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

1998 BUICK RIVIERA
130,000 MILES • 3.8L • V6 • AUTOMATIC
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TYLYN_33
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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.
Oct 17, 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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Oct 17, 2024 at 7:54 PM
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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.
Oct 18, 2024 at 3:31 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

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

Take care,

Joe
Oct 18, 2024 at 9:19 PM
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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.
Oct 19, 2024 at 8:04 AM
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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
Oct 19, 2024 at 7:47 PM