Engine shut off sitting at a red light, will not crank, nothing inside the car turns on

2007 CHEVROLET HHR
135,000 MILES • 2.2L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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ABEL GONZALEZ
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Last night at a red light car just shut off no crank, no lights, key stuck in ignition, no electric power at all. i checked the under hood fuse box and there is power getting to it and not emergency flashers. nothing in the car is coming on.
What can it be?
Please help!
Jun 28, 2019 at 10:27 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good afternoon,

This sounds like the battery is dead. It would explain the no power.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-battery-load-test

My concern is if the charging system is working.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-alternator

You need to charge the battery. Once you do that, the key will come out.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-charge-your-car-battery

Roy
Jun 28, 2019 at 10:56 AM
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ABEL GONZALEZ
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Even when there is power at the fuse box?
Jun 28, 2019 at 11:29 AM
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Yes. You need to start at the battery.

Roy
Jun 28, 2019 at 11:40 AM
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ABEL GONZALEZ
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Okay, thank you let me get a new battery and I'll get back with you.
Jun 28, 2019 at 12:06 PM
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You are welcome.

always glad to help.

Roy
Jun 28, 2019 at 12:09 PM
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ABEL GONZALEZ
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Asemaster6371,
I put a new battery on it and still nothing.
Jun 28, 2019 at 6:40 PM
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Good morning,

Can you test for voltage to the ignition switch? I need to know if power is getting there.

I also attached some checks for the power. Check the 50 amp fuse at the battery for power on both sides which feeds the BCM.



Roy
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Jun 29, 2019 at 5:00 AM
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ABEL GONZALEZ
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Asermaster6371,

A very good morning to you Sir.
Problem solved.
I replaced the fuse box under the dashboard passengers side and we are back on business.
Thank you for all your help.
Jul 1, 2019 at 9:20 AM
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You are welcome.

Always glad to help.

Roy
Jul 1, 2019 at 9:21 AM