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Failsafe mode Won't crank over. Tried all the keys. Lock light is on.

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Sounds like the body control module(BCM) has died. Do a relearn. Turn the ignition on (don't try to start) for ten minutes, turn it off for 30 seconds. Do this three times( have a battery charger on it). After the third time, try to start. If it does start, then have the codes read. It could be wiring, bad communication from computers. ( a U code) Or the BCM is dead..

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you have a shorted battery (have it tested) or there is a loose connection. A starter motor pulls a large amount of current when it engages, a loose conection or shorted battery will all the voltage away from the dash,lights etc.

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