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No dash lights, power seats or windows. alternator not charging. Engine runs

Had a problem with battery cable ends being loose. Replaced ends. Cranked car and have no dash lights,head lights, instruments do not work, no power windows or seats,and the alternator is not charging.(New alternator) The engine cranks fine and runs smooth. Gearshift will not come out of park unless you manually press the override button in the console. Any assistance with what to look for would be greatly appreciated.
Mark Pittman

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  • Anonymous Apr 12, 2009

    I had the same problem just the other day. The problem is the 100 watt alternator fuse is blown. It's located in the fuse box under the hood of the car. The price of the fuse is only about $2.00 at the local auto parts dealer. You'll need a 10m and a 12m socket to get the job done. It only takes a few minutes to change it out. The the positive connection on your alternator is probably grounding out and blowing the fuse, my car caught on fire. You have to disconnect the positive wire from the alternator before you replace the fuse or it's gonna blow again.

  • Anonymous Mar 26, 2014

    how can you stop the battery light from coming on and off? the battery is fine along with the alternator

  • TIMOTHY HEARD
    TIMOTHY HEARD Apr 14, 2014

    I HAVE TRIED ALL THAT STILL DIDNT WORK

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  1. It might be that when you changer the battery post you might not have connected all of the leads on the positive post. You might also check for blown circit breakers caused while changing the terminals.Try using a dc tester and search the main breakers for power. If you have the manual it shows the breakers and links in the bulb replacement section. JOHN-LA.

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