No dash lights. No stereo. No dome lights.

Tiny
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After attempting to jump start a dead battery, headlights work well, but none of the electrical components work inside car. Starter won't even click.

Trying to help my mom, she left her Lights on for 10hrs. Attempted to jump start her car (there is a potential this was done incorrectly) tried to turn the key and no response. Not even a click. Headlights turn on but no sign of any electricity inside the car.

No dash lights. No stereo. No dome lights. AAA came out and tested the battery, said it had enough juice to start but same symptoms. Trickle charged it to verify. No change.

I have been doing some research and am struggling to get good direction.

Thank you!
Tuesday, September 18th, 2012 AT 4:35 AM

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Tiny
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So the head lights work but dash lights etc inop?
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Tuesday, September 18th, 2012 AT 4:53 AM
Tiny
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Check the main fusible link, ALT (100 or 120 A).
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Tuesday, September 18th, 2012 AT 9:01 AM
Tiny
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Correct. No internal power to dash, dome light, stereo etc. Not even a click when attempting to start the car. I'm having a hard time trying to remove the starter fuse in the main fuse box in the engine compartment. It's not the normal fuse it's more of a cube. Do they have hex screws holding them in place? Thank you
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Tuesday, September 18th, 2012 AT 5:49 PM
Tiny
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Yes, the Main ALT fuse is bolted on. You need to pry the side cover to get at the bolts.
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Tuesday, September 18th, 2012 AT 5:58 PM
Tiny
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Is the fuse blown?
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Tuesday, September 18th, 2012 AT 6:08 PM
Tiny
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Thanks for your help guys. It was the alt fuse + a few more. Problem solved. 40 bucks. Phewwww
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Tuesday, September 18th, 2012 AT 9:32 PM
Tiny
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Your welcome thats what were here for glad it was an easy fix.
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Tuesday, September 18th, 2012 AT 10:03 PM

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