Corolla won't start

XRIK

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1999 TOYOTA COROLLA
205,000 MILES

Corolla won't start. My battery is fine, I performed a load test and it is not the problem. When I turned the ignition on, I have no electrical anywhere. No dash lights, no headlights, no interior items like horn etc. I replaced the ignition switch because I had a similar problem with my 1999 Tacoma that fixed the problem, but no luck. After replacing the ignition switch I still have no power anywhere.

Monday, January 14th, 2013 AT 2:56 PM

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CARADIODOC

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Check the connections on the two smaller battery wires. The negative one is bolted to the body. The positive one typically bolts to the under-hood fuse box.

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Monday, January 14th, 2013 AT 10:20 PM

XRIK

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Cardiodoc, you are a genius! I tighten the cables and tinkered and it started right up. I will need to replace the pos & neg battery cables, but should be ok. Thanks again. How can I Paypal you some money? I would like to send you $25.00 for your help. Rick B

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Tuesday, January 15th, 2013 AT 12:43 AM

XRIK

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Typo, I will need to replace the pos & neg battery cables, but should be ok. :)

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Tuesday, January 15th, 2013 AT 12:45 AM

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I only know a few dozen things and that was one of them. My dart board has to be right once in a while!

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Tuesday, January 15th, 2013 AT 1:01 AM

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