Starting issue

Tiny
JEREMY ROE
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  • 2001 NISSAN SENTRA
  • 1.8L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 210,000 MILES
Yesterday I got to work and I accidentally left my lights on so my battery drained. I tried to jump the car and when jump would only crank and my radio won't come on even in the power position not in the starting position. I always run it this way once to oldest to listen to the radio. Now I replaced the battery it's still doing the same thing and the radio still will not come on on. My connections are kind of loose and ones kunur really rusty in my it was going to really rusty doesn't like it's getting to connection and I really can't tighten the arm leads. Do you think that is the issue?
Tuesday, October 1st, 2019 AT 3:32 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
  • MECHANIC
  • 108,192 POSTS
Welcome to 2CarPros.

If you are unable to properly tighten the battery terminals, that is an issue. However, is should be causing radio issues. However, one never knows. If the terminals are corroded and loose, that is where you should start. Take a look through this link:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/everything-goes-dead-when-engine-is-cranked

If the terminals are worn and can't be tightened, they should be replaced.

Let me know if that link helps or if you have other questions.

Joe
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Tuesday, October 1st, 2019 AT 7:29 PM

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