dash lights and stereo stopped working, what could make this happen?

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Asked by brooklyn606 Aug 01, 2012 at 02:40 PM about the 1996 Mitsubishi Galant S

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

my car was working fine, i took it camping and when i put the face back on my stereo it wouldnt light up after starting the car and it wont turn on, also my dash lights are flickering and my clock on the dash wont light up, i checked all my fuses and they all work. ive never had this pronblem and im so confused, can someone please help!!

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You should have a qualified technician check all the wiring, especially the ground and power supply for the radio! Also, check the battery cables both red and black; Both their entire lengths.

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