What Does It Mean When Your Car Won't Start and Your Radio Won't Come On?

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The starter does not engage. The lights, door locks and the dash work.  The radio however does not come on. What could this issue be?

geo · Answer

The issue is with the battery.check the connection to ensure it is not loose connection.If it is not then u have to get your battery checked.it might just need an external power-up

Hobbes · Answer

Could still be the battery. Do you have a multimeter? Check the battery voltage. Can you jump start the car? If yes->battery problem. No->starter is broken.

tlhIngan · Answer

Your "always on" electricals (headlights, dashlights and power locks) are working, so you have some battery power. Since your "key on" electricals aren't working (radio, starter, and check your heater fan, I bet it won't come on either), it's likely to be the ignition switch.

Shoot us your make and model, we can help you diagnose the ignition switch.

What Does It Mean When Your Car Won't Start and Your Radio Won't Come On?

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