1995 Mercury Cougar fuses

KARENSUE120768

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1995 MERCURY COUGAR
V8
RWD
AUTOMATIC
150,000 MILES

Yesterday I replaced the blow fuse for the cigarette lighter so I can use my phone charger in the car for a trip.
Right after I did this the car started fine, no issues. Today my car wont start, absolutely nothing, no sounds buzzes or ticks. Please Help

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OBXAUTOMEDIC

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Hello,

Ok, how old is the car battery? Did you leave the phone charger plugged in?

If battery is 3 years or older and you left the charger plugged in it is most likely the battery is dead. Try jump starting it if starts would take to auto parts store and ask them to charge your battery it may be time to replace it, would also check battery connections for looseness and corrosion.

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Friday, February 28th, 2014 AT 6:45 AM

OBXAUTOMEDIC

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Sorry ask them to Check your battery.

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Friday, February 28th, 2014 AT 6:46 AM

KARENSUE120768

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I didn't leave anything on. Thought maybe there was some kind of a reset I had to do. I will try jumping it when my brother gets home. Hope that's all it is. Thank you

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Friday, February 28th, 2014 AT 7:07 AM

WRENCHTECH

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There is no reset. Have the battery tested as previously advised.

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Friday, February 28th, 2014 AT 7:53 AM

KARENSUE120768

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Tried to jump the car and got a little bit of power. Went a head and took the battery to a shop. The guy pulled off the caps and there was ice in the cells. He's gonna let it thaw and give it a good charge. Thanks for everyone's help. ; )