No power in the car?

2006 JEEP LIBERTY
198,000 MILES • AUTOMATIC
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ECLAMPITT21
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I just replaced the alternator and battery a few months ago. when i got home last night, the car had no power. tried to jump it off and nothing came on. I really don’t know what else to do.
Oct 26, 2023 at 3:30 AM
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This means the battery connection is bad or the battery shorted out internally and is defective. This guide can help you clean the battery cable connections:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/everything-goes-dead-when-engine-is-cranked

If they are clean and tight, I would try turning on the headlights and if they don't come on replace the battery. When you jump a battery that is shorted the jump will not help FYI.

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

Please go over these guides and get back to us.
Oct 26, 2023 at 1:39 PM
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