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I was putting in a new car stereo and when I went to start my car it wouldn't start. I got a jump start from a friend and that did nothing as well. I did hear a little zap when I put in the stereo plug. There is power for everything, just that the car won't start. When you turn the key it just doesn't turn over.

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Check it out with a multimeter ,but i think your jump leads may not be any good and you have just flattened the battery ,but check the big fuses in the power distribution box under the bonnet

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