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2001 Saturn SW2 wont start

Tiny
SAC75
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  • 2001 SATURN SW2
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • MANUAL
  • 145,520 MILES
When I turn the key I lose all electrical power and car wont start. Gauges are stuck in position they were in the last time the car was running(fuel, rpm, temp) The clock is on when I get in until I turn the key or try to turn on lights, dome, unlock/window switches etc. After a few seconds clock will come back on without losing the time but dims in and out. Sometimes the security light is blinking but not all the time. This also goes out when everything else does. This happened once before 2 months ago but the next day it started after I went through the security code process. No luck this time. Any clues?
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Wednesday, October 20th, 2010 AT 8:13 AM

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Tiny
SATURNTECH9
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Have you had the battery charged and tested?Also have you made sure the battery cable's are clean and tight?
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Wednesday, October 20th, 2010 AT 10:34 AM
Tiny
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Youre right. The cables needed cleaning(and prob tightening). I feel stupid for not checking in the first place. Sorry no donatioon right now. If im better off in the future I will certainly do so. Its great there are knowledgeable people to help idiots like myself. Thank you.
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Wednesday, October 20th, 2010 AT 11:28 AM
Tiny
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If the cable's are corroded then get a side post brush from the auto part's store to clean it. Also mix up some baking soda and water to clean it up. Make sure the battery post's aren't leaking acid if it is replace the battery. Don't beat yourself up too bad we all have are duh moment's lol. If you do donate in the future make sure you donate to this user name so I get credit for it. Your welcome that's what were here to do help people with there car's.
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Wednesday, October 20th, 2010 AT 11:45 AM

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