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Old Sep 25, 2019 | 07:35 PM
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Battery died and won’t jump

Like the title says, the battery died and upon trying to jump it, none of the electronics worked. The last time it ran was about 2 weeks ago and showed no signs of alternator or battery problems up until now. It’s not a starter issue because none of the lights or beeps work, even after letting it charge for 15 minutes. It’s got a new battery and the battery and electronics were verified as okay only three months ago. Not sure why it won’t start but it’s definitely an electric issue. Any ideas?
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Old Sep 25, 2019 | 07:36 PM
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Like the title says, the battery died and upon trying to jump it, none of the electronics worked. The last time it ran was about 2 weeks ago and showed no signs of alternator or battery problems up until now. It’s not a starter issue because none of the lights or beeps work, even after letting it charge for 15 minutes. It’s got a new battery and the battery and electronics were verified as okay only three months ago. Not sure why it won’t start but it’s definitely an electric issue. Any ideas?
Forgot to mention it’s a 94 RX-7
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Old Sep 26, 2019 | 03:18 PM
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Does it crank over?
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Old Sep 26, 2019 | 04:19 PM
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Does anything work? Check your fuses?
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Old Sep 26, 2019 | 08:21 PM
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Does it crank over?
No none of the electronics work. Nothing mechanical I don’t think.
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Old Sep 26, 2019 | 08:22 PM
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Does anything work? Check your fuses?
How do I do that? Sorry new to rotaries.
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Old Sep 26, 2019 | 09:09 PM
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You can check anything electrical related, if nothing light up or works then I would start with the fuse. Main fuse block is in the engine bay right next to the battery.
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Old Sep 29, 2019 | 06:31 AM
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How do I do that? Sorry new to rotaries.
Fuses aren’t unique to cars with a rotary engine....and it sounds like one’s blown to me as well.

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