Engine will not start

Tiny
MAMIEJARIE
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  • 2002 BUICK RENDEZVOUS
  • V6
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 146,000 MILES
No lights, radio. Won't take a jump. Husband hears a clicking in fuse box.
Monday, December 21st, 2020 AT 12:06 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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  • 108,192 POSTS
Hi,

First, I need you to check fuse 48 in the fuse box under the hood. See pics 1 and 2. In addition to checking the fuse, confirm there is power in and out from it. Here is a link that you may find helpful:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-fuse

If the fuse is good and power is flowing, then we need to check two grounds. If you look at pic 3, I highlighted the ground locations. Make sure they are clean, tight, and free of corrosion.

Do this and let me know what you find. One last request. Since he hears a clicking, check to make sure nothing is creating a spark. If there isn't, it is likely a relay. You can try to identify which relay by simply touching them. You will feel the click.

Let me know what you find or if you have other questions.

Take care,
Joe
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Monday, December 21st, 2020 AT 9:29 PM

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