After replacing the alternator and battery, it will not start and there is no electricity at all?

TYLYN_33

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1998 BUICK RIVIERA
3.8L
V6
AUTOMATIC
130,000 MILES

I recently had my alternator tested and they said it was going bad, so I put in a new alternator and battery. I drove it yesterday morning no problem but when I shut the car off it won't start is giving no electricity at all.

Thursday, October 17th, 2024 AT 5:58 PM

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JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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Hi,

Recheck the battery terminals to make sure they are tight. If they are, check the ignition 1 or 3 fuse under the rear seat.

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

See pic below. Note: I am basing this on the idea that nothing electrical is working.

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Thursday, October 17th, 2024 AT 7:54 PM

TYLYN_33

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Thank you, kindly Joe I'm going to check the fuses, when I get off work and let you know.

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Friday, October 18th, 2024 AT 3:31 AM

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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Hi,

Thanks for the update. Let me know what you find or if I can help.

Take care,

Joe

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Friday, October 18th, 2024 AT 9:19 PM

TYLYN_33

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I checked the fuses they were fine; the problem was the bolt that was screwed into the positive ground wire for the battery was rusty as heck, so I scrubbed it with a wire brush connected it back now the car starts perfectly fine. I do appreciate you time Joe, thank you kindly.

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Saturday, October 19th, 2024 AT 8:04 AM

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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Hi,

Thanks for the update. I'm glad to hear the issue has been resolved. Anything to make things more of a challenge. LOL

Take care of yourself and feel free to come back anytime in the future.

Joe