from it. I attached two pics below.

Here is a link you may find helpful:

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

Let me know what you find.

Joe

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Oct 23, 2020 at 9:14 PM

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