So this morning i go to start my car and all i hear is a click then nothing. try it a couple more times and nothing. jump starting didnt do anything either. the dash lights lit up inside. seems to me like a dead battery but im not exactly sure. also, when i go to lock my car nothing happened. i tried all the buttons on the key fob but it was dead as well.

 

Battery is a good place to start.
Take it out and have it tested at the local auto store.

Where you doing any work to the car prior that could have blown a fuse (like the 120A fuse)?

 

the only recent work done was a midpipe install

 

have you checked the terminals are clean and well connected? if they are then either charge the battery or get a new one.

check your trunk is closed and your interior dome light is set to off or door and not on.

 

UPDATE:

I just returned home and attempted to start the car again. It started up fine. the key fob unlocked and started fine. however now the DSC light is flashing as well as a solid traction control light is on. also, everything has been reset, the readio presets ect. im at a loss now.

 

Did you check the battery connections?
Still appears to be the battery or connection to.

To reset the DSC, turn the steering wheel fully clockwise, then fully counter-clockwise.
The traction control light will be off the next time you run the car.

 

Loose battery connection, those symptoms are what happens in that case.

 

the battery terminals and connections appeared to be fine, everything was nice and snug. but the battery itself isnt in the best shape, there is quite a bit of corrosion around

 

take the battery connections off. Clean them with baking soda and water. Then replace them and tighten them up well.

 

Check the Fuse for the engine, Had a similar prob last week, all i hear is a click and nothing lights are fine battery seems good just wouldnt turn over, all i did was clean the engine fuse and bang it started.

 

do you recall what the fuse number was?

 

look under the fuse box cover.

 

Another update:

went out again this morning to try and start it but nothing, wouldnt start again. i have no clue whats going on here. perhaps just a bad battery?

 

I went and tested the battery, it needed replaced. threw the new one in and nothing, still wont start. help me out here guys this is my DD

 

Is it cranking but just not starting?
If so, it wouldn't surprise me if its flooded now.

If its not cranking, follow the negative cable down to the cross member, remove the bolt and clean the terminal.

Is this an MT?
If so, reach down to the clutch pedal and press in the interlock switch with your finger and try starting (no need to press the pedal in at this point).

 

its not cranking, theres nothing, no power, no radio, but lights and dash lights do work

and yes it is a MT

and in regards to the 120a fuse, could this be the culprit? how can you tell if its blown?

 

OK... then check the negative cable like I explained above.
Also, check the 120A MAIN fuse on the side of the fuse panel.
The clutch interlock switch isn't the problem in this case.

 

what should i be looking for with the 120a fuse? i know its not a typical fuse and is different from the others?

 

just noticed something with the 120a fuse, i was messing around with it and put pressure on it, it illuminated with a green color and kind of sparked. this normal?

 

Its as little different, but pretty similar concept:


Umm... no... not normal...
Its likely that its blown, but while messing with it, it managed to arch across.
Disconnect the battery and remove the fuse.
Those two bolts securing the fuse is 8mm.

 

is it possible that most stores or dealers would have a 120a fuse? or must it be ordered from mazda?

 

they are pretty common its just a fused link. Autozone, mazda, napa, ntb, and many others. Its very commonly used in cars.

 

if it is the 120a fuse, any ideas on what could have caused it to blow?