When starting there is no crank or sound?

2012 MAZDA 6
150,000 MILES • 2.5L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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WILLIAM VADER
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I replaced the battery after the old one sat in a car for a few months without starting the car. The alarm went off when I was trying to jump the old battery.
After the battery was replaced, the windows, headlights and dash lights work, but the map lights and radio do not work and when I turn the key, there is no crank or sound. I can hear something under the hood like a computer whirring or something, then the sound goes away after 10 seconds or so.
Apr 11, 2025 at 7:43 PM
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Can I get a short video of the noise? Also, I would start by checking the fuses because the electrical system could have had surge that caused them to fail.

Here is a guide to help:

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

Here is a video to watch to help with the engine not cranking but like I say I would check fuses first.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6YRW8fyNudY

Please go over these guides and get back to us.
Apr 13, 2025 at 11:04 AM