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Question posted by piercechef on September 24th, 2012

2006 Chevy Equinox Electrical Problems

I was driving when I heard something fry in the center console. The car died but started again. I got it home and now is completely dead. I turn the key no power just a slight click from near the fusebox. What could it be?

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