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Old Jan 2, 2024 | 10:59 AM
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No power anywhere, 2008 Chrysler sebring what could cause this? Was driving pulling in the driveway and car shut off, just as if you turned the key off. Now I have no power to everything.
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
A couple thoughts that I have is possibly ignition switch or TIPM.
Note: Battery is good, alternator is working, put a charger on just to make sure. Even with the charger on no power and checked cables for corrosion, continuity.
 
Old Jan 2, 2024 | 05:22 PM
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How was it determined the battery is good?

Have all of the fuses under the hood been checked?

Is there a bump at the end of the driveway that may have dislodged something or possibly damaged a cell or internal connection in the battery? The suddenness of the failure indicates to me a mechanical or connection issue.

What is the voltage reading at the remote battery posts in the engine compartment (these are directly connected to the battery)? If the battery is good and the cable connections are clean and secure, there should be a reading of between 12.2 to 12.6 volts.

Once it is determined there is sufficient voltage at the remote posts diagnosing can move forward. In other words, it is a bit soon to be suspecting the ignition switch or TIPM. For example, once voltage has been confirmed at the remote posts, does pushing the steering wheel horn pad sound the horn? Does opening a door light the interior lamps? Does pressing the 'unlock' on the keyfob unlock the driver door, light interior lamps and light the headlamps?
 

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Old Jan 2, 2024 | 06:28 PM
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Originally Posted by ggoose
How was it determined the battery is good?

Have all of the fuses under the hood been checked?

Is there a bump at the end of the driveway that may have dislodged something or possibly damaged a cell or internal connection in the battery? The suddenness of the failure indicates to me a mechanical or connection issue.

What is the voltage reading at the remote battery posts in the engine compartment (these are directly connected to the battery)? If the battery is good and the cable connections are clean and secure, there should be a reading of between 12.2 to 12.6 volts.

Once it is determined there is sufficient voltage at the remote posts diagnosing can move forward. In other words, it is a bit soon to be suspecting the ignition switch or TIPM. For example, once voltage has been confirmed at the remote posts, does pushing the steering wheel horn pad sound the horn? Does opening a door light the interior lamps? Does pressing the 'unlock' on the keyfob unlock the driver door, light interior lamps and light the headlamps?
New battery, installed at Walmart so I pulled the battery to check the cable connections and redid them. They were adequate but I'm a perfectionist. Checked the jump terminals no corrosion and have adequate voltage there checked a ground on the firewall looked good. Bought a relay and used it to check the 4 relays, checked the fuses under the hood and omed the cable coming into the TIPM its good. There is NO electricity to ANYTHING.
 
Old Jan 2, 2024 | 06:38 PM
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Also with a charger on the charge terminals I still have no power to ANYTHING.
 
Old Jan 3, 2024 | 08:31 AM
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What is the voltage reading from the remote positive terminal to the engine block? Should see 12.2 to 12.6 volts Looking to verify the grounds.
 
Old Jan 3, 2024 | 12:34 PM
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I have source voltage from positive on the charge terminal to engine block 12.61
 
Old Jan 4, 2024 | 09:46 AM
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Suggest pulling the TIPM and verify the red power cable at the bottom of the TIPM is corrosion free and secure. As always, disconnect the battery ground at the remote terminal before pulling.
 
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I already have done that it's fine.
 
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