Q: Not getting no power, no lights, no crank, no radio, no start.

asked by on April 25, 2017

I'm not getting no 12v anywhere? My truck won't start my lights don't won't work no radio. All my fuses are good?

My car has 200000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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The problem is in your charging/starting system. Most likely, you just have bad batteries (since your truck uses two). A professional, such as one from YourMechanic, can diagnose and repair your starting problem as needed.

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