SVX Wont Start .. Dead Silence

[knowtion]

I suspect that from leaving my door open a crack that it drained the battery completely, I dunno how old the battery is but it looks aged.

the car won't boost, the dash lights don't even turn on when trying to boost

I put in a brand new battery (it is from another vehicle and is not the same size but it should at least start it i would think!)
and it still doesnt even light up anything, it's as if the power is cut off completely except for a faint electronic noise when I try to start it.

I know that when the transmission is in gear or reverse that you can't start it, could it be that there is some switch in the tranny that is engauged while it's in park? Maybe i should put it out of Park and back to see if it free's something up I haven't tried that yet.


I also tried starting another car with my SVX battery and it's DEAD!


So I think I need a battery but i'm rather concerned, why wouldn't she boost?

[SoCal LS-L]

First thought is dirty or corroded battery terminals. Ive had this problem a few times before. You have a terminal brush?? Clean the heck out of your battery posts and the inside of the terminals until they are shiny.... Its a first step in the process of elimination and also the cheapest/easiest

[TomsSVX]

Originally Posted by SoCal LS-L

First thought is dirty or corroded battery terminals. Ive had this problem a few times before. You have a terminal brush?? Clean the heck out of your battery posts and the inside of the terminals until they are shiny.... Its a first step in the process of elimination and also the cheapest/easiest

If the terminals are good, take a look at your fusible link. I have had one corrode on me and at the drop of a hat let the entire electrical system go... It is in the fuse box under the hood

Tom

[kwren]

Originally Posted by TomsSVX

If the terminals are good, take a look at your fusible link. I have had one corrode on me and at the drop of a hat let the entire electrical system go... It is in the fuse box under the hood

Tom

+ 1 for Toms

[knowtion]

I'm assuming that this is my busted fusable link


Do you think I should just cover the mended link with some electrical tape or try to find a new one?






Thanks guys, I haven't tested it yet but this looked pretty bad, it was completely seperated

[SoCal LS-L]

Yikes! Cant tell if theres corrosion from the pics..... Looks like something blew it. Is there a possibility someone hooked up the jumper cables backwards? You can find new fusible links at your local auto parts stores....