No electrical power

MICHAEL BENTKJAER

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2004 ACURA MDX
6 CYL
4WD
AUTOMATIC
112,000 MILES

I have zero power. Tried to jumpstart the car but to no avail. Checked the fuses and they are good.
Can this be fixed by getting a new battery or can it be something else?

Friday, October 23rd, 2020 AT 8:26 AM

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JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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Hi,

Does anything work? For example, do the dash lights turn on when starting, do the headlamps work, does the horn blow, and so on.

Also, if the battery is totally drained, you can try to recharge it and then have it load tested to see if it is good. Most parts stores will do that for free. Also, take a voltmeter and check to see how many volts the battery is producing.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-voltmeter

Do that and let me know the results.

Take care,
Joe

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Friday, October 23rd, 2020 AT 11:56 AM

MICHAEL BENTKJAER

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Thanks for the reply. No, there is absolutely no power whatsoever. I will follow your advise and see if I can get the battery checked out - possible recharged.

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Friday, October 23rd, 2020 AT 12:17 PM

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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Hi,

There is a 120 amp power distribution fuse in the under hood fuse box. I need you to check if there is power in and out from it. I attached two pics below.

Here is a link you may find helpful:

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

Let me know what you find.

Joe

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