Q: Electrical problems with car.
My car won't start. I have no clicking, no dashboard lights, and my power windows and locks do not work. AAA checked the battery and they said it was good.
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The problem still sounds like it is a battery or the connections to the battery. I recommend having a qualified mechanic like one from YourMechanic. The mechanic would be able to find the reason the power is not getting out of the battery.
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