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No Lights, No Crank...NOTHING

Old Jun 3, 2013 | 01:20 PM
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I've a '99 1500 w/5.2L and Auto. I put the key in the ignition and nothing comes on in ACC and nothing happens in Start. I have no interior (Dome or Instrument Cluster) or exterior lights working (Headlights). My battery has over 12v. I've checked all the fuses and relays, all good. I have no clue where to look to now. Maybe ignition switch, but highly unlikely since no Headlights. Please point me in the right direction...thanks...
 
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Old Jun 3, 2013 | 01:23 PM
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Did you check things in the power distribution center under the hood, behind the battery? Sounds like a blown main fuse.
 
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Old Jun 3, 2013 | 01:35 PM
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Yes I did. That is the part that I can't understand. All the fuses and relays in the PDC are good. I even have my own "test" relays without covers so I can manually make them operate.
 
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Old Jun 3, 2013 | 01:48 PM
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Might check for lose grounds wire/cable's too...
 
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Old Jun 3, 2013 | 03:55 PM
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Grab a multi-meter, and find out where you lose power. Given that EVERYTHING isn't working, shouldn't take long to find the right spot.
 
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Old Jun 3, 2013 | 07:33 PM
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Remove battery terminals, clean, reinstall, and tighten. I had same problem. This fixed it for me.
 
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