Q: 2005 nissan xterra just installed new battery and i get power to the dashboard and lights etc. lose all power when try to start
New battery and dashboard cabin lights ,radioall turn on and i go to turn it over and hear a click and lose all power
My car has 120000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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