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Old 12-11-2014, 11:58 AM
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Guys I need help, mazda will not start

Anybody and everybody I need help. I just got me a mazda rx8 about a month ago and every thing has been running great but just yesterday I got a new battery. I got off work last night around 1am and tried to start the car and it wouldn't start. I know it's not the starter or alternator so it should be the battery. Funny thing is I tried going my car a jump but it still wouldn't turn over. I don't know if it could be the battery cables or not but I need someone else help. My dashboard lights came on for a second then turned off, the car locks will not look automatically anymore. What's going on?
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clean and tighten battery connections.
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Disconnect the battery cables, clean the clamps and the posts, then when you reconnect, ensure that it is a firm and solid connection before tightening them. A corroded post may allow you to tighten the clamp without it actually being a firm seat on the post.
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Did you blow the main fuse? I can't tell if you have power to the dash or anything anymore??
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I have no clue if I did blow the main fuse. I'm pretty sure I didnt. Even though the car will not start, when I open the car door the icon shows that the door is open on the dashboard. When I put the key in the ignition nothing at all happens. No lights no nothing. It's probably the battery connectors?
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Is the security light flashing? Do the headlights work?

Check all the fuses in both fuse boxes and start from there.....
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Nothing else comes on the dashboard except the door open icon and the lock key icon is on. Other than that, nothing. My battery cables are a bit rotten up and I needed new ones before
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