Q: No crank problem. turn key nothing happens. dash light fuse and door lock fuse blown. new battery, good connection.

asked by on April 17, 2017

I installed LED headlamps and replaced them within a week due to 'hot cable' smell. Inspected cables around the headlamp assembly and did not find any burnt or exposed cables.

Within a week the interior gauge cluster light fuse blows followed by the door lock fuse.

The vehicle started sputtering during normal driving conditions. Finally, the engine light came on. I got home parked the vehicle and now when I turn the key it doesn't crank over, nor does it make any noise. The gauge lights pertaining to low oil, engine light work turn on when the key is in the ignition - it's the night lights fuse that blew.

My car has 250000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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