Originally Posted by
plugs1
Help! I don't know if I'm posting in the right place. I'm new to this so please correct me if I'm screwing up. I thought I'd take the Crossfire out for a ride because it was a nice day to put the top down. First of all, I couldn't unlock the car with the fob. Everything was dead. Opened the door with the key and no power anywhere. Thought my new battery was acting up. Couldn't get a reading on the voltmeter so I got my jumper pack hooked up and the alarm started going off and scared the crap out of me. Disconnected it and alarm silenced. put a charger on and it would not work until I disconnected the ground. Battery is fully charged, but still is not allowing any power to the car. I'm totally lost and would appreciate any help and or advice that anyone can provide. Thanks, Rich
"Couldn't get a reading on the voltmeter" This makes no sense, especially when read with "Battery is fully charged"
Start by disconnecting both positive and negative cables from the battery, and clean everything really well.
Disconnect the negative cable from the battery to the car. At the fender disconnect and clean before reconnecting. Check the continuity of that cable with your ohm meter. After reconnecting everything see if the headlights will go on. If not, using your hands bend and twist the battery cables to see if you can get any electricity to the headlights. If cable is corroded badly you should get at least something after bending.
Just forward of the battery is a small square black plastic box. open the lid and test the three fuses you will find in that box.