Engine died

Tiny
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This afternoon I went out to start my 1996 Chevy 1500, V-8 5.7 engine and after letting it warm up for a few minutes (it is very cold weather) I shifted into drive and started to drive off then everything just died. No power; no electric--nothing. Went out later and have interior dome lights but nothing else. Turn key in ignition and it doesn't do anything.
Sunday, January 14th, 2007 AT 11:54 PM

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Tiny
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No headlights?

How old is the battery?
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Monday, January 15th, 2007 AT 5:21 AM
Tiny
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Battery is 2 months old.
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Monday, January 15th, 2007 AT 10:11 AM
Tiny
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If you only have a dim interior light and dim or no headlights, either the battery is a defect or there is a cable loose, defective or dirty connection as I see it. Check at the battery, to the ground, to the starter. There should be no green or corrosion, nothing loose.
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Monday, January 15th, 2007 AT 10:25 AM
Tiny
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Loose battery cable. Thanks!
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Monday, January 15th, 2007 AT 3:15 PM

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