SPONSORED LINKS

Vehicle has no electrical power?

Tiny
DON2145
  • MEMBER
  • 2014 DODGE JOURNEY
  • 3.6L
  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 187,000 MILES
I have the vehicle listed above SXT model that's not getting any power. I replaced the battery and alternator, they both needed replacing. Now there is no power whatsoever. No lights, no nothing. What should I do now?
Sunday, July 16th, 2023 AT 1:26 PM

3 Replies

Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
  • MECHANIC
  • 109,740 POSTS
Hi,

Are you certain the new battery is good? Are the battery terminals clean and tight?

Also, I attached a pic below. It shows that power goes from the positive side of the battery to the fuse box under the hood. I need you to use a test light and check to see if there is power at the fuses.

Here is a link that explains how to check:

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

Do this and let me know the results. If you have absolutely nothing electrical that works, make sure the battery is charged, the connections are good, and the connections weren't installed backward.

Take care,

Joe

See pic below.
Image (Click to make bigger)
Thumb
SPONSORED LINKS
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Sunday, July 16th, 2023 AT 10:07 PM
Tiny
DON2145
  • MEMBER
  • 2 POSTS
Thanks for the response. How would I know if the new battery is not good? I don't have any kind of tester equipment to use. The negative cable is as tight as the screw will go but when putting it on the post it's still a little bit loose. Would the alternator cause the electric issues? I checked the battery fuse and starter fuses they were in good shape.
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Sunday, July 16th, 2023 AT 10:29 PM
Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
  • MECHANIC
  • 109,740 POSTS
Hi,

The alternator would cause charging issues, but unless there is a short, it won't drain the battery. We need something to test with. Could you get your hands on a test light? You can get them for around five dollars.

Here is a link that explains how to use one:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-test-light-circuit-tester

If the terminals are loose, that can be the cause. If you have the bolt/nut as tight as it goes and the terminal isn't tight, the terminal likely needs replaced.

Let me know.

Joe
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
+1
Monday, July 17th, 2023 AT 7:18 PM

Please login or register to post a reply.

Sponsored links