Engine shut off sitting at a red light, will not crank, nothing inside the car turns on

ABEL GONZALEZ

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2007 CHEVROLET HHR
2.2L
4 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
135,000 MILES

Last night at a red light car just shut off no crank, no lights, key stuck in ignition, no electric power at all. I checked the under hood fuse box and there is power getting to it and not emergency flashers. Nothing in the car is coming on.
What can it be?
Please help!

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ASEMASTER6371

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Good afternoon,

This sounds like the battery is dead. It would explain the no power.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-battery-load-test

My concern is if the charging system is working.

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

You need to charge the battery. Once you do that, the key will come out.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-charge-your-car-battery

Roy

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Friday, June 28th, 2019 AT 12:09 PM

ABEL GONZALEZ

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Asemaster6371,
I put a new battery on it and still nothing.

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Friday, June 28th, 2019 AT 6:40 PM

ASEMASTER6371

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Good morning,

Can you test for voltage to the ignition switch? I need to know if power is getting there.

I also attached some checks for the power. Check the 50 amp fuse at the battery for power on both sides which feeds the BCM.

Roy

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Saturday, June 29th, 2019 AT 5:00 AM

ABEL GONZALEZ

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Asermaster6371,

A very good morning to you Sir.
Problem solved.
I replaced the fuse box under the dashboard passengers side and we are back on business.
Thank you for all your help.

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Monday, July 1st, 2019 AT 9:20 AM

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