No start and blinking anti-theft light

2005 FORD FOCUS
173,444 MILES • 1.2L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JOHNBOY05
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Changed my battery cable end now when I turn my key on in my car nothing happens. no dash indicator lights, no radio, can't even roll up my windows. just a blinking anti theft light.
May 21, 2019 at 4:39 PM
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STRAILER
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Did you have any sparks when you did the job? is there a chance the cables got reversed for a second? If not it sounds like you still have a bad connection. I would recheck your work and remove any corrosion that is present. I have also seen where you must replace the battery cable because the corrosion travels down the cable internally.

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

Please run down this guide and report back.
May 23, 2019 at 6:41 AM
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